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the old man in the hat Democracy is a tricky thing. Our particular version, even more so, as a representative democracy, carried out in the style of a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. So…..We, The People, do not directly control the action. We elect others to act on our behalf....
A Pictorial Tour of Carlingford, New Brunswick
Local residents have donated these beautiful pictures to The History of Carlingford Group. Thanks to Jerry Smyth and the photographers! Take a pictorial tour through some of the most beautiful country in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. We have lush farmlands, clear water, scenic views and a bounty...
Hydro-Fracking Explained at Perth-Andover Presentation
The Shale Gas Presentation that was held at the Perth-Andover Legion Hall on September 18 was well attended by concerned local citizens. The meeting lasted for nearly four hours, from 7 pm until 11 pm, but nearly everyone who attended stayed until the very end as the speakers were...
Water & Oil Don’t Mix…
Water. It covers 75 percent of the surface of our planet, yet unsafe drinking water is the single greatest killer in the world. Roughly half of the developing world suffers from illnesses caused by contaminated water supplies. Drinking water is the story of empire. Since prehistoric times, human...
Is nestle the most evil corporation in the world?
All over the world, Nestle has been draining the water from financially beleaguered regions. The technique Nestlé uses is this: Find an economically weak region, buy up the land surrounding the water source and grease the political wheels by making a proposal the residents can’t possibly refuse. How...
How New Brunswick Can Vault Into the 21st Century and Become Self Sufficient in the Process
New Brunswick can become a model for the 21st century, create a vast array of jobs in many sectors, and retain westward fleeing job-seekers by fully embracing hemp farming. Not only could hemp production keep workers in the province, it could also attract new industry and immigrants into the...
A Note from the New Brunswick Green Party
We have had over 25 years of “trickle-down economics” or “Reaganomics” which basically gave tax breaks to the wealthy on the theory that they would invest the extra money in the economy and that money would trickle down to those on the low end of the economic scale. We...
Walking the Plank & Taking the Plunge!
We heard about this wonderful wedding party that took place in August of 2012 and asked if we could share some photos of this celebration with our readers. Jeffrey and Rhonda Pelkey tied the knot in a fun fashion by throwing themselves a Pirate themed party. They...
Cannabis for Weight Loss!!!
According to a new British study, marijuana leaves contain two compounds that boost the metabolism of mice, leading to lower levels of fat and cholesterol in the body — the latest addition to a growing body of evidence that marijuana may be useful in countering ailments related to obesity....