Why the Zombie fest must not be put to death.
This year will be the first year to feature a Zombie fest in St. Thomas. For those unacquainted with the Zombie phenomenon, George A. Romero movie, Night of the Living Dead, was released in 1968 and...
View ArticleThe Canadian Government’s $46 billion new toys that don’t work
When you were young there was always money as a birthday present. No matter if it was in a piggy bank, a real bank or a jar, you were concious of that money and felt the urge to spend it. Of course,...
View ArticleEducating the Education System
When I attend school, back in the last century, my class mates and I considered it good when our regular teacher was away and we had a supply teacher in our class. It would often mean that rather than...
View ArticleStop ‘Fitching’ about your customers
A 2006 interview with Mike Jefferies, CEO for Abercrombie and Fitch, revealed that rather than try to appeal to all possible customers, A & F were looking to be more exclusive, clothing only for...
View ArticleHow to welcome Autism into the family.
My 9yr old son was recently diagnosed as being on the Autism Scale. This isn’t really news but it does put things into a different light. My wife and I tried for 3 1/2 years to have a baby and when it...
View ArticleIt isn't important until it happens to you.
It is human nature to not appreciate or try to understand something until it affects you or someone close to you. It is understandable that with so many things vying for your attention, those that do...
View ArticleThe Fatherhood Change
Photo by Andrew Mason It is well documented the changes a woman goes through after childbirth, both mental and physical but there is little written about the effects on the father. Granted the man does...
View ArticleHow to stop impaired drivers, should we shame drunk drivers?
Drunk driving accounts for almost 25% of all fatalities on Ontario’s roads. If you have a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) in excess of 0.08 and you drive, you are committing the crime of impaired driving....
View ArticleA quick way to make $59K into $200K!
Want to make some money fast? Want to do it without any effort? Want a good return on your investment? These are statements usual associated with con-men who are looking for profit from dis-honest...
View ArticlePrayer for change? Change for prayer?
On Wednesday, April 15th, the Supreme Court of Canada passed down a decision that stated that reciting prayers at the start of municipal council meetings were a violation of Charter rights. For those...
View ArticleStudent Walkout Wednesday
At 9:00am, Wednesday, June 15th, students from all St. Thomas high schools are being encouraged to walk out of their schools and meet up at Pinafore Park in a show of support for those teenagers who...
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