Keep it to yourself, it’s my life: On solitude, simplicity and trust in yourself
(A rough draft. I don’t usually release any writing that has not been proof-read at least a few times. Even though I rarely edit, I still like to look it…
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Blogroll Overhauled
Letting you all know, the Kersplebedeb blogroll has been fixed and is now up and running. Dozens of blogs and other websites are indexed and will have their articles automatically…
20% Off at Leftwingbooks.net — AND THEN VACATION
So here’s the deal: until January 17th (next Friday), everything at leftwingbooks.net is 20% off, so long as you order $10 or more. This discount can be used as many…
PRISM: Telcos Violating Privacy
It apparently doesn’t matter if the Canadian spy agencies don’t spy on Canadians. To be clear though, the Ed Snowden leaks make it clear that they do spy on us.…
Renovate or start over — which way forward for the LHINs?
“The LHINs tell me time after time that they do not have the autonomy you say they do. They do as you tell them to do.” – Liberal MPP Donna…
2013 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was…
When did Canadians become cold weather wimps?
On Sunday morning in Edmonton, the temperature was around -33C. Being that it was Sunday, and I had nowhere to go, I chose the wise (if lazy) option of not…
Eurozone: A Sluggish economy offers no extra jobs – The European Sting – Critical News & Insights on European Politics, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Business & Technology – europeansting.com
http://europeansting.com/2014/01/09/eurozone-a-sluggish-economy-offers-no-extra-jobs/ Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Austerity, crisis, Europe, unemployment
“De-racialisation surgery” and White Privilege
Every now and then there is something so ridiculously ignorant that I HAVE to write a post about it rather than confine it to a “WHAT THE EFF”-post on Facebook
Sunspot AR1944 Blasting Earth #skstorm
I hope our electrical grids are prepared, as there is a risk of overloading from an event like this. -The Sun Wednesday afternoon, from Regina. Canon S5IS on tripod with…
Twenty years since NAFTA: Mexico could have done worse, but it’s not clear how
Reblogged from Real-World Economics Review Blog: from Mark Weisbrot It was 20 years ago that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico was implemented.…
Out of the darkness, the light
Nelson Mandela, who died last month at age 95, was sentenced to life in prison in 1962 because he fought for justice, equality and democracy. He was finally released 27…
Blevkog 2014-01-07 15:11:56
photo credit to Johnny Ward of One Step Forward blog and yes, it was as cold there as it looks. I love winter. I enjoy the cold and the wind.…
Right, Right, you’re bloody well Right…
Former Tory minister on the hot seat over Enbridge lobbying gig by Kady O’Malley Posted: January 7, 2014 9:00 AM Last Updated: January 7, 2014 8:58 AM CBC online I…
HNHB LHIN named least transparent even after Ombuds 2010 report
The least transparent of the Local Health Integration Networks is the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant LHIN according to the Welland Tribune. The same LHIN was the subject of considerable wrath…
Update: PSWs go to interest arbitration ending two week strike December 24
The Service Employees International Union met with an arbitrator last Friday as part of a settlement that ended a two-week province-wide strike of 4,500 personal support workers at Red Cross…
The 40-year disconnect (USA) (chart)
Reblogged from Real-World Economics Review Blog: from David Ruccio As Steven Rattner explains, Read more… 141 more words
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F-35: Lies from Lying Liars #cdnpoli
The F-35 was going to be a plane made with Chinese parts, despite US law forbidding that. mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBR… this just adds to the ridiculousness. Russia probably has deal w china…
How to Meet your Resolution Goal
Have you made a financial or fitness resolution to meet this year? Meeting a goal isn’t like buying something. You don’t have to shop around for it, and you can’t…