Monthly Archives: August 2003

Economics 101

I think the economics 101 posts are wrapping up now that the economic guru of the god-blogosphere Dr. Mark Byron has weighed in. There is a great deal of food for thought. As a consumer I try to be ethical … Continue reading

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Long Weekend

I have a sore throat, swollen glands etc. etc. Could be worse. I am passing this on to you because it has definitely worked for me. By following the simple advice I read in an article, I have finally found … Continue reading

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London Blackout

Ok. The power goes out in London, England during rush-hour. Millions of people are affected. It’s back on in about 1/2 hour. What’s different about this scenario and the one that played out on the east coast of North America … Continue reading

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Trust and watersheds

I’m reaching up to touch bottom these days. And I know it’s about trust. We are all so different. What someone can take for granted, another cannot. And I admit, I don’t know how to balance trust in relationships sometimes, … Continue reading

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Beginnings and blogdays

What in Tarnation takes a look at the first posts of some of his favorite blogs including his own. We all begin somewhere. Do you remember what it felt like to set up your template and make that first self-conscious … Continue reading

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Rwanda

There are 4 million people who can finally cast a vote in Rwanda today. 80% of them have. France Life is often cheap to systems….government, commerce etc. It is entirely possible that the death toll from the heat wave in … Continue reading

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Build them they will come

The Philadelphia Inquirer takes a creative look at blogs by highlighting Scrappleface, a US satire blog that has done very well for itself. I enjoyed this article. Lots of mentions, a leisurely look, and someone who wouldn’t know a weblog … Continue reading

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British Columbia

Kelowna via Bourque and Castanet Kelowna – population 100,000 Evacuated 27,000 (1 in 4) Evacuation info – CHBC 200 homes destroyed Friday night 826 fires currently active in BC 3 thousand fire fighters 1 thousand military to assist

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