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Monthly Archives: November 2015
What we don’t know about US energy and climate change priorities and We need to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels.
I think we need to be leaders in clean energy and protecting the enviroment for our and the planets health etc… regardless of what others are doing but Randy raises several interesting points. Unless we all want to ride bikes, … Continue reading
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Wars or battles against terrorism and radical fundamentalist groups
There is current and past wars or battles against terrorism and radical fundamentalist groups who use violence and other tactics to try and force and spread their ideals on others. It’s the hopelessness and feeling they can’t make a difference … Continue reading
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The dark side of data | Playlist | TED.com
The dark side of data Data can be used for good, harnessed for the betterment of society, but it can also be abused. Find out about some hidden not-so-sunny uses of Big Data. http://www.ted.com/playlists/130/the_dark_side_of_data?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co&utm_content=playlist&utm_term=technology
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Freedom of Information Legislation
Most freedom of information laws exclude the private sector from their jurisdiction thus information held by the private sector cannot be accessed as a legal right. This limitation has serious implications because the private sector performs many functions which were … Continue reading
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Post 2015 Federal Election
Now we wait to see if the change and promises the majority voted on are kept. Our job as voters doesnt end after voting! When your elected MP gets to work make sure they are looking out for what is … Continue reading
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Confirmed people who spend money on experiences instead of things are much happier
Does working and or travelling with friends or family in Calgary, Tahiti, Cook Islands, AUS, NZ, Fiji, Canada, UK / Europe, Cyprus and the USA over many years count. Or making some amazing friends and meeting the women of my … Continue reading
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MICROBES or Gut Bugs
MICROBES: We’re carrying about 2 kilograms of them around with us. It turns out they play an important role in our health – including weight management. Watch online: http://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/episodes/it-takes-guts
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Wind and other renewables vs. fossil fuels and is climate change happening faster than ever?
Is it true that the carbon released from the manufacturing of a wind turbine is far greater than the carbon saved by substituting wind power for carbon based power? Interesting and important question and several large scale studies using Harmonized … Continue reading
IMF Pegs Canada’s Fossil Fuel Subsidies at $34 Billion
Just stumbled on this and although it from may last year it really shows where the priorities were for the Harper Conservative Government and the things that havn’t got funded that need to be. http://m.thetyee.ca/Opinion/2014/05/15/Canadas-34-Billion-Fossil-Fuel-Subsidies/ The International Monetary Fund estimates … Continue reading
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