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From Rodriguez to routine – how compassion became policy

From Rodriguez to routine – how compassion became policy
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In the early 1990s, Sue Rodriguez captured a nation’s conscience. A woman in the Canadian province of British Columbia diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), she fought publicly for the right to a physician-assisted death as her body failed. Her articulate, dignified, and powerful...
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What’s behind the secessionist movement in Canadian province Alberta?

(Al Jazeera Media Network) Secessionists in the western Canadian province of Alberta recently announced that they have gathered enough signatures to launch a referendum...

Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war

(BBC News) Oil prices have dropped and global stock markets have risen following reports that the US and Iran are close to a deal...

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Iran conflict having mixed effects on Nigerian economy

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Nigeria’s economy is once again under major pressure due to rising global oil prices related to geopolitical tensions. While higher crude prices often suggest...
May 16 showdown – will U.S. energy leverage force concessions from China?

May 16 showdown – will U.S. energy leverage force concessions from...

Dr. Joseph Fournier - 0
As the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) hurtle toward an era of intense great-power rivalry, a fundamental shift in the...
How digital transformation is advancing engineering

How digital transformation is advancing engineering

Yogi Schulz - 0
Digital transformation is reshaping engineering. It is altering how products, processes and systems are conceived, designed, built, operated, and maintained. It is not merely...
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Step aside Donald – I am gunning for the Nobel Peace Prize

With the United States having initiated military conflict with numerous nations in recent months, I think it is safe to say that Donald Trump...

Fight boredom and misinformation by joining at a 99.999% discount on my billion-dollar seats!

Sometimes I surprise myself. Amazing, completely original ideas just pop into my head ... often as I am in what I call Prime Innovation Zone,...
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Summary of 21st century’s third decade to date – you have been subjected to a LOT of lies

Rob Driscoll -
It is time to take stock of what to date has been a mind-blowing third decade of the 21st century. A lot of you are...
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Yes, powerful people can be held accountable for their evil actions

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What a breath of fresh air the last week has been. For those who have suggested that the good fight is futile and that the...
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Galloping into the Year of the Fire Horse

Rob Driscoll -
Xīnnián kuàilè! (pronounced shin-nyen kwai-luh) Since switching BIG Media's editorial focus from North America-centric to global, we have attracted a lot of readers in China. So, it...
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