Doug King

Organ Donation Policies

With the wait times to receive an organ for transplant not improving maybe it is time to start rethinking the laws governing this process. In the United States 8 people die every day while waiting to get an organ. The problem is systemic. The donor org... Read >

Peak Oil

I've noticed in recent years an alarming trend to needing ever increasing power in the engines we use in our lives. Even the entry level econo box car is now coming out with horsepower ratings well over 100. Lawnmowers are now available that have more h... Read >

Capital Punishment

There are some crimes that just defy any kind of sense, common or otherwise. So completely off the map of decent human behavior that only the death penalty seems to be the appropriate response of the judicial system. An emerging case here in Canada app... Read >

Organ Transplantation

The number of people waiting for an organ transplant is increasing every year. Sadly the number of transplants being performed is not keeping pace. Too many people will die while waiting on these lists. Despite the best efforts of many organizations an... Read >

PC Versus Mac Debate

The PC versus Mac debate is raging in my house. We have both available for use so hopefully the opinions presented by those around me are at least somewhat based on actual experiences. So why are their opinions so polarized? I have an aging iMac desk... Read >

If Only I Knew Then What I Know Now

If I only knew then what I know now.......I suppose that could apply to most anything in life or business but it is oh so true when making movies. I seem to recall saying out loud "our crew is so excited about being on set and making this movie with us I... Read >

Global Warming Are We To Blame

Global warming is one of those topics that I still find myself wondering what to truly believe. Is our CO2 production really the culprit in the warming of the planet? Or are there some other larger influences at play here. I have a hard time believing ... Read >

Boats The Perils of Ownership

Okay, I admit it. I love boats. Sailboats, powerboats, dinghies even canoes. I don't even know why. They all cost unreasonable amounts of money and require a large commitment of time and money for maintenance and repair. And of course there is alway... Read >

To The Dogs

I don't know what I would do without my dog. The unconditional love that she gives is something I cherish. It truly makes the heart sing. Then there are those big brown eyes, elegant muzzle, wagging tail and eager demeanor. What's not to love? Okay... Read >

Faith

If there is one thing I know it's that faith is a very dangerous notion indeed. Faith is the license to check the intellectual side of your brain at the door. All religions require that you do this. All of them. If you were to do otherwise the claims... Read >

2010 Winter Olympics

I live here in Vancouver the site of the 2010 winter Olympics. I am totally excited about this fabulous sporting event. Providing the world stage for this amateur event is a huge accomplishment for the organizing committee. I just wish more people felt... Read >