2009 Alberta budget
The 2009 Alberta budget deficit hasn't made anyone happy. Alberta's suffering from the huge drop in oil prices. Is the rest of the world gloating?
China is spying. Surprised?
It should come as no surprise that China is spying on the rest of the world. What else are you going to do with the proceeds of a massive trade surplus? Spend it on democracy?
Sunday newspaper inspires
So much to write about on Sunday morning, so let's start with Edmonton's newspapers & then the Alberta government. Fun!
Clear your sidewalks!
If you're going to complain about how someone else is doing something, you may first want to consider having a look at how you do things so you don't come across as a hypocrite. Edmonton?
Text of Obama’s inaugural speech
I thought that Obama’s speech this morning was one of the better ones I’ve ever heard. It was generally conciliatory, positive and forward looking.
Dealing with terrorism from my new office
I am writing my post this morning from my brand new office at home. It’s been painted and the hardwood flooring is down. The trim isn’t done, but I set up my desk, I’ve got my laptop and a cup of coffee. There’s a bit of an echo, but I finally have some good workspace...
Twitter for terrorists
Or, what should I be scared of today? Condition red: the U.S. Army is warning us that our beloved Twitter could be used by terrorists to thwart and attack our bourgeois capitalist system by passing 140 character messages in cyber-space. Want to read the official report? Thank you U.S. Army for keeping ahead of the...
Canada gets another minority government
Well, one more election in the books. I’m a political junkie, but I hope we don’t go through that exercise in futility again soon! Party politics aside, I think the most disappointing thing about the election was the abysmal voter turnout. Early estimates put it at 58 per cent. I think laziness and apathy are...
