Sunday, February 9, 2025

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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 medical communities misrepresented COVID-19 report
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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 recommendations, sought to evaluate the decision-making processes, the data behind them, and the governance structures that shaped Alberta’s handling of...
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Libya finds two graves with bodies of nearly 50 migrants, refugees

(Al Jazeera Media Network) Libya authorities have uncovered nearly 50 bodies from two mass graves in the country’s southeastern desert, in the latest tragedy...

Sky skimmers – the race to fly satellites at the lowest orbits yet

(BBC News) There is a new race in space, but it is not where you might think. It is happening close to home –...

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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,...

Kenya establishes taskforce to address femicide crisis

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Kenya’s first femicide case of 2025 was reported on January 13, a day after Kenyan President William Ruto set up a 42-member taskforce to...

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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...

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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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