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The Canadian Oral History Reader (2015) “is an important work”
/0 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillYou can access a review of the book here. The Canadian Oral History Reader ed. by Kristina R. Llewellyn, Alexander Freund, and Nolan Reilly (review) Heather Read From: The Canadian Historical Review Volume 97, Issue 1, March 2016 pp. 145-147 The opening paragraphs of the review read: [I have broken the longer text into shorter […]
Voter anger explained – in one chart – March 15, 2016 Brookings Institution article
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA March 15, 2016 Brookings Institution article is entitled: “Voter anger explained – in one chart.” The conclusion of the article (some of the links are ones that I have added; the “China shock” link is included in the original article) reads: “As to the labor-market, wage, and social impacts of these developments, they have […]
What is Social Innovation? Good question
/0 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillIn previous posts, such as one at the link below, I have noted that I do not know what a Jane’s Walk is: What is a Jane’s Walk? It’s an open-ended concept Similarly, I do not know what Social Innovation is: A Jane’s Walk is a walking conversation, or walking lecture, or starts as lecture, […]
The Housing Bomb (2013)
/0 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillWhen I first came across The Housing Bomb: Why Our Addiction to Houses Is Destroying the Environment and Threatening Our Society (2013), I thought the title may be a marketing ploy to attract readers. My assumption was not valid, as I learned when I began to read the book. The concept of the housing bomb […]
Oral History and Digital Storytelling Centre at Concordia University helps people get their stories together
/0 Comments/in MCHS Stories, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI have an interest in storytelling – including in the context in which it can potentially find a place at the MCHS 2015 reunion. We’ve briefly referred to storytelling, as it relates to the MCHS 2015 reunion, at recent posts: Discussion continues regarding DJ vs MC question, live music, and projected attendance at MCHS 2015 […]
Bain Capital sees opportunity in methadone clinics – Boston Globe, April 13, 2014
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillAn April 13, 2015 Boston Globe article is entitled: “Bain Capital sees opportunity in methadone clinics.” An excerpt from the article notes: This foray into one of the most challenging, and financially complex, areas of health care may seem contrary to the kind of dealmaking Bain Capital is best known for — investments in brand-name […]