Why is Easter early this year?
Patum Peperium links to an article that tells us why the date for Easter is not fixed - and why it shouldn't be. Thanks to Mrs. P.
I didn't know that I knew this. But now I remember that I knew that. Isn't that an odd feeling?
Mr. P, of the same address, shares his joy for reading Chaucer in the original, something I also admit to being very fond of.
Makes room for CanWest to join the majors
Kudos to CanWest for calling a terrorist a terrorist . Many, including The Last Amazon , will be happy to hear it. Reuters is among the worst of the major western news services, where I would also place the BBC and the CBC.
Unsurprisingly, Reuters is not happy about the changes CanWest made to Reuters wire stories:
Our editorial policy is that we don't use emotive words when labeling someone," said David A. Schlesinger, Reuters' global managing editor. "Any paper can change copy and do whatever they want. But if a paper wants to change our copy that way, we would be more comfortable if they remove the byline." Mr. Schlesinger said he was concerned that changes like those made at CanWest could lead to "confusion" about what Reuters is reporting and possibly endanger its reporters in volatile areas or situations. "My goal is to protect ...
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