Monthly Archives: April 2019

Spotting fake online reviews – what can you do?

https://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/blog/online-reviews-how-can-you-spot-a-fake

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BBC News: Greta Thunberg: Teen activist says UK is ‘irresponsible’ on climate

BBC News – Greta Thunberg: Teen activist says UK is ‘irresponsible’ on climate https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48017083

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Russia’s Annexation of Crimea 5 Years Ago Has Cost Putin Dearly – Bloomberg

An opinion piece from Bloomberg.  I suspect that annexing Crimea will not cost Putin as much as this writer thinks and hopes.  Still, there appears to have been some economic and diplomatic costs to the Russians. Enough to make a … Continue reading

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Here And Now: These Maps Show How Climate Change Has Already Transformed The Earth

See how average temperatures have increased in your area over the last 150 years…

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What is it about unarmed Muslims that gives them the strength to challenge gunmen?

When a gunman advanced on a New Zealand mosque, this man ran at him https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/new-zealand-mosque-attack-survivor-1.5059407

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So, when it looks like you might be losing the fight, what can you do to undermine your opponents? Answer – accuse them of a conspiracy!

The latest tack out of Alberta is to accuse Canadian environmental groups of taking money from American oil interests.  It seems that stopping Canadian pipelines benefits those American interests by depressing the price of Canadian oil. Look for the classic … Continue reading

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