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I Was Wrong. The OHL is too Violent.
With the Jeff Kugel incident last month in Windsor, is the Ontario Hockey League really too violent?
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Spitfire Grill, Victoria, B.C.
Close to Victoria International Airport, the Spitfire Grill is an accessible and friendly place with tasty food and a great view of the runway.
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Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League is one of three leagues that comprise the Canadian Hockey League, which is the largest hockey league in the world.
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Eagle Squadrons
Before the United States' entry into WWII, many American pilots volunteered for service in the RAF and RCAF.
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Imperial War Museum Duxford
The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is planning several air shows and events during 2008 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
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The 'Royal Canadian Air Force' (RCAF)
From 1914 to the present, Canada's Royal Air Force has been there when the world has called. From defending Britain to supplying food to the needy in Somalia, the RCAF has proven to be a vital force in the worlds activities.
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A Record That Will Never Be Broken
The greatest ironman in sports history absorbed a bruising every day on his way to establishing a record that will never be broken.
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Canadians in the Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was waged from July 10 - October 31, 1940. The German Luftwaffe attacked but, with the help of the RCAF and Canada, Britain was saved from capture
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Eugene Esmonde: Victoria Cross
The story of a doomed operation in February 1942 against impossible odds and the man who became the first Fleet Air Arm winner of the highest recognition for valour.
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The Israeli Air Force
A look at one of the most successful air forces in history, and some of their more notable operations.
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A Lhasa in a Horse Storm!
a funny event that transpired with eleven horses and one slightly used Lhasa Apso
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OOPS
An encounter between a Lhasa and the horses.
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Praying for the Terrorists
Being a pacifist in wartime has never been a popular position and requires deep lifelong convictions. Here are the thoughts which went through the mind of a Canadian woman in the autumn of 2001. © <a href="/profile.cfm/biogardener">Traute Klein, biogardener</a>
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The San Diego Aerospace Museum
Spanning the wings of time, it's all here for the lovers of flight and space exploration
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RAF Foreign Legions in WWII
The Airforces of Czechoslovakia, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, France, Greece and Poland all carried the war on long after their nations fell under occupation.
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Palmtop Power: The Amiga/Palm Combination
A brief look at Amiga-Palm Pilot connectivity software.
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2002 Awards - Jumping to Conclusions (Part 1)
Looking back at our Great-Big Summary Chart of the Major Awards of the 2001-2002 Season, we draw some <i>astonishing </i> conclusions!
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Adolf Galland: The General of Fighters
A look at one of the notable figures of the air war of 1939-1945. Adolf Galland was the youngest general officer of the war, he was an ace credited with 104 kills, and he commanded the world's first jet fighter squadron.
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Nascar Racers
Nascar Racers is a futuristic show about super hi-tech cars and their drivers. It takes place in the future, even though the only really future-type looking things are the cars.
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Christafari: To The Foundation
Mark Mohr and Christafari take us "To The Foundation" with their rootsiest effort yet, a well-produced satisfying offering, heavy as always on Biblical themes.
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New Crimson Skies Releases
The original PC version of the FASA game showed players a cinematic 1930s aviation-dominated version of the United States. Will the franchise continue?
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Stoke-on-Trent - The UK Home of Pottery & China
The Potteries is the area of Stoke-on-Trent which is famous for its Victorian pottery and kilns. Nowadays many firms old and new still make their base in these six towns.
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Alice Cooper Enters Dragontown
Get a little history lesson on the man known as Alice Cooper, and some news about his new CD, tour, and frightful award!
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Erwin Rommel: The Desert Fox
Rommel was a brilliant tactician and symbolized Germany's military might. He was arguably the greatest German commander of WW II.
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Faster Pussycat- Ten Years Later
<i>Faster Pussycat</i> was one of the glam rock bands that gained notoriety in the post Poison & Motley Crue world "hair band" era. After disappearing for awhile, they're back with a tour and new projects. Plus, the L.A. Guns stage their return with <b>Man In The Moon.</b>
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Kosciuszko Squadron
A brief history of the heroic unit of American pilots who flew for Poland in the Soviet-Polish War of 1919-1920.
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MG Cars Are Back on the Road
A look at this sports car's history, owners and plans for the future.
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Movie: Gun Crazy (1949)
Few B-movies are as admired for their pacing and prescience as 1949's Gun Crazy, which equated guns with sex and directly inspired a classic American film 18 years later.
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Newbery Winner YA Novel Catherine Called Birdy
Karen Cushman's award winning (Newbery Honor) debut book, Catherine Called Birdy depicts the life of Catherine "Birdy" through her diary in the year 1290.
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North Africa - Part 2
The 'sideshows' in North Africa and the Mediterranean were obviously not appreciated by Hitler as being a crucial battlefield, and the resources sent were never enough so that defeat was inevitable.

