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And God said, ‘Don’t change that channel’
It’s probably safe to say that few eyebrows are raised today when a new ad campaign for a stick of deodorant, movie or bacon-loaded burger makes its way into regular rotation on our televisions.
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I know my rights
Women in Saudi Arabia seem like they are always waiting for a royal decision to have their rights given to them.
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It was our idea first
The University of Winnipeg is home to one of the most innovative, healthy and cutting-edge campus food providers in the country, if not the world.
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We’re in this together
The Neepawa Natives hazing scandal rolls on.
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My first marriage
“You’re pretty, smart and funny. You’ve been really sweet to me and we have great chemistry. I like you a lot and spending time with you feels natural.”
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Why?
This is an open letter to the person or persons who keep breaking into my van - well, “breaking in” may not be the most accurate way of describing it, since I leave my doors open. But I’ll come back to that.
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Learning to share the roadway
In May, I spent a couple of days cycling around Manhattan and Northwest Brooklyn. My initial plan, as I nervously set out from my friend’s place in the East Village that first morning, was simply to get up to Central Park with as little time spent on the busy streets as possible.
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Cohabitation or animosity?
Although cyclists and bus riders often share similar concerns such as environmental awareness and financial savings, the relationship between the two can be at times strained.
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Five reasons why I love to cycle
Riding a bike is awesome!
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Let’s face it: The Jets suck
Hi gang! As you all know I normally tend stay away from controversial issues, but this week I have something to say that’s been building up for a while and I need to get it off my chest.
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So what’s your point?
What began as a small protest outside of the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 17 has since exploded into an international phenomenon known as the Occupy Wall Street movement.
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Taking a brands-off approach
The walk headed west down one particular block of Corydon Avenue takes one past a sushi bar, some vaguely trendy boutique, a South Asian tandoori restaurant, a candy store and another sushi bar.
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The total answer?
Every drunk driving story in the media wrenches our hearts and angers us more than the last. Too often it seems the victims are young and promising - and their lives are cut short because of one individual’s carelessness.
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Creating a solution
Perhaps the most important baseline in an economy is energy use. Energy is what makes the global economy go around. Without energy, the transportation, commercial and manufacturing sectors would have a very hard time functioning, and the global economy would face serious challenges.
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Manmade famine
Last week kidnappers snatched two Spanish aid workers from the Dadaab refugee camp on the Somali-Kenya border, which put Somalia back in the news.
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Quit playing games
If you follow my blog you know that I often struggle with the notion of game playing.
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Where have all the good men gone?
Many will have heard that a group of women are organizing an event known colloquially as SlutWalk; the event is in celebration of their bodies, in protest of an outrageous comment made by an official of the justice system, and in support of all those affected by horrifying acts of rape and sexual assault.
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Violence ain’t sexy
SlutWalk is coming to Winnipeg – and its message of sexy spectacle is just not good enough.
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Much ado about charity
On Thursday, Sept. 29, 35 CEOs “slept out” to raise awareness of homelessness and help raise money for Change for the Better.
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Goodbye Autobins: Winnipeggers have to own their garbage
If there is one physical symbol that stands against all arguments in favour of socialism, it’s the Autobin. Autobins hold out in the places where socialist ideals still linger, such as Wolseley, West Broadway and the North End.