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POINT-COUNTERPT: Cell phones or teacher methodologies, chicken-egg debate of education today
Is it cell phones or teachers eroding the effectiveness and success of education today? British Columbia has banned cell phones, ‘bell-to-bell,’ from schools in the province. [ ] It’s very commendable to finally hear some political leaders have the cojones … Continue reading
PICKERING (updated 8-31-24): Regarding exorbitant cost and accessibility of Beachfront Park parking lot resurfacing
The City of Pickering is resurfacing a parking lot in the Beachfront Park area of the waterfront but there are a number of problems with the plan. A gravel surfacing is bid at $400,000 which sounds like a terribly overpriced … Continue reading
FALL GOTTA DO: Take a drive to see the fall colours
Five great day trips to see the fall colours [from the Toronto area of Ontario]: Belfountain Conservation Area And The Forks Of The Credit Road [50 minutes from Toronto via Highway 410] Crawford Lake Conservation Area [60 minutes to 1-1/2 … Continue reading
PICKERING: Councillor Brenner SEPT eNEWSLETTER
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PICKERING LIBRARY: Cobwebs on the shelves, service moribund and aging?
The Pickering Public Library, under the leadership of Jackie Flowers, showed great promise when she took on the responsibilities of Pickering’s library system five years ago. The future looked very promising, with Flowers enhancing the appearance and services of the … Continue reading
PICKERING: SNOW CLEARING ASSISTANCE
PICKERING: updated 9 4 24 – Councillor Lisa Robinson Special Council Highlights Report; with site visitor responses
Point-Counterpoint Councillor Robinson is throwing darts in her Special Council Meeting Highlights Report but throws hit their targets. [A link to her Report Video is available below.] _________________________ Not every point made by Councillor Robinson is completely factual or without … Continue reading
BODY DOUBLE, Tess Gerritsen
Body Double by Tess Gerritsen Synopsis Boston medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles literally meets her match–and must face a savage serial killer and shattering personal revelations–in the brilliant new novel of suspense by the New York Times bestselling author of … Continue reading
A GAMBLING MAN, David Baldacci
A Gambling Man David Baldacci Another winner from David Baldacci. Synopsis Aloysius Archer, the straight-talking World War II veteran fresh out of prison, returns in this riveting new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci. The 1950s … Continue reading
PT-CTRPT: Are govts doing the job expected of them?
I’m giving the Government of Canada the finger, but I extend it to all democratic governments. Why? Because the damn elected leaders continually do work that is either irresponsible, incorrect, ineffective or downright corrupt. A prime example is the Premier … Continue reading
The SNOWMAN, Jo Nesbo
The SNOWMAN (Harry Hole #7) By Jo Nesbø Synopsis Internationally acclaimed crime writer Jo Nesbø’s antihero police investigator, Harry Hole, is back: in a bone-chilling thriller that will take Hole to the brink of insanity. Oslo in November. The first … Continue reading
The BROKER, John Grisham
The Broker, John Grisham New York Bestseller…questionably! Synopsis In his final hours in office, the outgoing President grants a controversial last-minute pardon to Joel Backman, a notorious Washington power broker who has spent the last six years hidden away in … Continue reading
BOOKS: How to READ BETTER
Become a better reader Daniel Pink, Best selling author First, torture your books. Crack the spine. Underline. Write in the margins. Books are not precious objects. They are tools for thinking. The more you engage, the more you remember. Second, … Continue reading
HEALTH & WELL: HEALTH: 22 ways to keep your mind sharp
Brain function starts to decline in your mid-20s; but you can fight back. Follow these suggestions to help keep your mind in tip-top shape. From the mid-20s, brain function starts to decline, although you may not notice the effects until … Continue reading
POLITICS (USA): Could half of American voters be so stupid?
It cannot be possible that half of the American voters are stupid non-thinkers. There has to be a definitive explanation for why so many support T**** who by any reasonable analysis is a unattractive political candidate, particularly for the office … Continue reading
NEWS: Rogers, TTC to pull the plug on free Wi-Fi in subway stations
“The Better Way” just got worse! The TTC (Toronto Transit Commission has been touting that the TTC is the better way. That’s a questionable promotion at its best: inefficient schedules, overcrowded vehicles, late arrivals, erratic service, rash price increases, long … Continue reading
55+: Games Day event – a two thumbs up event
The 55+ Games Day was a “two thumbs up” success. ______________ 55+ Seniors Games Day – a Wrap Up The people have spoken. They loved it, the Seniors Games Day. Nearly, 100 seniors registered or were “drop-in’s” at the Seniors … Continue reading
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