Category Archives: history

How to Save “Face” on the World Stage

Posted on August 10, 2018 by cdsmiller17

  The Canada-Saudi Arms Deal In early 2015, the Harper Government announced an arms deal with Saudi Arabia. There were some very happy people that this sale went ahead. Others were quite unhappy. It was suspected that the Saudis would … Continue reading →

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Was Hillary Right?

Posted on July 21, 2018 by cdsmiller17

“You’re a Puppet” During the third Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in 2016, their words became focused on the matter of one (or the other) being a ‘puppet’. After watching the video again last night and I … Continue reading →

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Helsinki Summit: No Punch & Judy Show

Posted on July 17, 2018 by cdsmiller17

What Did You Expect, Really? Trump and Putin have met before in private, at least twice, to my recollection. And each time, no one else (except interpreters, I presume) were in attendance and we have been none the wiser about … Continue reading →

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Sharon Tate: an Asteroid in Hollywood

Posted on July 16, 2018 by cdsmiller17

A Star is Born to Die? If it hadn’t been for a special on the Manson Family murders last night, I would probably have not thought of doing this birth chart. But I’m glad I did. What really intrigued me … Continue reading →

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Summer of ’69: Revolution!

Posted on July 15, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Persistence of Memory We (of a certain generation) remember 1969 with a certain amount of pride, especially that summer. It was when we finally showed the previous generation who was really in charge. However, there were lots of other … Continue reading →

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Cornelius the Centurion

Posted on July 14, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Acts 10:3 – The Angel appears to Cornelius the Centurion Blame it on a blind spot, if you will: I had forgotten that the whole chapter of Acts 10 is devoted to Cornelius. This is the same Centurion that is … Continue reading →

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The Bully vs. the Boxer

Posted on June 30, 2018 by cdsmiller17

On the Eve of Canada’s Response to US Tariffs Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get along and others don’t? Allies are supposed to stick together through thick and thin, but sometimes they don’t. Here’s why: Trump … Continue reading →

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Royal Wedding 2018

Posted on May 19, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Kiss Well, here we go again. With all the nasty news happening around us, it was a relief to have a ‘happy ending’ for a change. Fairy tale weddings are always welcome, but this one seemed to be a … Continue reading →

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How to Solve an Enigma

Posted on May 12, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Alan Turing: The Enigma There are two versions of this same cover: the one shown above and the one where Benedict Cumberbatch turns and faces the camera, revealing his character. (Side note: Benedict Cumberbatch is a relative of Alan Turing.) … Continue reading →

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Operation Jubilee: Raid on Dieppe

Posted on May 9, 2018 by cdsmiller17

A Canadian Disaster/An Allied Success During World War II there was a ‘secret war’ going on, too. This particular battle was intended to test German defences in anticipation of Operation Overload (what we call D-Day). In reality, those in control … Continue reading →

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