[Half an Hour] Online Learning Environment - 1999

This is documentation for a learning management system I built at Assiniboine Community College between the years 1995-1999. It does not refer to a currently existing system, as development on OLe was ended when no development money was forthcomin
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:46:00 -0700

[Half an Hour] My Campaign For Mayor

In October of 1995 I ran for Mayor of Brandon (Manitoba, Canada). The fact that I had lived in the city for only ten months made the gesture a little audacious; the fact that the incumbent mayor was running unopposed made it necessary.Yes, folks, my
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:10:00 -0700

[Brian Branch - Photo Journal] Rusty le Tonka

Signs of spring are everywhere.Les signes du printemps sont un peu partout
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:33:00 -0800

[Half an Hour] The Police in Moncton

Letter to the Editor, Times & Transcript(We'll see if it ever gets published)Moncton is a hub city and draws people from around the region for shopping, events and medical services. Thus its policing costs are higher on a per capita basis. This i
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:26:00 -0800

[The Chris Nadeau Blog] Happy Birthday Dad & Ade

Here's a little birthday wish from the family and I.  We love you guys and have a great day. Permalink | Leave a comment  »
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:06:00 -0800

[It's The Economy, Stupid] The gathering storm

I think this could turn out to be one of the most contentious national public policy issues in Canada over the next 20 years. Whenever I discuss it, Equalization and transfers, the comments range from agreement with the West and outright dismissal as
Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:08:49 -0800

[Brian Branch - Photo Journal] On the Green mile / Condamné

 
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:40:00 -0800

[It's The Economy, Stupid] Currency impacts

The Conference Board says that the high Canadian dollar (specifically currency fluctuations) will have more impact on SMEs than global corporations. I think that is true in the short term but a high Canadian dollar will have detrimental effects on fo
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:52:31 -0800

[The Adrian Nadeau Blog] I am grateful for my friends...

Hello friends!I am feeling a little emotional today as I listen to this great song from Band of Skulls named "Friends" (click below to listen enjoy it, if for some reason it doesn't load click here to check it out). Sometimes we forget
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:43:00 -0800

[It's The Economy, Stupid] More people should read this blog

Despite the fact that many of you disagree with me, you have to admit I do make an effort to uncover relevant and interesting data. For example, much of what the Auditor General reported this week about NB reliance on federal transfers and on income
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:27:23 -0800

[Brian Branch - Photo Journal] Capitalism

Got change?Un 25 sous?
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:36:00 -0800

[The Chris Nadeau Blog] Change Your Life In An Instant

Most people believe that it takes months and years to transform their lives.  Actually, you can literally change your life in an instant by making a single decision never to go back to the way you have been living - no matter what.  What ta
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:01:00 -0800

[Facing Autism in New Brunswick] Autism Speaks Welcomes To Its Board Autism Cure Opponent John Elder Robison

Autism Speaks has responded to my comment concerning publication of my comment on the official Autism Speaks blog site about the views of new Autism Speaks board member John Elder Robison.  AS did, subsequent to my initiial comment on this site,
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:47:00 -0800

[Facing Autism in New Brunswick] Autism Speaks Rejects Questions About Views of New Board Member Robison

I have been appreciative of much of the work done by Autism Speaks in raising autism awareness and funding for autism research. I have also found some Autism Speaks decisions questionable. In particular, I disagree with Autism Speaks decision to prov
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:57:00 -0800

[The Bruce Report] Stop me if you’ve heard this. . .

If I didn’t know better, I’d swear the Conservative government recruits its policy wonks from the swollen ranks of mediocre stand-up comedians. “Thank you, ladies and germs, it’s great to be here. I suppose you’ve all heard we’re going to start makin
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:53:01 -0800