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©Ad for “Griffonnage” Perfume by Jacques Griffe from a 1949 French magazine. Art by René Gruau.![Tue, 2025-03-25 09:35 - Ad sponsored by O’Keefe’s Brewing Company of Canada.
“From the rich, colorful Orient, to the busy ports of England, Canada’s ships sail the seas, laden with the products of Canadian soil and Canadian craftsmanship. The pride that Canadians take in their work is reflected in the excellence of the products she exports. Within the short span of the last 18 years, our external trade to 51 countries has increased by $1,500,000,000!
“Golden wheat for Europe’s starving millions . . . nickel and newsprint . . . lumber, furs and machinery . . . are among the ever-increasing total of Canada’s products that make her the third largest exporting nation.
“And the demand for Canadian products will be greater in future. Canada can meet those demands because there’s room to grow in Canada Unlimited.” [From the ad copy]
Canada's external trade has grown significantly since the days of 'Canada Unlimited.' As of 2022, Canada's total merchandise exports amounted to approximately $779 billion, while imports were around $759 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $19.7 billion. The United States remains Canada's largest trading partner, accounting for the majority of exports and imports.
Canada's trade continues to thrive, with energy products playing a significant role, contributing to a record 27.2% of total exports in 2022. The resilience of Canadian trade is evident, even in challenging global environments.
[Source: Bing Copilot]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54423037505_393496b7ab_q.jpg "Tue, 2025-03-25 09:35 - Ad sponsored by O’Keefe’s Brewing Company of Canada.
“From the rich, colorful Orient, to the busy ports of England, Canada’s ships sail the seas, laden with the products of Canadian soil and Canadian craftsmanship. The pride that Canadians take in their work is reflected in the excellence of the products she exports. Within the short span of the last 18 years, our external trade to 51 countries has increased by $1,500,000,000!
“Golden wheat for Europe’s starving millions . . . nickel and newsprint . . . lumber, furs and machinery . . . are among the ever-increasing total of Canada’s products that make her the third largest exporting nation.
“And the demand for Canadian products will be greater in future. Canada can meet those demands because there’s room to grow in Canada Unlimited.” [From the ad copy]
Canada's external trade has grown significantly since the days of 'Canada Unlimited.' As of 2022, Canada's total merchandise exports amounted to approximately $779 billion, while imports were around $759 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $19.7 billion. The United States remains Canada's largest trading partner, accounting for the majority of exports and imports.
Canada's trade continues to thrive, with energy products playing a significant role, contributing to a record 27.2% of total exports in 2022. The resilience of Canadian trade is evident, even in challenging global environments.
[Source: Bing Copilot]")
©“There’s room to grow in Canada Unlimited.” Ad in Super Science Stories, January, 1949. Art by Rex Woods.![Sun, 2025-03-30 08:23 - The 1946 Packard was a significant model, marking the company's return to civilian car production after World War II. It was part of the Clipper series, which featured a sleek, aerodynamic design that stood out from the boxier pre-war styles. The 1946 Packard Clipper was known for its luxurious interiors, high-quality materials, and innovative features like an optional overdrive transmission for better fuel efficiency. It was a symbol of post-war optimism and even served as the pace car for the 1947 Indianapolis 500.
As for why Packard eventually went out of business, it was a combination of factors. The company struggled with poor management decisions, such as moving production to a smaller, less efficient plant, which led to quality issues. Additionally, Packard's attempt to compete with mass-market brands like Ford and Chevrolet diluted its luxury image. The merger with Studebaker in the 1950s also proved disastrous, as Studebaker's financial troubles drained Packard's resources. Ultimately, these challenges, combined with increasing competition from the 'Big Three' automakers (GM, Ford, and Chrysler), led to Packard's demise in the late 1950s.
[Sources: Metrommp.com, ConceptCarz.com, Hagerty.com, Hemmings.com, and HotCars.com]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54422407296_4ec03ff54d_q.jpg "Sun, 2025-03-30 08:23 - The 1946 Packard was a significant model, marking the company's return to civilian car production after World War II. It was part of the Clipper series, which featured a sleek, aerodynamic design that stood out from the boxier pre-war styles. The 1946 Packard Clipper was known for its luxurious interiors, high-quality materials, and innovative features like an optional overdrive transmission for better fuel efficiency. It was a symbol of post-war optimism and even served as the pace car for the 1947 Indianapolis 500.
As for why Packard eventually went out of business, it was a combination of factors. The company struggled with poor management decisions, such as moving production to a smaller, less efficient plant, which led to quality issues. Additionally, Packard's attempt to compete with mass-market brands like Ford and Chevrolet diluted its luxury image. The merger with Studebaker in the 1950s also proved disastrous, as Studebaker's financial troubles drained Packard's resources. Ultimately, these challenges, combined with increasing competition from the 'Big Three' automakers (GM, Ford, and Chrysler), led to Packard's demise in the late 1950s.
[Sources: Metrommp.com, ConceptCarz.com, Hagerty.com, Hemmings.com, and HotCars.com]")
©“America’s No. 1 Glamour Car” Ad for the 1946 Packard in “The Saturday Evening Post,” November 17, 1945.
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Talent Not Required
It is said there are many paths to the top of the mountain. And it is widely believed that the better, more talented climber will reach the peak faster.
Recent research suggests talent is overrated. The less-talented may still achieve. Even without pursuing political careers.
A number of researchers now argue that talent means nothing like what we think it means, if indeed it means anything at all. A few contend that the very existence of talent is not, as they carefully put it, supported by evidence. In studies of accomplished individuals, researchers have found few signs of precocious achievement before the individuals started intensive training. Similar findings have turned up in studies of musicians, tennis players, artists, swimmers, mathematicians, and others.
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So if specific, inborn talent doesn't explain high achievement, what does? Researchers have converged on an answer. It's something they call "deliberate practice," but watch out - it isn't what most of us think of as practice, nor does it boil down to a simplistic practice-makes-perfect explanation.It isn't just hard work, either. Deliberate practice is a specific and unique kind of activity, neither work nor play. It's characterized by several elements that together form a powerful whole. The greatest performers have consistently combined these elements, sometimes just by luck.
Check the article for the essential elements of deliberate practice. You know, in case your mom was wrong about how gifted you are…