Category Archives: Localization

Why We Need More Churches

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Yaacov

I am an atheist, but that’s not what this post is about. This post is about the decline of church-going in North America and why we should be concerned. Religious communities provide the social bonds that cause people to help … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Yaacov

With the end of the world coming on quickly, it’s hard to keep perspective. Or so it may seem. But the end of the world isn’t coming, and what is coming –climate change and peak oil– is coming slowly, at … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Localization | 2 Comments

Critical Mass Ride

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Yaacov

As a cycle commuter, the space and respect that motorists give me affects my safety daily. Fortunately for me, Kitchener-Waterloo has a driving culture that respects cyclists, so run-ins with aggressive and unsafe drivers are few and far between. However, … Continue reading →

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Resource Rights

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Yaacov

Abitibi Bowater is closing its mill in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, taking over 400 jobs out of the small community. The government of Newfoundland and Labrador has reacted by passing a law to expropriate resource rights from Abitibi Bowater. The expropriation … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Localization, Politics | 9 Comments

Local Blog

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Yaacov

Another double post day. At least they’re short. Michael Hiemstra has a budding blog that covers local Kitchener-Waterloo topics and computer geek topics, so it’s pretty much my Nirvana. He also includes a link to an article about how to … Continue reading →

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