What is a Dadoir? And Why

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There are certain pitfalls in the process of naming a thing. For a project with the mighty ambition of summing up the current state of the dadosphere, any junior linguist like myself might make the objection that dadoir lacks verve. But let’s just say dadoir is convenient for now (yes, manoir was considered, but disqualified after a shocking trip to…

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Green Gifts for Dads

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Half (50 per cent) of Father’s Day shoppers say they will buy, or have already bought, an environmentally friendly gift this year, according to a new poll conducted for Bullfrog Power, Canada’s 100 per cent green electricity provider. The poll results further illustrate how Canadians’ concern for the environment is influencing different areas of their lives, including their purchasing decisions…

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Jewish Baby Names

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There is an ancient Jewish saying that ‘with each child, the world begins anew’.  Jewish mysticism regards an individual’s name as connected to their essential self.  Boys are given their Jewish or Hebrew name as part of the Bris Ceremony.   The name given may be Hebrew, Yiddish or a combination of both.   Choosing a Hebrew name for a baby is…

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