CalgaryUrbanite - Derek McBurney

Derek McBurney

Derek McBurney is a web integration analyst at the University of Calgary as well as a freelance web designer, developer and consultant. In addition to his web work, Derek contributes his time to the environmental community in Calgary, running a sustainable living blog titled CalgaryUrbanite, and teaching Junior High school students about sustainability with 'my world, my choice!'.

When Derek isn't hunched over his computer working away at websites (while on twitter no less), he can usually be found at events like Green Drinks and Democamp, enjoying some fine dining, playing co-ed recreational soccer, hiking in the Canadian Rockies, or out on the road exploring - tunes in hand.

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Update on February 22nd, 2012

@JennaShummoogum Hmm, well I shouldn't say lies, but definitely mis-information. Thanks!

Update on February 21st, 2012

RT @NHLFlames: Last minute ticket giveaway?? Well, OK but only because it's the #BattleOfAlberta! RT for your chance to win. #GoFlamesGo

Update on February 21st, 2012

Another reason for a maximum voting age, not a minimum one: Young Cdns screwed again by government they didn't vote for http://t.co/7rKC14Ra

Latest posts

November 16, 2011: Thoughts From Another Armchair Quarterback of Occupy Calgary

August 10, 2011: The Notion Of A Left Leaning News Media Is Dead

July 29, 2011: The Hikes, vol. 2

July 7, 2011: The Hikes, vol. 1, 2 comments

June 9, 2011: Secondary Suites: Getting from A to B

May 26, 2011: Open Data - What It Is and Why You Want It, 2 comments

May 11, 2011: Instant Gratification Suicide

April 28, 2011: Higher Fees? No, Lower Subsidies

April 15, 2011: How You Can (and why you should) Make Government Work

March 30, 2011: The Black Hole of Canada's 41st Election

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