Demographers tell us that prior to 1700 AD the total world population was consistently below one-half billion people. Since large families were common, why is it that the population did not rise above the one-half billion? The answer is simple: pandemic, famine and war.
One of the oldest instruments for navigation have been the magnetic compass. It is a vital tool that allows ships to steer a given course.
The theme for this final week of Advent (Christmas) is joy. Hopefully, this series will encourage those who are overwhelmed by unrealistic expectations to appreciate these beautiful Advent themes from the bottom up.
The word “constant” in math or more generally, refers to something that doesn’t change. These days, or perhaps in all days, there really isn’t much that would be considered constant.
A legitimate question to ask in the wake of the COP26 consultations is whether human activity is indeed affecting the planet significantly. That human activity has affected the planet can hardly be disputed. Whether this activity has been significant is a matter of opinion.
Today’s commonly asked question is “How close can I plant a tree to my house?” That depends, what kind of tree?
The theme for this third week of Advent (Christmas) is love. However, we don’t always feel loving and sometimes we feel other emotions like anger which can be a counterpart to love.
The Manitoba Legislature has concluded its fall sittings for 2021. I was honoured to serve as the province’s twenty third Premier during the fall sitting held in October and to serve as the Deputy Premier during the most recent sitting which can only be described as historic.
We have had an election. Throne Speech writers and Cabinet makers have put the final touches on government priorities and selected the Ministers who will implement the plan. What would you tell them if you had the chance?
There’s got to be a better way! I have been a dialysis patient for the last nine months. My kidneys no longer function. I’m dependent on home dialysis. This means that every morning I discard over a kilo of tubes and empty bags after using them once only – all PVC plastic.
