Oct. 22: The importance of editors
In the news business, the editor is the key person. Editors are the ones who mold kids out of journalism schools into real reporters. Editors are the ones who select…
2013
Don Iveson’s win a vote for optimism and smart planning
TweetThere will be plenty of analysis about what last night’s election means for the city of Edmonton. With 132,162 votes – 62% of the vote – Don Iveson earned a…
BCLSB Exclusive: Rob Ford’s Letter Of Support!
Dear Court,Sandro always gets Me What I NEED and doesn’t complain when I borgart the joint. He is truly a fiend.Sincerley,Mayro Frod
Transit stigma alive and well in Saskatchewan, says urban planning professor
Reblogged from Metro News: A long-standing aversion to city buses and a preference to extend suburban sprawl has stifled the development of public transit in Saskatchewan’s urban centres, says a…
Duffy’s First Appearance in the Court of Public Opinion
Mike Duffy’s counsel may have declared war on the Harper government yesterday. Today it’s Duffy’s turn to take the battle onto the floor of the Senate. My guess is that…
To a Man Who Has Only a Hammer
Mark Twain was right on the mark when he wrote, “To a man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” Out of the past Twain speaks to and of…
Toronto needs a mayor: Ford says convicted thug had “exceptional leadership skills” – on letterhead
He’s had convictions for threatening death to one woman, and assault and threatening bodily harm to a second woman. He entered into a peace bond with a third woman who…
New Research Reveals How Quickly Climate Change Impacts Set In
The Sahara desert is about the driest spot in the world. It wasn’t always that way. It wasn’t always a desert. About 10,000 years ago it looked like the grasslands…
Right-to-die ruling: Win for families, loss for common decency
The Supreme Court of Canada’s 5-2 decision in Rasouli is a clear victory for the family. Sadly, it is a loss for common sense and common humanity. It is also…
Let’s Get This Class War Started – Chris Hedges – Truthdig
Chris Hedges: Let’s Get This Class War Started – Chris Hedges – Truthdig. By Chris Hedges “The rich are different from us,” F. Scott Fitzgerald is said to have remarked…
Australia Invents New Wildfire Warning Level – "As Bad As It Gets"
The Aussie state of New South Wales is having a vicious wildfire season. Shane Fitzsimmons, commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service, said the forecast for Wednesday was worse than…
On core products
It may not come as much surprise that I thoroughly disagree with Murray Mandryk’s paean to corporate protection agreements. But his take on the CETA does signal one point worth…
Don Lenihan and “open goverment”
I have read Lenihan’s stuff, and I always try and listen to him speak. I believe he’s one of the smartest guys around when it comes to making Canadian democracy…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013
Your news links for today: Customer profiling, online behavioural marketing and your information (Bell Support Pages) Bell Canada To Track Web, TV Surfing Habits For Ad Purposes (Huffington Post) The…
Obama’s Ongoing War Crimes
There may be nothing that conveys the degree to which the United States has debased itself in the supposed War on Terror more than the now infamous “Double Tap”. It’s…
Another Harper Myth Shattered
The Harper government has set blue collar Canada on a race to the bottom. It is virulent in seeking to suppress unionism and collective bargaining and has been repeatedly found…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, October 22, 2013: Considerations to Explore before Making an Ontario Power of Attorney for Personal Care Pathways…
Kurt Vonnegut’s one rule
Love this quote. (via MonkeyJoys) Alltop is a humor baby.