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“Keys to the Street”[Glen Gould plays “Oh Canada”]

 Vancouver places free pianos in outdoor public spaces to inspire participation in music and creativity. [You could be the next Glen Gould!]

Vancouver program places free pianos in outdoor public spaces to inspire participation in music and creativity. [You could be the next Glen Gould!]

Farewell Henri Dutilleux, 1916-2013

Gone to a whole distant world, [Tout un Monde Lointain]

Great French composer: gone to a whole distant world, [Tout un Monde Lointain]

Japan unveils Tiny “Space Robot”

Tiny 1-kilogram communication robot ready to launch

Lilliputian 1-kilogram communication robot ready for space travels

“Bairded” in his Lair

Canadian MP John Baird holidayed for free with 6 friends at High Commissioner's House in London

Canadian MP John Baird holidayed for free with 6 friends at High Commissioner’s House in London

Queen Wins at Ascot

Britain's Queen Elizabeth is delighted as, for the first time, a reigning monarch has won the Queen's Cup at Ascot

Ladies day at Ascot: Britain’s Queen Elizabeth is delighted as her Filly “Estimate” wins the Gold Cup:  the first win in history for a reigning monarch.

Luxury Trumps Affordable

Donald Trump announces new Trump Tower in Vancouver featuring luxury condos. Meanwhile studies show Vancouver's high housing costs are driving out families and students.

Donald Trump announces new Trump Tower in Vancouver featuring luxury condos. Meanwhile studies show Vancouver’s high housing costs are driving out families and students.

Harping on Free Trade

 Stephen Harper promotes free trade deal in first speech by a Canadian Prime Minister to the British Parliament in 70 years.

Stephen Harper promotes free trade deal in first speech by a Canadian Prime Minister to the British Parliament in 70 years.

Big Brother is watching!

George Orwell and Barak Obama

George Orwell and Barak Obama    Warrantless electronic surveillance of American citizens by Federal Enforcement Agencies has increased drastically in the past 2 years

Chris Had Field day!

Astronaut Chris Hadfield, commander of the International Space Station, announces his retirement. [From outer space to inner chamber?]

Astronaut Chris Hadfield, commander of the International Space Station, announces his retirement.        To boldly go?

Russian President and wife announce divorce after attending Ballet

"And other than that, Mrs Putin, How did you enjoy the Ballet?"

“And other than that, Mrs Putin, How did you enjoy the Ballet?”