A Canadian invented the computer language that runs everything

You may not know about Java, but chances are good you’re currently looking at a device that runs on it Maker Nation: This series on the untold stories behind key discoveries and inventions made in Canada, was originally published in 2018. This episode: You may not know about Java, but chances are good you’re currently … Read more

How Canadians revolutionized bras

Push-up bras, strapless bras and even the idea to show bra-wearing women on TV; all of them came from the Great White North Maker Nation: This series on the untold stories behind key discoveries and inventions made in Canada, was originally published in 2018. This episode: Push-up bras, strapless bras and even the idea to … Read more

Meet the Canadian who invented the way to not die of AIDS

Julio Montaner literally caused thousands of AIDS patients to rise from their death beds Maker Nation: This series on the untold stories behind key discoveries and inventions made in Canada, was originally published in 2018. This episode: We meet Julio Montaner, who literally caused thousands of AIDS patients to rise from their death beds. Our … Read more

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito maintains he’s ‘upheld the highest ethical standards’ after report he gave alleged mistress $2K-per-month district office job

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY) maintained Monday that he has “upheld the highest ethical standards” after a report claimed the Long Island congressman hired an alleged mistress to work in his district office.  The New York Times reported that D’Esposito, 42, paid Devin Fass – the woman he was allegedly having an affair with – $2,000 … Read more

House Rules Committee nixes vote on short-term spending bill after GOP opposition  

The House Rules Committee on Monday opted against voting on a short-term spending bill that would avert a government shutdown, setting the stage for a scenario in which House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will need to rely on Democrats to pass the contentious measure.  Johnson’s three month continuing resolution, which would keep the government funded … Read more

Who speaks for Casey Sheehan?

THIS NATION respects and admires Cindy Sheehan on account of her son’s heroic death in Iraq. But the Cindy Sheehan spectacle has been another thing altogether. It’s on hold now; perhaps it’s over. But the protest echoes. It’s tragic that we don’t seem to remember President Lincoln’s words at Gettysburg, and Sheehan and her supporters … Read more

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