"Singer David Bowie, one of the most influential musicians of his era, has died of cancer at the age of 69." (Source: )
鈥淔or too much of its history, rock music has been about masculinity. Bowie kept it about masculinity (his contributions with women seem to be few), but he upset dominant ideas about masculinity more than anyone else in rock.鈥�
鈥擶ill Straw
How does Canada foster and grow its celebrities and success? Is Canada efficient enough at spotting talent and supporting it through incubation and lift-off? The 平特五不中 Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC) will examine what it means to have a career in Canada in three sectors: culture/entertainment, high-tech and sports/athletics at its annual conference,聽鈥淟ifting Off and Flying High: Talent and Success in Canada鈥�.聽The two-day event will be held at the聽Omni Mont-Royal Hotel, 1050聽Sherbrooke St. W.,聽Montreal, on聽February 11-12, 2013.
