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IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad’s legacy

Posted on Sunday, 2018-Jan-28th by ralph

You probably didn’t know who Ingvar Kamprad was until the news hit today that he, the founder of IKEA, had passed away. It got me thinking about how big an influence he had, especially here in Canada. In my generation, … Continue reading →

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Zoo day Ramblings

Posted on Saturday, 2017-Aug-5th by ralph

Having been on a day off Monday, I opted to visit the zoo, for only the second time this year. I seem to be about on par for my visit frequency. I was there mainly to see the new “Land … Continue reading →

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Cycling with Lions in Calgary, 2016

Posted on Sunday, 2016-Dec-4th by ralph

A decent amount of snow finally fell today, signalling the end of the cycling season for me this year, at least assuming we don’t get a big Chinook that melts all the snow again. Having not cycled to work since … Continue reading →

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Over $500K housing is 20% of the Canadian market

Posted on Monday, 2016-Feb-15th by ralph

Mortgage rules in Canada have been tightened up again, with the hope that the high prices of some markets will be reigned in. I keep seeing the media parroting the line “The changes affect properties that cost more than $500,000 … Continue reading →

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Shedding some light on Monday’s Canadian Federal election

Posted on Saturday, 2015-Oct-17th by ralph

My analysis of the federal parties, in light bulb jokes: How many Conservatives does it take to screw in a light bulb? A: None! We cut light bulbs from the last budget so you can save more taxes. How many … Continue reading →

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It’s alive

Posted on Wednesday, 2015-Mar-4th by ralph
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My iPrayer to Steve Jobs

Posted on Wednesday, 2011-Oct-12th by ralph

Hello Mr Jobs. I see you’ve been busy in your new role as heaven’s technology innovator. I really thought you’d take it easy for a bit, but no, you’re right back in it, stirring things up as you always did … Continue reading →

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Cooking Show Comic Genious

Posted on Sunday, 2009-Dec-20th by ralph

I got curious about what kind of internet cooking shows might be out there so I fired up You Tube and typed in “cooking shows” in their search. The “Trailer Park Cooking Show” catches my eye so I pull up … Continue reading →

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Do you want Fries with that?

Posted on Sunday, 2009-Nov-22nd by ralph

I went over to T&T Supermarket last night for some fruit and stopped by the noodle isle. That’s right, you go to an oriental grocery, the noodle selection takes up a whole isle. The store was about to close, so … Continue reading →

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Damn, you Ice Cream truck!

Posted on Monday, 2009-Sep-7th by ralph

It seems lately that that my neighborhood has been bombarded by Ice Cream trucks. You really can’t miss them – at least by sound. That silly musical bonging playing the same thing over and over and over. The thing of … Continue reading →

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