October 24, 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, an international body striving, according to the preamble of its Charter, "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war" and "to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights."

The summer of 2015 marks 1,000 years since the Viking invasion of England by Canute and the commencement of his campaign to become king of England. What lessons can be learned from the legendary life of King Canute? In what way does Canute's understanding of the true source of power impact our view of the world's modern political system?

Canada's Confederation on July 1, 1867 brought four eastern provinces together to form a new and unified country. To secure their admission, the provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were assured that a railway linking them with the two Central Canadian provinces—Quebec and Ontario—would be provided.

There is an emptiness far more damaging than any dried-up water reservoir.

Can you imagine a world where banks pay you to take a loan? What could be wrong with that? The shocking truth is that deflation can ruin your finances and your future!