Will It Be Soup?

By Citizen Correspondent Wayne Leng
It's the end of another day on main street USA, and it sure is looking bad. I've lived and worked in Southern California since July of 2000 after having moved from Vancouver. My brother had been living down here for the past 21 years until his move to Calgary last year. The two of us and a friend would often meet on weekends... Full Story »

Channel C: John Lennon Cover Contest

By Citizen Correspondent Mike Small
I won't go too much into his history (if you don't know who John Lennon is or what he accomplished in his lifetime, go back into your cave), but it's safe to say that John Lennon will be remembered long after we're all gone. The gifted musician would have been 68 years old this week if he hadn't been shot and killed almost 30... Full Story »

Hearing From bin Laden? Nah

By Citizen Correspondent W Randolph
You know, we’re heading in the direction his battle plan called for. In 2001 bin Laden said, “I say it is very important to focus on attacking the American economy by any means available.” It would seem that we, ourselves, and our greed, are all the "means" he needs. I wonder how this year will be remembered when it... Full Story »

I Captured The Dow's Worst Drop Since 9/11

By Citizen Correspondent Robert Caplin
Last month I was out shooting the turbulent economy for the Wall Street Journal. Morning started at 6:30 at the corporate headquarters of Lehman Brothers, the over century-and-a-half old financial services firm that filed the largest bankruptcy in U.S. history. My job was to make pretty/interesting photos of the headquarters. Afterward,... Full Story »

Pilgrimage To Beer-Drinker Mecca

By Citizen Correspondent Todd Williams
A fan of the traditional brewery, I usually stick to drinking where my beer is made and packaged, rather than locations offering ales you can buy anywhere. It’s partly out of a desire for a fresh product and partially because I like hearing the bartender tell customers how that product was brewed. I got into this habit while... Full Story »

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