Don't believe everything you read ... or watch ... or hear

Mainstream economists and so-called experts have filled the minds of many Americans with economic myths that are constantly reinforced by the media and repeated on the streets. These myths are erroneous at best - sometimes based on half-truths - but, the majority of them are just false.

We read and hear them every day: "inflation" is caused by rising oil prices; consumption is the most important element for economic growth; low interest rates are helpful to the economy; government expenditures help "stimulate" the economy; there is an energy "crisis," and many others.

This article examines some of the most common myths and offers an alternate explanation of the reality behind them.

When Jeremy comes marching home again, Hurrah!

With less than a week before U.S. Iraq war resister Jeremy Hinzman and his family are to be deported, the Liberals have reaffirmed their support for his fight to stay in Canada.

The 29-year-old Hinzman, his wife, Nga Nguyen, and their children — six-year-old Liam and six-week-old Meghan — have been ordered to leave Canada by Sept. 23 or face deportation.

Fresh off the campaign trail, Liberal Bob Rae spoke at a Toronto news conference with Hinzman. Rae urged the government to support a motion passed earlier this year by all parties, except the Conservatives, to let conscientious objectors take up permanent residence.

To CERN with Love

You may have heard bits and pieces about the Large Haddron Collider in Europe. It was fired up recently and some people were afraid it would create a black hole that would engulf the planet. It didn't but we did get this lovely video of what they are trying to do.