August 2015 Blog Posts (4)

My Friend Boo

It’s impossible to relay a life time of memories in a blog. Harder still to write about them on the heels of the untimely and painful loss of a life-long friend. But I owe it to my friend Alain “Boo” Bouillon to try.

I first met Boo in elementary school. My early memories were of a highly energetic, physically strong and precocious young man. He was shaving…

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Added by Lorne Alan Riley on August 11, 2015 at 2:00am — 2 Comments

I Dare You to Dream

I saw this quote this morning and I was inspired to capture some of the things that visions of countries, teams or even individuals have delivered to the world because they were too driven (or stubborn ;-) to be silenced or demotivated by the naysayers.  

“The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose…

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Added by Martin James on August 10, 2015 at 9:47pm — 2 Comments

The Story of My Life

This story was originally written by my eldest son, Lark, for Billy Pellow's Chapleau Trails book of local stories. I recently re-read it when Brian brought it by my new place in Hamilton to remind me of all the family and to re-live my experience through Lark's words and our old family pictures. Thanks Lark for documenting this story of my life with my own family and with Esher and our four boys.

I was originally nervous about Lark sending the story to Billy for his book but…

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Added by Hilda Ritchie on August 7, 2015 at 1:00pm — No Comments

My Trip Home

As an expat, vacations usually mean going home and trying to jam…

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Added by Lorne Alan Riley on August 4, 2015 at 4:30am — 1 Comment

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How Can You Use Social Media To Promote Your Products Online?

Posted by Jack Smith on May 5, 2026 at 7:15am 0 Comments

Social media has become a strategic asset for commercial enterprises who want to promote their products online and increase their consumer base. Social media content writing is now said to be an important part of online promotion of products and services.

With social media marketing, it is now possible to engage directly with potential customers, tell their story and highlight the…

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Stop Wasting Budget: Why You Need LinkedIn Advertising Service Now

Posted by Jack Smith on May 5, 2026 at 4:28am 0 Comments

LinkedIn has become a powerful medium through which business owners and marketers can connect with senior decision makers and high value prospects. However, if you run ads without any clear strategy, then it will not only waste resources but also drain your budget. Without the right approach, you will get little results despite spending money.

In such a situation, LinkedIn advertising services can make a big…

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Key Applications Of Laminar Flow Hoods In Modern Laboratories

Posted by Jack Smith on April 30, 2026 at 6:48am 0 Comments

In many modern laboratories, scientists and researchers often perform sensitive experiments which require contamination free environments in order to get reliable results. A laminar flow hood is ideal for such laboratories. This equipment has been designed for the purpose of providing a steady flow of filtered air, thus creating a sterile environment where sensitive experiments can…

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What Out-of-State Visitors Need to Know About Buying Cannabis in Ontario

Posted by Jack Smith on September 16, 2025 at 8:58am 0 Comments

Ontario, Oregon, is a small town with fewer than 12,000 people. Yet it draws streams of visitors from neighboring Idaho and beyond. The reason is no secret. In Ontario, Oregon, dispensaries have become a curious border attraction with an economic engine and a cultural flashpoint. But what exactly should an out-of-state buyer expect? Far less glamour than a Netflix documentary might suggest, and far more rules than the average…

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