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  • Is Richler Canadian Content? / Why Richler Matters?

    Is Richler Canadian Content? – Today we can only imagine what wonderful acerbic comment Mordecai Richler would have had to say about the question before this distinguished panel “Is Richler Canadian Content? Delve into, and discuss this topic about the controversial author. Why Richler Matters? – This series has tried to study Mordecai Richler from as many perspectives as possible, watch and listen to the following speakers offer there point of view on why Richler matters.

  • ideaCity04

    In its brief history the annual ideaCity Conference has become a celebrated venue where interesting people say important things about the world. ideaCity04, held in June 2004 in Toronto, once again brought together some of the most fascinating and influential personalities of our time, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Anita Kunz, Robert Bateman and Lewis MacKenzie. This 18-part series offers thought-provoking ideas and memorable performances, from the 2004 conference, all on 4 DVDs.

  • Program 47

    Customs and homeland security have never been more important. We also visit a large fitness center and go a couple of rounds with a pair of disc jockeys.

  • Program 48

    Ride along with paramedics and EMTs as they keep their neighbors’ feeling fit and healthy. Then, see how an interior designer gets a new house looking great so that it can be easily sold. We also meet a very creative catering chef.

  • Program 49

    Do you know what a neonatologist is? Here’s a hint —– he deals with babies. We will also talk to the event coordinator at a large convention center and visit with a zookeeper.

  • Program 50

    We step inside the operating room with a surgical nurse . . . . . visit New Orleans’ Desire Street neighborhood to visit with an organization that provides young men with a second chance at life . . . . . and meet an animal ambassador.

  • Program 51

    Meet a sausage maker and learn how he creates tasty products for his clients. Then, visit with a freelance writer and a sales manager for a major hotel.

  • Program 52

    How would you like to manage a big city park? We’ll also visit with a river boat pilot and talk with a child actor who is trying to find himself a place in the motion picture and television industry.

  • Program 53

    Let’s see how they keep those streetcars cruising around the streets of New Orleans, while we also meet the famous Dukes of Dixieland. We’ll cap off the day with a ride on the fire department’s tower truck.

  • Program 54

    Meet some fortunate young men who are receiving another chance at life. Then, cruise down the Mississippi River with a tug boat captain, before taking a ride on the Canal Street Streetcar in New Orleans.