Category: Analytic Ranting

when is an inukshuk not an inukshuk?

when it’s designed by a white person, made multi-coloured, and chosen as the symbol for the olympics. now – as people know – i’m no fan of the fact bc was awarded the winter olympics in 2010 and i’m sure that as the years… Continue Reading “when is an inukshuk not an inukshuk?”

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vicarious travels in iraq and the future of blog-journalism

this is jake, having managed to convince some us soldiers in iraq to allow him to try on some body-armour for a photo. i guess if you are an american you have less of a chance that they will shoot you on approach. as… Continue Reading “vicarious travels in iraq and the future of blog-journalism”

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seven reasons i don't think there will be a federal election called before summer

of course the hot talk at work (beside luna’s potential love interest) is the possibility of a federal election. although the pessimist in me would like to predict dire woe, i just don’t see an election happening before the fall, and not likely before… Continue Reading “seven reasons i don't think there will be a federal election called before summer”

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no, i don't want a free newspaper

the last three weeks have seen a free newspaper blitz during the commuting hours of the downtown core – promotions for the regular papers (the province, the sun) are all well and good, but what has spurred the whole rush is the introduction of… Continue Reading “no, i don't want a free newspaper”

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what happens when the lights go out and don't come back on?

i stayed in town last night, went to a physio appointment after work, went for dinner with a union friend and then to firetrap’s place where i hung out with her and the two roomates – talking *late* into the evening. the general theme… Continue Reading “what happens when the lights go out and don't come back on?”

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