Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- Nils Gilman discusses how a transition to a clean and sustainable economy will require a fundamental change in existing power dynamics - meaning…
Safe Schools and Hospitals
We're starting the school year with high levels of Covid in Ontario, and kids are still getting sick from a disease that, unlike the flu or a cold, has potential…
Safe Schools and Hospitals
We're starting the school year with high levels of Covid in Ontario, and kids are still getting sick from a disease that, unlike the flu or a cold, has potential…
Knee Surgery, 11
Seventy-two degrees, up from 58 when I first started physio last week, That’s how far my operated knee can bend when I’m doing my exercises. It’s still got a long…
Today’s News: Canada is wondering why Carney’s Cabinet needs a primer on Trump’s authoritarian Project 2025
And if they do, here's one: Tonight Canada social media was absolutely furious to find out that Carney has invited US Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts --- AKA a fascist…
AI and the News
When I read Simon Wardley's post on LinkedIn from a couple of days ago, I was immediately struct by its resemblance to criticisms of another medium: the news (you can…
AI and the News
When I read Simon Wardley's post on LinkedIn from a couple of days ago, I was immediately struct by its resemblance to criticisms of another medium: the news (you can…
Fifty to one: Hamas vs. Israel in the information war
Fifty to one. Fifty to one: that is the estimated ratio of “pro-Palestinian” to “pro-Israel” online content. If you think you are seeing far more material favouring the Palestinian side…
Premier Smith Blinks On Banning Books
So, late yesterday, Premier Sith Smith blinked on her ban of 2SLGBTQ books from schools. I have opinions. This follows on the heels of the Edmonton Public School Board (EPSB)…
Premier Smith Blinks On Banning Books
So, late yesterday, Premier Sith Smith blinked on her ban of 2SLGBTQ books from schools. I have opinions. This follows on the heels of the Edmonton Public School Board (EPSB)…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- David Lurie writes about the Trump regime's Potemkin populism - as well as the increasing speed with which his fabrications are coming undone. Sarah…
The Return Of Gunboat ‘Diplomacy’
I haven't had a lot of spare time of late to write, and today will see but a brief post to observe the following: as the U.S. continues its transition…
The Return Of Gunboat ‘Diplomacy’
I haven't had a lot of spare time of late to write, and today will see but a brief post to observe the following: as the U.S. continues its transition…
Facing the Backdraft
Climate analyst Barry Saxifrage explains how the CO2 from fires is adding significantly to greenhouse gas accumulation. His charts show the dramatic increase in Canadian wildfires:"Wildfire is now incinerating four…
Facing the Backdraft
Climate analyst Barry Saxifrage explains how the CO2 from fires is adding significantly to greenhouse gas accumulation. His charts show the dramatic increase in Canadian wildfires:"Wildfire is now incinerating four…
Pierre Poilievre Back To… Do Something?
What does Pierre Poilievre want for Canada?
Today’s News: Alberta says Never Mind!
I guess Alberta premier Danielle Smith is the Emily Litella of Canadian politics. Cole Bennett provides an excellent summary of the whole mess with Alberta's school library book weeding list:…