“ ‘ I believe” said Nomerfide, ‘ that if one loves perfectly. With a love rooted in God’s commandments, then one will not experience humiliation or dishonour, provided one does not go astray and fall from the perfection of one’s love. For the glory of loving truly knows no shame. And although her body wasContinue reading “Passage of The Day: Marguerite de Navarre “The Heptameron”: More on Love”
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A Couple from Côtes-Du-Rhone
The first one is a Plan de Dieu From Rémy Ferbras. It is a classic GSM blend, namely Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Its nose is full of raspberry, blackberry and that Grenache telltale very ripe local strawberries not the wooden kind we receive here in Canada from California. On the palate broad based by mildContinue reading “A Couple from Côtes-Du-Rhone”
“Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 40 “The Greek Gods Descend into Irrelevance”
The jolt of landing in the Zortixian spacecraft woke the napping of Montenez. Back home to the island of Samos in Greece. Back home to humanity as squalid as it may be. The month of May saw a light crowd of tourists but Montenez knew that would change as the Northern “Palefaces” as his NorthContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 40 “The Greek Gods Descend into Irrelevance””
Toronto Hot Docs Festival Adds three New Musical Documentaries to its Line Up
HOT DOCS ADDS THREE NEW MUSIC DOCUMENTARIES TO FESTIVAL LINEUP Toronto, April 13, 2021— Hot Docs is pleased to announce that it has added three additional titles to its 2021 Festival lineup. Making its Canadian premiere in the Special Presentations program will be the Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning film Summer of Soul (…Or, When The RevolutionContinue reading “Toronto Hot Docs Festival Adds three New Musical Documentaries to its Line Up”
Alice Cooper’s “Schools Out For Summer” May be a Reality in Ontario as Schools Shut Down and Parents Struggle with Remote Learning Until When?
NEWS RELEASE Ontario Moves Schools to Remote Learning Following Spring Break Continued Rise in COVID-19 Cases Demands Shift to Protect Students and Staff and Slow Community Spread April 12, 2021 Office of the Premier Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Additional Resources Related Topics TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief MedicalContinue reading “Alice Cooper’s “Schools Out For Summer” May be a Reality in Ontario as Schools Shut Down and Parents Struggle with Remote Learning Until When?”
St. Vincent and Grenadines Need Your Help
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Issues Urgent Appealfor Relief Supplies in Wake of La Soufrière Eruption Toronto, ON (April 12th, 2021) – Following the April 9th eruption of the La Soufrière volcano, St. Vincent and the Grenadines has issued an urgent appeal to the public for relief for those directly impacted. The volcano continues to erupt explosively andContinue reading “St. Vincent and Grenadines Need Your Help”
Tourism Niagara Falls Invites You to Experience Niagara Falls Virtually
EXPLORE NIAGARA FALLS VIRTUALLY While we all do our part in staying safe at home to stop the spread of COVID-19, Niagara Falls is bringing its iconic experiences to life in your living room. Whether you’ve visited the Falls before, are planning to visit in the future, or you call Niagara Falls home, the WorldContinue reading “Tourism Niagara Falls Invites You to Experience Niagara Falls Virtually”
Passage of the Day: Marguerite de Navarre “The Heptameron”: More on love
“I would argue that a man who is deeply in love does not commit a sin, or only commits a venial sin, whatever he does. Because I’m certain that if he is in the grip of perfect love, he will not hear the voice of reason, either in his heart or his understanding. And, ifContinue reading “Passage of the Day: Marguerite de Navarre “The Heptameron”: More on love”
Pomegranate lowering blood pressure
Effects of pomegranate juice on blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Amirhossein Sahebkar 1, Claudio Ferri 2, Paolo Giorgini 2, Simona Bo 3, Petr Nachtigal 4, Davide Grassi 5Affiliations expand PMID: 27888156 DOI: 10.1016/j.phrs.2016.11.018 Abstract Punica granatum L. (Pomegranate) has been claimed to provide several health benefits. Pomegranate juice is a polyphenol-rich fruit juice with high antioxidant capacity. Several studies suggested that pomegranate juiceContinue reading “Pomegranate lowering blood pressure”
Susan Cain’s “Quiet”: The nature of an introvert
“ If you’re an introvert, find your flow by using your gifts. You have the power of perseverance, the tenacity to solve complex problems, and the clear sightedness to avoid pitfalls that trip others up. You enjoy relative freedom from temptations of superficial prizes like money and status. Indeed, your biggest challenge may be toContinue reading “Susan Cain’s “Quiet”: The nature of an introvert”
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