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Reading Religion and Canadian Identity: Sheema Khan's Of Hockey and Hijab
Khan's book. Image via Rabble.ca. Of Hockey and Hijab: Reflections of a Canadian Muslim Woman , published last October, is a collection of monthly columns written by Sheema Khan and originally printed in Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper, between 2002 and 2009.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:00:55 GMT

Game On, Part 3: The Timeless Art of the Kiss
I Kiss by the Book Confident in Castiglione's oft-forgotten precepts of love, I eagerly anticipated my date at a West Village wine bar with the girl from McSorley's. But when that night came and we began exchanging interests beneath the dim lighting of the cavernous space, something changed.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:58:36 GMT

'Hospital sent me home to die'
By Sipokazi Maposa Health Writer As the world commemorates the sixth World Kidney Day today, it will be a day of suffering and uncertainty for Cape Town musician Brett Nicol, who is fighting for his life at home after being turned down for life-saving dialysis treatment in the state health sector almost two years ago.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:54:07 GMT

Guns and Retail in a No-Win Mix
Guns. Religion. Abortion. These are the no-win arguments that spoil family gatherings - and the stuff of retailers' nightmares.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:46:34 GMT

St. Patrick's Day: When everyone's Irish
Despite what the average 20-something might say, St. Patrick's Day isn't just about drinking green beer.

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:57:53 GMT