Author: Derek Silva
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What Happened to Self-Responsibility?
April 9, 2009 · Derek Silva
First people sued cigarette companies for giving them lung cancer. Then people sued fast food restaurants for making them fat. The latest fad? Suing gambling corporations for making …
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Special Laws Harm Everyone
April 2, 2009 · Derek Silva
I have a lot of things I’ve been meaning to write about, but since this came out of the woodwork yesterday I can’t seem to keep my mind …
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Why E! & A Channel Are Losing
March 12, 2009 · Derek Silva
After recent news that Canwest Global has placed it’s E! Channel stations up for sale, and is thinking of shutting them down if they can’t find a buyer, …
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London: Go big or go home?
March 9, 2009 · Derek Silva
As the recession rolls on and stimulus dollars come in, we ask ourselves, “What should we do?” Should we spend? Should we save? Do we invest in long-term …
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PETA Just Doesn't Get It
March 6, 2009 · Derek Silva
I don’t believe that PETA, formally known as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, truly understands how to get their message across in a manner that will …