L'Art d'Object
Literally the art of object. But to me it is merely those things around us that we use to create found art or assemblage.
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Weekly NewsTape of Doom/Death Music (April, 7)
Some news and CD reviews of Metal Doom/Death music world
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Weekly NewsTape of Doom/Death Music (May, 22)
Some news and CD reviews of Metal Doom/Death music world
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A Lightning War: Dunkirk
The almost certain defeat of the British, and so the enslavement of millions more than those who actually suffered and the prolongation of Hitler's rule for an unknown time, were avoided by the "miracle" of Dunkirk.

A Lightning War: Holland
The blitzkrieg continues as Hitler hurries his troops through the necessity of subduing the west before he can move on to his true purpose, in the east.

Alice Cooper: The Godfather of Shock Rock
Alice Cooper's career has spanned more than 30 years. His stage show and controversial lyrics first shook the rock world at a time when sensitive singer/songwriters were all the rage.
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Anne Bonny - Pirate Queen
The Golden Age of Piracy was not the exclusive domain of men, here is the story of Anne Bonny, Pirate Queen
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Book Review: The Dragon Seekers
Dr. Christopher McGowan's new book <I>The Dragon Seekers</I> is a combined biography of several of the early paleontologists.
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Messerschmitt AG
In the years before World War II, Professor Willi Messerschmitt founded the aeronautic design firm that was to change the nature of flight forever. This article looks at the history, accomplishments, and foibles of Messerschmitt AG.
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Who Was That Guy?
Uhh his name was umm errr..yeah it was Bob. Is this the way you want your chracter to be remembered? Brandy Ross shares her tips on choosing unique names.

Do Not Sacrifice Profits for Sales
Businesses that are growing rapidly can often get caught in the trap of sacrificing their potential profits to get that top line sales growth going. This can be a mistake
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Is Poverty A Reality for Everyone?
A discussion of homelessness everywhere. What the Church can do to alleviate homelessness. A reference to homelessness in Japan
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OHL Mini-Preview
A preview of the teams in the Ontario Hockey League.
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"...The greatest battle implement ever devised."
What was "...The greatest battle implement ever devised."?
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2002 Awards - Fun With Math
We deconstruct the giant chart of winners and losers and, using advanced mathematical techniques, come to some absurd conclusions.
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Mean Wendy
I'm covering Wendy's ariticle while she's on vacation. So here another book review, this time for a book written by a dog. I knew I couldn't be the only canine writer out there.
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MegaCon is Coming! DC and CrossGen News
A press release from CrossGen that looks ahead to a new “two issue" series and a press release from DC that looks back on 2003. Also – MegaCon is coming!
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Monday Metal News: 8/22/05
The latest metal news, including Alice Cooper, Black Dahlia Murder, Blackest Of The Black Tour and Beautiful Creatures.
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The Battle for Britain - Part 2
Because of Goering's incompetence and Hitler's interference, Britain lived to fight another day after the phase now known as the Battle of Britain.


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