We went down to Williston, North Dakota at the end of summer and it was clear that this small American city with a population of about 10 000, like its Candian counterparts, Weyburn and Estevan, was booming due to the oil economy and various related industries. One industry that’s not available in the Canadian cities […]
Probably one of the best (and worst) things my dad ever did for me was when he didn’t push me to follow in his footsteps by becoming a farmer. My great-great-grandfather homesteaded in 1883, taking advantage of the famous Dominion Lands Act that offered 160 acres for $10 which drew so many settlers to the […]
X-Factor is the new Simon Cowell owned-show he’s imported from the UK to compete with American Idol, the top-rated franchise he left last year. Although both shows have similar formats, X-Factor allows groups, a wider age range for contestants and holds auditions in front of an audience instead of just the judges’ panel among other […]
Depending on where you live (and where you get your news), the Occupy Wall Street movement, may or may not be on your radar. These protests, which started in New York but have since spread to other cities around the world, are “mainly protesting against social and economic inequality, corporate greed, and the influence of […]
An article on how Amazon’s use of their Kindles as loss-leaders for the digital content within their own “walled garden” ecosphere is a winning strategy that makes them a strong contender against Apple.
Christmas is fast approaching and ThisIsWhyI’mBroke.com appears to be a site that will meet many of my gift-giving needs!
Why existing on Facebook, rather than owning your own domain, makes you a part of the Internet’s under class (and with the unsurprising news that Facebook’s “Like” button tracks your online movement, even if you’re logged out of your account, I’ve decided to remove the “Like” button from this blog for the time being until […]
A recent documentary features a variety of scenes from all around the world captured on a single day. Here’s the trailer: One Day on Earth – Motion Picture Trailer from One Day On Earth on Vimeo.
The idea of a connection between happiness and productivity is a discussion I’ve had with a few people at work over the past couple years – some who are in agreement with the idea, some who feel there’s no link between happiness and productivity and some who are uncertain (or haven’t given it much thought […]
There’s a lot of commentary today online, in other media and at memorials around the world. So instead of adding to the noise, I thought I’d do a quick round-up of some of the most interesting things I’ve seen… (Oh, okay – I’ll quickly do my own “Where were you when?” story since I […]
