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A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. Canada faces the political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care and education services, as well as responding to the particular concerns of predominantly francophone Quebec. Canada also aims to develop its diverse energy resources while maintaining its commitment to the environment. The land now occupied by Canada was first inhabited approximately 16,000 years ago by aboriginal peoples.
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Girls Rock Camp is one of the awesome, replicable ideas we’ve profiled. I can’t wait until Hattie performs with them someday. (Photo via Flickr user emilyaugust) In the beginning of November I gave birth to my daughter Hattie.
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ShareThis Empathy is one of the most valuable applications of our imagination: the ability to imagine what it’s like to be someone else. Cultural historian Roman Krznaric gives a great talk on the art of empathy: “Multi-platform cultural curator” Ghostly International (best known as the record label for Tycho, Com Truise, Gold Panda, Lusine, and other emerging electronic producers) has just released this set of beautiful folded paper compositions by Matthew Shlian and Michael Cina. The internet has intensified connections between people across the planet.NOTCOT
Discover top spots for high tea in London, exploring the diverse habitats of Chile and the picturesque town center of Bodrum with this week’s roundup from NotVentures . To find out more about each post, click on its individual image. Tortex picks have been my favorite since long before i strummed a guitar. When the nice men at guitar stores would find me wandering around waiting for my dad and staring at all the picks and offer me one, i always picked Tortex . The turtle logo is just adorable!