Inside the Birdcage – April 6, 2015

So I have been in absentia while I try and figure out a way to shore up my finances so I can go to Uruguay — it’s a constant battle — and watch the world fall apart from my bird’s nest/submarine.  (However you’d like to view it…  It makes the most sense if you understand […]

Canada’s National Disgrace

Originally posted on Matthew Barlow:
Two weeks ago, MacLeans, Canada’s only national news magazine, published an article that caused quite the uproar. Written by a former diplomat, Scott Gilmore, and entitled, “Canada’s Racism Problem? It’s Even Worse Than America’s,” it’s not hard to see why this upset people. Even better was the sub-title, “For a country…

Dealing with PTSD in Canadian Officers

PTSD is a constellation of psychological conditions and physiological reactions to either experiencing or witnessing traumatic events. In its acute phase, the PTSD sufferer is generally dealing with chaotic internal dialogue, nervous exhaustion and an overly stimulated nervous system with possible associated internal organ issues, and a general failure of coping mechanisms. Immediately following the […]

Crowdfunding Disability: Pay for the Change That You Want to See in the World

Originally posted on Matan's Musings:
From those studying the medicinal benefits of centipede venom to those researching the existence of life bearing extrasolar moons, scientists have turned to crowdfunding for issues which have captured the popular imagination but have been overlooked by a traditional grant process.  Without commenting on the value of individual projects…