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Tilting at Windmills

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Tilting at windmills is an English language idiom that means “attacking imaginary enemies.” It’s a famous line from the book Don Quixote. I recently caught up with Tom Sjolund of Volvo EX30 fame. You can read about his EV adventures here. He has more travelling adventures planned for his Volvo, … [continued]

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Hyundai Issued with Demands on Louisiana Steel Mill by Delegation of Labor, Civil Rights, Environmental Health Leaders

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Coalition raises concerns as development proceeds without protections for workers or residents GONZALES, LA — Representatives from the Good Neighbors Louisiana coalition dropped in on Hyundai’s offices in Gonzales to present the company with a list of demands regarding its proposed $5.8 billion steel mill in Donaldsonville, as well as comments filed with … [continued]

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Buying Electric Vehicles Supports Good Jobs

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Much of the news about electric vehicles tends to be about the vehicles themselves, but there’s very little about the people who make them. However, a couple of days ago, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker shared many details and comments about investing in innovation and jobs, with specific information about Rivian. … [continued]

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Meaford-based portrait painter’s work featured in prestigious U.K. exhibit

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Meaford-based artist Doris Rose is getting international attention for her portrait paintings. Rose’s self-portrait, Stripes, was selected for the prestigious 2026 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery in London. The exhibit, formerly known as the BP Portrait Award, is one of the world’s leading showcases for contemporary portrait painting, attracting […]