Marc A. Cormier

Most astrophysicists believe that the Universe started with a Big Bang. How it ends is still matter for debate, and some argue it will end with a Big Whimper.

Is the Web, the Information Big Bang, also going end in a Big Whimper?

I present to you the case of the Huffington Post and its new “Canadian” incarnation.

I live in Canada and I’ve been reading the Huffington Post for 4 or more years now, and while a lot of it is bunk and noise, especially anything relating to health issues, I read it because I wanted to hear from the American Left and American Progressives. Just like I check Matt Drudge to hear from the American Right and Guys in Fedoras.

Why do I like to read about American politics? Well interest of course, but also political commentary. You see, in 2008, one of my political blogs (currently offline) was listed in France’s major news websites: LeMonde.fr. I used many sources including the Huffington Post for analysis from a uniquely American perspective.

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A few great stories I’ve read and photo collections I enjoyed. Thank you redditors.

• Photos : exploration urbaine du métro de Paris - An exploration of Paris’ Subway System by Urban Explorers.
• A quote from Mark Twain: Censorship is telling a man he can’t have a steak just because a baby can’t chew it.
• I learned of a vestigial trait known as Darwin’s Tubercle
• I would like to remind you that you musn’t panic! Betelgeuse Won’t Explode in 2012.
• A little critical reading about what Mcdonald’s chicken nuggets really contain
• I really enjoyed CBC’s Science-Biased Piece on Homeopathy
• I read an article about The Gentlemen of Bacongo
• I enjoyed this quote from Erich von Stroheim:  “If you live in France and you have written one good book, or painted one good picture, or directed one outstanding film, 50 years ago, and nothing ever since, you are still recognized as an artist and honoured accordingly. In Hollywood … “
• Do you have some time for a TED presentation? Why people buy Apple products.
• I deleted my gawker account (for commenting) - following their major security breach
• I am now glad I didn’t pursue a doctorate in cell biology, or any other field for that matter
• My new favourite YouTube accounts are zthemusic [Charlie Brooker] and JamesBurkeWeb [Connections]

Politics on the dial. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart remains on the list of absolute favourites and obligatory watching along with Keith Olbermann’s Countdown. Both provide a daily and entertaining analysis of the day’s politics. When time allows, Chris Matthews and The Ed Show are two more MSNBC shows worth watching for the political junkie. No more Rachel Maddow however, for an air of insincerity seems to have wafted over the show; as a good friend often says, she’s not wysiwyg.

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Recent events have thrust the islands of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon into the limelight of Canadian and North American politics (Continental Shelf Issue). This was the perfect opportunity to build a fully functional English language site with news and information about France’s North American territory.

RadioBarachois.net acts as a central repository for all news about the islands. We also produce our own content. RadioBarachois.com, remains a  French language news site about Saint-Pierre and Miquelon with three main audiences: citizens of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (including expatriates), French citizens from Europe and Overseas territories, and Francophones from around the world.