Mission accomplished (ii)
Hamilton neighbourhoods vanishing from new ‘census’ The death of the long-form census has left Hamilton full of “black holes” of neighbourhood data, leaving out many of its poorest areas. According…
2013
You’ve Probably Never Seen Anything Like This Before – Insects with Actual Gears, That’s Right, Gears
From Scientific American
Rethinking the Industrial Revolution
Five Centuries of Transition from Agrarian to Industrial Capitalism in England Michael Andrew Žmolek, University of Iowa In Rethinking the Industrial Revolution: Five Centuries of Transition from Agrarian to Industrial…
snowden, greenwald, miranda, and the creeping police state: one month later, we should still be disturbed
One month ago, something happened that should trouble us gravely. Something happened that people who believe in democracy and free speech and an independent media and civil liberties and human…
Frackademia: The People & Money Behind the EDF Methane Emissions Study
The long-awaited Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)-sponsored hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) fugitive methane emissions study is finally out. Unfortunately, it’s another case of “frackademia” or industry-funded ‘science’ dressed up to look like…
Short Takes: Hillier’s remarkable labour conversion, the battle of the inequality authors and more
It is somewhat astonishing to see PC Randy Hillier vote against a Tory private member’s bill that would free construction giant EllisDon from a 55-year-old obligation to hire only unionized…
Justifying Poor Remuneration
Ever the big business apologist, The Globe and Mail, as reported by Operation Maple, had an article the other day by one of their newer hires, Leah Eichler, who essentially…
Oh to be A Virginia Republican
If you’re a die hard Republican in the state of Virginia, going into the voting booth in the state elections will be a lot like a Fellini movie. You’ve got…
Brian G. Rice Campaign Update, September 16 / Mise à jour de la Campagne Brian G. Rice pour Président du Parti libéral du Canada
My name is Tim Chipperfield and I’m Brian’s campaign assistant. This email is being sent to you to keep you updated on our campaign’s progress. Now that the summer is…
A Terrorist Attack on the Washington Navy Yard?
There are reports that up to three gunmen might be involved in an attack at the Washington Navy Yard, the U.S. Navy’s oldest shore installation. The mayor of Washington says…
A Good New Podcast
Talking GOOD is “PR for people making a difference” and each episode focuses on one person who is improving the world. It’s a Q&A about the work they do and…
Laila Yuile with Ian Jessop today on CFAX 1070
At 1 pm, independent journalist Laila Yuile chats on Victoria’s CFAX 1070 radio with Ian Jessop. Laila won’t be there to sell anything, defend anyone or shill for any business…
Recusal not justified by the mere fact that a judge was involved in some interlocutory part of a case
Toliver v Koepke, 2013 ABCA 297: The appellant also suggests that two other judges of this Court are disqualified from hearing this appeal, because they also had minor involvement in…
Beyond the Economic Crisis: The Crisis In Trade Unionism
Discussions on the left about the economy might be summarized as warning that things are going to get a lot worse before they get…worse. This is not just a matter…
Ottawa Life: Here’s what needs to happen to fix our broken wireless market
What’s the next logical step to rein in Big Telecom in Canada and support innovation in our broken wireless market? Steve Anderson, OpenMedia’s Executive Director, speaks out. Article by Steve…
Corcoran Misses The Point On Income Disparity
On CBC’s “The House” this weekend, I heard an interview with the Financial Post’s Terrance Corcoran, in which he was basically poo-pooing the very real issue of the growing disparity…
Daily Digital Digest for Monday, September 16 2013
Here are your daily news links for Monday, September 16, 2013: Canadian Internet Forum National Event and CIRA Annual General Meeting Agenda (CIRA) Wireless firms agree to give Ottawa ability…
No flood insurance without better maps, factoring in climate change
Calgary’s flooded Bow River on June 22 OTTAWA – Insurance executives say homeowners will never have access to comprehensive flood insurance in Canada unless there are new maps of flood-prone…
Republicanism and wage-labour
In a previous post, I presented a criticism of republicanism’s inability to adequately address the problems of power exerted in the modern capitalist economy. This should come as no surprise…