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CAPITALISM, Sven Beckert
CAPITALISM by Sven Beckert Synopsis It feels like being back in graduate school…mental exertion…. An excellent narrative that unravels the defining story of the past thousand years. No other phenomenon has shaped human history as decisively as capitalism. It structures … Continue reading
AUGUST ANXIETY: Feeling a little down with August?
The light is changing, the days are getting shorter, and fall will be here before we know it. For some, this is welcome news. For others, it triggers a case of August Anxiety — a low-level sense of panic spurred by the … Continue reading
PICKERING WEST SHORE: A digital visit for those who can’t go
Photos by Garry Winsor
PICKERING: New skate park being built (Kingston Rd at Hydro)
Skate boarders and BMX bikers will be pleased to hear PICKERING is building a skateboard/bmx bike park.
ASHE Information sites
https://www.szpin.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CAMPAIGN-MSG-7.20.26.pdf https://www.mayorkevinashe.ca/
POLITICS (USA): Are AmeriKans that stupid or apathetic? White House Correspondents Dinner
[Commentary by Jim Acosta, US journalist and commentator] [Editorial addition: Acosta has cajones but he’s going to lose friends in the media for justifably calling them out for do nothing to voice their opposition to T****….the third term is no … Continue reading
PICKERING: *** WARNING *** Mosquitoes and Ticks
POLITICS (USA): BARBERSHOP QUARTET OF FOUR LIVING US PRESIDENTS
Turn up your sound. You’ll love hearing Biden, Bush, Clinton and O’Bama doing their BARBERSHOP QUARTET singing. [Source: Reg Rea]
JAMES BLAIR
James Blair — City of Pickering Councillor, Ward 1 Responsible & Transparent Government To promote accountability, transparency, and openness, Pickering City Council meetings must be scheduled to maximize public participation, both in person and virtually. Important meetings should not be … Continue reading
PICKERING: Visit the WATERFRONT digitally as summer begins its wind down, 7.24.26
Photos by Garry Winsor ____________________
Nancy Van Rooy platform and policy details
What I will tackle: Affordability Pickering and Durham Regional municipal taxes are some of the highest in Ontario. Families here are also financially strapped with high food and gas prices, to name just a few constraints. Families need attainable housing … Continue reading
MOSQUITO WARNINGS
Many posts, pieces have been written about the dangers of mosquito bites. This is a very serious problem that cannot be emphasized enough. The repercussions of an infected mosquito bite can last a life time. Imagine suffering with Lyme disease … Continue reading
Mt Rushmore: Great example of AI use
The Mount Rushmore video on the front page is a great example of AI work. It’s entertaining, engaging and very creative. I can understand how AI could do a video like this, but this is much more complicated than that. … Continue reading
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