Daily Archives: October 12, 2005

Philanthropy the Wal-Mart way

Will the Walton Family Foundation become a $20 billion tax-exempt opponent of public education? by Bill Berkowitz | Media Transparency Today most people think they know the story of Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer, owned by the Walton family of … Continue reading

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The Dangerfield of instruments

Nova Scotia festival aims to bring the maligned ukulele some respect Meg Federico | National Post LIVERPOOL, N.S. – It’s not easy to love the ukulele. The instrument has a bad reputation, a tricky name to spell and very little … Continue reading

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