"Look at me! I'm Iggy!"

In what isn't a terribly surprising move, a Liberal insider is giddily trumpeting an upcoming gathering of so-called 'smart people' including none other than our own beloved Michael Ignatieff. Reading about the event would be more comical if it wasn't so sad.

I have no problem with people meeting together to discuss whatever issue they want to talk about. What's embarrassing about this whole article is that this is coming from a party that has spent the better part of the last 8 years talking about how we shouldn't be getting too cozy with the American President or the United States in general. Now it seems that all opposition has been dropped solely due to a changing of the guard. Pathetic only begins to describe the approach. Iggy is behaving exactly like a toddler desperately trying to get attention and show that he can play, too.

While I'm not sure just how much I can trust the word of the Liberal insider apparently on the verge of wetting himself with anticipation for a chance meeting of Iggy and Obama, I would sincerely hope that the Americans know better than to cozy up to the Leader of the Opposition. If he actually becomes Prime Minister (knock on wood) sure, go nuts. But until then, you work with what you have. This elitism isn't serving anybody but yourselves. I used to think that politics was about serving the people and not your own ambition. It happens on all sides of the spectrum, but I see far too much personal ambition from liberals than I would like and that really p#sses me off.

The President of Iran is a Douche; Durban II is a failure

For those who said that Durban II wouldn't follow the abysmal record of its predecessor, how would you like your crow?

Sporadic Posting

Been on Easter break for the past little while and my precious computer was taken in for a repair. It goes without saying that posting has been scant for the past few weeks. With schedules returning to normalcy in the next few days, you should (un)fortunately hear from me more regularly.

Three cheers for this principal

This headline grabbed my attention today as our school went through the exact same scenario a few months ago. A number of staff at my school had purchased the devices as a means to eliminate the excessive cell phone use in the class. While the jammers worked like a charm, it was only a matter of time before someone called the division and complained. Hence, no more jammers.

I'd like to ask an open question: what would be an effective means to eliminating cell phone use in the classroom? We can't search students and can only take them away temporarily when we observe students using them. Students know we can't do anything, too, so long-term threats are an already-called bluff rather than a deterrent. How else should a teacher and school community approach the problem?