T his month marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Norman Bethune's death. A new movie about his life, the most expensive Canadian film ever made, will soon be in the theatres. It was to have been released earlier, but there are reports it has been delayed by a script-related battle involving the lead actor, Donald Sutherland, and one of the writers, Ted Allan. Allan served with Bethune during the S...

BELOVED sons and daughters, promoters and associates of the “Latin Union of High Fashion,” We heartily extend to you Our paternal welcome. You have seen fit to come here to give Us testimony of your filial devotion and, at the same time, to seek heaven’s favor on your Union. >From its very inception you placed it under the auspices of Him Whose glory must be the end of every human activity, eve...

S hreeram Abhyankar was an influential mathematician and an inspiring teacher. His infectious enthusiasm for research and steadfast devotion to teaching have been truly inspirational not only for us, his students, but for all who came in contact with him. His attractive and accessible lectures, delivered in his inimitable style, presented their mathematical content with such clarity that the au...

“ROMMEDICA Medical Instruments and Equipment International Fair –” took place at Romexpo Exhibition Center in Bucharest between the 14th and the 16th of April 2016. The event, which represented an important source of information for the representatives of the health system in the public and private sector, was and still is the most important annual meeting place for the specialists in medicine ...

The history of the World Trade Center can now be fully written. The buildings no longer exist, the site has been cleared and plans are beginning to emerge for the next manifestation of buildings and open space for the area bounded by Vesey, Liberty, Church and West Streets. The complete redevelopment of this area was brought about through the influence and interest of the Rockefeller brothers i...