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Too much sweetness: ‘All sugars aren’t the same’ – Globe and Mail, May 2, 2014
/1 Comment/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA May 2, 2014 Globe and Mail article is entitled: “Too much sweetness: ‘All sugars aren’t the same.’” Below is an excerpt from the article, which I’ve posted as an update related to previous blog posts about sugar: But it turns out that most Canadians don’t actually know what “sugar” refers to – or that […]
1) What? 2) So what? and 3) Now what? – Absolute Value (2014)
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe three questions are from Jim Levine, the agent who works with Itamar Simonson and Emanuel Rosen, authors of Absolute Value (2014). According to Levine, a good business book should answer the three above-noted questions. With regard to their 2014 study, Simonson and Rosen share the following answers. What? Consumer decision making has shifted. Consumers […]
Bill 20, a private member’s bill to remove the OMB from planning decisions in the City of Toronto: A report by David Godley
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following report is written by David Godley of Long Branch: Bill 20, a private member’s bill to remove the OMB from planning decisions in the City of Toronto From David Godley, 401 Lake Promenade, Toronto, M8W 1C3 I attended the afternoon session of the Standing Committee of Finance and Economic Affairs on 17 […]
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 […]
Stories about missing millions are of interest to many people
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillFrom time to time, I like to share stories about evidence related to cases, or alleged cases, of scams and scamming. I’m responding to what I’ve learned people like to read about. Lawyer in hiding The focus of the current blog is an April 5, 2014 Toronto Star article entitled: Golnaz Vakili: Lawyer in hiding […]
Comment from David Godley regarding Bill 20, MPP Rosario Marchese’s Private Member’s Bill (regarding elimination of OMB)
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following text is from David Godley of Long Branch (Toronto not New Jersey): Bill 20, MPP Rosario Marchese’s Private Member’s Bill: Elimination of the OMB from the planning system in Toronto The Purpose of the Bill [writes David Godley; the text you are reading is from David Godley] is to allow elimination of the […]
Why more medical tests and treatments aren’t always better (April 2, 2014 CBC article)
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillAn April 2, 2014 CBC article is entitled: “Why more medical tests and treatments aren’t always better.” The subhead reads: “Canadian Medical Association’s Choose Wisely campaign offers list of 40 tests, treatments to question.” The opening paragraphs read: Patients and doctors must face a culture change to avoid unnecessary tests and treatments that could cause […]
Fruit and vegetable intake: five a day may not be enough, scientists say (April 2, 2014 Guardian article)
/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Jaan PillAn April 2, 2014 Guardian article is entitled: “How many portions of fruit and vegetables are we eating?” The Guardian article is based upon research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Several articles, based on research at University College London, have appeared online. The research report – I heard about it when […]