June 20, 2002
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On the way into work this morning, I spotted several distinct signs that the G8 Summit is but a week away. The local news has been humming with tidbits regarding the preparation and security issues for this international schmooze-fest, but to the casual observer there really hasn’t been much evidence of the blessed event here in the city. Until today. There was an abundance of empty flat bed trailers with generic Government of Canada license plates driving on Deerfoot Trail, likely returning from Kananaskis after dropping off their loads of military equipment and the like. As well, the personal æsthetics salon that I pass on the way to the office is featuring none other than a G8 special. I guess there’s really no reason why activists and politicos alike shouldn’t take advantage of discounted nail maintenance and micro dermabrasion services while they’re in town. Unfortunately, I can’t seem to get the idea out of head that “G8 special” looks and feels a bit too much like “.38 special“. Oh, and there’s also a pair of burly, overall-clad individuals slowly installing sheets of plexiglass over all the lower level windows in the provincial government building across the street from where I’m sitting. But maybe that’s just a coincidence. Stay tuned, I have a feeling that things are just starting to get interesting.
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