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How Music And Art Can Change a Nation

Che Kothari | Posted 04.16.2013 | Canada Music
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Che Kothari

The relationship between art and community can be naturally synergistic: the community nurtures the artist, who then reflects a vision of the community, helping to define its essence. That's what's going on in Jamaica right now -- the country is literally overflowing with fresh talent -- it's not just about music; it's about a mission.

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Watching the Watchdog: My Brush With Richard Nixon

Tim Knight | Posted 03.13.2013 | Canada
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Tim Knight

Richard Milhaus Nixon, 37th President of the United States, Leader of the Free World, walks out the White House all alone, between the ranks of the guard of honour, along the red carpet to stand at the top of the steps. He's maybe five feet from me.

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Part 5: Can the Commonwealth Survive Without the Queen?

Tim Knight | Posted 08.01.2012 | Canada
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Tim Knight

The Queen has not been particularly successful at keeping her realms and territories together -- inheriting 32, but now reigning over only half that many. It's entirely possible that the Commonwealth is no longer particularly relevant to the modern world and will slowly fade away into history.

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Ontarian Acquitted In Jamaica Slashing To Return Home

CBC | Posted 01.26.2012 | Canada
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An Ontario man acquitted in Jamaica of slashing his wife's throat has told CBC News he is eager to get back to his children and his job ...

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