University Canada West- New tuition scam left woman with $37K in fraudulent charges — and no help from bank, police or school - CBC March 9, 2026
- UNIVERSITY CANADA WEST UCW hosts Startup Grind Pitch Battle Royale - Education News Canada March 6, 2026
- B.C. allocates one-third of international undergraduate seats to private institutions. Here's why that matters - Vancouver Sun November 14, 2025
- B.C. student sues his teachers over plagiarism, judge strikes case - Business in Vancouver November 13, 2025
- Costly Fumbles by a BC College Left Me Stuck, Student Claims - The Tyee November 3, 2025
- The rise, fall and rise again of Peter Chung’s private-school empire - Vancouver Sun August 22, 2025
- UNIVERSITY CANADA WEST UCW welcomes inaugural Fulbright Canada Research Chair - Education News Canada August 13, 2025
- Nawartoona (نورتونا ): Joy and Resistance–Interdisciplinary Dialogues on the Middle East and North Africa and Decolonial Futures - Simon Fraser University July 19, 2025
- Social Media Policy
- Social media addiction: An inflection point for algorithms, analytics and litigation - Daily Journal March 13, 2026
- Orange and Tabby Cat Siblings’ Synchronized Movements Have Social Media Convinced They’re Sharing the Same Brain Cell - PetHelpful March 13, 2026
- Former state representative from Valdosta changes plea in pandemic unemployment fraud case - WCTV March 13, 2026
- How many Russian soldiers died in the war with Ukraine - Mediazona March 13, 2026
- Opinion | Guess who’s asking for DEI now - The Washington Post March 13, 2026
- Jury deliberates in landmark social media trial - CBS News March 13, 2026
- @cuboulderpolice social media handle changing to @CUBoulderDPS - University of Colorado Boulder March 13, 2026
- Charlotte’s top chefs and social media stars unite for charity event - WSOC TV March 13, 2026
Category Archives: Tierney’s posts
Stay secure
One of the best sources out there for security tools, news, and good advice is Sophos, which is based out of the UK and has an office here in Vancouver. Disclaimer: I’m married to a Sophos employee, but I wouldn’t shill … Continue reading
Language Log » Tiny grass is dreaming
Language Log » Tiny grass is dreaming. When I found this gem through @stevesilberman‘s Twitter feed, I knew I had to blog it. I could talk about this as a product of a higher context culture than ours, but … Continue reading
Playing to an Audience
Back when I frequented the Poets.org critique forums, I often found myself talking about the distinction between what I called “private poems” and “public poems.” Private poems were poems that existed for the author’s benefit – often to work through … Continue reading
On Being Forgiven
I began training in the martial arts when I was 17. I’d read George Leonard’s book The Ultimate Athlete a year or two prior and had fallen in love with a martial art called aikido. It was offered at my … Continue reading
By the Book
The other day I called Asus for authorization to return my husband’s laptop for repairs. Hoping not to have to speak to support, I’d filled out the online request form, but I ended up having to call them anyway. The … Continue reading