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Saturday Morning Pam-toons. Rock and Baton.
A man cannot tell when he seeth men proceed against him by violence whether they intend his death or not. Thomas Hobbes, A.P. Martinich and Brian Battiste, Eds, Leviathan, Broadview, 2011. Part I, Chapter XIV, 8. p 129. Continue reading
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Guest ‘Toon by M. K. : A Little Perspective (Scroll down)
Who are “essential” workers? Those who provide “services and functions … considered essential to preserving life, health and basic societal functioning. These include, but are not limited to, the functions performed by first responders, health care workers, critical infrastructure workers (e.g., hydro and natural gas), and workers who are essential to supply critical goods such Continue reading
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Saturday Morning Pam-toons. Why would I lie on my mandatory diversity pledge? (Scroll down)
Universities Canada principles on equity, diversity and inclusion, October 26, 2017, “Universities Canada make an explicit public commitment to seven principles [on equity, diversity, and inclusion],” available here. (accessed 11 February 2022) “A Guide to Preparing Your Diversity Statement,” Algonquin College, Ottawa, Canada, accessed 11 February 2022. Excerpt: “If you have been invited for a Continue reading
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Saturday Morning Pam-toons. Cf. Mao, Be Your Authentic Self. (Scroll down)
You’ve nothing to fear. I worry a little that, in this politically charged environment particularly, when someone urges you to ‘be your authentic self’ she means ‘come out here where I can get you’. Addendum, April 11, 2021 as follows: Gilbert King, “The Silence that Preceded China’s Great Leap into Famine“, Smithsonianmag.com, Sept. 12, 2012. Continue reading
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Saturday Morning Pam-toons. Plague-Spreader.
When the Bubonic Plague rekindled in 16th and 17th century Europe, some thought the illness was spread by diabolic agents who captured its essence in an ointment and then smeared the greasy substance on walls, people, and all kinds of things. Some of those accused of being plague-spreaders were burned at the stake. What’s interesting Continue reading
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