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Black Ops 2 a mixed bag of pseudo-new and recycled old

Black Ops 2 a mixed bag of pseudo-new and recycled old

In much the same way that the first Black Ops heralded the demise of Second World War shooters, so too does Black Ops 2 tragically act as a potential harbinger for modern warfare games.
Foreign policy perception isn't reality

Foreign policy perception isn't reality

The recent examination of Canada’s foreign policy in the media reflects contemporary questions that many academics have been asking: Has Canada deviated from its traditional stance on its foreign relations? Many lament that Canada no longer pla
High-speed rail not viable in Alberta

High-speed rail not viable in Alberta

The economic case for a high-speed train in Alberta is extremely weak.
Stop apologizing – our cities are good

Stop apologizing – our cities are good

CALGARY – We all know how the story goes: a home grown singer or performer struggles in obscurity in the Canadian music scene – until she’s discovered in the United States.
Modern age has place for high and low tech

Modern age has place for high and low tech

They say that everything is online these days. People can download electronic books, send text messages to one another, and make wireless payments.
Find hope in a muddled world

Find hope in a muddled world

We all know Christmas is about love, sharing, and good times. We all know there are people out there suffering, alone and impoverished.
Council saved by the feds

Council saved by the feds

It is not often that the feds come to the rescue of St. Albert taxpayers. But that is exactly what happened last week when RCMP Insp. Kevin Murray came to council and advised that there simply were no police officers available to St. Albert.
Halo 4 stays grounded in its roots

Halo 4 stays grounded in its roots

As Halo 4 loads, a wave of skepticism rushes through me.
Our students need an economics lesson

Our students need an economics lesson

A recent discussion with some local high school students further reinforced my opinion that our educational system fails miserably when it comes to teaching students about economics in general, and about how Alberta’s economy works, specificall
Funeral profession needs more oversight

Funeral profession needs more oversight

If you watched the 1967 movie Bonnie And Clyde you may recall a novel sequence midway through. The homicidal couple and three accomplices kidnap a man and woman who have been chasing them to recover a stolen car.
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