Tag Archive "mark-pavilons"
Democracy demands that we speak up for ourselves
As one of the most powerful groups on the planet, the middle class is likely the most sheepish and self-centred. As we all know, we’re mired in election rhetoric and one of the party leaders said the other two leaders pretend to speak for the middle class.
Local teen touches lives around the globe
The middle class in Canada takes so much for granted. In fact, we don’t think twice about water and sanitation. And yet, the bulk of the developing world would see a well, a visit to a doctor or a school as godsends.
Earth’s oceans are the final frontier
Humans are tied to the ocean and former U.S. President John F. Kennedy said when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch, we are going back from whence we came.
A true B&B experience awaits at 20 Bells Lake
A King family has opened its doors to the world. Whether they’re visiting King for a wedding or event, or just need a romantic getaway, visitors are treated like family at 20 Bells Lake.
It’s not easy being a high profile politician
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, during his stop in King last week, said “... there is no higher calling than that of raising a child, and no greater reward.”
Pursuing the creation of artificial intelligence
I love science fiction. And I love the idea that we may one day have robots among us, performing various tasks in our society. But ultimately, it’s a sort of catch-22 in our evolution.
Insect consumption may be the answer
I don’t know if the world was ever designed to house and feed more than 7 or 8 billion souls. There are those who are already ringing the alarm bells, saying we need to re-examine our food sources and agricultural production methods, to ensure long-term sustainability.
Joining hearts through two decades of marriage
My wife and I became best friends. I was lucky to find her. While I often don’t show it, I am thankful, every day of my life, that we crossed paths and touched hearts.
Boldly going where no one has gone before
Humankind has reached another milestone. NASA’s New Horizons probe flew by Pluto July 14, capturing humankind’s first close-up looks at the far-flung world.
Enjoying some relics of our past
I do love antiquities. While many of us dart about our business in this fast-paced world we’ve created, I am often drawn to the past, to our humble beginnings.
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