As my modest contribution to the forthcoming Canadian election, I present nine items that suggest Stephen Harper is not a friend to democracy.
Dion-Baiting
When Stéphane Dion questioned the effectiveness of our strategy in Afghanistan, the Prime Minister accused him of being “pro-Taliban.” Last week, Harper said Dion was actually wishing for a recession. It’s a [...]

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“He was a good man/And now he’s gone.” - M. Ward
There isn’t another American actor of his generation who was as successful, both artistically and commercially, as Paul Newman. Look at a list of his performances. Not many stinkers, and Newman somehow managed to stand out even in those that were, on the whole, less [...]

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If you’re in Toronto and looking for something to do this evening (Sept. 23, 9 p.m.), you should mosey over to Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas St. W.)  in unassuming Portu-dale to check out my Istanbul pals Baba Zula.
I was fortunate to hook up with them by chance, as I spent far too many of my [...]

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A miscellany of portraits taken during recent travels.

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