Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to drive a Ferrari 458 Italia with some friends on one of those exotic, dream car experiences you can find every now and then. It’s difficult to describe just how good of a time I actually had. As a simulation racing enthusiast it’s always been a dream to…
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#Charity365
You can’t give more than 100% but many giving even 1% can accomplish much, much more. Five years ago I wrote about the struggle to begin giving charitably. My original concerns included questions such as “What charities would I give to?“, and “How do I donate in a personally satisfying and sustainable way?” It’s amazing…
The Jian Ghomeshi Saga and Root Causes of Violence Against Women
The following is a letter I submitted to the CBC program The Current, hosted by talented radio personality Anna Maria Tremonti. In the letter, I have put to pen my increasing frustrations about the nature of the discussion surrounding violence against women and why it is that our public conversations never seem to get around…
Saeed Malekpour: A Canadian on Iran’s death row
Saeed Malekpoour: A Canadian on Iran’s death row: In the 1,232 days and nights since his arrest, Saeed Malekpour has asked himself that question. Each day takes him no closer to the answer, but closer to the enigma of his death. For most of his 36 years Malekpour was a problem-solver, a man with a…
Beware insane customs brokerage fees for shipments entering Canada
I ordered an item online, from a shop in California, with a value of approx. $250. Shipping was something like $20 via FedEx. Okay, I ordered it. I got the item, was very satisfied. A few weeks later I get a customs charge of $90, 35% of the item price!
PMO Issues The Order: Canadian DMCA Bill Within Six Weeks
PMO Issues The Order: Canadian DMCA Bill Within Six Weeks
Give the Government of Canada a Piece of Your Mind on Copyright Reform
The Canadian government has been on the warpath of copyright reform for some years now and every time they get it wrong. Apparently they still don’t get it. So give them a piece of your mind. Fortunately, people like Michael Geist have been in your corner through this whole ordeal. Check out his website to…