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Friday, November 4, 2011

The Significance of the Number 16

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2011 You see I have a thing about the number 16.  I am practically obsessed with the number.  Why?  Well, I was bor...
Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Be aware! The Conservatives are relaxing gun control in Canada

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 Prime Minister Stephen Harper continues on his relentless mission to shape Canada into his own image.  His l...
Friday, October 28, 2011

The Monster Mash: A Halloween Tradition

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2011 I was working in the lab, late one night When my eyes beheld an eerie sight For my monster from his slab, ...
Saturday, October 22, 2011

Don't let it happen, Toronto! Don't let Rob Ford cut library services!

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2011 Hey Toronto, the battle to save our public libraries is far from over.  Mayor Rob Ford continues with his plan...
Friday, October 21, 2011

Annie Sullivan: Helen Keller's Teacher

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011 Yesterday was the 75th anniversary of the death of Helen Keller's teacher.  Johanna "Anne" Mansf...
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Sports Nicknames

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011 Number 16 has compiled a list of some of the most colourful and interesting sports nicknames. Just click on ...
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Shame on you, Republicans, for blocking Jobs Act!!!

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011 Republican Senators should be ashamed of themselves for blocking President Barack Obama's American Jobs A...

The Dance Marathon Craze

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WEDNESDSAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011 Dance marathons opened with as great a fanfare as the promoter’s press agents could muster. Each major pro...
Monday, October 10, 2011

Reflections on a Canadian Thanksgiving Day and The Glory of Autumn at Forks of the Credit

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2011 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! A joyful and pleasant thing it is to be thankful. - Psalm 147 Today, the second Monda...
Saturday, October 8, 2011

Joanne's Journal: October 8, 2011

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2011 JOANNE'S JOURNAL Edition No. 1 Welcome to a new feature on Number 16.  Every so often, I will comment on...
Monday, October 3, 2011

It's the 60th anniversary of Bobby Thomson's "Shot Heard 'Round the World"

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2011 There’s a long drive ... it’s gonna be ... I believe — the Giants win the pennant! The Giants win the pennant! Th...
Friday, September 30, 2011

Play ball! We're on the road to the World Series.

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FRIDAY, SEPTMEMBER 30, 2011 Yes, I am a hockey-loving Canadian but I am also an ardent baseball fan.  September has come to an end and a...
Thursday, September 29, 2011

Who increased America's debt?

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 The biggest problem for world economies is unemployment. - not debt.   When employment increases, the debt de...
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Why rugged individualism is not enough: The case for government and regulation

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 James Madison If men were angels, no government would be necessary. - James Madison (1751-1836), Fourt...
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Jim Croce: Photographs and Memories of His Life

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 Photographs and memories Christmas cards you sent to me All that I have are these To remember you...