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Russia, the Maldives, and Short-term Thinking

Russia, the Maldives, and Short-term Thinking

Short term beats long term most of the time, even when people understand where their long-term self-interest really lies. Take, for example, that well-known pair, Russia and the Maldives.
Eric Hjorleifson — in search of 'limitless skiing'

Eric Hjorleifson — in search of 'limitless skiing'

"Imagination is not only the uniquely human capacity to envision that which is not, and therefore the fount of all invention and innovation.
Letters to the editor for the week of October 24th

Letters to the editor for the week of October 24th

Houseguests for the winter I'm one of the last original owners of an Eva Lake unit, which was one of the first employee-housing projects built in 1988. For me it has been a blessing and a curse. I got into the real estate game early at the age of 22.
Muzzling scientists not the answer

Muzzling scientists not the answer

The muzzling of Canada's scientists has been in the news for many months now, here at home and also around the world.
The African Union and the ICC

The African Union and the ICC

Surprise of the week: the club of African presidents (a.k.a.
Letters to the editor for the week of October 17th

Letters to the editor for the week of October 17th

Whistler girls rising
Facebook removes users' ability to hide profiles

Facebook removes users' ability to hide profiles

Well, it looks like Facebook is at it again. Last year when it rolled out the search feature, users concerned with their profile privacy were able to opt out of being searchable in the site's search bar.
Heavy-hitter report steers way to big wins for resort

Heavy-hitter report steers way to big wins for resort

This past year we have had several key reports released to the community for consideration.
Dreaming up the future together — Mo Douglas wants everyone involved

Dreaming up the future together — Mo Douglas wants everyone involved

"We are all afraid for our confidence, for the future, for the world. That is the nature of the human imagination. Yet every person, every civilization, has gone forward because of its engagement with what it had set itself to do.
The US Government Is Not Broke

The US Government Is Not Broke

A salient feature of American "exceptionalism" is the belief that the United States can never be ordinary. If it is not the best, then it must be the worst. If it is not destined to dominate the world forever, then it is doomed to decline and decay.