We spent the long weekend visiting some of my wife's family at the Muskoday First Nation (near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan).

My sister-in-law is blogging her IFR Air Traffic Controller training, (first post, July archives, August archives).

The Red Librarian has posted a list of his 25 favourite books. Sam, I haven't read one, where should I begin?

BookMooch is a community for exchanging used books.

When did we forget our dreams?

Can you see the dolphins?

Ω is also my favorite strange (transcendental) number. Mmmmmmm, halting theory.

Mmmmmmm, Lemon Pickles.

Okay Winnipeggers, no more whining about creepy crawlies.

The Animal That Therefore I Am.

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On War:

• Letter from former Lebanese Prime Minister to George Bush
• The case against being afraid of terrorism: A False Sense of Insecurity?
• Are we living in the most peaceful time in human history? Part I, Part II.
• News syndicate Reuters admits to more image manipulation.
• Do No Harm