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Monthly Archives: April 2009
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Lack of French-speaking librarians concerns Acadian group
CBC, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, April 28, 2009
A French cultural group on P.E.I. is disappointed the Confederation Centre Library is falling short when it comes to offering assistance to francophones, but the province doesn’t see the problem.
‘We certainly have received no complaints or concerns at the Confederation public library.’
— Harry Holman, Department of Culture
The provincial library recently added Chinese materials and hired a temporary staff member who speaks both Mandarin and Japanese in reaction to an influx of immigrants from China, but no one on staff is considered fluent in French.
Bob Dylan, Together Through Life – available today
Bob Dylan, Pawtucket RI 2006, older raw and mean blues
By Stephen Pate, NJN Network, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, April 28th, 2009 with story from the San Francisco Chronicle
The CD is out but I have to wait for UPS from Amazon – saving money costs a few extra days. The new Bob Dylan CD Together Though Life is out. Today. Continue reading
Springtime coming soon- and fruitflies too!
Bi-weekly compost collection is smelly and unsanitary
By Contributor, NJN Network, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, April 28, 2009
The days are getting longer, the suns rays are getting stronger, and we can all begin to fantasize about spring and summer. I dream of those lovely and warm after work afternoons with a beer, under a tree on full leaf or weekend evenings on the roof deck , in good company and enjoying a glass of wine. Continue reading
Massive conflict of interest at Music PEI hurts musicians
60% of directors involved in conflicts of interest and insider grants
NJN Network, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, April 28th, 2009
Five of the Board members of Music PEI are suspected of being in conflict of interest over their insider dealings. They all received grants directly or indirectly from Music PEI. Continue reading
Swine Flu – raised from level 3 to level 4 risk of pandemic
Already too late to contain WHO flu expert, Obama at risk
By Stephen Pate, NJN Network, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, April 28th, 2009 with story from the BBC
It’s alread too late to contain the Swine Flu says World Health Authority expert Dr Keiji Fukuda: “Containment is not a feasible operation”. Continue reading
Apple 1 billionth iPod download
Apple Store is announcing it’s 1,000,000,000th (that’s a billion) download in 9 months. Now that’s performance. (Edited May 1 – they only downloaded – not sold)
My cousin Steve Pate misses the cut at the South Georgia Classic
Steve Pate, PGA golfer and my cousin (PGA official photo)
Garth Mulroy wins $112,500 with 69-66-71-69 for a total 275 -13
By Stephen Pate, NJN Network, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, April 27, 2009 with story from Golf Week
Garth Mulroy edged out Chris Tidland by one point in the South Georgia Classic at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta, Ga. The event ended on April 26th, 2009. With five PGA events under his belt, Mulroy is 2nd in the money at $151,241 on the nationwide tour. Continue reading
Don Miguel Ruiz uses Toltec wisdom to promote inner peace
By Stephen Pate, NJN Network, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, April 27, 2009 with story from Robert Morrison
Don Miguel Ruiz’s book, The Four Agreements was published in 1997. Ruiz struggled to reconcile his native Toltec wisdom of Southern Mexico with the modern world. Actor Peter Coyote narrates this short film based on Ruiz’s book. The theme reminds me of Buddhist meditation or other ritualistic prayers like the Rosary. They all lead one to the same place – inner peace – a nice place to be. Enjoy: you won’t be converted to a cult or religion but perhaps you will enjoy a little more peace. “You’ll feel better after watching it. Love & Light” Continue reading
Bat for Lashes
By Stephen Pate, NJN Network, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, April 27, 2009 with story suggestion by Bob Lefsetz
Have you heard the cool new group in the UK, Bat for Lashes? Excellent if I do say. Good keyboards and synths, bass to die for, solid vocals. Try the video. There are several versions of the song Daniel on YouTube which is awesome. The E4 Fresh Saturday version has a chest vibrating bass line. The thing is all tone, recorded and mixed to perfection. Continue reading