Opinion

DAVOS – Diversity and Resourcefulness re-brands Canada for the onslaught on the “NEW KNOWLEDGE and SHARING” economies

January 22, 2016 0 Kevin B. Murray

Update 30th April, 2016 The Space Program was revolutionary, imaginative, positive and confidently executed amidst many challenges, disappointments, and little triumphs over earthbound and human obstacles, politics not the least among them. No matter, as the model of Remote Manipulation…

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Climate Change Wreckonomics

December 2, 2015 0 Kevin B. Murray

CLIMATE CHANGE: Evidence-Based Science Decisions, Yes – but Informed Evidence-Based POLICY DECISIONS are the key to effective delivery. Update 21st April, 2016 Against the backdrop of the Paris Summit where world leaders had photo ops under banners of transformative and…

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PARIS – Truth or Triumph on Climate Change and Global Security.

November 28, 2015 0 Kevin B. Murray

In 1969 man landed on the moon 10 years or so after the challenge was made to do so. The, commitment, mission accomplished statement reflected the colossal feat of human endeavour by scientists and mere mortals alike; “one small step…

Opinion

Cleaning up the Planet, while saving face at a fee.

November 23, 2015 0 Kevin B. Murray

Update 21st April, 2016 This opinion editorial is inspired by some of the best reporters, commentators and pundits in the Nation’s Capital. In particular note to my comments is Lorrie Goldstein’s article “Climate Hypocrisy in Paris United Nations will tell us to…

Opinion

No Discretion, Latitude or Recourse when it comes to City Sewage Charges.

November 13, 2015 0 Kevin B. Murray

Letter to the Editor The above subject speaks for itself. The piece below was inspired by Hugh Adami’s article on November 9th: “Transpo Rider Singled Out, Fined after Presto Card Fails to Register.” (Ottawa Citizen, A2, Monday, November 9th, 2015). Mr. Adami…

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