” ‘Islamofascism’ is a noxious and counterproductive term — a bludgeon disguised as an idea. Its use comes at a cost, even beyond the obvious one that goes with making people dumber.”
Tag: 10.17.07
Canadian Stars Dominate Governor General Nominations
Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje and M.G. Vassanji are among the writers in the running for this year’s edition of Canada’s Governor-General’s Literary Awards.
Montreal Museum To Incorporate Church In Expansion
“The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is launching a $40-million expansion incorporating the 103-year-old Erskine and America Church. The church, which hasn’t had a religious service since 2004, contains 20 of the finest Tiffany stained-glass windows in North America. These will be incorporated into the new museum project.”
BBC To Cut 2000 Jobs… Strike To Follow?
The BBC says “2,000 employees — almost a tenth of the workforce — will be sacked in an attempt to find £2 billion in budget cuts.”