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State of Toronto: Most support mayor's policies, approval rises

Toronto - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's popularity is growing again. A new poll shows that the mayor, who has been a controversial figure in the city, has an approval rating of 47 percent and more than half support his policy initiatives.

In the Media by Andrew Moran - 4 comments

Air France Sets New Policy for Heavy Passengers

Air France has announced that it has decided to change their policy concerning overweight passengers who require two seats on a flight.

In the Media by Michael Bearak - 1 comment

Study says US biofuels policies flawed

Rice University policy paper says U,S. needs to rethink its policy of promoting ethanol to diversify its energy sources and increase energy security.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 3 comments

Iran wants new US policies

Ayatollah Ali KhameneI, the supreme leader of Iran has ordered strong changes in US policies before a new relationship can start between the two countries.

In the Media by Jane Fazackarley - 4 comments

Op-Ed: Facebook Encourages Users' Input on Policies

Facebook has set up a new group to to publish, and users' feedback regarding, the proposed Facebook Principles. The Principles reflect Facebook's philosophy and values.

In the Media by Bob Ewing - 2 comments

Op-Ed: Dumb it down, win a prize- US economy hits the campaign trail, face first

Apparently the terms “media advisors” and “claptrap” aren’t mutually exclusive, after all. The People Who Made America can produce any sort of garbage and give it to their clients. The latest victim is McCain, on the subject of the economy.

In the Media by Paul Wallis - 18 comments

Op-Ed: Risks, feeling safe, and how to understand government policy by riding a bicycle

The theory of risk is that you take risks you think you’ll probably survive. The theory of policy making is that to solve problems you take risks you think other people might approve, based mainly on intuition.

In the Media by Paul Wallis - 5 comments

Op-Ed: Poll-itics and Poll-icies: Somebody’s finally asked Iraqis what they think

The poll is the policy-maker’s answer to crystal meth. Compulsive, under any conditions, and causes actions that might not otherwise happen. Polls can justify any position. Polls can be tailored by asking some questions and not asking others.

In the Media by Paul Wallis - 11 comments

Op-Ed: Sleeping Earthed's Website Disclaimers Are A Mouthful

Do you read the disclaimer portion on the typical terms and conditions web page? If not you may want to look closely to what you are agreeing to. Sleeping Earthed's page has a lot of terms.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 2 comments

Russia: Rebirth of a super power?

Russia has returned to former military practices, citing security threats by other military powers. The rhetoric’s pretty familiar, too. 15 years ago Russia ceased these patrols, because it couldn’t afford the gas for the planes.

In the Media by Paul Wallis

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