1. The Early Vanderbeeks of America

Ship's surgeon and early settler   The first of the Vanderbecks in New Netherlands to my knowledge was Paulus Vanderbeck born about 1624 in Bremen, Holland. He was a ship's surgeon for the Dutch West India Company prior to 1644....

06/12/2009 | Read more...

2. Telling The Story Could Be a Scary Career

Halloween is perhaps the only time when we think of death and dying in a relaxed way.   Otherwise, all this death business is rather scary and unpleasant. But there are many people out there who like to work on the darker side of things. So...

02/10/2008 | Read more...

3. Toronto Film Festival In Your Plans?

OTTAWA (AFP) - Actors Ben Kingsley, George Clooney, Peter O'Toole, directors Ethan and Joel Coen, and more star power than ever will be on hand for the upcoming 33rd Toronto International Film Festival, organizers announced Tuesday. The...

20/08/2008 | Read more...