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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Bravo to Rogers for subway cell phone deal

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 "We know safety is top of mind for Torontonians.  Residents and visitors expect wireless connectivity when they're travelling on t...

Language Corner: Funny words

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  Hello Number 16 Readers I thought you might enjoy these observations about words from "The Laughing Librarian."  English is a cr...
Monday, April 10, 2023

Will Bell, Rogers and Telus put public safety before profits?

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As Torontonians know all too well, there have random attacks and murders on our public transit system, the TTC.  This surge in public transp...
Sunday, April 9, 2023

Easter Reflections 2023

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  “Christ is risen: The world below lies desolate. Christ is risen: The spirits of evil are fallen. Christ is risen: The angels of God are r...
Friday, March 31, 2023

Trump and the scales of justice

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Donald Trump is not invincible.  He does not have super powers.  The long arm of the law has finally caught up with him.  The indictment of ...
Thursday, March 30, 2023

The name Karen has been unfairly tainted

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Karen originated as a Danish name.  It is the Danish short form of Katherine, deriving from the Greek word Aikaterine , which is believed to...
Monday, March 27, 2023

My heartfelt warning to America

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"There is no federal law prohibiting CURRENT presidents from criminal prosecution. Yet House Republicans want to pass a law prohibitin...
Friday, March 24, 2023

The link between mental health and homelessness

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Earlier this week, I had lunch with some friends and acquaintances at a local restaurant.  The subject of homelessness came up during a conv...
Saturday, March 18, 2023

The Pebble Art of Erzsébet {Elizabeth) Furman

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I am very impressed by the "pebble art" of  Erzsébet   { Elizabeth) Furman. That is why I wish to share it with Number 16 reader...
Friday, March 3, 2023

Language Corner: What does the prefix "ortho" mean?

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  What does the prefix "ortho" mean? The prefix ortho is derived from the Greek word orthos , meaning "right, true, straight,...
Monday, February 27, 2023

Number 16's Oscars Quiz 2023

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The 95hh Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023.  The live show will start at 8 p.m. on ABC and will take place at the Dolby ...
Thursday, February 23, 2023

Inflation, politicians and climate change

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It's not hard to understand why so many Canadians are frustrated and frightened.  They are concerned about kitchen table issues.  After ...
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The Life and Times of Bobby Rydell

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 "I can't complain at all about my career. You know, it's had its ups and downs, it peaks and valleys, so on, so forth. But I...
Monday, January 30, 2023

Keeping up with Gino Vannelli

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[For your love] [For your love] When I think about those nights in Montreal I get the sweetest thoughts of you and me Memories of love above...