Uncool Moments and Hidden Beacons of Humanity
A personal reflection on embracing imperfections and shared humanity. The author recalls clown fears, awkward fashion eras, musical tastes from Laura Branigan to Nirvana, family videos, and slowpitch tournaments, tying these moments to a more relaxed, peaceful view of life.
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Lester Bangs
United Nations
World Bank
Bozo
Laura Branigan
DJ Jazzy Jeff
the Fresh Prince
Fat Boys
Kenny G
Nirvana
Public Enemy
Our Lady Peace
Ben Harper
Tori Amos
Rise Against
Bad Religion
Vinny
Steven Spielberg
North America
Calves bring strong bids at Gleichen show and sale
In Alberta’s Gleichen area 34 calves averaged 2.04 per pound at the annual show and sale. Grand champion Shayla Sanctum’s 1 262 pound Red Angus steer sold to Western Chev alds for 2.50 per pound. Brooks mayoral race entrant Martin Shields announces bid. Whitecourt Energy Alberta narrowing three potential nuclear plant sites. County Mayor says sites have water but not beside a river.
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Drumheller
Standard and Hussar
Shayla
Whitecourt Energy Alberta Corporation
Jim Rennie
The Good German in Black and White Noir Homage
An American journalist in postwar Berlin investigates a murder linked to a former lover. Clooney anchors the cast with Cate Blanchett and Tobey Maguire delivering standout turns. The film nods to 1940s cinema though some dialogue and pacing curb its potential.
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Jacob Geismer
George Clooney
Berlin
U.S
Russia
Britain
Geismer
Lena Brandt
Cate Blanchett
Blanchett
Marlene Dietrich
Ingrid Bergman
Tobey Maguire
Patrick Tully
Clooney
Capt. Geismer
Brandt
Price
T & T Video
Taber Times seeks readers photos for Taber Takes feature
The Taber Times invites photographers to submit snapshots for a weekly Page feature. Each week the paper will select one reader photo to publish, accepting original prints at 4822 53 St or digital submissions by email gsimmons tabertimes.com with preference for local southern Alberta shots.
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Taber Times
the Times
Gsimmons
Tabertimes
Alberta
Right and Left Reflections from a Farm Childhood
A personal reminiscence on left versus right symbolism in language and life. The author recalls school days with grandma the teacher, explains metaphors, and ponders why right is deemed better. He notes family left-handedness, Roman Greek origins, and returns to farm life with sheep goats and cattle.
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Tam
Alfred
Gram
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Tabor
Miramax
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Fernando Valenzuela
Troy Aikman
Schaafsma
Mitch
Rupe
MC Hammer
Flavor Flav
Fonz
Brooks
Martin Shields
City of Brooks
Taber
Danelle Ulrick
Doggone
Jinx
Her Bunny
Greg Price
Times
Tabor Times
Gary Allred
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