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Eeek! More cavities!

It’s been another six months, and that can only mean one thing — another visit to the dentist. Normally, I wouldn’t mind so much. It’s just another trip to the dentist, right? It should be nothing more complicated than a …

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Foul things on the Good Ship Critical Mass

There are time when I really wonder who the hell is steering the Good Ship Critical Mass. ‘Cuz right now, we’re headed for a really big iceberg. All of last year, we went through a long process of Performance Management. …

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Yoga classes at the office

Psst! Hey, wanna hear something shocking? I’m taking yoga. Relax, I haven’t grown my hair out and gone hippy (well, the hair has grown out, but only because I haven’t had it cut in a month and a half), nor have I become …

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Fond Farewell, Mr. Fullerton

It seems that Critical Mass is losing too many good people within a very short period of time. First, it was a round of layoffs nearly three weeks ago. Now it’s a series of resignations. Among them is Arthur. Arthur came …

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Progress on exercise regimen and eating plan

A year and a day ago, I made the decision to move from my slovenly-like appearance to something a little more healthy. I signed up at the Eau Claire YMCA, and started my exercise regimen. And for about six months, the …

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The Amazing Freeze

I hereby lodge as much a formal complaint to the final outcome of last night’s team building event as one can without a process by which to handle it. So I’m throwing it out on the Internet for all to see. But more on …

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David Bowie Plays the Calgary Saddledome

Tonight, David Bowie reminded us all how a concert should be done. Well, technically last night, but since it’s just after midnight as I write this, it’s still the same night. Anyway, you get the point. Tamara and I had …

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Layoffs at Critical Mass

It’s tough to say good-bye to friends who leave from your company. It’s even harder when they get laid off. Yesterday, Critical Mass experienced an adjustment. I don’t know what was the root cause of this adjustment, but …