Entries Tagged as ‘editorial’

May 14, 2008

Op-Ed: Fergie Strikes Back At Those Giving Bea Grief About Weight

The Duchess of York is not holding back at those who are giving her daughter grief about being a bit curvy. The nineteen year old Princess Bea is a healthy size 10 yet critics are telling her to cover up.

After Princess Bea was photographed in a bikini on a Caribbean beach some in the media [...]

May 6, 2008

Op-Ed: What Are Human Rights?

Human rights are a big buzz word in today’s media. Tibet, China, Iran, Iraq and even the countries of North America have been questioned over their human rights policies. But what exactly are human rights?

“ All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and [...]

May 4, 2008

Op-Ed: China Vs. The Dalai Lama, It All Depends On Who You Believe

As the Dalai Lama’s envoy meets with Chinese officials what is the feeling in China? In the West we hear the side of the Dalai Lama and often not the China’s version. The Chinese version is generally the opposite of what is being said in the West.

Both governments are hoping for positive results with the [...]

May 2, 2008

Op-Ed: What Is The History We Perceive?

As journalists plug out story after story recording the current events of our times, history is being written but is that history real? Consider the fact that recorded history is that of the victors. If a myth is well-received it becomes fact.

Articles written today reflect a wide range of ideals, political viewpoints and our perception [...]

April 30, 2008

Op-Ed: How Will The Sponsors Of The Olympics Fare In August?

This summer should be a marketer’s dream. The Olympics have always been a business mecca. But will Beijing 2008 prove to be a marketing nightmare?

The images that lead up to the Olympics generally bring a spirit of excitement to those watching. The torch being held high as it journeys to light the flame. This year [...]

April 29, 2008

Op-Ed: Aren’t They The Lucky Ones

It has always been the goal of each generation to leave the children more than they had. The children that inherit the world we are leaving are getting a sorry inheritance.

There is no question that the world is changing. Food price increases, powerful storms, war and a host of other issues have changed the world [...]

April 27, 2008

Op-Ed: Are We In Danger Of Using The Right To Believe?

Are we beginning to ride a slippery slope to a world where personal beliefs are not tolerated? As insane as that statement appears to be with the current world issues seem to point at religion being used to abuse others.

The removals of children from a religious sect, the crimes of church officials against children, Tibetan [...]

April 26, 2008

Op-Ed: Toronto - TTC Employees Went On A Surprise Strike At Midnight Friday

If you use public transit in Toronto you are not going to be happy. The union workers have gone on strike surprising the city when the TTC stopped picking up passengers at midnight on Friday. Gee thanks Greg Kinnear for a great start to the weekend.

Greg Kinnear set out a surprise announcement at 10:50 p.m. [...]

April 26, 2008

Op-Ed: No Mothers Allowed

As of Thursday all the children from the Eldorado’s Ranch have been taken away from their mothers. Prior to then mothers with children under the age of 5 had been allowed to take care of their own.

The mothers are describing their final moments with their children as a emotional rushed time which they were rushed [...]

April 26, 2008

Op-Ed: Food Allergies And Eating Out

Going out to eat is a simple pleasure most people enjoy but for the thousands who have food allergies it can be a time of life or death chances. Allergic diners have to be the smartest diners when eating out.

Fine dining used to be a luxury those with food allergies had to avoid but now [...]