International kindness
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- Published on Friday, 04 November 2011 12:52
- Written by Laura Goeglein
Dear Sir,
Last Monday I went shopping at Wal-mart to buy a large box of chocolates for my kind and generous Dutch friend’s birthday. I found what I wanted but, unfortunately, the rather heavy box was on the upper shelf. Leaning on my cane, standing on tiptoes, I reached for it but it came down on my forehead next to my hairline.
Fairer way to compare medals
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- Published on Friday, 28 October 2011 14:29
- Written by Kenneth Crosby
Dear Sir:
The Pan American Games are an offshoot of the Olympic Games, which began as competition among individual athletes but are now viewed as a competition among nations, representing the increasing nationalism that many people deplore.
A joy to watch
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- Published on Friday, 21 October 2011 18:15
- Written by Geraldine Castle-Trudel
Dear Sir,
The superb Pan American Games opening ceremony was a joy to watch.
Clean up your own act
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- Published on Friday, 21 October 2011 18:17
- Written by Liz Weaving
Dear Sir,
Rick Perry, as a presidential candidate you should stop telling other countries to clean up what you should be doing in your own country.
Women going naked
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- Published on Friday, 21 October 2011 18:14
- Written by Lucille van Straaten
Dear Sir,
I agree with Jeanne Chaussee about women going naked on Mexican TV. But it’s not limited to television.