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I’ve seen some pretty wild claims in advertising but I’d have to say that this one takes the cake. In case you can’t tell, this ad is for a tanning salon. The tanning salon is claiming that you can get Vitamin - D from their service. Now that’s all fine and dandy but instead of […]

I realize that internationally Canada isn’t exactly what you would call an “international powerhouse.” While it’s true that we’re a huge country in terms of space, we rank somewhat further down the scale when it comes to other global issues. I like Canada and it doesn’t really bother me that my country doesn’t exert a […]

The Calgary Herald recently published an article about white supremacists marching in downtown Calgary. This group was also followed by an anti-racism group and I guess the two groups traded insults with each other. The police were involved keeping the two groups separated from each other and actually made a couple of arrests.
One of […]

The University of Calgary is canceling the use of paying tuition via credit cards. The Calgary Herald is reporting that students are outraged since they were never consulted before the decision was made. I think the students have a right to be upset however in my opinion this decision is in the best interests of […]

One thing about the United States is that the military is a huge institution. In 2005, 42% of the America’s income tax went to fund the military’s 783 billion dollar budget. Incredible.

Of course when you are constantly fighting in unpopular wars against other nations or “groups” you would need a large budget. Having […]