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Sir Robert Borden was Canada’s Prime Minister from 1911 to 1920, leading the country during World War 1. Borden’s government introduced the first federal income tax to Canada and he nationalized the Canadian railways and he was responsible for WW1 conscription in 1917. It is a miserable irregular life one has to lead and I…
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canada’s seventh PM Canada has been modest in its history, although its history, in my estimation, is only commencing. It is commencing in this century. The nineteenth century was the century of the United States. I think we can claim that Canada will fill the twentieth century. Confederation is a compact, made…
Sir Charles Tupper, Canada’s 6th Prime Minister Tupper was a Canadian Father of Confederation who, as Premier of Nova Scotia (1864-67) led that Province into confederation. He was sworn into the office of Prime Minister on May 1, 1896, seven days after Parliament had been dissolved. He lost the June 23 election and resigned…
Sir John A. Macdonald is Canada’s first Prime Minister and a grand and colourful character whose accomplishments helped forged a nation from sea to sea. Over the course of the next three weeks, we will focus on providing quotes from our country’s Prime Ministers. We begin with the quotes and quips of perhaps our…
Don’t compare yourself with other people; compare yourself with who you were yesterday. Power is competence. If you fulfill your obligations every day you don’t need to worry about the future. It’s better to do something badly than to not do it at all. Work as hard as you possibly can on at least one…
March 25th marked the bicentennial anniversary of the War of Greek Independence. We rejoice: Zhto H Ellas! By George posts on the War of Greek Independence Reflecting on the bicentennial anniversary of the War of Greek Independence A Synopsis of the War of Greek Independence 10 Facts: Greek Independence Day Celebrating 200 Years of Freedom…
This year Hellenes around the world are celebrating the bicentennial anniversary of the War of Greek Independence. March 25, 1821 is of historic importance as this day marks the beginning of a war that resulted in both the formation of the modern Greece nation and the revival of rich Hellenic culture. The war that ensued…
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For the Greeks’ celebratory meal on the 25th, it is custom to eat crispy, fried cod fish with garlic sauce. Here are a few recipes… Ingredients 1-pound salt cod fillet or fresh/frozen codfish quick cured Flour for dredging Oil for frying For the Batter 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons corn starch 1 teaspoon baking…
An Overview The War of Greek Independence raged for more than nine years. It was a bloody series of skirmishes and naval battles, and heartless massacres. The conflict lasted much longer than anyone expected, and it involved more hardship and death than the Hellenic patriots imagined when they first declared war. Throughout the 1820’s the…
Dionysios Solomos is commonly referred to as the “national poet” of Greece. He is best known for writing the inspirational Hymn to Liberty that recounts Hellenes dream of freedom. In 1863 he wrote this poem of the bloody beginnings of the war, the patriots’ Christian character, and of the struggle. The poem is a significant legacy…
Lord Byron was one of the most renowned English poets of the Romantic Era and he is the most celebrated philhellene volunteer of the War of Greek Independence. Lord Byron travelled to the theatre of war in 1822, providing funds and supplies. His enchanting verse and vocal advocacy for the Hellenes stirred many to the…
The great French Romantic painter Eugene Delacroix had a profound impact stirring European’s empathy for Greek civilians’ suffering at the hands of the Turkish military. Delacroix’s masterpiece The Massacre of Chios provoked international outrage and led to increased support for the Greek cause worldwide. It caused an outcry in the French public and placed much…
To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we all should know a few suitable toasts…. Here is a famous Irish saying to start: “May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet…
The Niagara Independent, March 5, 2021 – To Canadians, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he does not want an election, yet to his Liberal campaign team he confides “it looks like” there will be a Spring vote. Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez suggests the Liberals need a renewed mandate because Conservatives are “playing politics all the…
The Disney Channel has just released five seasons of “The Muppet Show” but they have done so with a warning to the next generation of viewers. The disclaimers read: “This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures. These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now,” “Rather than remove this content, we…
Through this week, the By George Journal provided the lists of “top-ten love quotes” from many other sources. To add to that rush of romance to-be-felt through the next few days, our cupid wordsmiths are humbly presenting this top-ten list for your consideration and pleasure. Happy St. Valentine’s Day to all! Love does not consist in gazing at…
By George Journal is pleased to once again this year to be providing interesting posts on the subject of love. We hope you might find this menu of links useful in celebrating the day with your special valentine! The Urban Dictionary: Love How Love Works A Kiss Quiz Here’s the impact on a brain “in…
From Famous Quotes and Quotations, here is another top-ten-quotes-of-love. “Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” – Franklin P. Jones “At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet.” – Plato “Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.” – Robert Frost “If you have it [Love],…
Here is another list of the “Top Ten” greatest love quotes. “To love is nothing. If you loved is something. If you are loving and you are loved that’s everything.” – T. Tolis “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” – Brandi Snyder “True love…