giverny to rouen
I have a lot to write tonight, and only two fingers to write with, so I may have to post this in two parts. Yesterday, after we dried off, we…
2014
Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat
It was May 13, 1940 that Winston Churchill made his first speech to the Commons as Prime Minister, the “Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat” speech: ““ You ask what is…
Only 48 hours left to say no to the Internet slow lane!
This is a crucial moment for the Internet. In just 48 hours, changes at the U.S. FCC could slow many of your favourite websites to a crawl. Innovation on the…
NDP Have Double-Downed On Their Pettiness
So the federal New Democrats, currently facing a series of accusations that they out-and-out lied about their caucus satellite office and looking for a way to change the channel, are…
May 13: You say tomahto and I say tomayto….
When the current government came to power in Ukraine, it was by an act of violence that is properly called a coup. But that word was rarely used in North…
Reddit Blog: How YOU can stop Internet Slow Lanes
Wow! Our Say No to the Internet Slow Lane campaign is part of a viral response to save Net Neutrality! Make sure to sign on at http://OpenMedia.org/SlowLane and check out…
Woodfibre LNG to be powered by hydroelectricity
Artist’s rendering of proposed Woodfibre LNG terminal in Howe Sound, BC Read this May 13 story by the Squamish Chief on today’s announcement by the proponents of the local Woodfibre…
Wynne could hand Hudak majority trying to out-NDP the NDP
In 2011, the Ontario Liberals missed a coveted fake majority by one seat. So Wynne’s 2014 campaign strategy — which she rolled out in attack ads before delivering her 2014…
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Are the little swimmers in trouble?
The world is full of endocrine disruptors. Chemicals that mimic natural hormones in the body are found in a host of products from food packaging to toothpaste to toys. Now…
Tougher Canadian oil tanker rules leave liability cap in place
SAINT JOHN, N.B. – The federal government says it is aiming to make polluters pay as it makes changes to legislation and regulations on oil tanker safety. But under proposed…
Late retraction of KGB statement does not justify adverse inference
R. v. Kelly, 2014 ONCA 380: Ordinarily accuseds have no obligation to disclose their defence. This principle has exceptions that would justify the drawing of an adverse inference for late…
Oil spills, oil schmills
So the Cons have announced they’re raising the penalty for offshore oil spills – from $161 million to $2 billion ($400 million for the actual offence, the rest for environmental…
Internet Slow Lane? Worst. Idea. Ever.
You’ve heard the story over and over again. A couple of college friends are sitting in their dorm rooms, messing around with some code, probably getting a bit tipsy. They…
Don’t Worry; Be Happy
Apparently those of us who fret about the ever-growing magnitude of climate change effects are just not grasping the truth. As The National Post’s Peter Foster recently explained at a…
Scientists Fear Massive Sea Level Rise from "Unstoppable" Melt of West Antarctica Ice Sheet
Two new academic studies released Monday reveal that the crucial West Antarctic ice sheet is now melting, a seemingly unstoppable disaster that could eventually trigger sea levels to rise by…
Scientists Fear Massive Sea Level Rise from "Unstoppable" Melt of West Antarctica Ice Sheet
Two new academic studies released Monday reveal that the crucial West Antarctic ice sheet is now melting, a seemingly unstoppable disaster that could eventually trigger sea levels to rise by…
The Statistically Fair Climate Change Debate
John Oliver has it right. Who “gives a shit” if 1 in 4 Americans are wrong about a fact? The “news” should stop polling to find out what proportion of…
Ontario Tories Get Economic Analysis Of Million Job Plan From AEI Junk Scientist
The PCs have released the economic analysis under their million-jobs plan. It’s by Benjamin Zycher, of the American Enterprise Institute.— David Reevely (@davidreevely) May 13, 2014 One thing to know…
Astrophotography ramps it up a notch
This is incredible! I didn't think this kind of astrophotography was going to be possible so soon! cbc.ca/news/technolog… #space— John Klein (@JohnKleinRegina) May 13, 2014 The ability to photograph light…