In April of 2003 I had an opportunity with my employer at the time to come to St. John’s, Newfoundland for a six-week project. Aside from a few vacations and business trips, I have never left. Over the years, I have bumped into acquaintances where I have noticed an amusing trend. During the process of “catching up” I mention that I now reside in Newfoundland which usually results in a curious glance as if to [...]

The ignorance and absurdity of the European Union’s stance on the seal hunt is encapsulated quite nicely in this article from The Economist.