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Adrian Duyzer lives in downtown Hamilton and has a Twitter account that he updates semi-frequently, as well as a blog that he updates pretty much never.
Email: adrianduyzer@gmail.com
A Cinema Treasure Is Destroyed - The loss of the Century Theatre is just another chapter in a long and tragic saga: the destruction of our historical treasures and collective architectural memory. Published January 09, 2010 in Arts and Architecture
Defining Hamilton's Creative Industries - Hamilton's Planning & Economic Development Department must take care not to define creative industries too narrowly. The good news is, they're listening. Published November 24, 2009 in Special Report: Creative City
Derision Towards Poor Taints Connaught Debate - There are legitimate reasons to be opposed to the Connaught proposal, but they are getting lost among unacceptable attitudes towards economically disadvantaged people. Published September 16, 2009 in Commentary
A Proposal for Good Copyright Legislation - Creating truly inspired legislation will not be easy, but Canadians deserve nothing less on this crucial issue. We need bold legislation and a made-in-Canada approach. Published September 11, 2009 in Digital Kayak
Seeking Balance in Canadian Copyright Law - We need a new copyright model. Artists, musicians, film-makers, all deserve to be compensated for their work, but the public's rights must also be respected. Published August 20, 2009 in Digital Kayak
On America's Historic Opportunity for Universal Health Coverage - One day, if you or someone you love needs unaffordable medical care, you'll look back at this opportunity to get universal health care and remember either pushing for it, doing nothing or even actively opposing it. Published July 21, 2009 in Digital Kayak
Similarity Breeds Dislike: or The Narcissism of Small Differences Online - When we're online, we often disagree the most with the people who are just like us. Published June 12, 2009 in Digital Kayak
What Makes You Interesting? - Twitter: Why you might like it, and what its popularity says about the future of online social media. Published February 11, 2009 in Digital Kayak
Canada Needs a Progressive Majority Government - A majority of Canadians want a left-leaning party in power, but our votes split between the Liberals, the NDP, the Bloc, and the Green Party. Published September 11, 2008 in Digital Kayak
A Legacy to Celebrate? - The former mayor's bleak vision may haunt us for a long time to come. Published November 08, 2007 in Digital Kayak
Ontario Tories Putting Fund in Fundamentalism - John Tory's pledge to fund private religious schools would have a serious, negative long-term impact on Hamilton. Published September 28, 2007 in Digital Kayak
Vanishing into the American Gulag - Does Canada transfer detainees to the United States, and if so, what happens to them? Published May 18, 2007 in Digital Kayak
As Spring Arrives, Perennial Issues and Guerilla Gardeners Resurface - Perennials are everywhere, it seems, except in the city's gardens. Published April 10, 2007 in Gardening
Anti-Science: The National Post on Climate Change - Eventually, even the most committed ideologues are forced to face the facts. Published March 19, 2007 in Digital Kayak
Rare Items from the Classifieds of February 2028 - Extinct floor coverings and death-defying snack foods. Published February 09, 2007 in Digital Kayak
iProducts vs. weProducts - The stark contrast between two remarkable devices reaches beyond mere dollars and into the realm of technological philosophy. Published January 24, 2007 in Digital Kayak
Time for Strong Leadership on the Environment - Changing consumer behaviour will help the environment, but without strong leadership from business and government we won't get far. Published January 24, 2007 in Digital Kayak
Raise the Hammer on January 27 - Raise the Hammer turns two. It's time to throw a party. Published January 24, 2007 in Anniversary Party
Raise the Hammer Second Anniversary Party - Raise the Hammer is marking two years of independent journalism and we'd like to celebrate with you. Published January 10, 2007 in Anniversary Party
The Digital City - It's time we built a Hamilton-wide wireless network. Published December 13, 2006 in Digital Kayak
Have Guilt, Will Travel - I wonder how many trees it would take to absorb the carbon I've burned in my trip to Europe. Published November 23, 2006 in Digital Kayak
Platitudes Don't Fill Plates - We spend hundreds of millions of dollars blasting through rock and building massive concrete overpasses but cannot afford to feed the hungry. Published October 20, 2006 in Digital Kayak
Why We Act, Part II - It's time sensible people made the decisions. Published October 06, 2006 in Digital Kayak
High Interest: Protecting the Illegitimate Profits of Payday Lenders - The payday loan industry is booming, but the interest they charge is against the law. Now they want the law changed - or they'll be out of business. Published October 06, 2006 in Cover
Why We Act - What do our children see when they look out at their neighbourhoods: flowering trees and vegetable gardens, or concrete walls and asphalt parking spaces? Published August 30, 2006 in Digital Kayak
No Crepes on Locke? - A local business owner on Locke Street plans to expand his business, but some neighbouring residents are concerned. Published June 16, 2006 in Local News
Will the Highways on the Internet Become More Few? - Big business and intrusive government want to control and monitor what you read, watch and listen to. Published May 26, 2006 in Digital Kayak
