All posts by Diana Thebaud Nicholson

Wednesday Night #1672
March 18, 2014, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #1672

UPDATE: Finance Minister Jim Flaherty resigns from cabinet The government will announce a new finance minister Wednesday ...

Andrew Hoffmann R.I.P.
March 18, 2014, 1 Comment

Andrew Hoffmann May 27, 1930 – March 12, 2014 We regret to announce that Andrew Hoffmann died at the Jewish Genera ...

Wednesday Night #1671
March 12, 2014, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #1671

A strong contingent braved blizzard conditions to contribute to a highly stimulating discussion. John Curtin and Tyler h ...

Judy Mappin R.I.P.
March 10, 2014, Comments Off on Judy Mappin R.I.P.

Judith Mappin: a heroine of Canadian literature 1928-2014 By Linda Leith Globe & Mail, 10 March 2014 It was an audac ...

Wednesday Night #1670
March 5, 2014, 1 Comment

Photos The trumpet of a prophecy, O Wind, If winter comes, can spring be far behind? — Percy Bysshe Shelley It wou ...

Wednesday Night #1669
February 26, 2014, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #1669

The phoenix-like resurgence of the United States economy stands in sharp contrast to the more sensational news from othe ...

Wednesday Night #1668
February 19, 2014, Comments Off on Wednesday Night #1668

Mavis Gallant has died at the age of 91. The avalanche of tributes has already started, however we would recommend Alan ...

Biofuels & the energy crisis
February 17, 2014, Comments Off on Biofuels & the energy crisis

More on Biofuels and clean energy Advantages and Disadvantages of Biofuels Since the term “biofuel” first en ...

2013 greetings and musings
February 14, 2014, Comments Off on 2013 greetings and musings

As one (or at least, we) grow older, it appears that time management skills diminish. This has certainly been the case w ...

Wednesday Night #1667
February 12, 2014, 1 Comment

Continuing our exploration of historic events in the year corresponding to the number of the current WN, this reference ...

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