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Weigh-In Wednesday #2

Weigh-In Wednesday #2

Wednesdays are my new favourite day of the week. Why? Well, I get to see how well I'm doing with this whole weight loss thing.
Elizabeth Payne: Are we secure citizens or willing captives?

Elizabeth Payne: Are we secure citizens or willing captives?

As modern-day political theatre goes, few events match the pomp of a U.S. presidential inauguration. Last week’s occasion was marked with colourful marching bands which paraded by elaborate imperial viewing stands. Choirs sang. Flags fluttered.
Les Leyne: MLA committee steps toward the light

Les Leyne: MLA committee steps toward the light

The B.C. legislature’s great, belated leap into the 21st century continued Monday, as MLAs met openly to discuss improved financial disclosure.
Comment: Mining industry needs to recognize native rights

Comment: Mining industry needs to recognize native rights

With the mining industry in Vancouver for its annual Mineral Exploration Roundup, the official talk is about the bright future for mineral extraction in the province. Such hyperbole is not helpful. B.C.
I guess you had to be there...

I guess you had to be there...

Scene 2 (Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 - The Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre - the hallway closest to the weight room, there is a set of mats stage left.
Procrastination? Who? Me?

Procrastination? Who? Me?

There are new blog entries in the archive. I wrote things out of order...form your own conclusions. I'm prepared...haha...
This is the kind of math I like...

This is the kind of math I like...

If it took Suzie 43 minutes to walk home from the gym last Tuesday after an hour of cardio and a whole bunch of strength training and it took her 40 minutes to walk home from the gym last Thursday after an hour of cardio; how long did it take her to
Iain Hunter: Hugging a tree changes perspective

Iain Hunter: Hugging a tree changes perspective

I’m arrayed on a beach somewhere in Hawaii, watching the sun inch toward the sea and lapping a rum punch.
Ian Haysom: Let’s not forget the beauty of good words

Ian Haysom: Let’s not forget the beauty of good words

There’s an office in Victoria where the staff, unbeknownst to the “suits,” play a fun game during long meetings. It’s called Buzzword Bingo.
Comment: Critical need for skilled workers on the Island

Comment: Critical need for skilled workers on the Island

In all the talk about the need to create new jobs on Vancouver Island, it’s often missed that there is a critical shortage of skilled trades just to fill existing Island jobs.