April 9: George Washington amd tje tramsfer pf Brotish upper-class arrogance toe America.
I live in the city of Ottawa, the capital of Canada. It has a very large war museum, essentially of world wars one and two. It has quite a collection…
April 2020
Eating in quarantine: How to get crispy chicken wings at home
Chicken wings are the traditional bar food, although as I’ve written in the past I wouldn’t consider Ottawa a wing town. However, since I won’t be going out for wings…
The Growing Scope
As we come into the Easter Weekend, it’s almost hard to believe that we’ve been into this pandemic for close to a month now. For those infected, we’ve seen the…
On Covid-19 Fake News
I received a lovely note the other day from a reader named Rose. While I am pleased she finds my blog a useful resource, I am also happy that she…
Stepping Up
In our present situation, we need medical equipment — lots of it. Linda McQuaig suggests that we look to history to see what can be done: In 1940, when British…
Covid Journal, April 9, 2020
In Biblical times, people feared the angel of death much like we do now. What comes of our pain, separation and anxiety will be what defines the rest of our…
Renewable Energy Keeps Growing While Oil Companies Shrink
Without a doubt all business have been negatively impacted by the pandemic with some being hit more than others. The dirty and climate-destroying fossil fuel industry has really been hit…
The lost year.
It was when sitting through the excruciating ignorance of a Donald Trump briefing with his Gong Show covid-19 crew that it occurred to me. With this kind of leadership in…
Rachel Notley and the NDP can thank their lucky stars they didn’t eke out a victory last April
I don’t imagine running Alberta is much fun right now. I’m afraid, though, I can’t summon up much sympathy for Jason Kenney and his United Conservative Party. Be careful what…
Conspiracy Theories vs The Known Facts: Fascism, Oligarchy, & Elite Rule – vs – Freedom, Democracy & Rule By The People
As Piers Robinson has said, it’s gotten to the point where questioning power (powerful states, individuals, corporations, institutions or groups) in any way gets you labelled a conspiracy theory. In…
So Long Bernie, It’s Been Good to Know Ya
So Bernie Sanders has packed it in. As someone whose views commonly fall within the ambit of social democracy, I could have easily voted for Bernie—if I was a citizen…
No, It’s Not an Evil Plot by the Deep State to Destroy Democracy
It’s a hoax. It’s a plot to plunge us into feudalism. It’s an act of bio-terror. Conspiracy theorists are having a field day spinning their nonsense thanks to the Covid-19…
Eating in quarantine: Patty melt and rings from The King Eddy
As I’ve mentioned I’m doing a lot more cooking while physically distancing, but I am trying to support local reasturants so at least once a week, often Friday nights, I…
Wednesday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – Brendan Kennedy discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be the last straw for far too many workers already facing precarious finances.…
Those who can, do.
Those who can’t do anything right, run for leader of the Conservative Party. Oops. pic.twitter.com/7M3a19rQ3q — Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren) April 8, 2020
City repurposes eastbound lanes of Beach Ave for people walking and cycling
Starting Thursday, April 9, we are temporarily closing the eastbound lanes of Beach Avenue to vehicles. View a map of the closures Closure to help local residents We heard concerns…
Virtual Witnessing of Wills and Powers of Attorney Comes to Ontario During Covid-19. What Will Come Next?
BY PAUL B. ADAM, ASSOCIATE LAWYER Last week, we brought you news about an urgent Court session that would be taking place in Ontario to address the question of whether…
The Decline, Decay, Death and Rebirth of Democracy and Freedom
The two greatest threats to democracy and freedom in the West, or to peace, justice, equality, or even a viable future for humanity, are without question, the currently reigning…
Global COVID-19 Numbers Update
Attention Doubters! An interactive COVID-19 (coronavirus) visualizer that highlights countries around the world based on the most recent cases. COVIDVISUALIZER.COM COVID-19 Visualizer An interactive COVID-19 (coronavirus) visualizer that highlights countries…
Covid Journal, April 8, 2020
Questions about connections … What’s your take on how things are evolving?