Wednesday, February 19, 2025

BIG Scoop

Sorry to break it to you – there is no such thing as (energy) miracles

Sorry to break it to you – there is no such thing as (energy) miracles
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I recently stumbled upon a surprising headline for a LinkedIn post that has sparked considerable engagement for its “Clean Energy Strategist” author: “Engineers Just Solved Winter’s Biggest Energy Problem (And It’s Better Than Anyone Thought Possible)” Wow! Fantastic! All that fussing and hand-wringing about people having...
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BIG Wrap

‘You should have never started it’: Trump suggests Ukraine to blame for war

(Al Jazeera Media Network) United States President Donald Trump has said he will “probably” meet Russian President Vladimir Putin this month while launching a...

Pope Francis has pneumonia in both lungs, Vatican says

(BBC News) Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both his lungs and his condition remains "complex", the Vatican says. The 88-year-old has been suffering from...

BIG Exclusives

Missing the forest for the fury – how the media and medical communities misrepresented COVID-19 report

Missing the forest for the fury – how the media and...

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On January 24, the Government of Alberta released a report reviewing the Canadian province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.The document, which contained over 30...
Disproportionate tariff threats are more than mere bluster

Disproportionate tariff threats are more than mere bluster

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In the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, author Stephen R. Covey emphasizes the importance of truly listening to others to understand...
Should scientists be advocates?

Should scientists be advocates?

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Should scientists be “dispassionate, objective, and neutral seekers of nature’s truths,” or should they feel free to advocate for causes they feel strongly about,...

BIG Chuckle

TRUMP – advice on how to manage this meddlesome mental malady

As I earned my Bachelor of Arts at the University of Calgary in the Canadian province of Alberta, I majored in basketball and volleyball...

It’s time to play DIDJAKNOW – a fun-filled game for (almost) the whole family!

OK everyone, let's play a game called "DIDJAKNOW"! It's fun for almost the entire family and the ideal Christmas gift for naive family members and...

BIG Mouth (Opinion)
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BIG Media celebrates 4th birthday by opening package of editorial highlights

To mark BIG Media Ltd.'s fourth birthday today, I highlight some of the incredible work produced by our all-star editorial team. This list represents just...

Criticized for my criticism, I invite your critique

A lot of people – including some close to me – have recommended that I be softer in my approach to illustrating the differences...

Give peace – and Donald Trump – a chance

As President Donald Trump takes office today, I invite those in my network to take an optimistic attitude toward the next four years. Imagine if Mr....

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