And This is why Irwin Cotler Will be Sadly Missed
Over the past 10 years I was lucky enough to frequent many a Liberal event that had Irwin Cotler as a guest speaker. I say lucky because I was always…
February 2014
read dave kopay’s open letter to michael sam
Did I celebrate Michael Sam’s coming out on Facebook and Twitter, and forget to mention it on wmtc?? Ack! Social media run amok! The news that a top NFL prospect…
8 Logical Fallacies That Misinform Our Minds
Imagine coming across a piece of reliable information that contradicts everything you’ve ever believed about, say, global warming or the war on terror. It would likely prompt the question: if…
Calgary woman has credit score ruined by Big Telecom
In a story told time and time again, another Canadian has their credit score ruined by a big telecom company despite never having been a customer. Keep up the pressure!…
Das Auto Pushes Back in Tennessee
You’ve got a car plant and your workers there may want to organize a union. You could fight back in all sorts of ways but, no, you say “it’s your…
Why Does Canada Participate in the Olympics Anyway
I took this screenshot (CBC website) of the standings yesterday showing Germany in first place with 8 medals, Canada second with 10 medals and Norway in third place with 12…
Why Does Canada Participate in the Olympics Anyway
I took this screenshot (CBC website) of the standings yesterday showing Germany in first place with 8 medals, Canada second with 10 medals and Norway in third place with 12…
Update: Brief history of earth
In a video format. Now if you miss a frame you can pause and read it.
And This is why Irwin Cotler Will be Sadly Missed
Over the past 10 years I was lucky enough to frequent many a Liberal event that had Irwin Cotler as a guest speaker. I say lucky because I was always…
Why Does Canada Participate in the Olympics Anyway
I took this screenshot (CBC website) of the standings yesterday showing Germany in first place with 8 medals, Canada second with 10 medals and Norway in third place with 12…
Brief history of the world
Does this make sense? What folks think about it. Note: There are numerous frames. I have slowed down the animation so that there is enough time to read.
Earth Rangers Launches Battery Blitz
Earth Rangers has launched a new campaign for kids to learn about the potential danger of batteries. Battery Blitz Mission encourages kids to collect used household batteries and dispose of…
Feminist Art editing marathon creates 100 new Wikipedia entries
Less than 13 percent of Wikipedia contributors are female, an uncomfortable imbalance that skews the content that is found on the tremendously popular resource. Last week nearly 600 volunteers around…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for Thursday, February 13, 2014
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Thursday, February 13, 2014: My post today @SlawTips – Heenan and Hyriniak: Taking Stock (Part 1) Jones v.…
Cold Day: Warm Food: Chili
As I wait to go to the doc (may not have been an acetomiophen reaction I had last week, but shingles) I’m thinking of what might taste good for dinner.…
Caucus Splitting
By design, Tuesday’s budget was a non-event. The public’s eyes are on Sochi, and the pundits’ eyes are on next year’s budget. So, it should not be surprising that it…
New column day
Here, on how Brad Wall’s casino sell-off gambit might provoke a needed discussion of Saskatchewan’s relationship with First Nations – even while highlighting that Wall himself isn’t up for the…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. – Nora Loreto offers an important reminder as to why we contribute taxes to social well-being: (T)axes still pay for things we need.…
HOW TO KEEP YOUR SOUL ALIVE WHILE TAKING CARE OF OTHERS
I recognized her instantly – a fellow caregiver with the heart of a dreamer. Someone who strives to decipher a meaning and purpose within the serious challenges that life throws…
On testing principles
It’s obviously tempting for opposition parties to turn the recent spate of stories about difference of opinion within the Cons into a simple matter of “they’re not united”. But it’s…