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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.
It's five o'clock somewhere

It's five o'clock somewhere

You have to love country and western radio stations. Although I mostly tune into CBC's mighty 540, I sometimes take a break and move the dial around to a different AM experience.
Failing is a component of succeeding

Failing is a component of succeeding

Failure - noun - an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful, lack of success. It is perfectly normal for us to fail from time to time when we set fitness goals for ourselves.
The quest for privacy veers into the ridiculous

The quest for privacy veers into the ridiculous

History and Commentary from a Prairie Perspective
There is only so much earning power

There is only so much earning power

Dear Editor How much did you earn last year? An article by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation suggested a campaign promise by a NDP leader hopeful to raise top income tax, capital gains and stock options rates was wrong headed and the candidate should
Bye-bye, old HCI

Bye-bye, old HCI

On Sunday night, a group of arts-minded Humboldtonians gathered at the old Humboldt Collegiate Institute to say goodbye to Sutherland Theatre by performing on its stage, or watching the performance from its seats, one last time.
Kodak missed the digital boat it built, and now is sunk

Kodak missed the digital boat it built, and now is sunk

I'm not entirely sure how it got there, but recently a roll of Kodak 400 MAX colour film found its way onto my desk. This is especially odd because I haven't shot a roll of film since August, 2003.