Author Archives: konkin
There are really 16 degress of separation between us.
All I ever learned about people, I could have learned a lot faster by studying Myers-Briggs - the popular personality test developed by its namesakes which reduces all 6 billion people in the world to a mere 16 personality types. There is also an interesting book called "Using Myers Briggs in the Workplace", which as … Continue reading
Coffee a source of antioxidants? Oh what spin...
Recently, a co-worker who is a perpetual morning tea drinker, showed up to the office with a cup of coffee to drink - quite out of character for her since she has a relatively healthy lifestyle and consciously shuns excessive amounts of caffeine. Her reason for the switch? She had read an article declaring coffee … Continue reading
Ask All You Like about 9/11, But Just Don't Ask Why
If you know The Independent, you know Fisk. This webcast is a great lecture he gave just after the 9/11 attacks (but before the invasion of Iraq) about some of the misconceptions surrounding the good v.s. Evil war on terror. It's quite lengthy and a bit detailed at times, but captivating nonetheless for its balanced … Continue reading
We need a cure for the "ride for the cure"
The company I work for is very conscious about their social responsibility, which is why employee fundraising drives appear every so often. The biggest one by far is a 'ride for the cure' for juvinile diabetes in the fall. Each year there is a drive for volunteers to ride a stationary bike for 20 minutes … Continue reading
Environmental unawareness in Toronto
Did you hear about the recent Car Free day? It was Sept. 22. I heard about it through a mass mailing at the office, so I did my part and took my bicycle that day. What a novel idea - empty streets for 1 day! Unfortunately it looks as though the majority of Toronto city … Continue reading