Heard today on the radio that 24,000 are feared dead in Pakistan and India… 24,000 that’s more people than in most small towns. It’s so easy for us in the West to see this on the news and say “Oh, those poor people.. we should send them some money”. Canada has pledged $20 million… yay …
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New Deal on Iraqi constitution entices Sunnis
A new deal reached yesterday will make the new Iraqi constitution temporary if it is approved by Iraqi voters in the Oct 16 referendum. CNN and BBC have some details on the agreement. The new deal is currently being presented to the Iraqi Parliament for approval but assuming it passes, it will mean that at …
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Thanksgiving Weekend
This was Thangsgiving weekend up here in Canada. We celebrate early.. you know.. so we can still have a barbeque rather than shivering on the deck in late November. There is always plenty to give thanks for and this year was no exception. Family, friends, a house and good food. What more can we ask …