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Article from David Godley regarding Jersey, Channel Islands
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following text is from David Godley of Long Branch (Toronto). Jersey, Channel Islands By David Godley The Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark) became part of Normandy when they were annexed by Vikings in 933. In 1204 King John ceded Normandy back to the French but the Channel Islands chose to stay in […]
MCHS grads remember the teachers (some of them under a lot of stress) at the school – and parents who were welcoming
/4 Comments/in MCHS Stories, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA teacher remembered for her encouragement One MCHS grad has shared these thoughts: “… lots of buzz [in recent emails] about the teachers at MCHS during the early 60s. When I look back, most were excellent, dedicated, and kind. Mrs Lamet was the teacher who encouraged me the most in terms of my writing skills, […]
A great presentation is the opposite of a what a stage magician does: Edward Tufte (1997)
/1 Comment/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan Pill“Explaining Magic: Pictorial Instuctions and Disinformation Design” is the title of Chapter 3 in Visual Explanations (1997) by Edward Tufte. Visual Explanations (1997) The chapter provides one of the best accounts that I’ve encountered anywhere about how to make a presentation. In essence, Tufte says: “Do the opposite of what a stage magician does.” I […]
The True Intrepid: Sir William Stephenson and the Unknown Agents (2001)
/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Jaan PillThe True Intrepid (2001) is listed as a Reference-only book at the Toronto Public Library, but is nonetheless available on loan under the Call Number 940.54864 MACD. This bit of confusion about what one is dealing with is characteristic of the story of William Stephenson, who played a key role, as I understand, in the […]