This sort of initiative has become more hi-tech over the centuries, but soldiers have been driving technological innovation since the dawn of time: Sapper Engler, a 31-year-old Calgary man, found himself driving with his fellow soldiers in armoured vehicles over the dusty roads of Kandahar, where every bump could trigger an explosive device. He also found that, while military life offered its share of excitement, he was bored when he was away from his computers for too long. Blessed with bot
Prairie Dog
March 17th, 2009 · Comments Off · Main Content
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Inside Nickelsville: Community, Solidarity, Empowerment
February 2nd, 2009 · Comments Off · Main Content
Written and photographed by Tom HastingsAmerican Indians thrived in tent cities on this land for over 12,000 years. There have been many tent cities over the centuries. Nickelsville is essential for survival, just as Hoovervilles were essential for survival in the 1930’s.“Nickelsville costs taxpayers not one penny,” one resident boasts: “We live on donations and pay for everything ourselves. Prisons cost a fortune, but Nickelsville uses not a single penny of tax funds!” Nickelsville is asso
Tags: Centuries·Community Solidarity·Donations·Empowerment·Fortune·Indians·Prisons·Survival·Taxpayers·Tent Cities
