Tag Archives: Vancouver

Live from Maple Ridge, it’s Lorne

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Vancore Toastmasters

Lorne, Vancore’s new secretary, once got a tweet from Steve Martin — that Steve Martin. Lorne was chuffed, until he realized there had been a mistake. The comedian thought he was tweeting Lorne Michaels. You could say this was the … Continue reading →

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Guts. Glory. Nick.

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Vancore Toastmasters

“Who here has seen the film Anchorman?” asked Nick from the podium. A few nods of ascent, one muttered affirmation of “Classic!” from Lorne. “So, for those who haven’t, Will Ferrell jumps in to a bear pit to sort out … Continue reading →

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Freedom Fighters

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Vancore Toastmasters

There are many teachers among the VanCore member pool, and Kate’s one of them. Lately Kate has been teaching the British philosopher John Stuart Mill, who has strong opinions on liberty. Mill raises fascinating questions about how much freedom the … Continue reading →

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