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A Race Around Downtown
by J.M. Jimenez
OUR COLUMNISTS | Despite the cold afternoon of January 30, 2010, a group of people was geared up; bags on their backs, cameras in their hands, and gushing excitement in their faces.
I was one of those people; one of a few that were about to compete on a race, not around the world, but in the bustling streets and intertwined skyscrapers of downtown Winnipeg.
Read more...7-night Western Caribbean Cruise
OUR COLUMNISTS | Perhaps a good winter escape to refresh your body and soul is a cruise to the Caribbean.
The Caribbean has been a “magnet to travelers interested in a unique blend of sun and surf, the history of ancient civilizations and eco-oriented adventures”. Being at sea combined with shore excursions is one of the most pleasurable and relaxing parts of cruising.
Read more...The Endless Flight of the Bumblebees
(Specifying Western Classical Music)
OUR COLUMNISTS | [Dedicated to someone I know who says Classical music is crap and irrelevant and has ‘no-balls,’ whatever this means]
May mga Hayop Nga Bang Nangingitlog sa Kanilang mga Bibig?
OUR COLUMNISTS | [Are There Animals that Lay Eggs through their Mouths?]
WALA. Subalit merong mga hayop na naglilimlim ng itlog o nag-aalaga ng supling sa kanilang mga bibig, tulad ng ilang uri ng isda at piling ispisi ng palaka at buwaya.
Also known as oral incubation or buccal incubation, mouthbrooding is the care some groups of animals give to their eggs or offspring by holding these in their mouths for extended periods of time.
Read more...Books Are the Carriers Of (On the Essential Literary Texts of Various Cultures)
OUR COLUMNISTS | The overall makeup of every nation and its people is deeply rooted in its culture and oldest literary texts. Although they are not necessarily absolute, these pieces of literature are usually highly revered and serve as foundations of the collective beliefs of the people and cultures where they originated.
Power of the ‘Pork’
The term “pork barrel” refers to the use of government funds that are intended to benefit the constituents of a politician in return for their votes.
May You Pass Me That ‘Thingy’?
Sigurado ako na marami kang kakilala na mahilig gamitin ang salitang “thingy.” Baka nga isa ka rin sa mga ito.
Read more...Snow Clearing Policy (Part 2)
SECTION B:
Use of Salt on the Streets
The populace of Winnipeg is largely dependent on being mobile all year round, either by automobile, truck or bus. As a result, it is critical that the street network and transportation system be functioning and safe. The City endeavors to provide an adequate level of service and, pending proper weather conditions, the application of 100% salt to city streets satisfies the following objectives:
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