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FINALLY…some good news: There are sane people in the USA
Finally, some semblance of sanity shows signs of returning to the United States. Nikki Haley has won a primary. Whoa…wouldn’t this make the race for Republican Presidential candidate much more interesting than seeing wacko T**** run away with it? But … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: I am becoming more afraid every day with growing incivility
I am becoming more afraid every day…the scary world we live in is becoming scarier each day. As George Orwell foretells, “The people will not revolt. They will not look up from their screens long enough to notice what’s happening.” … Continue reading
Nuclear BS…oops, I mean OPG
For a number of years, I have been complaining about the nuclear evacuation plan the City has in case of a nuclear emergency. The plan we have in place is nearly 15 years old. The City has changed significantly in … Continue reading
SCAM: Canada Revenue is central to a new scam relating to TAX RETURNS
The latest scam is a request for money relating to your taxes and seemingly authored by the Canada Revenue Agency. Don’t believe it. If you don’t initiate the issue, it’s a scam. Phone Canada Revenue if you have doubts. Ph: … Continue reading
HUH? I can’t keep up with it. What’s 2SLGBTQIA+ ?
Either I am getting too old too fast or this world is spinning around faster than I can handle. What is the world do all these letter/numbers now mean and they keep getting additions to them… “2SLGBTQIA+” One time is … Continue reading
NEWS: Integrity Commissioner recommends Oshawa trustee be barred from meetings
Durham School Board’s Integrity Commissioner recommends trustee be barred from future school board meetings for six months. An Editorial comment This call to action is becoming a problematic issue in politics in the Durham Region. First, the issue seemed about … Continue reading
Dan Rather, retired CBS news broadcaster, on NEWS today.
Enough with Both-sides-ism We are now living in an altered political universe. Some of the old rules no longer apply or at least need adjusting. Civil discourse is a thing of the past, as is allowing both sides their say, … Continue reading
COLD TUSCAN STONE, David P. Wagner
Cold Tuscan Stone, David P. Wagner SynopsisRick Montoya has moved from New Mexico to Rome, embracing the life of a translator. He’s settling into la dolce vita when a school friend who is now a senior in the Italian Art … Continue reading
Are frustrated by sloppy work done by some online sites?
We increasingly urge people to use computers, the Internet and website accessibility. However, the people at the other end have to do better work. Many Internet users are frustrated in trying to get information from a website only to find … Continue reading
SCAMS: AI can be used to scam you
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a dangerous monster! What is AI? AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines and computer systems. It is a computer system which learns and uses that learning to create new ideas, new strategies, … Continue reading
PICKERING: Updates City website and looking for feedback
POSITIVITY: Think differently, change the world
Ten Commandments of Safe Computing
Ten Commandments of Safe Computing Source: Cloudeight Info Ave. Ten Commandments of Safe Computing Fortify Your Defenses Install strong antivirus/anti-malware software and keep it updated. Guard Your Gateway Secure your home router with a unique password. Routers come with default … Continue reading
Honoring the “Unsung Nightingales” of rural Atlantic Canada
Unsung Nightingales Source: SALTSCAPES magazine, Gail MacMillan Plucky rural nurses in Atlantic Canada had their own rhythm, wisdom and stamina. Elizabeth Innes In the early years of the 19th century, decades before England’s Florence Nightingale brought recognition to the … Continue reading
PICKERING: Digital Readiness, right idea, wrongful expenditure
Most certainly, the City of Pickering is correct in betting on Digitization of City services. This is the wave of the future, today! However, the City’s explanation and its accounting/budget are very questionable. Explanation: the City has never heard of … Continue reading
PICKERING: BUDGET EXPLANATION of “Digitization of City Services and Information”…BBB
Digitization of City Services and Information: Lots of information seems available but only Stan Karwowski, Deputy Director of Finance-Treasurer can understand it. Below are pages from the City Budget 2024 relating to Information Technology. Some where $900,000/2 yrs was published … Continue reading
PICKERING: Pickering-Uxbridge Conservative Association hold nomination meeting
[ EDITOR: The PICKERING-UXBRIDGE District Conservative Association held its AGM (Annual General Meeting) Mar 10. The meeting was stormy as there was some confusion in its intent: populating its Board of Directors vs open meeting for nomination of the constituency … Continue reading
AGEING & SENIORS: SCAMS: Boost Your Fraud-IQ – Defensive tips
Boost Your Fraud-IQ Source: Tandia Financial Credit Union You’re probably hearing a lot about fraud these days. Why all the buzz? Unfortunately, fraud attacks (especially ones that take place online) are more common than ever before and are happening every … Continue reading
