With an economy smaller than California’s and a population around a tenth of our Southern neighbours’, the results of the American federal election will have a profound impact on Canada, as they will on the world. In one corner,Gorebot, accused of having a Styrofoam personality and a tall-tale tendency that makes you wonder if his… Continue reading Dubya the style, Gore the substance
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Hello, Newman
Best-selling author Peter C. Newman inaugurated the first annual Alumni Homecoming for the Faculty of Management last Friday. Following a lead-up that anchored three days of seminars and networking for faculty graduates, the dinner featured the presentation of the first Management Alumni Excellence Award (MAX Award) to acknowledge alumni who have made exceptional contributions to… Continue reading Hello, Newman
Consumers choose the direction of ethical business
The world has become such an exercise in specialization that much of what goes on in business and politics skims over or under our awareness without making a ripple in the Lake Give-a-Damn of our consciousness. It isn’t so much that we don’t care what goes on in the world as there isn’t time to… Continue reading Consumers choose the direction of ethical business
Revoking the licence to ill
Smoking is nothing if not an act of generosity. Non-smokers get to share tobacco with their smoking friends at bus stops, in doorways, in restaurants and at bars without ever paying for cigarettes or craving nicotine. The stuff is just given away, free of charge, to all of us and it’s time to stop the… Continue reading Revoking the licence to ill
Alberta fights the brain drain
A recent trip to California gave Science and Innovation Minister Lorne Taylor a chance to show former Albertans working in the American state the opportunities that lies back home. "We want the knowledge-based sector to be 25 per cent of our economy by 2010." stated Taylor. "Most people still think of Alberta as an oil… Continue reading Alberta fights the brain drain
U of C rakes in the research money
The University of Calgary finished the 1999/2000 fiscal year with a record high research income of $134,508,482. According to Interim Vice-president Research Keith Archer, the increase in funding translates into more work opportunities in research for students. "For graduate students it will mean more opportunities for direct funding through research assistantships and fellowships," said Archer.… Continue reading U of C rakes in the research money
Province to cut small business taxes
Businesses in Alberta will soon receive a tax break according to recent announcements by the provincial government. Phased in over four years, the tax cuts are targeted at small and medium-sized businesses and when fully implemented, they will save the corporate sector $955 million. Alberta Treasurer Steve West explained the reason for the tax cuts.… Continue reading Province to cut small business taxes
Nigerian activist speaks out
Dr. Owen Wiwa learned more about the power of money and the oil industry than he ever wanted to know when his brother Ken Sero-Wiwa, a prominent critic of the oil industry, was publicly hung by the Nigerian military in 1995. A prisoner of the military on three occasions, the doctor-turned-activist now brings light to… Continue reading Nigerian activist speaks out
Never mind the bollocks, here’s the movie
If you like music, any kind of music, then the most exciting, original and entertaining movie to see this summer is a documentary. In 1975, the Sex Pistols kicked in the door of British culture, smashing chairs, ripping the stuffing from couches, breaking mirrors, pissing on carpets. Then burned the whole house down–themselves with it.… Continue reading Never mind the bollocks, here’s the movie
WPC ignites campus
With massive protests in Seattle and Washington fresh in mind, the world’s media is looking to Calgary and the demonstrations planned against the World Petroleum Congress in June for more action. As anticipation builds for the events, students and faculty from the University of Calgary prepare to take part on both sides of the issue… Continue reading WPC ignites campus