Author Archives: urbanrenaissanceinst

Lawrence Solomon: Toronto’s not-so-tiny but nearly perfect mayor

Posted on January 8, 2011 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(January 8, 2010) So far he’s following urban guru Jane Jacob’s play book. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Break up Pakistan

Posted on September 11, 2010 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(September 11, 2010) This artificial nation has already lost Bangladesh. Now floods give good reason to dismember the rest… Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Turkey: a threat to the West?

Posted on June 12, 2010 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(June 12, 2010) A radical regime in Turkey will be well positioned in future to defend the faith at home and – in the Imperial traditions of Islam – to defend the faith abroad as well. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: A US$13-billion business

Posted on May 14, 2010 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(May 14, 2010) Is it any wonder that the BP calamity occurred? Here’s what has been preoccupying its environmental regulator, the Minerals Management Service, ever since MMS was established in 1982. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Shake the salt

Posted on May 1, 2010 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(May 1, 2010) The sodium-is-dangerous theory is itself a danger. Are you worried about congestive heart failure? Liver or kidney failure? Chronic fatigue? Pneumonia? Blood vessel health? Alzheimer’s or the loss of other cognitive abilities? Continue reading →

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