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May 11, 2008 News and Trends
What exactly did Al Gore do to earn a Nobel Peace Prize
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:51:39 PDT
Months ago while sitting in a restaurant next to two gentleman having a conversation about Al Gore and how great he was this and that I asked a very simple question that led to rage. Now keep in mind I had spoken with one of these people earlier in the evening. That person is friendly with a waiter we know. Granted with the pompous attitude he had then I should have known what his reaction would be when I asked my question. And yes I was eavesdropping a bit. These two gentleman had also put awa
Cyclone Nargis, take action now
Sun, 11 May 2008 11:15:37 PDT
I'm sure no one can have been unaffected by the news of Cyclone Nargis, devastating Irrawaddy Delta of Myanmar (aka Burma) - home to an estimated 6 million people. With an estimated 100,000 people already dead world governments have been quick to send aid - but the Myanmar Government refuses to let all but a trickle in! My post discusses what you
Timon’s Friendship Adventure
Sun, 11 May 2008 11:14:57 PDT
Timon’s Friendship Adventure As regular readers will know, here at The Bioscope we try to keep up with current trends in silent filmmaking, while those who know me may know that I have an interest in that engagingly oddest of genres, the silent Shakespeare film. But who would have suspected that the two interests might come together, and that Timon of Athens would be its subject? And so I offer you Timon’s Friendship Adventure, which is a modern silent (in modern dress) based on William S
'Look, I Don't Know Anything About Politics'
Sun, 11 May 2008 08:56:22 PDT
Huh, what did you say?We first noticed the lovely Miss Gemma Garrett the other day, and now five days into her fledgling political career, she's still making news.I wonder why?
Shocking News: Fetus Soup Being Served in China!
Sat, 10 May 2008 22:57:02 PDT
A shocking news about an on-going trend on one of China's local town where baby is a part of a local delicacy.
Patients Should Be Informed About Alternative Dialysis Treat
Sun, 11 May 2008 09:15:37 PDT
More fascinating news on the choice for dialysis treatment and the outcome of that choice.
Jim Shaw a no-show at CRTC; cable company's proposals called 'extreme' (Canadian Business)
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:58:17 PDT
Julian Beltrame, The Canadian Press April 23, 2008 - 4:52 p.m.
Profs in National News Discussing Rising Food Prices
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:36:57 PDT
Prof. David Sparling, associate dean, research and graduate studies for the College of Management and Economics and Prof. Al Weersink, Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, will be featured on 16 CBC radio stations across the country Thursday morning, including Ontario Morning at 6:15 a.m. They will be doing live interviews with each radio station, talking about the reasons for rising global food prices. Sparling was also featured on CBC News Morning Wednesday talking about
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:51:39 PDT
Months ago while sitting in a restaurant next to two gentleman having a conversation about Al Gore and how great he was this and that I asked a very simple question that led to rage. Now keep in mind I had spoken with one of these people earlier in the evening. That person is friendly with a waiter we know. Granted with the pompous attitude he had then I should have known what his reaction would be when I asked my question. And yes I was eavesdropping a bit. These two gentleman had also put awa
Cyclone Nargis, take action now
Sun, 11 May 2008 11:15:37 PDT
I'm sure no one can have been unaffected by the news of Cyclone Nargis, devastating Irrawaddy Delta of Myanmar (aka Burma) - home to an estimated 6 million people. With an estimated 100,000 people already dead world governments have been quick to send aid - but the Myanmar Government refuses to let all but a trickle in! My post discusses what you
Timon’s Friendship Adventure
Sun, 11 May 2008 11:14:57 PDT
Timon’s Friendship Adventure As regular readers will know, here at The Bioscope we try to keep up with current trends in silent filmmaking, while those who know me may know that I have an interest in that engagingly oddest of genres, the silent Shakespeare film. But who would have suspected that the two interests might come together, and that Timon of Athens would be its subject? And so I offer you Timon’s Friendship Adventure, which is a modern silent (in modern dress) based on William S
'Look, I Don't Know Anything About Politics'
Sun, 11 May 2008 08:56:22 PDT
Huh, what did you say?We first noticed the lovely Miss Gemma Garrett the other day, and now five days into her fledgling political career, she's still making news.I wonder why?
Shocking News: Fetus Soup Being Served in China!
Sat, 10 May 2008 22:57:02 PDT
A shocking news about an on-going trend on one of China's local town where baby is a part of a local delicacy.
Patients Should Be Informed About Alternative Dialysis Treat
Sun, 11 May 2008 09:15:37 PDT
More fascinating news on the choice for dialysis treatment and the outcome of that choice.
Jim Shaw a no-show at CRTC; cable company's proposals called 'extreme' (Canadian Business)
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:58:17 PDT
Julian Beltrame, The Canadian Press April 23, 2008 - 4:52 p.m.
Profs in National News Discussing Rising Food Prices
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:36:57 PDT
Prof. David Sparling, associate dean, research and graduate studies for the College of Management and Economics and Prof. Al Weersink, Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, will be featured on 16 CBC radio stations across the country Thursday morning, including Ontario Morning at 6:15 a.m. They will be doing live interviews with each radio station, talking about the reasons for rising global food prices. Sparling was also featured on CBC News Morning Wednesday talking about
