Author Archives: Owen Roberts

It’s the year of the goat around here

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Owen Roberts

The United Nations says 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. The nursing profession calls 2010 the International Year of the Nurse, recognizing the centennial year of the death of modern nursing’s founder, Florence Nightingale. In the Chinese lunar calendar, … Continue reading →

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GMOs back in the news with Make It Seven

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Owen Roberts

Thanks to Guelph Mercury reporter Greg Layson for remembering our band, the GMOs, in his story about another attempt to broaden the professional hockey menu in Canada. Last summer the GMOs wrote the theme for the Make It Seven campaign … Continue reading →

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Even local food can give you the blues

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Owen Roberts

I was fortunate to travel through Memphis just prior to Elvis Week, and for a day or so partake in the city’s fascinating mix of culture, agriculture and food. They’re all closely tied together, thanks to the poor sharecroppers who … Continue reading →

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