If you really want to bore yourself, periodically check out the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) AIES Event Log, found here. It lets grid operators, and the world, know when things occur that impact the Alberta grid, like a natural gas unit tripping off, or...
One would think the mainstream which travelled something like three hours to attend a press conference at an oil show, in Lloydminster, might just ask questions that might be relevant to a.) the energy industry, b.) Lloydminster or c.) all the above. You would think....
In all the fuss about the Canadian rail disruption, one thing jumped out at me. Here’s how the National Post reported it: “Despite the economic impacts, the Canadian Industrial Relations Board ruled earlier this month that the railway workers are not an...
Quick Dick McDick says all there need to be said about the Canadian rail strike/lockout, which is currently shutting down our whole damned economy. I saw someone post a comment online about this topic saying “What is the point in being in a union when the...
I know what you’re thinking. “Oh no!” “Not another article about politics!” “We are f-ing tired of politics Crossman!” Me too. Between the current dumpster fire south of the border, and our own hot mess in the great white north, it is beyond tiring. But before...
In the spirit of “Get off my lawn!” I’ve realized that we need an entirely new feature, required by law, built into all new electronic devices of importance. Call it the “dumb mode.” Alternatively, you could call it the “make this damned thing work mode,” but...
