All senior public servant involved in the approval or management of megaprojects that consume vast sums should demonstrate detailed knowledge of Professor Flyvbjerg's work. Many works would not be approved…
LG is a South Korean technology company that makes amazing things. They’re a manufacturer of appliances, computers, electronics, speakers, mobile products and HVAC (heating and air conditioning) products. For the…
The view from hereThe trip so far has been both busy and relaxing. Yesterday we visited a farm where some tiny piglets were a big attraction, as much for my…
The view from hereThe trip so far has been both busy and relaxing. Yesterday we visited a farm where some tiny piglets were a big attraction, as much for my…
Panic, dear readers, is not a strategy; it’s not a very good tactic either.
Consumer carbon taxes seem to cause something akin to hysteria among Canadian conservatives. The federal... The post A carbon tax on cows? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
“Jewish power.” At the dark centre of all antisemitism – with all of its conspiracy-theorized manifestations, like “Zionist Occupation Government,” and “international bankers,” and “globalists” – is envy. Envy…
Lots of people are still wearing masks. It can feel a bit like we're the only ones at the store, getting pointed at or coughed on despite intentionally and conscientiously…
Lots of people are still wearing masks. It can feel a bit like we're the only ones at the store, getting pointed at or coughed on despite intentionally and conscientiously…
“Free as a Bird.” Illustration by Mr. Fish. The dark machinery of empire, whose mendacity and savagery Julian Assange exposed to the world, spent 14 years trying to destroy him.…
Years ago, there was some advice I was reluctant to give to my boss, Jean Chretien. He knew it. He looked at me and said: “I didn’t hire you to…
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Artillery Corps operating near the border with Lebanon. Photo by Sgt. Ori Shifrin/IDF Spokesperson’s Unit/Wikimedia Commons. Israel’s genocide in Gaza i...
A Dog at the Museum, by Tom MosserIt's been one of those weeks, eh ... the Liberals lose the by-election, the Oilers lose the cup, Joe Biden loses the debate.…
A Dog at the Museum, by Tom MosserIt's been one of those weeks, eh ... the Liberals lose the by-election, the Oilers lose the cup, Joe Biden loses the debate.…
Iris - Appetite
Iris - Appetite
Back in September 2017, I brought a motion to the Vancouver Park Board to ban balloons in our parks. This was because of the terrible toll they take on wildlife.…
Back in September 2017, I brought a motion to the Vancouver Park Board to ban balloons in our parks. This was because of the terrible toll they take on wildlife.…
Back in September 2017, I brought a motion to the Vancouver Park Board to ban balloons in our parks. This was because of the terrible toll they take on wildlife.…
Assorted content to end your week.- Matt Stoller writes about the "economic termites" whose barely-noticed individual bites into personal finances are adding up to a fundamentally unsound economic structure. Imogen…
