Monthly Archives: February 2018

The Good Cop – Bad Cop of Rainforest Preservation

Posted on 24 February 2018 by Larry Russwurm

So far the rainforest preservation arguments have all been given by good cops. You know at least some of the arguments for preservation: Don’t cut down the rainforest because it produces a large percentage of the world’s oxygen supply. This … Continue reading →

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KO Wynne for Wind?

Posted on 17 February 2018 by Larry Russwurm

People are attracted to their own names. Many Dennises become dentists and many Lawrences become lawyers. I think Ontario’s premier, Kathleen Wynne is no different. Wynne went into politics which contains clear winners and losers. It’s no surprise that she … Continue reading →

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The Chinese Revolt

Posted on 10 February 2018 by Larry Russwurm

Capitalism and communism make strange bedfellows. In China at its present state, with the communist party in charge of the government and capitalist businesses driving the economy, strange bedfellows is the norm. That such a contradiction in systems could make … Continue reading →

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How to Increase the Number of Canadian Hockey Stars

Posted on 3 February 2018 by Larry Russwurm

I was first pointed out the selection bias in the NHL by the writings of Malcolm Gladwell. He noted that more NHL caliber players were born in the first three months of the year than any other three months. The … Continue reading →

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