• In an article posted Friday, regular Maclean’s columnist Andrew Potter states that riots happen because riots are fun. According to the article, we are ALL potential rioters. Whether it’s Vancouver after the Stanley Cup, or Britain’s recent riots, it’s just fun. Thank you for clearing that up for everyone Mr. Potter. Here the rest of…

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  • I apologize to the Post A Day Challenge communtity.   I missed my committment to post yesterday.  Anyone who has read some of my previous posts is aware, I have been recovering from surgery out of town.  I’ve been using my iPhone to post to this blog.  Lately, I’ve been posting late at night.  Last night,…

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  • The hacker group Anonymous has released a link to the names, addresses and passwords of 102 members of the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) police force. In July, members of the BART police force shot dead a homeless man whom they claimed lunged at them with a knife. The incident caused public outrage and led…

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  • If penguins are flightless birds, are snakes walkless reptiles? The Penguin’s Parable: “I cried because I could not fly, until I met a reptile who could not walk.” Once upon a time, there was a penguin who was very sad that he could not fly. This sadness preyed on his mind so much that he…

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  • There is a growing sense of dissatisfaction with politics today. When politicians notice they start using words like, “reform” and “accountability”. Here in Canada, we actually had a Reform Party for a while before it got rolled into the Conservative Party. In the US, If a politician hears those words, he joins the Tea Party.…

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  • Discovery News posted an article this morning that put a bright spot in my day. Apps are being created for smart devices to help people with autism and those who share their lives. They are designed to assist with a variety of activities including communication, organizing and remembering activities, and social interaction among others. Where…

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  • Lighter Thoughts

    If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears, should it get a panic button in case it happens again? If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears, are the protesters away at a press conference? If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears, are the chainsaws…

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  • A Bad Habit Of Mine

    When I discuss things I feel strongly about I often turn conversations into lectures. Anyone who knows me personally probably just said, “Really? No!” in a very sarcastic manner. It’s okay if they did, because I deserve it. Anyone who has read some of my other posts may have noticed it too. Too often, I…

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  • I love Maclean’s. Their app gives me convenient access to so much blog fodder I get inspired every time I open it. Q: When is a mercenary not a mercenary? A: When the US government says he’s part of a “private security firm” hired to train African Union troops serving in Somalia. Bancroft Global Development…

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  • On CNN’s website, I just read two current articles about attacks on medical personnel in conflict zones around the world. I understand their outrage. After all, until quite recently, it was understood by all involved forces that medical facilities and personnel were off limits. It was an entry level piece of every professional soldier’s training.…

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