My Watershed Moments
I'm following in the footgsteps of Dean Shareski, who originally posted the challenge, and Chris Kennedy, who posted a response of his own.The idea is to identify some key events…
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My Watershed Moments
I’m following in the footgsteps of Dean Shareski, who originally posted the challenge, and Chris Kennedy, who posted a response of his own. The idea is to identify some key…
Canadian Values
Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch has proposed that immigrants be subject to a test for their adherence to what she calls Canadian values. "It's not intolerant to believe in a…
Canadian Values
Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch has proposed that immigrants be subject to a test for their adherence to what she calls Canadian values. “It’s not intolerant to believe in a…
How to Work With Me
First, see this item; it explains what's going on in the text below. Also, this is a bit incomplete; I may well revisit and revise.What are some honest, unfiltered things…
How to Work With Me
First, see this item; it explains what’s going on in the text below. Also, this is a bit incomplete; I may well revisit and revise. What are some honest, unfiltered…
In Defense of Ascent
I've actually spent quite a bit of time with Facebook, not just a user but also as a developer, working with the Facebook Graph. There's a lot that's really innovative…
In Defense of Ascent
I've actually spent quite a bit of time with Facebook, not just a user but also as a developer, working with the Facebook Graph. There's a lot that's really innovative…
In Defense of Ascent
I’ve actually spent quite a bit of time with Facebook, not just a user but also as a developer, working with the Facebook Graph. There’s a lot that’s really innovative…
Ascent from Social Media
The sad part is, most of you won't read this message.Not because you don't want to. You probably do. You actually followed me just for that purpose. But because your…
Ascent from Social Media
The sad part is, most of you won't read this message.Not because you don't want to. You probably do. You actually followed me just for that purpose. But because your…
Ascent from Social Media
The sad part is, most of you won’t read this message. Not because you don’t want to. You probably do. You actually followed me just for that purpose. But because…
How the Internet May Evolve
The Pew Research Center is inviting a select group of people to participate in a survey that asks people to answer five questions about how internet may evolve – about…
How the Internet May Evolve
The Pew Research Center is inviting a select group of people to participate in a survey that asks people to answer five questions about how internet may evolve – about…
How the Internet May Evolve
The Pew Research Center is inviting a select group of people to participate in a survey that asks people to answer five questions about how internet may evolve – about…
Blair, Corbyn and Leftism
While I recognize Blair's achievements while in power, I would never vote for him. Blair betrayed the people who voted for him, a betrayal that is most manifest in the…
Blair, Corbyn and Leftism
While I recognize Blair's achievements while in power, I would never vote for him. Blair betrayed the people who voted for him, a betrayal that is most manifest in the…
Blair, Corbyn and Leftism
While I recognize Blair’s achievements while in power, I would never vote for him. Blair betrayed the people who voted for him, a betrayal that is most manifest in the…
On Immigration
The following is a set of questions and my responses to a Canadian government request for feedback the future of immigration in Canada (it would be nice if these surveys…
On Immigration
The following is a set of questions and my responses to a Canadian government request for feedback the future of immigration in Canada (it would be nice if these surveys…