Back in February there was much consternation and gnashing of teeth that somehow Canada was getting short shrift when Obama only visited Canada for 6 hours. The National Post was practically weeping at the thought of Obama not even leaving the customs area of Ottawa Airport. Well, rest assured fellow hosers, by the same measure, …
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While this years arctic sea ice picture has improved since its historic low in 2007, the National Snow and Ice Data Center in Colorado says don’t be too excited. Expanse is only one measure, the other, which could be of even greater importance? Thickness, and the story is not a good one. As you can …
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One of the most common concerns or questions you hear when it comes to BC-STV is how the votes are counted and whether the extra math needed will make it take much longer. Well, I found this great flow chart from the NEUTRAL Referendum Information Office that shows the process for calculating votes that will …
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