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The Problem with Absolute Thinking
One of the gifts of being human is having a brain that recognizes a need for shortcuts. This is what leads to the use of tools that enables us to lead more comfortable lives. Our ability as intelligent creatures to recognize shortcuts is both a gift and a curse.Take for instance, I was recently [...]
2011 Meaford Scarecrow Invasion and Family Festival
Scarecrow Sightings – Mid September to Mid October Sun Life Financial Pre-Parade Friday September 30th Tartan Fling at 5pm Downtown Meaford, More of the Fling during the Parade and Family Festival The Rotary Scarecrow Parade Friday September 30th – 6pm Downtown Meaford Scotiabank Family Festival Friday September 30th – Following Parade at Harbour Pavilion Highlights [...]
Succesful Terry Fox Run
People reached into their pockets, tightened their shoes and added a little extra oil to their bike chains Sunday to help remember Canadian icon Terry Fox.Longtime organizer Alec Wallace has been involved in organizing the Meaford event for 25 years.”We average about 100 participants and $13,000 from the run a year,” he [...]
Fireworks – Fusion Clay and Glass
September 1 to October 2, 2011 The Arts Centre The fourth and final of the 2011 series of Visiting Artists. This show features clay, porcelain, stoneware and glass from this group of very talented artisans. Fusion: The Ontario Clay and Glass Associations Biennial Exhibition’s, called “Fireworks”, have traveled the province since the [...]
Crash Test Dummies at Meaford Hall
Thursday, 20 October 2011 There is no mistaking Brad Roberts’ voice. He may look like an average guy but then he opens his mouth and his majestic baritone voice immediately conjures fond memories of such Crash Test Dummies hits at “Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm” and “Superman.” Perhaps best remembered for the acerbic folk rock [...]
The Blue Mountains – Apple Harvest Festival
There’s no better way to enjoy Thanksgiving Weekend and no better place to explore the countryside, harbour towns and fall colours! Free activities throughout the Blue Mountain area from the Village to Thornbury & Clarksburg. Live Music, The Apple Pie Trail, street performers, hiking, biking, trails, gallery tours and much, much more! October [...]
The Future of Light Is the LED
Brett Sharenow is presiding over the Pepsi Challenge of lightbulbs. The CFO of Switch, a Silicon Valley startup, Sharenow has set himself up in a 20-by-20 booth at the back of the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, and he’s asking passersby to check out two identical white shades. Behind one hides a [...]
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