New(ish) meta search engine. I typically rely on Google, but this one presents the search results in a very digestible format. Link.
Christiaan Postma’s clock is quite mesmerizing. I am impressed with the designer’s take on the concept of time reading. Link.
The break-even point may be upon us already – Penguin will publish ebooks simultaneously with their ‘regular’ print titles. They are also working on e-publishing their 5,000 title backlist. Link.
An interesting online outfit called Smashwords. I haven’t delved into the site too far but they are promising a place where “authors and their audiences come together to interact in ways never before possible.” Link.
My favourite document/book sharing service, Scribd, is looking for the most interesting hard drive. Link.
The Walrus HOOPP Pension Debate
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Calgary’s Cowboy Culture:
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