Mitch Potter:

The Nazi system of camps and ghettos was a dark universe more than four times more extensive and complex than previously thought, according to new research coming to light under the guidance of Washington’s Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies…

“When this project began more than 10 years ago, it was estimated the Nazis established about 5,000 sites. But a lot of people had been working in their own little corners and nobody had added up the numbers, which we know now to be at least 20,000,” said project director Geoffrey Megargee.

“The size, scope and sheer variety of experiences that was possible came as a surprise. And what we’re getting from it is a much more sophisticated understanding of how the camp system worked.”

Where is the leadership in Ottawa?

…Don’t take us for granted and don’t shut us out of our markets.

…You can’t count on a government if it can’t count. You can’t trust a government that can’t count…

We cannot leave a legacy of deficit for our children and our grandchildren.

Remarks at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Annual Meeting at Whistler from Liberal on Vimeo.

Glenn Kauth of Canadian Lawyer magazine mentioned Omar Ha-Redeye in the current June 2009 issue,

Even law students are using the Twitter-blog combination to get their names out there and position themselves in the field. Omar Ha-Redeye, a second-year student at the University of Western Ontario law school, has garnered a lot of attention through his blog as well as through the web sites Law is Cool and Slaw, too, which he says is already benefiting him as he develops a reputation well before he graduates. “I have lots of informal mentorships with lots of lawyers practising in the field.”

The article also interviewed Erik Magraken of MacIsaac & Co, Deborah Glendinning of Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Rick Powers of the Rotman School of Management, Simone Hughes at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Michael Rabinovici of AR Communications Inc, Dan Michaluk and Susan Carnevale of Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP, Michael Rynowecer of BTI Consulting Group Inc., and David Diamond of Diamond & Diamond Lawyers.

A review of the piece by Omar Ha-Redeye can be found on Slaw.

BD BIG – Canadian Lawyer Magazine

The Ontario Bar Association hosted an event with members of the judiciary, including The Honourable Warren K. Winkler, Chief Justice of Ontario; The Honourable Heather Forster Smith, Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Justice; and The Honourable Robert G. Bigelow, Regional Senior Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice.

The event was well attended by members of the Ontario bar, including several prominent litigators.

Presentation by Ric Skinner of the The Stoneybrook Group LLC at the 2009 GIS in Public Health Conference in Providence, Rhode Island about an upcoming book where Omar Ha-Redeye will have a chapter.

Expanded version of the same presentation here:

Justice Harvey Brownstone of the Ontario Court of Justice spoke on his new book, Tug of War: A Judge’s Verdict on Separation, Custody Battles and the Bitter Realities of Family Court, on what fighting couples should know about divorce and the role of courts.

Omar Ha-Redeye and Justice Brownstone

The book is the first of its kind, in that a judge is seeking to educate the public about some of the basics of family law, and what they can expect from the judicial system.

Justice Brownstone was the first openly gay judge appointed in Canada, and regularly conducts media interviews to create greater awareness about legal issues.  He also answers legal questions for the public for free on Advice Scene.

Justice Brownstone strongly recommended that couples avoid legal proceedings for their own benefit, and that of their children, and attempt to resolve things by themselves.  He generously donated all proceeds from his book to the Children’s Wish Foundation.

The event was hosted by the John Howard Society.

Canadian Idol winner and Hamilton Resident, Brian Melo, was also on hand, and did a small performance for those who were present.

Brian Melo and Omar Ha-Redeye