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Monday, April 9, 2018

Montreal Sculpture: The Illuminated Crowd

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   On March 27th of this year, I attended an exhibition game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the St. Louis Cardinals at Montreal's...
Saturday, April 7, 2018

Photo of Laurel and Hardy dolls at Granite Brewery and Restaurant

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Some family members and I recently had lunch at the Granite Brewery and Restaurant in Toronto (245 Eglinton Ave. East.)  It was a col...
Sunday, April 1, 2018

Easter: Marry Magdalene: Her image from the Bible and Renaissance art to Jesus Christ Superstar and The Da Vinci Code

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Today is Easter Sunday and I would like to share some quotations with you.  This will be followed by a profile of Mary Magdalene. To...
Monday, March 26, 2018

Faces of Currency Quiz

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Here is a pop quiz that tests your knowledge of world currencies.  I hope you find it entertaining and challenging.  It was created by Money...
Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The truth and 'fake news"

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Peter Mansbridge In this age of the Internet and "fake news," the truth is often unseen, unheard and unbelieved.   That's...
Monday, March 12, 2018

The Problem with "LY" Adverbs

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In essence, adverbs describe or modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs.  There are several types of adverbs, which I have listed ...
Sunday, March 11, 2018

Daylight Saving Time: Florida wants it all year round

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I have long been an advocate for year-round Daylight Saving Time. I've written about the subject before and I think it's an idea...
Wednesday, March 7, 2018

How to Become a Self-Publisher

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Here's an infographic on self-publishing for authors who want their work to be noticed.  It provides advice, guidance and information fo...
Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Oscars Quiz 2018

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The 90th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018 and will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.  In p...
Thursday, February 8, 2018

The Evolution of "Eve of Destruction" and Singer Barry McGuire

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  " Barry McGuire's splenetic "Eve of Destruction" was the commercial zenith and, for many, the artistic nadir of this...
Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Tim Hortons: Public Relationss Nightmare

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Tim Hortons has tarnished its brand considerably.  The company needs to wake up and smell the coffee.  Its recent actions have disappoin...
Tuesday, January 16, 2018

How to Make a Blockbuster Film on a Budget

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Here's an infographic on how to make a successful film on a limited budget.  It provides tips on how to get funding for a film if you do...
Monday, January 15, 2018

Reflections on the anniversary of Martin Luther King's birth.

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Today marks the 89th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther King Jr., a man of grace and eloquence.  Dr. King was born in Atlanta, Geo...
Friday, January 12, 2018

Riddles and word plays on a January day

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Do you want to put a smile on your face this January day.  Here are some riddles and word plays that should bring you some cheer.  I hop...
Sunday, December 31, 2017

2018: The Year Ahead

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ANNIVERSARIES IN 2018 170th Anniversary of the French Revolution of 1848 The Town Hall of Paris, February 25, 1848 ...