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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
FOOD DRIVE: Consider donating to the Food Bank
THOUGHTS: We’re screwin’ up somewhere!
Recent news stories from Durham Region: 12 and 13 year olds stab victim in Oshawa; 3 teens arrest in Oshawa jewellery store heist Uh, like where are we screwin’ up here. Kids are now doing crimes far above their weight … Continue reading
WTF? – Whitby Recreation Centre receives $100K from ON Govt….. huh?
What’s the story here? Kind of boggles the mind and begs the question, “What’re Pickering Council and Mayor Ashe doing?” [Populations: Whitby, 149,ooo; Pickering, 105,000] Click these stories: Money $100K for Whitby Rec Centre Whitby gets $2.4 mill for EV chrgers Ottawa $25 mill to Whitby sports … Continue reading