Sex effort worthwhile
McMaster Daily News | Sex: It’s costly but worth it. Just ask a microbe.
Obviously this does not apply to “high maintenance” relationships with people, probably quite the opposite, but it is interesting to see how nature is constantly trying to make itself better. Too bad more people don’t do that.
Matthew Good Podcast
Go subscribe to the Matthew Good Podcast. Smart guy with a clue that can express his views clearly, makes for good podcast content. [If only i could make myself SMRTer and speak in full sentences, i’d have a killer podcast]
That last phrase reminded me of a line from Dalton McGuinty’s talk today at […]
Seriously, who cares…
Grammy Cat-Fight: Madonna Vs. Mariah Carey - Movie News - Playfuls.com - Fun & Entertainment
the wife says to me: “So get this, Madonna is opening the Grammys tomorrow, but Mariah wanted to do it. So Mariah is pissed and won’t walk down the red carpet. Madonna heard this an she’s not going to […]
Economic “disruption” looms
CBC News: Global imbalances pose threat of economic disruption: Dodge
Disruption is putting it mildly. The global (or at the very least the western) economic forces are going to crumble with the implosion of the american empire. The Empire is now over streched militarily and fiscally, and with not changes insight until January of […]
Ontario rejects reverse organ donation - part 2
mhp’s musings » Ontario rejects reverse organ donation
On September 27th, 2005 I wrote the post linked above in response to the decision of the Ontario government not to legislate reverse organ donation. I have not, no do I know anyone directly, requiring an organ donation, but I support the idea because it the fair […]
Low Margin Economics — A Starbucks Example
Starbucks Economics - Solving the mystery of the elusive “short” cappuccino
I have long noticed this practise in various markets, especially the grocery store. Tim Harford does a great job summerising the practise of making low margin products appear less desireable, or in the case of Starbucks, less purchasable.
What makes the Starbucks case different, is […]
Beer Not Kids!
Rick Mercer’s Blog: Children are the Future but Beer is now.
In Rick’s parody of the over-hyping of Scott Reid’s remarks, he has endorsed the pro-beer party (which ever that is). In response to someone’s stupid petition “Kids Not Beer” to Paul Martin, Rick responded with the Beer Not Kids Petition.
Guess what kiddies… beer is […]
Ottawa program offers drinks to homeless alcoholics
CBC News: Ottawa program offers drinks to homeless alcoholics
Critics of this programme have no clue in reality. If you think that someone which very little to “live” for will willfully stop reaching for the one escape from the oppression of a material and consumption oriented society, it is time to take a walk in […]
Goodbye 2005, time for a change
The past year (to 16 months) has been one hell of a roller coaster ride, from the highest highs, to the lowest lows. Extended periods of a feeling of being lost, other periods without feeling, with moments of clear-headed drive and desire. It is time to pick myself out of this tourist of […]
a minute to think
rabblevision | Jane Creba Sidewalk Memorial
Daily Dose of Imagery | memorial on yonge
Take a minute to watch this video from rabblevision, then take another minute and think about what who was was lost, what was lost, and why. It is time to start thinking about people again, something that has been lacking for […]