Archive for 2010
Day of Purple
(October 20, 2010) - Mark W. Law
"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive." - Dalai Lama It's been decided that on October 20th we will wear purple in honour of the 6 gay boys who have committed suicide recently due to homophobic abuse in their homes and schools. Purple represents
Vegetables Can ‘Shape’ Your Health
(October 19, 2010) - The Team
I just received this from my friend Bonnie and thought it was worth sharing! Definitely food for thought (so to speak) - ed. * * * * * It's been said that God first separated the salt water from the fresh, made dry land, planted a garden, made animals and fish - All before making a human. He m
The Hidden Cost of Beauty Products
() - The Team
No doubt the beauty products industry is generating billions of dollars every year in revenue, but is there a hidden cost to consumers we aren't aware of? According to the David Suzuki Foundation, 80% of the beauty products on the market contain up to 12 chemicals the foundation says are linked t
My Kind of Advanced Poll!
(October 18, 2010) - Mark W. Law
After the hectic weeks building Ennea Collective magazine and launching her 'new baby' last week, my wife and I were in need of a quick recharge of the batteries! So it was off into the wilds of Bruce County for an overnight at the sumptuous (but definitely NOT pricey) Bayview Bed and Breakfast. Nee
An Era Begins With a Simple *CLICK*
() - The Team
Today begins an exciting new era in municipal elections in South Bruce as for the first time electors in our municipality will have the option of voting in person, by phone or via the Internet. Advance polls will begin this morning at 9:30 a.m. for in person voting at Mildmay Carrick Fire Hall (9
Reducing Hockey Violence – In The Stands!
(October 16, 2010) - The Team
I may not be the quietest hockey fan on the planet, but nothing is scarier at the arena than an irate hockey parent! Now it seems Hockey Calgary is putting some teeth into stopping hockey parent shenanigans. Sometime back Hockey Calgary created a voluntary online course for hockey parents focusin
What Happened on the Mayflower – Stays on the Mayflower
() - Lynne Frank
This could be very big news for folks who love to trace their family trees or for those who are interested in U.S. Politics. Barack Obama is related to Sarah Palin, George W. Bush and to Rush Limbaugh! Former President George W. Is also related to Sarah. That's likely enough to make some deceased Am
High Tech Spin On An Ancient Art
(October 15, 2010) - Mark W. Law
Ok, so I have to admit being just a little biased, but as a non-knitter I can only sit and marvel at what two flying needles can create! Who would think that what just a few weeks before was keeping a wee lamb warm in the field is now a rainbow coloured lace shawl!One of the earliest known examples
Tuber-Tub 2000 Debuts
(October 14, 2010) - The Team
The LocalMotive Project and Saugeen River CSA invite the media and public to polish some tubers on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 9:30 AM at the Owen Sound Farmer’s Market. The Tuber-Tub 2000 is a pedal-powered root veggie washer built by Shane Jolley for the Saugeen
Footed Jammies & 55 Kids in a Two Room Apartment
() - Mark W. Law
Ever cruise the Weird News section of the major online newspapers? Sometimes they are more interesting than the headline stories (especially if they are about Mr. Harper speaking to the U.N.). Here is a quick grab from Canoe News this morning...* * * * *Don't Forget Your Footed Jammies! Ever be
Pick a Munsch!
(October 13, 2010) - The Team
Sharon MacDonald just passed this along via email and I think it is a GREAT idea!* * * * *Hi everyone, Do you or your children/grandkids like Robert Munsch stories? Anyway, I heard this on our local radio and a Robert Munsch book, that was written about a girl and her classroom's pet ra
It’s The Small Things…
() - Mark W. Law
Last night about 11:30 p.m. a man emerged from a cramped capsule after 69 days trapped in a Chilean mine.CNN was there, as were all the major news services around the world - talking about the engineering feats accomplished, the medical and psychological issues being faced by the miners as they retu
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