Random links
- A Hot-Water Bath for Thawing Meats
- Apparently this can be done safely and quickly without negatively impacting the deliciousness level of meats according to some research sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture
- In a Food Revolution, Fungi as Comrades
- Argues that using fungi avoids the supply and agricultural runoff problems associated with phosphate fertilizers.
- Jilted ex-boyfriend puts up abortion billboard
- "A New Mexico man's decision to lash out with a billboard ad saying his ex-girlfriend had an abortion against his wishes has touched off a legal debate over free speech and privacy rights." The court seems to be reccomending the removal of the billboard on privacy grounds, even though it actually mentions no names. (Compare to this British case)
- 'Father' ordered to pay £100k for children he never knew he had after ex-wife tricked IVF clinic into using his frozen sperm
- Rewarding people for committing forgery. Is this a great idea?
- The Politics of Political Economists
- A 1960s article on the correlation between increased government statistics gathering and increased government intervention in the economy.
- Tough love must drive transit development
- An article in the Globe and Mail on ways to make transit development more cost-effective by tweaking the laws to encourage increased population density around rail stations. Also looks at ways to decrease construction / operating costs of subway systems.
- Minimum wage on the rise
- So now there's to be a different minimum wage in Alberta depending on whether or not the employee is likely to receive tips. Personally I'm not a fan of the whole tipping system - just charge me appropriately for my meals to begin with.