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Blowing with the wind

Blowing with the wind

The wind blew wild yesterday. Normally unrestricted views of Vancouver Island were blocked by a curtain of rain, fog and water as wind speeds, edging closer than I'd like to hurricane force, shook the house.
Naturally helpful

Naturally helpful

When it gets to be this time of year, with the Humboldt Emergency Services Charity Event just around the corner (February 4, in case you were wondering.
Finding the right trainer

Finding the right trainer

Hiring a personal trainer is an excellent decision. Personal trainers can push you beyond your comfort zone, helping you achieve results that for most, would be impossible without someone pushing you.
Celestial objects form a row Feb. 27

Celestial objects form a row Feb. 27

Last month ended with the moon at first quarter, so the next full moon is seven days later - Feb. 7. Feb.10 Mars is within 10 degrees - an early morning apparition. Just after midnight Feb.
Move will hurt downtown

Move will hurt downtown

I am answering Nancy E. Gordon's letter about the Co-op Store (Humboldt Journal, January 25, 2012). I agree with her as I am a senior, if you move (the store), that sure will hurt the downtown core.
A deadly practice

A deadly practice

Still talking and driving, texting and driving? A law prohibiting handheld cellphone use in vehicles has been on the books in Saskatchewan since Nov. 25, 2009. A little over two years later it seems many drivers don't think the law is enforceable.
Purely moral argument isn't always the last word

Purely moral argument isn't always the last word

As I wrote in last weeks News-Optimist, I was recently invited to be a judge at a debate tournament at NBCHS. As I described in my story about the experience, I left the debate with my mind full of thoughts, which took a few days to fully coalesce.
The Power of One For The Better Of All

The Power of One For The Better Of All

Dear Editor Although as individuals we can often feel small when Earth requires the respect from all. Upon my finger pointing regarding the garbage that was left laying in the forest, industries were held responsible.
A refreshing viewpoint

A refreshing viewpoint

Dear Editor: I have been very favourably impressed with the commentary by Mike Robinson ("Why rush to develop Alberta's oil sands," News-Optimist Jan 25).
Path to math literacy frustrating students

Path to math literacy frustrating students

I love math, sometimes I get teased or greeted with strange looks when I talk about math while in the presence of others not so passionate about it, but those reactions won't stop me.
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