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Instant Gratification Suicide
May 11, 2011
I took a stroll down my most dreaded of store aisles: the dental aisle. Of all the things I buy, toothbrushes might be the most frustrating.…
Higher Fees? No, Lower Subsidies
April 28, 2011
Calgary has many suburban communities. Many new suburban communities. They pop up so fast, it's hard to keep track. Symons…
5 Things Bringing Us Closer to the Future of WALL-E
March 17, 2011
For those of you who haven't seen the movie WALL-E, it's a story set in the future where Earth no longer has the capacity to sustain life.…
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When is Enough, Enough? Weaselhead Flats and the Ring Road
February 22, 2011
When is enough, enough? It's time to talk about the southwest ring road, again The southwest ring road is a massive infrastructure project…
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All Quiet About Consumption
February 2, 2011
I'm going to be honest, I was hoping my article 'iFad' would generate a discussion. Perhaps it was the poor choice of title, or…
Recycling Without the Blue Box
January 20, 2011
If there's one thing people are good at, it's being lazy. And if there's one thing people will go to extremes for, it's to make their…
iFad
December 19, 2010
DISCLAIMER: This article is not a knock on Apple products. If you clicked on a link to this article preparing to rage over the impression…
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