“The Spice of Life”….

“The Spice of Life”….

By Valorie Oonk They say “Variety is the Spice of Life”… I have always liked this idiom. It seems to suit me quite well. But have you ever wondered who said that or what its origin was? I have to admit, I have not until writing this article. The research side of me...
The Unsung Heroes

The Unsung Heroes

By Sambridhi Shrestha Military, Warriors, Peacemakers, Survivors, or even fictional characters like Batman, Ironman, and Superman surface on our minds when we hear the word “hero” and that is thoroughly valid. We consider them heroes because of their heroism and...
A Look Ahead

A Look Ahead

By Dean Whittaker My nature is to wonder.  I wonder about lots of things but mostly about the future. I study social, technological, economic, environmental and political trends. One thing I have been puzzled by is why economic development organizations continue...
Gratitude for Friendship

Gratitude for Friendship

By Dean Whittaker As we celebrate Thanksgiving, I am reminded of the things for which I am grateful.   This month I received an email from an old friend who attached a letter that I had written him in 1977 congratulating him on his new position as president/CEO...