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Taking science to the fair

Taking science to the fair

What is science? Thomas Henry Huxley once said: "Science is simply common sense at its best; that is, rigidly accurate in observation, and merciless to fallacy in logic.
Mixed-up mail a serious pain

Mixed-up mail a serious pain

I have lived in the same house for about 25 years and the house has been on the lot for 55 years. The address on the house is in 12-inch numbers just above the mailbox beside the front door and easily visible from the street.
Kickstarting economic development

Kickstarting economic development

The City of Prince George has set up a new P.G. Economic Development Committee. This committee will work with the city to find ways to attract development to Prince George.
Matching the right person to a job is like finding the right pair of shoes

Matching the right person to a job is like finding the right pair of shoes

Kung-Fu Panda 3 is not my kind of movie. Consequently, I killed some time last Sunday, while one of my kids enjoyed the movie with a friend at the theatre, by popping over to a local department store.
Over-Under-Thinker-itis

Over-Under-Thinker-itis

It's Only Money
Spring fever, growing season predictions

Spring fever, growing season predictions

As these warm days allow the sun's rays to warm our skin and the length of daylight is noticeably longer each day, a fever is spreading amongst outdoor enthusiasts and gardeners.
The inequality of equalization

The inequality of equalization

Equalization is a touchy topic in this country, particularly west of the Red River.
B.C. balanced budget bafflegab

B.C. balanced budget bafflegab

Balanced. Balanced is "a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions," or, "to offset or compare the value of one thing with another.
Beating the February blahs

Beating the February blahs

The Canadian Mental Health Association ( www.cmha.bc.ca ) defines Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) as "a kind of depression that appears at certain times of the year." It usually occurs in the fall and lasts until spring.
Nice guys don’t finish last

Nice guys don’t finish last

We often hear phrases like, "It's a dog-eat-dog world," and "Nice guys finish last." It would seem like it doesn't pay to be kind or ethical. If you want to make it in this world, you've got to drive a hard bargain and look out for number one.