I'd Like a Second Opinion - No matter what you believe, you'll find other people to back you up, but feeling safe isn't the same as being safe. Published April 21, 2006 in Digital Kayak
Data Insecurity - Communicating through screens puts distance between people. The people you deal with become less real as a result. Published March 18, 2006 in Digital Kayak
Free Won't - Video games become a powerful weapon in the hands of those for whom a disenfranchised citizenry is a benefit. Published February 15, 2006 in Digital Kayak
The Truthiness Hurts - Legions of determined amateurs are challenging the safe unreality manufactured by the purveyors of professional news and entertainment. Published January 09, 2006 in Digital Kayak
Our Silicon Idolatry - Instead of finding facts and getting answers, perhaps we should be asking questions. Published December 14, 2005 in Digital Kayak
City Renames Glanbrook Industrial Park, Published February 18, 2010 in Humour
The Spec Publishes A Compelling Editorial In Favour Of LRT, Published February 04, 2010 in Activism
Keep Hamilton On The Rails: The Campaign Starts Now, Published February 02, 2010 in Light Rail
Hamilton's Downtown: A Nowhere Full Of Nobodies, Published January 19, 2010 in Light Rail
NHL Bid Dies - What Do You Think?, Published October 01, 2009 in Sports
Comment Deadline for Carcinogenic Pollution Standards is Tomorrow, Published September 28, 2009 in Environment
Saving Entrepreneurs Money and Heartache, Web 2.0 Style, Published July 06, 2009 in Business
Rosie DiManno Dumps on Hamilton, Again, Published June 22, 2009 in Media
CRTC gets it right on Internet and wireless policy, Published June 11, 2009 in Policy
What, You've Never Heard of Manny Schwartz?, Published June 02, 2009 in Philosophy
An Interesting Start to Hamilton Cultural Industries Strategy, Published May 26, 2009 in Arts
CRTC Fails To Understand Wireless New Media Issues, Published March 11, 2009 in Policy
Wireless carriers cripple Canadian innovation in critical industry, Published March 10, 2009 in Policy
Green Energy Act for Home Resales: Unfair and Unwise, Published February 25, 2009 in Environment
The CRTC's Very Narrow View, Published February 19, 2009 in Media
Harper crosses the line in speech to nation, Published December 04, 2008 in Politics - Federal
McMaster ruffles some feathers with child ward renaming, Published December 03, 2008 in Public Health
The Seven Hundred Billion Dollar Swindle, Published September 22, 2008 in Politics - Federal
Free HSR Fares Not The Way To Go, Published July 16, 2008 in Transportation
Lister: Reasons for Optimism, Published June 27, 2008 in Lister Block
Food Is Not Just Another Commodity, Published April 29, 2008 in Politics
Neglect of Downtown Buildings Could Carry More Than Just Economic Costs, Published April 18, 2008 in Revitalization
Hazardous Waste: Don't Chuck It or Flush It!, Published March 27, 2008 in Green City
Gypsy Moths and Area Rating, Published March 20, 2008 in Politics
Hamilton Politicians: Live and Don't Learn, Published March 13, 2008 in Peak Oil
Grim Future v. Buy More Stuff?, Published January 23, 2008 in Climate Change
Imagining the Future of Hamilton, Online, Published January 22, 2008 in Media
Highway Tolls Down the Road?, Published January 21, 2008 in Transportation
LIUNA Still Obstructing Progress, Published January 07, 2008 in Lister Block
Dreschel dumps on pedestrian piazza proposal, Published October 05, 2007 in Revitalization
Wrong Again: The National Post on Climate Change, Part 2, Published July 11, 2007 in Climate Change
$17 Billion for Ontario Transit, Published June 15, 2007 in Light Rail
A Fair and Balanced Look at Climate Change?, Published May 09, 2007 in Media
Police Pinch Perforating Prowler, Published April 18, 2007 in News
A Futile Search for Answers at Virginia Tech Begins, Published April 17, 2007 in Media
McHattie Tries to Limit HSR Fare Increase, Published April 13, 2007 in Transportation
Brian Mchattie Explains Support for Fare Increase, Published March 28, 2007 in Transportation
Destroying the HSR to Save it, Published March 08, 2007 in Transportation
Canadians Take a Look at Dion, Grow Fonder of Harper, Published February 20, 2007 in Politics - Federal
The Perils of Marketing, Published February 15, 2007 in Politics
On the Futility of Challenging Big Business, Published February 02, 2007 in Business
Going Green, Published January 07, 2007 in Green City
An Excerpt from "Hiroshima", Published December 27, 2006 in Politics
This is how they treat Americans, Published December 04, 2006 in Geopolitics
Three weeks after winning Congress, the Democrats turn their backs on Americans, Published December 01, 2006 in Geopolitics
Fire and Blood: the Iraqi conflagration is beyond American intervention, Published November 29, 2006 in Geopolitics
The Hipness Battle, Published November 27, 2006 in Revitalization
NATO Kills 60 Civilians in Afghanistan, Published October 26, 2006 in Geopolitics
Nuclear Hypocrisy, Published October 10, 2006 in Geopolitics
Another Turn Towards Tyranny, Published September 29, 2006 in Geopolitics
The Great Lakes: America's Shooting Range, Published September 28, 2006 in Politics
Maher Arar is Vindicated, Published September 20, 2006 in Geopolitics
More to Remember from 9/11, Published September 12, 2006 in Geopolitics
Polls, Conspiracies, Denials, Admissions & Crimes, Published September 08, 2006 in Geopolitics
One tankful of ethanol could feed a person for a year, Published August 21, 2006 in Energy
Plenty of Blame to Go Around, Published July 25, 2006 in Politics
Forbidden Fruit, Published June 28, 2006 in Green City
Welcome to the Future, Published April 25, 2006 in Transportation
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