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TRCA 2018 Report Card for Etobicoke Creek refers to ‘limited and often outdated stormwater management infrastructure’
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillToronto and Region Conservation has issued eleven Report Cards for watersheds under its jurisdiction. Click here to access the 2018 TRCA Report Card for Etobicoke Creek > Click here to access the other TRCA 2018 Watershed Report Cards > Click here for previous posts at Preserved Stories website regarding Etobicoke Creek > Below is a screenshot of […]
Trent University is retaining Canada’s modern architectural heritage: March 9, 2018 Globe and Mail article
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Newsletter/by Jaan PillA March 9, 2018 Globe and Mail article is entitled: “At a moment of architectural crisis, Trent University is retaining Canada’s modern heritage: The institution is engaged in a careful renovation of its original Bata Library, while new projects are being guided by attention to the original campus.” Outcomes of 1960s-era architectural design at Trent […]
Terra Cotta Conservation Area well worth a visit during Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival (March 10 – April 8, 2018)
/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Jaan PillSome time back, I described a family visit to the Limehouse Conservation Area: Limehouse Conservation Area a great place to visit on a warm, sunny day in September More recently, we visited the Terra Cotta Conservation Area in Halton Hills for its Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival (March 10 – April 8, 2018). The event features: Live entertainment Demonstrations Maple […]
Falsehoods penetrate further, faster, and deeper than accurate information on Twitter: Massive MIT study
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Language usage, Newsletter/by Jaan PillA March 8, 2018 Atlantic Monthly article is entitled: “The Grim Conclusions of the Largest-Ever Study of Fake News: Falsehoods almost always beat out the truth on Twitter, penetrating further, faster, and deeper into the social network than accurate information.” An abstract of the Science article, on which the Atlantic Monthly article is based, reads as […]
Even one cigarette a day greatly raises cardiovascular risk – Guardian & BMJ, Jan. 24, 2018
/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Jaan PillA Jan. 24, 2018 Guardian article is entitled: “Even one cigarette a day greatly raises cardiovascular risk, experts warn: Impact of one daily cigarette on risk of heart disease and stroke greater than previously thought.” A Jan. 24, 2018 BMJ editorial is entitled: “Just one cigarette a day seriously elevates cardiovascular risk.” Passive smoking An […]
Marketing remains a key driving force, fueling the opioid crisis. That said, marketing can also serve positive purposes.
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Language usage, Newsletter/by Jaan PillAn Oct. 30, 2017 New Yorker article is entitled: “The Family That Built an Empire of Pain: The Sackler dynasty’s ruthless marketing of painkillers has generated billions of dollars – and millions of addicts.” It’s a good read. Click here for previous posts about opioids > Portugal’s unique approach to drug policy A Dec. 5, […]