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Land uses which are more often found “Up North”

Posted on November 25, 2015 by problogic

As a regular visitor and now denizen of “Up North,” the following is my list of those land uses that tend to be found more often in northern locales of North America than in other parts of the country. This … Continue reading →

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Team themes

Posted on February 7, 2013 by problogic

In certain cities, the major league professional sport franchise nicknames can follow a common theme – either partially or entirely. The themes can range from various animals to rhyming/similar terms to historical events and legendary icons in local history.  Included are teams … Continue reading →

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Righting a terrible wrong from 15 years ago – Winnipeg gets its beloved Jets back

Posted on June 26, 2011 by problogic

Finally, the National Hockey League (NHL) has corrected a terrible misdeed from 1996, when the Winnipeg Jets were transferred to Phoenix and became the Coyotes. Winnipeg’s beloved Jets were gone, as was a part of this great city’s soul. On … Continue reading →

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