War on work and dirty jobs reshaping views on happiness
Mike Rowe argues the insistence on following passion is poor guidance. He cites the satisfaction of workers in trades who find purpose in hands-on roles, noting skilled jobs remain in high demand. The talk frames a broader cultural war, urging appreciation for essential labor and practical economics over glamorous fantasies.
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Mike Rowe
Discovery Channel
Rowe
T Hese
Hollywood
Debate over Sir John A Macdonald statue in Victoria column
A columnist argues against removing Macdonald’s statue despite past faults, noting his role in Canada’s growth with the railway and confederation. He warns that erasing history hinders learning and urges teaching the mixed legacies of leaders like Macdonald, Riel, and Laurier, while asserting personal views as a Manitoba paper volunteer.
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Victoria
B.C
Canada
Sir John
A. Macdonald
MacDonald
Louis Riel
Riel
British Columbia
Donald Trump
U.S
Canadian Pacific Railway
Confederation
United States
Laurier
Dumont
Manitoba Comity Newspaper Association
MC Board of
Banner & Press
River events and meetings listed for Rivers area
TA met August 17 outlines a busy Rivers calendar from August 20 to November 28. Highlights include cinema nights at Rapid City Museum grounds, Vacation Bible Camp at Rivers United Church, drag racing at Baseline Dragway, and multiple Legion, 50 Plus Club, Health Auxiliary, and Chamber of Commerce gatherings at local venues such as upper halls Civic Centre Kiwanis Courts Lee's Restaurant and Ryans Farm.
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Cinema Under the Stars
Rapid City Museum
Rivers United Church
Rivers Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Upper Hall
Baseline Dragway
Rivers
Rivers Legion
Civic Centre
Chamber of Commerce
Lee’s
Manitoba
Ryans Farm
Riverdale
Kiwanis
Rivers Legion Ladies
Kiwanis Courts
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Kate Jackman
Atkinson
Ken Waddell
Banner
Second Avenue
Box
Rivers, ME
Riversbanner.com
Micah Waddell
Rivers Banner
Bonna Falkevitch
Cire
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