On legacies
Obviously last night’s Nova Scotia election results represent a huge disappointment for the NDP. But they also offer some reason to discuss the brand being developed at both the provincial…
2013
Calm sky
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Nova Scotia Elections
Darrell Dexter lost his seat. I believe he is a good guy but that is the way politics is. Darrell Dexter giving concession speech Darrell Dexter — the man who…
This is Not the Saskatchewan NDP’s Official Position
I have the following opinion piece in the latest (September 2013) edition of The Commonwealth, accompanied by this disclaimer: “The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the…
The Urban Gardenener: Foraging in Kansas City and in the Woods
Great story in The New York Times today about serious use of invasive and otherwise normaly uncultivated plants for cooking. Linda Hezel supplies several trendy restaurants in Kansas City with…
Harper is dumb on diplomacy.
Here he has his own Airbus A310, his own hairdresser, a plane full of lackeys to do his bidding and Prime Minister Stephen Harper still gives the back of his…
Paul Desmarais Dead at 86
The Sudbury-born billionaire, Paul Desmarais, has died at age 86.
140Law – Legal Headlines for Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Wednesday, October 9, 2013: Anti-begging law in Arizona knocked down by federal judge What Does Justice Nadon’s Nomination…
Imagine, You’re In a Coffee Shop in NYC – and This Happens
You’ll like this one. Put yourself in this picture. You’ve just settled down to sip your latte when –
About those gas plants
For those Gotcha Conservatives (hello, Andrew Harris!) who were impatiently bombarding me last night with emails and tweets, demanding my reaction to the gas plant schmozzle, I say this: I…
BOMBSHELL – Harper Has Canadian Spy Agency Working for Energy Giants
Canada’s energy giants (which probably aren’t particularly Canadian) get concierge service from the federal government’s spy agency. The same outfit that was uncloaked for spying on Brazil is also giving…
The greatest ad campaign in the history of the world
There are more here. Watch them. Me, I’m my way out of the office to buy half-a-dozen Dodge Durangos, to pay for more commercials like this one.
Wading Back Into The Fray
Having spent yesterday recovering from the temporal vicissitudes imposed by trans-Atlantic travel, my first post back will be brief and on one of my favorite subjects, The Man Who Would…
A Reputation In Tatters
Stephen Harper is skipping the Commonwealth Conference. The man who put “royal” back in the navy and the air force doesn’t have time for the Commonwealth. There really is nothing…
Obama’s Former Communications Director Anita Dunn Pitches "Ethical Oil" Keystone XL Ad
Ezra Levant is the man behind an attempt to re-frame the Alberta tar sands as “ethical oil.” “Ethical” – Levant’s deceptive public relations campaign argues of the tar sands “carbon…
On Distributing Religious Literature In Ontario Schools
About a recent ORHT case where an atheist demanded that the practice of allowing Gideons International in Canada to distribute their version of the New Testament to grade 5 students…
Self-reliance versus Dependence #nlpoli
In both Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, the local media will report when a town gets a new fire truck. The difference between the two ends there. (Read…
Sports maps
Slate has published a map of sports in the United States: And now a Deadspin commenter has published a Canadian version:It missed curling, but at least it shows our Riders!
New studies show generosity and cooperation are both natural and intelligent
A new study shows a mathematical proof that generosity leads to evolutionary success. Biologists offer a mathematically based explanation for why cooperation and generosity have evolved in nature “Ever since…
Leaving High River
On September 20th, 2013, we started moving into our new home. It was further away from Calgary (where I work), making for a longer commute. But the home was dry,…