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An Allegiance Without Thought: Canada's Support of U.S. Military Action in Iraq has no Purpose
London, Ontario
In this article, Desbarats discusses his opinion on Canada's support of the United States' military involvement in Iraq. He cites Canada’s previous involvement in America’s invasion of Somalia as a complete and dangerous failure…
In this article, Desbarats discusses his opinion on Canada's support of the United States' military involvement in Iraq. He cites Canada’s previous involvement in America’s invasion of Somalia as a complete and dangerous failure…
Tags: Commentary, Iraq, Military Action, Politics, Somalia, US/Canada Relations
Five Little Girls and a Mongrel Disillusion 'Old' Pete - (He's 21)
Montreal, Quebec
Peter recounts a difficult walk with his 7-year-old niece, her friends, and a dog. He feels older than he is.
Peter recounts a difficult walk with his 7-year-old niece, her friends, and a dog. He feels older than he is.
Tags: Children, Life Style, Parenthood
Peter Will Peter Out When The Electronic Age Arrives
Winnipeg, Alberta
An interview with K.R. Patrick, director of Aviation Electronics Ltd. Mr. Patrick was very optimistic about the landslide of inevitable electronic devices, which would make life much easier. His attitude is overly optimistic but…
An interview with K.R. Patrick, director of Aviation Electronics Ltd. Mr. Patrick was very optimistic about the landslide of inevitable electronic devices, which would make life much easier. His attitude is overly optimistic but…
Tags: Electronics, Future, Interview, technology
Manitoba Drivers have Written a Black Record
Winnipeg, Alberta
Safe Driving Week campaign. Targeting dangerous driving and traffic accidents. Sensationalized. Actor portrayals in several images. Long, comprehensive
Safe Driving Week campaign. Targeting dangerous driving and traffic accidents. Sensationalized. Actor portrayals in several images. Long, comprehensive
Tags: Accidents, Driving, Motor Vehicles, Prevention, Public Campaigns
We have Forgotten Hungary's Refugees
Winnipeg, Alberta
Based around the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Over eight weeks, more than 800 refugees arrived in Winnipeg. Peter argues for an end to indifference to their issues. He wants free temporary accommodation for them. Article is…
Based around the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Over eight weeks, more than 800 refugees arrived in Winnipeg. Peter argues for an end to indifference to their issues. He wants free temporary accommodation for them. Article is…
Streets Are Chaotic on Top But Well Organized Below
Winnipeg, Alberta
Discusses Winnipeg road and underground infrastructure repairs. He seems to humanize the workers and work process. Underground Structures Committee: Jack Stitt, Superintendent.
Discusses Winnipeg road and underground infrastructure repairs. He seems to humanize the workers and work process. Underground Structures Committee: Jack Stitt, Superintendent.
Tags: Construction, Infrastructure, Winnipeg, Workers
Their Friendship Survived: A Polish couple and the Jewish family they hid during World War II renew old memories
The story of a Polish-Jewish family whom a Polish-Christian family hid for several years during World War II. The story outlines their journey from Warsaw to their later settlement in Montreal. The cause to tell this story was the reunion of the two…
Tags: Christian, Holocaust survivors, Jewish, Montreal, Poland, Refugees, Warsaw, World War 2
Montrealer Finds The Other Montreal Tourists Never See
Montreal, Quebec
Desbarats outlines a cheaper, 21-cent tour of Montreal, which captures the less travelled but more authentic regions and sights of Montreal.
Desbarats outlines a cheaper, 21-cent tour of Montreal, which captures the less travelled but more authentic regions and sights of Montreal.
Tags: Historical Architecture, Montreal, Tourism
Real Caouette: Spellbinder From Quebec
St. John's, Nfld.
Profiles the life and rise to political power of Quebec’s Social Credit Party leader Real Caouette. Desbarats seems to be a fairly positive profile of Caouette.
Profiles the life and rise to political power of Quebec’s Social Credit Party leader Real Caouette. Desbarats seems to be a fairly positive profile of Caouette.
Poles Are Vocal Critics-But Foreign Visitors Beware: Only Regime Escapes Gibes
Montreal, Quebec
An on-location story. Desbarats travelled to Warsaw to investigate the living conditions and way of life under USSR hegemony.
An on-location story. Desbarats travelled to Warsaw to investigate the living conditions and way of life under USSR hegemony.
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7 Wonders
Players: 2-7
Playing time: 30 minutes
Ages: 10+
Description: Lead one of the seven great cities of the Ancient world. Exploit the natural…