COVID ANGER Entirely frustratedcivil rights have been castrated The state has put a lockdown in placemy hair looks like a creature from space Blitz the big boxso only groceries we can buyso very slycommerce and freedom good-byemanipulate me like a goat turdand you want me to smile along with the rest of the herd itContinue reading “COVID POETRY CORNER: “COVID ANGER””
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Youthful Exuberance: Toronto Canada’s Counterbalance Collective Productions Struts its Shorts
I have reviewed countless films including many “shorts”. Short film is an art as how can you deliver your message in under less than half an hour or sometimes in minutes? It can be done and for many aspiring filmmakers it serves as a valuable training ground. The budgets can be miniscule and the filmContinue reading “Youthful Exuberance: Toronto Canada’s Counterbalance Collective Productions Struts its Shorts”
COVID Poetry Corner: “Pence the Pussy
Pence the Pussy the loyal lieutenant for one Trump termbut ask him the invoke the 25th amendment he’ll squirm Trump called poor man for not supporting his coup a pussydemocracy for his boss nothing but a hussy Despite a noose set for the VP during the insurrectionto overturn the President was not his intention ItContinue reading “COVID Poetry Corner: “Pence the Pussy”
Virus#26: Chapter 2 a little bit about virus#26
Chapter 2 “a little bit about Virus #26” The world was weary with COVID-19 and COVID Plus and just when we thought matters were back to the new normal yet another virus called Virus #26 reared its ugly head. The virus originated in Turkey. The state of Greek-Turkish relations in the late 2020’s was veryContinue reading “Virus#26: Chapter 2 a little bit about virus#26”
COVID Poetry Corner: “Puppy School and COVID-19”
Puppy School and COVID-19 Treating your dog safely involves taking your little one to the puppy schoolundisciplined dogs can make you and the dog look like a fool Sitdownupstopgo Yet another lock-down COVID orderas whether it is democratic it is on the borderseemingly for the public goodand if caught the COVID police will treat youContinue reading “COVID Poetry Corner: “Puppy School and COVID-19””
Having trouble with your New Year’s resolution to quit smoking? Think about lime juice according to a Thai study!
Randomized Controlled Trial J Med Assoc Thai . 2012 Dec;95 Suppl 12:S76-82. Efficacy of fresh lime for smoking cessation Suthat Rungruanghiranya 1, Chatchai Ekpanyaskul, Chanin Sakulisariyaporn, Prapada Watcharanat, Kunyanit AkkalakulawasAffiliations expand PMID: 23513469 Abstract Objective: To determine the efficacy of fresh lime as a smoking cessation aid compared with nicotine gum. Material and method: A randomized, controlled trial was conducted between March 2009 and September 2009.Continue reading “Having trouble with your New Year’s resolution to quit smoking? Think about lime juice according to a Thai study!”
Virus # 26: Chapter 1 Who am I
Chapter One “Who am I?” My name is Dr. Evan Terpene. As I write this it is 2030 and I have just passed my 56th birthday. I am a cardiologist working at a major hospital in the City of Toronto. Better said I used to work at the hospital and with so much civil unrestContinue reading “Virus # 26: Chapter 1 Who am I”
Yet more collateral COVID-19 damage for the “public good” ? : Ontario enacts second COVID-19 and the COVID police will be there to “protect” us
NEWS RELEASE Ontario Declares Second Provincial Emergency to Address COVID-19 Crisis and Save Lives Province Issues Stay-at-Home Order and Introduces Enhanced Enforcement Measures to Reduce Mobility January 12, 2021 Office of the Premier Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Additional Resources Related Topics TORONTO – In response to a doubling in COVID-19 cases over theContinue reading “Yet more collateral COVID-19 damage for the “public good” ? : Ontario enacts second COVID-19 and the COVID police will be there to “protect” us”
Quebec’s L’actualité’s Magazine People of 2020 : Employees of residential and long term care centres (CHSLD)
The Quebec magazine L’’actualité chose their persons of the year in its January/February edition. Employees of CHSLD’s were amongst those selected and all of us can draw both knowledge and inspiration from the role they played in Quebec’s health care system during COVID-19. One of the personal support workers covered was Patricia Hotte who hasContinue reading “Quebec’s L’actualité’s Magazine People of 2020 : Employees of residential and long term care centres (CHSLD)”
Canada Cuts Loopholes: No More “subsidized COVID Vacations”
Government of Canada to ensure that international travellers cannot access recovery benefits during mandatory quarantine From: Employment and Social Development Canada News release January 11, 2021 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development CanadaSince the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has strongly urged CanadiansContinue reading “Canada Cuts Loopholes: No More “subsidized COVID Vacations””
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