There's a range within any profession of course (I knew an emerging writer in Alberta who wanted to run for the Canadian Alliance) but since librarians are one group that, for the most part, tends towards the progressive side of the spectrum, I was wondering which other groups/professions fit this criteria where the large majority […]
BusinessWeek has done an analysis to determine the relatively abstract notion of which countries are the happiest.As you go through the blurbs, it's revealing that one of my own personal “when I am king” theories is highly represented as a criterion for a happy society – free post-secondary education. (Click through the arrows on the […]
One of my favourite professors from FIMS, Sam Trosow, has co-authored a new book entitled “Canadian Copyright: A Citizen's Guide“. The page I link to is the home page of the other co-author and has a few excerpts. This site has a brief summary and links to where you can buy the book.
Housecleaning isn't just a physical activity anymore – now, I find I have to take the time to clear out my virtual detritus every once in awhile too. So here are some links and articles I've had kicking around for awhile waiting for a good time to post. Amazon: New & Future Book ReleasesLibrarians talk […]
If you're doing your Christmas shopping over the next few weeks, why not consider Costco aka “The anti-Wal-mart“? Their unique practices as a retailer – paying employees a living wage, offering generous benefits, customer-friendly return policies – has led to low employee turnover, a wealthier clientele in general and continued growth while competitors such as […]
Six Ideas That Will Change the World(I also fixed the broken link in yesterday's post if anybody wants to see my paper and presentation on e-branch services for public libraries. Thanks to John M. for (gently) pointing out the mistake! )
“The Canadian police announced that it will stop targeting people who download copyrighted material for personal use. Their priority will be to focus on organized crime and copyright theft that affects the health and safety of consumers instead of the cash flow of large corporations.“My French isn't good enough to know if a Le Devoir […]
Top 13 Money Drains for College Students1. Starbucks (nope)2. World of Warcraft (nope)3. Credit Cards (nope but that student line of credit kills!)4. New computer (I already had a decent laptop but had to buy a new printer and a few other gadgety accessories – still, not too bad)5. Software (definitely not – it's a […]
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