Monday Morning ‘Rider Blogging
Far too often throughout the latter half of the 2013 season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders’ early-game offensive struggles partially masked their greatest strengths. Particularly after Alex Hall arrived in a mid-season…
2013
KFC still addictive, study finds
NEW YORK (The Skwib) — Despite moves to eliminate the use of trans-fats from its fare, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is still addictive. “Yes, there is still a problem with…
Mediterranean-Style Diet Contributes to Longer Life
For people of all ages, it’s been proven that a diet similar to what’s popular around the Mediterranean helps with fending off negative health issues. Now, new research points out…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for Monday, November 25, 2013
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Monday, November 25, 2013: Oil Spill Judge ‘Deeply Disappointed’ in BP Florida lawyer who ‘incessantly’ disparaged opposing counsel…
Ontario Liberals pick our policies: Transportation, bees and early childhood education
Ahead of the Liberal Party of Canada biennial coming up in February in Montreal, Ontario Liberals gathered in Kingston this weekend to debate over 60 policies and pick the 10…
SFH says: go, Rolf, go – and go vote, Brandon-Souris!
From tomorrow’s column: …to Canada’s political chattering classes, Rolf is a marvel: he’s the guy who erased the 60-point lead the Conservatives had in 2011’s general election. He’s the wunderkind…
Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affair, On Recent Forum Polls
The occasion is this story in the Winnipeg Free Press: Forum released its latest round of polling late Sunday night following calls into the riding during the day. The survey…
With this Ring of Fire, I thee wed…
It is a wedding of convenience. There seems to be little love lost between Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne. It is likely she only wants him…
Time To Resign?
Over the weekend, Tom Walkom wrote that, if Stephen Harper were as smart as his enablers claim he is, he would declare victory and resign. Harper has achieved much of…
When you vote today, remember Chuck Cadman
There is very little satisfaction in saying “I told you so.” Being right is no fun when the consequences are actually dire. There is no bragging when we look back…
Technology and Trade (alone) will not solve inequality
Konrad Yakabuski’s contribution to the Globe’s series on income inequality responds in monstrously broad strokes to the challenge. Looking at specific points in the text, I would not hesitate to…
Guilty plea major mitigating factor on sentence even in murder
R. v. Alariaq, 2013 NUCJ 27 makes very clear the importance of a guilty plea in mitigation on sentencing: In determining the appropriate period of parole ineligibility, the Criminal Code…
"I Know Nothing"
It seems I am not the only one to have connected the dots between Harper and Sgt Schultz: RCMP allege PMO played greater role, Nov. 21 Quoting from this news…
Banks Reluctant to Lend in Shale Plays as Evidence Mounts on Harm to Property Values Near Fracking
Over the past several years, the fossil-fuel industry has been highly adept at publicizing the economic upshots of fracking: royalty checks, decreased prices for oil and gas, profits for investors.…
David Cronin’s book, ‘Corporate Europe’ reviewed in the Irish Examiner
Reblogged from Pluto Press – Independent Progressive Publishing: Ann Cahill, European Correspondent for the Irish Examiner, reviewed David Cronin’s new book, Corporate Europe: How Big Business Sets Policies on Food,…
Social Democracy, the Radical Left and the spectre of populism
Reblogged from Greek Left Review: originally posted at Chronos Mag Political scientist Giorgos Katsambekis talks with distinguished professor at UCL, Philippe Marlière, who specializes in European and French politics Giorgos…
Christmas Book List: Last Witness #nlpoli
Glen Carter’s second novel has had an honoured place on the coffee table chez e-scribbler for the past few couple of weeks. Dog-eared pages and bits of paper marked the…
THIS Is Autism, Conor’s Autism Reality, Self Injurious Behavior
Suzanne Wright’s recent honest and courageous statements in support of a National Autism Plan in the United States has attracted the wrath of Neurodiversity cult members and they will not…