Archive for July, 2008

A new poll reveals that one in five Canadians would vote for Elizabeth May if she ran in their riding.  The same poll also reveals some not-so-surprising information – that she trails Peter Mackay by twenty-five percentage points in the Central Nova riding they will compete in next election.  
Elizabeth May, welcome to federal politics.  I [...]


The Brett Favre saga takes a new turn today. Where do you think he will wind up? My money is on the team releasing him and him winding up with the Vikings.  I know everyone is saying that this won’t happen, but will Green Bay throw its legend to a team who he won’t play [...]


A great article in the Globe & Mail yesterday discussed the involvement of Pakistan in the current conflict in Afghanistan.  To date, this issue has been largely overlooked, but as James Sanders, a great friend of mine, said, this issue must be addressed immediately by Canada and NATO forces.  Canada and NATO cannot stand by [...]


Courtesy of Pat Duncan… a great movie trailer for a movie I’ve been hearing a lot about – “W.”  Can’t wait for this to come out although I am sure some members of the current administration in the U.S. are a little bit less excited.


I can’t take credit for this blog entry of Seth Godin’s, but it is so amazing I felt compelled to share it with all of you.  Please read below.  Oh, just before you read on, sorry for the lack of posts over the weekend.  I just finished up writing my GMAT and the preparation over [...]


Speaking to 200,000 in Berlin, Obama delivered an unbelievable address to an enthusiastic crowd.  A must see:


… as is suggested by Barack Obama in this article… and it is also an absolutely wonderful place.  It is a state in the Middle East which represents the values which we care so deeply about and value so highly in Canada – freedom, justice, and democracy.  
It is great that Obama paid a visit to [...]


This is Coppley’s new video… it’s unbelievable… and also done by my amazing sister, Stephanie Howe. Great work sister!!!


Great satire video… no offense to those who have done hard work for the people in Darfur, but this video really shows that nothing substantive is going to change unless G8 leaders and their governments decide that they care.


Great article from the NY Times.