Given the slump in consumer spending, marketers have been taking innovative steps to stimulate…
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A reassessment needed
It has become apparent that there should be a reassessment of the North American Free Trade…
Political wingnuts
Although this came to me, as an undisclosed recipient through the magic of email, well …
Religious revivalists have visited Wellington County
Camp meetings and large-scale revivals are not a big part of the history of religion in…
Maltreatment of immigrant child caused sensation in 1876
From the 1870s until well into the 20th century, several organizations sent orphaned and destitute…
Sudden tears
When you have lost a dear friend or relative, a sense of grief and loss always remains nearby,…
Curing an incurable
Nearly two years ago, I reported my son, Alan, became seriously ill. It progressed so fast he had…
Orica III
By the time this article, continued from last week, rolls off the press, the council of East Luther…
Exotic friends
I often think of people I have known and value the things I have learned from them. I also realize…
No. No. Orica, No
What part of no don’t you understand? is a question I’m quite sure was originally…
Youth crime
While the economy no doubt will continue to take centre stage in the public’s mind, the…
Uncivil war
I spent time going through websites sponsored by people who oppose President Obama’s attempts…
The bare facts
“Three naked men jumped from the airplane,” my son said just as if it happened every…
Biography of a big brother
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “There is properly no history, only biography.” That means…
Look back to see ahead
I often sit in my big green chair and watch children leaving the J.D. Hogarth Public School. The…