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To the core

To the core

The cheap joke is that it takes six city workers to dig a hole - one to break ground, two to supervise and three to lean on their shovels.
Airport route evolved the wrong way

Airport route evolved the wrong way

Funny how evolution happens. In the Giraffe, the nerve going to his voice box goes down to his shoulders and then back up that long neck to his larynx. Why would this be so, you might ask.
Never too old to play rugby

Never too old to play rugby

Forty years ago, when I was 48 and wondering if I'd ever reach 50, another young fellow named Bob Hutchison was writing letters to a bunch of old rugby teammates asking if they would like to tie on their boots for a fun game.
Fair Trade with Mr. Allen

Fair Trade with Mr. Allen

Caribou Joe Episode 94
Hyundai Elantra GT hatch perfect for fun in the sun

Hyundai Elantra GT hatch perfect for fun in the sun

I like road trips. I like driving my vehicles for long distances especially when I can listen to whatever music I like. I don't know about you, but I am a firm believer that the driver gets to choose the music, and the volume of that music.
Other avenues for economic diversity needed

Other avenues for economic diversity needed

My understanding is that the damage to the Alaska coast from the Exxon Valdez in 1989 affected 6,000 miles of shore line and still has not been totally cleaned up, despite promises of the U.S. government and the oil company.
New columnist joins Citizen

New columnist joins Citizen

Seniors' Scene
New home construction interfering with natural habitat, travel corridors

New home construction interfering with natural habitat, travel corridors

When housing was going in at the end of Malaspina many a meeting was had so our many questions would be answered. We were told an environmental study had been done and many factors were taken into consideration.
Good wine can come with a screw cap

Good wine can come with a screw cap

Three great bottles of wine and three screw caps, what more do you need for summer? I know there are still some questions and concerns about having screw caps. Honestly, the integrity of the wine is first class, just as if it had a cork in it.
KIA hybrid gives off less fumes than a can of beans

KIA hybrid gives off less fumes than a can of beans

As a young boy I used to watch a show called Record Breakers.