1281...Oxfam Canada, Ryan Bresee, CKCU, Good (The World Famous Dan Shields)
Tomorrow check this out from 93.1 CKCU in Ottawa, totally cut and paste from Ryan Bresee's Facebook: Some fine folks from Oxfam Canada are co-hosting with me this Thursday from 9:30-noon. We'll be talking about some of the work they do and playing music from locations around the globe where they make a difference. There will be a lot of really interesting guests and great music. Tune in! 93.1 FM or online at www.ckcufm.com. WFDS

RRSPs and Savings (Relentlessly Progressive Economics)
My recent post on doubling the CPP -  http://www.progressive-economics.ca/2009/10/26/double-the-canada-pension-plan-benefit/ - prompted some commentary in defence of voluntary as opposed to compulsory savings vehicles. I guess it is reasonable to debate if we should force people - especially those above very low income levels - to save in their own best long term interests.  That is, of [...]

The Con Porkers and the Swine Flu (Montreal Simon)
When history delivers its final judgement on Stephen Harper and his porker Cons, its verdict will be harsh.They will be found guilty of so many foul things, from corrupting our democracy, and raping our Canadian values, to helping to torch the planet. But one of their biggest crimes could turn out to be not preparing the country for the Swine flu pandemic.Because they chose to spend FIVE times as much money selling their Porky Action Plan...than they did on ads educating the public. So even as the second wave hits us the result is mass confusion.Does the H1N1 vaccine give you the flu? Will it cause autism or Gulf War syndrome? Is it a cover for a sinister government plan to kill people? Is

Glacier Ice Field (where'd that bug go)
Here's a view of a glacier ice field from Lago Gris in the Chilean Patagonia. The ice begins in the centre of the image where the lake appears to rise a metre or so.

Signs...Signs... (The Whole Ball of Wax in a Nutshell)
The problem with communication ... is the illusion that it has been accomplished.George Bernard ShawI like signs. I take pictures of signs. I find they really help one navigate the world...and not only that they help answer questions or give directions but not all signs are created the same and in many instances there there is never a sign when you need/want one? And more frustrating are the signs that are freakin huge blocking the view...and especially signs that are really really really inappropriateSome you could just plain do without like the one that says here's to the women who like men who like beer! Not only is this for a icky brand of beer but it is discriminating! Hows about the w