Raise the Hammer
A small paean to a great spirit.
By Kevin Somers
Jan. 10, 2007
Woe is a sick child
You know
And love
And wish it wasn't so
Fossil fuels resemble capital in the bank. A prudent and responsible parent will use his [sic] capital sparingly in order to pass on to his children as much as possible of his inheritance. A selfish and irresponsible parent will squander it in riotous living and care not one whit how his offspring will fare." -- Admiral Hyman Rickover, 1957
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Defacing Our City Hall: A Rally to Protect Hamilton's City Hall (Nov. 18, 2008) -
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: 71 Main St. W. (directly in front of Hamilton City Hall), Hamilton ON
Hamilton City Hall (RTH file photo)
Hamilton
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Titled "T
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The HSR
By Geri
Posted 1/20/2007 3:42:47 PM
Hi Kevin, Thank you for this lovely tribute to Julia. Signed, Julia's Mommy
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