Skepticism with regard to the concept of “learning styles” is hugely warranted, no matter how popular the concept may be

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A March 13, 2017 Guardian article is entitled: “Teachers must ditch ‘neuromyth’ of learning styles, say scientists: Eminent academics from worlds of neuroscience, education and psychology voice concerns over popularity of method.” An excerpt from the article reads: The letter, organised by Prof Bruce Hood, chair of developmental psychology in society at the University of Bristol, […]

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You enter your birthday, and The Atlantic Life Timeline shares a brief tour of the history that’s happened all around you

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Interesting concept. You enter your birthday (including year of birth) and The Atlantic (Magazine) Life Timeline will show you a brief tour of the history that’s happened all around you. Click here to access The Atlantic Life Timeline >  

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North Korea makes a great topic for storytelling

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A March 7, 2017 Brookings Institution article, which originally appeared in the Nikkei Asian Review, addresses the current situation in North Korea; the opening paragraphs read: Amid the sound and fury of President Donald Trump’s first weeks in office, the new U.S. administration has been widely castigated for policy dysfunction, an insurgent view of international […]

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190-page Mississauga Heritage Management Strategy outlines framework for Story of Mississauga project

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Gaslighting and stereotyping: One augments the other

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A previous post is entitled: Perceptions of warmth and competence drive our stereotypes: Cuddy et al. (2008) I’ve written a number of posts about stereotyping. Click here for previous posts about stereotyping > Gaslighting I have the sense that there’s a close connection between stereotyping and gaslighting. Below are links to three articles that describe […]

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Rechargeable batteries for audio recorders save you money big time

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For many years, I’ve been using Zoom H1 and Zoom H5 audio recorders as part of my work in preparing material for the Preserved Stories website and other projects. Initially, I was spending plenty of money, which adds up over the years, buying AA batteries to keep the Zoom recorders going. Finally, I decided to buy […]

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Mimico Residents Association – Annual General Meeting, Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 8:00 to 9:30 pm

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Please click here for details > Mimico Residents Association Annual General Meeting Date: Thursday March 30, 2017 Time: 8:00-9:30 pm Location: Mimico Centennial Library, Auditorium (lower level) Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn will be attending to speak on OMB reform – please plan to attend! New and returning MRA Members welcome and can join/renew membership at […]

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Family Skate with MPP Peter Milczyn – Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 2:00 to 4:00 pm

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Family Skate with MPP Milczyn Date: Wednesday, March 15th Time: 2:00–4:00 pm Location: Mastercard Centre, 400 Kipling Ave Residents and stakeholders are invited to bring your skates and join Peter Milczyn for an afternoon of fun, skating on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ practice ice pad. Helmets are required – hot chocolate and light refreshments will […]

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Reconstructing Karl Polanyi : Excavation and Critique (2016): Blurb and review

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I have a strong interest in the work of Karl Polanyi. What he says makes sense to me. A blurb for Reconstructing Karl Polanyi : Excavation and Critique (2016) reads: Karl Polanyi was one of the most influential political economists of the twentieth century and is widely regarded as the most gifted of social democratic theorists. In […]

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Empathy is great provided that we use it wisely

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In a page at my website dealing with mindfulness meditation, I’ve discussed the uses and abuses of compassion. I’ve also discussed a range of viewpoints regarding empathy. A July 12, 2012 Wired article is entitled: “Compassion over empathy could help prevent emotional burnout.” A June 3, 2013 Harvard University Press article is entitled: Is Empathy […]

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