12Aug 2014 by R&O No Comments
The Trials and Tribulations of Angela Cunningham

The Trials and Tribulations of Angela Cunningham

Assholes, Business, People, The Law
Renting property can be a profitable business in this present combination of real estate prices and interest rates. It can also be a pain in the ass. I've been lucky so far and haven't had any real problems other than a pompous doctor that thought his poo didn't stink. Other than that my experiences have been generally good and most of my tenants were good, hard working people just looking for a good home at a reasonable price. Angela Cunningham of Prince George, B.C. hasn't had the same luck. She made the mistake of renting her property to a local shitbag, James Wilson, who is making her life a living hell. This miscreant, who Angela previously invited into her home for Easter dinner, refuses to pay his rent, refuses to…
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01Jan 2014 by R&O 1 Comment
Bitcoin: A Crash Course

Bitcoin: A Crash Course

Bitcoin, Business, Economy, Finance, Internet, Technology, The World
The interest in cryptocurrency is growing by both governments and individuals all over the world. Some governments fear a decentralized, unfettered currency, other governments (specifically China and Russia) are presently embracing and actively promoting the technology, though probably more to poke a finger in the eye of The United States than anything else. It's better for no one to control it rather than your enemy, right? In my opinion, two things are poised to change the world as we know it: 3D printing and a secure, dependable cryptocurrency. These two technologies will empower the global population more than any single events in history, allowing us to produce goods on demand and disallowing governments and banks from continuing to use our money as global economic weapons. These changes are well beyond…
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22Oct 2011 by R&O 7 Comments
The Dangers of Voting

The Dangers of Voting

Business, Of Interest, Politics, Rants
Municipal elections almost upon us and once again we pick the people that will guide the future of our respectives home towns. And in every November 19th vote lies the danger of electing the wrong people for the job. We've done it before and we'll probably do it again. Take my home town for example. Port Moody is a quaint little town, part of the tri-cities which includes Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. It was quiet and uncongested until our city council decided to award building permits to every schmoe that held out their hands. Since our arrival from the bowels of Vancouver our daily commute time in and out of Port Moody has doubled, lineups for banking, shopping and most other services have increased and the general quality of life…
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06Oct 2011 by R&O No Comments

A Great Loss

Business, Of Interest, People, Technology
Rather than wax poetic about the revolutionary products and cutting edge technology developed and mass-produced under the tutelage of Steve Jobs, I'll defer to the short video below produced by Wired.com. It celebrates Jobs' accomplishments without narration letting the Apple founder tell you a bit about what he's done for us over the years. Goodbye Mr. Jobs. I've enjoyed your work.
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