2009 June | Troy Media Corporation

Britain’s economy, and prospects, bleak

LONDON, UK, June 30, 2009/ Troy Media/ — Britain faces severe economic challenges, almost as severe as the challenges facing its leadership.

Jun 30 2009 | Posted in Politics,World | Read More »

Working the night shift on the Suicide Prevention Hotline – Part 2

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE – Part 2
NEW YORK, June 30, 2009/ Troy Media/ — What kind of person takes on the stress, tension and often numbing responsibility of working a four-hour shift on the hotline every week? The answer is a very special person who cares deeply about people, and who wants to make the ultimate difference in their lives. Counselors want to prevent people from taking the most precious gift that was given to them: their life. Sadly, callers don’t see it that way.

Jun 30 2009 | Posted in LifeStyle,Making a Difference | Read More »

Working the night shift on the Suicide Prevention Hotline – Part 1

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE – Part 1
NEW YORK, June 30, 2009/ Troy Media/ — Sal Pena never knows what to expect when he reports for his four-hour shift at the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center Crisis Line in Los Angeles. He usually works the 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. shift. On Friday and Saturdays, the traffic is always heavier; on weekdays, it’s lighter.

Jun 30 2009 | Posted in Health,LifeStyle,Making a Difference | Read More »

The high cost of “free” parking

AUKLAND, NZ, June 30, 2009/ — Municipal regulations require that urban developments provide on-site parking. These regulations seem innocuous and receive little attention in public policy discussions, but they do in fact have serious consequences. They stimulate urban sprawl, encourage excessive use of cars, create inequitable social outcomes, reduce housing affordability, and suppress economic development. Wiping parking regulations from municipal planning codes across Canada is arguably the most urgent policy reform Canada’s municipalities can make.

Jun 30 2009 | Posted in Municipal Politics | Read More »

Myths hindering acceptance of creative farm policy

WINNIPEG, MB, June 29, 2009/ — Myths exist about the strategic position of food, the importance of the family farm to the preservation of rural Canada, and the need to defend Canadian farming in the face of European and American subsidization. These myths get in the way of creative farm policy.

Jun 29 2009 | Posted in Agriculture,Agriculture at a crossroads,Business | Read More »

When to stay at an expensive hotel

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, June 29, 2009/ Troy Media/ — Big hotels for travelers can be a great option, but there are also drawbacks. It’s a little hard to define the pluses and minuses because what might be a plus for you could be something that would turn another traveler off.

Jun 29 2009 | Posted in Travel tips | Read More »

Gay rights organization, conservative pastor agree on ‘merit’ of human rights commission

CALGARY, AB, June 29, 2009/ — It has the makings of a joke: What do you get when Canada’s premier gay rights organization gets into bed with a conservative pastor from a small city in Alberta? Here’s the non-funny answer: The birth of an unnatural alliance, one born from an attack on free expression.

Jun 29 2009 | Posted in Federal Politics,LifeStyle,Politics,Provincial/Terr Politics,World | Read More »

Canadian human rights commissioner has free expression wrong

CALGARY AB, June 29, 2009/ — It is perfectly understandable that people disagree on how human rights statutes should be amended to best protect free expression. But a recent speech by Jennifer Lynch, Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, should worry everyone for it reveals a serious misunderstanding of free expression.

Jun 29 2009 | Posted in Health,Politics | Read More »

Blogging for Fame and Fortune

BOOK REVIEW — June 28, 2009/ — While blogging has been around for a few years, and some believe it may already be passé, there are, still, currently over 50 millions blogs in cyberspace, with more being added every minute.

Jun 28 2009 | Posted in Books,Technology | Read More »

Why asking for a raise triggers intense anxiety

NEW YORK, June 28, 2009/ Troy Media/ — Many career-builders turn squeamish when it comes to asking for a raise. The reasons include fear of rejection and discomfort about broaching the subject diplomatically. Often, it’s hard pinpointing the exact reason. Maybe it has something to do with negative attitudes toward money are often passed from one generation to another.

Jun 28 2009 | Posted in Careers,HR | Read More »