NATIONAL POST: A Publication of Toronto

National Post -- a daily newspaper -- from Toronto

This national daily provides news, features, articles, and opinions on Canada and world by covering politics, economy, business, personal finance, investing, science and technology, entertainment, fashion, environment, religion, real estate, automobiles, careers, media, health and fitness, homes, jobs, food and drink, arts, lifestyle, books, horoscopes, sports, and more. 

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H (HOLR): A Publication of Toronto

H (HOLR) -- a bimonthly magazine -- from Toronto

This magazine provides features, article, and photos and videos on latest fashion, culture, lifestyle, relationships, beauty, skincare, grooming, wellness, personalities, health, food and nutrition, music, real estate, travel, and more. 

Email contact: letters@holrmagazine.com

It's also available online at: H (HOLR) Magazine

The Quotation of the Week (November 25 - December 1, 2018)

A quotation of Mary Anne Radmacher on 'courage,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Artwork (A bee) by a child

Student-To-Student Abuse And Sex Abuse Scandal At St. Michael's College School in Toronto

St. Michael's College School Sports Arena

Photo courtesy: ca.news.yahoo.com/

St. Michael's College School, a prestigious private Catholic institution, run by the Basilian Fathers of Toronto, drew international media attention in the second and third week of November when four videos -- one after the other -- appeared showing cases of student-to-student abuse and sexual abuse. This generated an outcry for in-depth and impartial investigation and appropriate punishment of the students involved in abusing fellow students. 

So far, six boys have been arrested and charged by police. Among the arrestees are two boys aged 14 and four boys aged 15 years. 

The school principal Greg Reeves and president Father Jefferson Thompson, C.S.B., resigned on November 22 to allow an independent investigation into the offenses. 

To learn more, please read the following:

• Six Students arrested in connection with St. Michael's College alleged sex assault scandal (Nov. 19, 2018)
• St. Michael's College School reeling in wake of six arrests (Nov. 19, 2018)
• Fr. Raymond J. de Souza: Lazy media suggest St. Michael's coverup (Nov. 19, 2018)
• How the St. Michael's College School sex assault scandal unfolded (Nov. 20, 2018)
• 'It starts at the top.' Former St. Michael's College School student demanding changes to regain trust (Nov. 21, 2018)
• Alumni call for an end to "bully mentality" at all-boys school (Nov. 21, 2018)
• What we know and don't know about the scandal at St. Michael's College School -- and what we can't report (Nov. 21, 2018)
• St. Michael's College School principal and president resign amid sexual assault scandal (Nov. 22, 2018)
• Media are not the enemy in the St. Michael's sex assault scandal (Nov. 23, 2018)
• St. Michael's College School (Under the direction of the Basilian Fathers) [Official Website]

(Updated on Nov. 25, 2018)

Two Books By Subash Celestine Rozario of Bangladesh

Shomobye Reendan Shomity: Shebakaje Anondo O Bedona
(Cooperative Credit Society: Joy and Sorrow of Community Services)
-- a book by Subash Celestine Rozario

Shomobye Reendan Shomity: Shebakaje Anondo O Bedona (Cooperative Credit Society: Joy and Sorrow of Community Services) is the first Bengali-language book of Subash Celestine Rozario, published by himself in 2016. Originally, from Bangladesh, now settled in Maryland, USA, Mr. Rozario has an extensive working knowledge and experience in Dhaka as a teacher of St. Gregory's High School and an executive of the Caritas Bangladesh and Christian Cooperative Credit Union Ltd., Dhaka. 

This 144-page book provides some background information on cooperative movement in Europe and then Bangladesh, highlighting Christian cooperative credit union movement with its structures, functions, laws, advantages, services, and persons involved in it. He gives some important information on the role of American Holy Cross priest, Father Charles J. Young, CSC, played in raising the consciousness of some Christians in Dhaka for the need of a cooperative credit union and their role in it. As a result, the Christian Cooperative Credit Union, Ltd., Dhaka, came into being in 1955 and in next decades saved hundreds of local Catholics and Protestants from falling into the grip of non-Christian money-lenders charging exorbitant rates of interest on loans. Following its example, some other Christian cooperative credit unions came into being in different Catholic parishes of the Bhawal and Atharogram of Dhaka as well as some parishes in Mymensingh and Dinajpur dioceses.  

This book also speaks of the formation and activities of the Cooperative Credit Union League of Bangladesh Ltd. (CCULB) and the Metropolitan Christian Cooperative Housing Society Ltd. 

Mr. Rozario's personal involvement and witness to many events make this book more authentic. He emphasized the importance of following cooperative principles and rules strictly and having honest, enthusiastic, and self-sacrificing leadership in different types of cooperatives. 

This writer was also forthright in mentioning some weaknesses of leadership in some of these organizations that brought shame as well as raised the question of transparency and financial accountability in some of the straying executives and leaders.

Shonar Khanchar Dingulo: St. Gregory High School and Caritas Bangladesh (Enchanting Days)
 -- a book by Subash Celestine Rozario

Shonar Khanchar Dingulo: St. Gregory High School and Caritas Bangladesh is the second book of Subash Celestine Rozario published in August 2018. 

In this book, he mentions his active participation as a teacher for 16 years in St. Gregory's High School in Dhaka, 11 years as an executive in Caritas Bangladesh and five years as the head of CORR -- The Jute Works. 

In addition, he provides a historical background of the city of Dhaka as well as of St. Gregory's High School, Caritas Bangladesh, and CORR -- The Jute Works. He also gives detailed accounts of activities of these institutions and organizations. His eye-witness accounts are fascinating to read. 

Subash Celestine Rozario,
the author of the above-mentioned books

Evolution of Photography

Evolution of Photography 
-- from Camera Obscura to Digital Photography

Image courtesy: 24 Hours (Toronto: Nov. 8, 2006)

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The Quotation of the Week (November 18 - 24, 2018)

A quotation of Herbert Gardner on 'making people laugh
and make them listen to anything,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Caricature © Ujjal Peter D'Costa (Toronto: 2003)