Florida Governor Rick Scott Meets With Climate Scientists, Learns Nothing
Republican Florida governor Rick Scott has always had a huge problem when it comes to the environment. To begin with, he has repeatedly made it clear that he does not…
2014
Evidence for Democracy
Our current federal government’s aversion to facts is now, unfortunately, well-established as a fact itself. Examples are legion, but I will just mention one. Health Minister Rona Ambrose has assured…
Plain and Simple – Dahiyeh Is a War Crime
This is Dahiyeh, Lebanon, before and after Israel devastated it and its civilian population. The reduction of this Beiruit suburb marked the introduction of an Israeli strategy to rain destruction…
Scandalous Double-Double: the Tim Hortons/Burger King Deal
Has Canada become a flag of convenience? That’s certainly what it looks like as two fast food giants get ready to merge and take advantage of the tax benefits that…
How Norway Dodged "The Curse of Oil"
When it comes to petro-statehood, Canada is a lot closer to Nigeria than to Norway and more’s the pity. The Tyee’s Andrew Nikiforuk has done a terrific job chronicling how…
August 26:
Foreword – Something has been left out of this election. We’ve heard a bit either for or against shale gas. But there’s a towering set of questions to be answered…
Inching Ever Closer to a Shooting War with Russia
Foggy Rasmussen Why do I get the feeling that there are some in the West who would welcome a conflict with Russia? I watched a documentary last night on the…
Deconstructing the Narrative: Spot the Difference
What’s the difference between what happened to Mike Brown and James Foley? I can no longer tell.
Superman Returns to His Fortress of Solitude
Is Stephen Harper’s annual trip the north a mark of something important or just another sad commentary on his disdain for those who choose him?
Silencing the Masses
Why we should all be concerned about Harper’s misuse and abuse of government institutions.
I Want To Believe
But it will take more than an interview by George Stroumboulopoulos to convince me that Justin Trudeau has the right stuff. Nonetheless, I was impressed by the Liberal leader’s relaxed…
Russell Brand absolutely demolishes Fox News over Ferguson coverage
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Our MSM had left a large opening for challenging, inquiring interpretaions in regard to the events of the day. Turns out that artists, musicians and comediens often…
The Faces of Climate Science
Here’s another way of looking at climate science. Photographer Nick Bowers has produced a black and white photo essay entitled, “Scared Scientists,” that you can preview at HuffPo. Bowers accompanies…
Alta Vista will be left in good hands at the Council table…
… if my friend and colleague, Jean Cloutier, is elected on October 27. Jean has been the President of the Canterbury Community Association for quite some time – this is…
In Drought News
Central America continues to reel under severe, multi-year drought. Guatemala has declared a state of emergency in 16 of the country’s 22-provinces. Experts believe the impact on agriculture could soon…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Your news links for today: Rogers and Shaw announce shomi, its $8.99/month Netflix competitor – Mobile Syrup Rogers and Shaw unveil shomi, a Made-in-Canada video-streaming service to rival Netflix –…
Conservative Sen. Boisvenu told to apologize for banging staffer
The Senate has asked Harper-appointed Conservative Sen. Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu to apologize for violating the “Conflict of Interest Code for Senators” by banging staffer, giving her contracts. The post Conservative Sen.…
Hill staffers targeted by anonymous email on MP budget freeze
Inspired by this headline: http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/hill-staffers-targeted-by-anonymous-email-on-mp-budget-freeze-1.2746038
An austerity revolt has broken the French government. Will the EU follow? | John Palmer | Comment is free | theguardian.com
An austerity revolt has broken the French government. Will the EU follow? | John Palmer | Comment is free | theguardian.com. If there were any lingering doubts about the seriousness…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – thwap nicely summarizes how we’ve allowed our economy to rely on (and feed into) the whims of a small group of insiders,…