Getting inked in iceland
I guess my tattoo story begins with my parents. Fads, wants and desires begin somewhere. Instead of rebelling against society and deciding that a tattoo…
international affairs
Sparkly rock shines light on social responsibility
There is a diamond ring for sale. It’s blue — vivid blue, to be precise — and it is expected to sell for about US$15…
Kicking ass and taking names
The Canadian Armed Forces are back on top! General “Walt from Winnipeg” Natynczyk, chief of defense staff, was in town recently, speaking to the Canadian…
In a land far, far away
After being back in Winnipeg for over two months, I feel like I have had enough time to get back into my normal life that…
International Briefs
Qu’ran burning threat ignites protests around the globe Despite the cancellation of his plans to burn copies of the Qu’ran on Sept. 11, 2010, Rev….
The Cordoba House clash
In the immediate wake of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, as black smoke still consumed and choked the skies above…
Letters to the Editor – September 15, 2010
In the last issue of the Manitoban, two letters to the editor appeared which contained false and defamatory statements against me. For space considerations, I…
Letters to the Editor – September 8, 2010
In the summers of 2004 and 2007 I had the pleasure of traveling to the land of Israel where my father grew up and has…
Pakistan under water, Haiti under spotlight
In January 2010, the international response to a devastating earthquake in Haiti sent a feeling of unity and pride throughout the world. In a place…
Sanctions in Iran not the answer
I was hiking on an Iranian hillside, exploring the ruins of a long-abandoned castle, when I met Masumah and her husband Mohammad. Masumah spoke some…