Fate of the Earth
Is it possible that the Planet Earth can become a totally barren planet in the not too distant future? In particular if the CO2 emissions and pollution continue at the…
March 2014
CBC’s The Current: The Ethics Of Journalists And Paid Speaking Engagements
While I and others have written about Rex Murphy’s close relationship to the oil industry, a relationship that appears to be in direct conflict with his position at the CBC,…
100,000 thank yous
Last week, I passed 100,000 unique views on this blog – in slightly over two years since it was started. Not large by any means, given that some sites easily…
The Magic That Was Jonathan Winters
A close friend from Detroit sent me this clip of Jonathan Winters from the Jack Parr show. Comedians this versatile are few and very far between. Watch what Winters can…
Putin Flips the Switch – Russian Troops Enter Crimea
Wakin’ the Neighbours, Putin Style The Washington Post reports that U.S. officials have confirmed that Russian forces are across the Ukrainian border. The U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity…
March 1: TIMES & TRANSCRIPT EXCLUSIVE: PAIR OF TIGERS ARRIVE IN MONCTON!
I can see it now, the publishers of the New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, China Daily storming into their offices, faces red with rage. “Who let…
On My, Don’t They Love the Nanny State Now.
Americans from the “Heartland” pride themselves in being fiercely independent, self-reliant folks who’ll have no truck with lefties and their Nanny State socialism but that seems to fly out the…
There has been a lot of talk in the Canadian mainstream media…
There has been a lot of talk in the Canadian mainstream media and from the mainstream Canadian political parties about the middle class, but almost no discussion of the working…
The Oscars: Look no further, here are the winners …
Like millions of other Canadians, I will watch the Academy Awards on Sunday, and like millions of other Canadians, four hours later I will hate myself for watching it. So,…
The Future Of The CPC
Andrew Coyne made an excellent point in his column about the Manning Networking Conference that the Manning Centre is hosting in Ottawa: So this is what a Conservative convention looks…
Maude Barlow’s Water Plea
In a lot of circle’s Canada’s Maude Barlow is the world’s foremost voice on our planet’s rapidly growing freshwater crisis. This week the Council of Canadians chair issued a plea…
Two steps forward in America, one step back in Uganda
Another good (and bad) week for common decency. 1) Freedom of religion. That’s the excuse a lot of business owners used well into the 1970s when they refused service to…
Devil’s Advocate – An Idaho Professor Asks, "When May I Shoot a Student?"
Biology and criminal justice. Oh well, Boise State University prof. Greg Hampikian does seem to have the bases covered. The New York Times has published the professor’s open letter to…
Once Again, Justin Trudeau was Correct
He may have said it tongue-in-cheek and had to apologize for his delivery, but Trudeau was right on the money. Russia is invading the Ukraine.
Once Again, Justin Trudeau was Correct
He may have said it tongue-in-cheek and had to apologize for his delivery, but Trudeau was right on the money. Russia is invading the Ukraine.
Krugman Gives TPP a Thumbs Down.
New York Times economist and Nobel laureate economist, Paul Krugman, tends to support free trade but even he wants the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact, or TPP, dead and buried. Krugman’s…
Russian Parliament approves use of armed forces in Ukraine
Ukraine situation has taken a turn for the worst. What next? Read more here
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – The New York Times editorial board points out that a higher minimum wage can produce clear economic benefits for businesses as well as…
The Stage is Set
Vlad Putin is dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s on this one. He’s won the approval of his parliament (tee hee) to send troops into Ukraine and, to top…