In the news this week, a grade 8 teacher in Texas was suspended for asking his students to list the positives and negatives in the lives of slaves. Outrage filled the land (and the parents), resulting in much flapping about. … Continue reading
Almost four years ago I wrote an article entitled “Fixing Facebook: The Common Carrier Option”. Since that time, the Facebook issue has become even more of a concern, with allegations that misuse of Facebook information influenced both the U.S. Presidential … Continue reading
WARNING: This article may contain twists and turns that you were not expecting. I was in a very nice restaurant with three friends, having dinner. It was about seven o’clock, maybe a little earlier. Because the place was full, we … Continue reading
Those of you who know me will be aware that for many years I have focused some of my charitable fundraising, and giving, on the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. I didn’t have any particular connection to MS when I … Continue reading
As a society, we don’t value teachers enough. To my mind, a society should value work – in the sense of the rewards society delivers to people who do that work – based on two factors. First, how important is … Continue reading
In a meeting the other day (a dozen white males in their 50s and 60s, as is so often the case in the energy sector), a discussion arose as to how to get the organization’s message out, both to the … Continue reading
Abstract You assess a constitution by looking at three elements: what rights are fully protected, how is the power to run the country divided and organized, and how are those in power selected? Thailand’s proposed new constitution has significant issues … Continue reading
