Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Tragically Hip: Great Band But the Wine That Bears its Name?: Canadian Rock n Roll Wine!

Record sales certainly aren’t what they used to be. It is concert revenue and merchandising that bring in the revenue. In this case the Tragically Hip has lent their name to a brand of wines hoping to cash into their name. They may be great musicians but what do they know about wine? Marketing doesContinue reading “Tragically Hip: Great Band But the Wine That Bears its Name?: Canadian Rock n Roll Wine!”

“I’m Wanita”: Wanita’s Big Chance!: Toronto Hot Docs

This is my last Hot Docs Film to be reviewed and after seeing so many serious and less than cheerful documentaries I came across one from Down Under “I’m Wanita” that is a bit more relaxing than being enshrined in doom. Wanita, a hard drinking and party animal and former sex trade worker is aContinue reading ““I’m Wanita”: Wanita’s Big Chance!: Toronto Hot Docs”

Combating Zoom fatigue

Ten tips for zoom-fatigued hoteliers Adam and Larry Mogelonsky248 postsPosted on Yesterday at 9:14 am If you aren’t suffering from ‘Zoom fatigue’ by now then consider yourself lucky. The increased cognitive strain of looking at people while also trying to figure out what each is saying can be exhausting. This is doubly true for hoteliers whoContinue reading “Combating Zoom fatigue”

“Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 56 “Not Everyone Likes Squid: Dora Birdbrain Speaks Her Mind”

Predictably Squid had not been invited to speak with any of the “well known and respectable charities” for fear he would attack their wealthy patrons or corporations who continually harassed employees into contributing to the charity of the day favoured by their senior management teams. His views on American imperialism would not be appreciated dueContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 56 “Not Everyone Likes Squid: Dora Birdbrain Speaks Her Mind””

Trudeau threatens free expression in Canada

Beryl Wajsman 3 hrs ago 0 Facebook Twitter Email Facebook Twitter Email Print Save We have the wrong Trudeau as Prime Minister. Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms enshrined our right of free expression as a foundational law of the land. Section 2(b) states that “Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms:Continue reading “Trudeau threatens free expression in Canada”

Markdale Dies and Is Reborn Thanks to Obscenely High Toronto Real Estate Prices

Two hours from Toronto lies the town of Markdale. Jesse McCracken takes us there to film his father and grandfather and Markdale. After all this is where he grew up and drifted away from this town of 1,500 in the Grey Highlands Municipality. There is no doubt the town was on the verge of totalContinue reading “Markdale Dies and Is Reborn Thanks to Obscenely High Toronto Real Estate Prices”

Poetry Break: “Do I Need Your Permission to Piss Politicians?”

Do I Need your Permission to Piss Politicians? You scold us you politico hypocrites for gathering as humansthen you threaten to fine uswe don’t follow your undemocratic orders under the guise of emergency orders for the public interestthe interest you fucked up knowing full well the warning of SARS and recommendations madeno surprise as youContinue reading “Poetry Break: “Do I Need Your Permission to Piss Politicians?””

A Couple of Portuguese Reds: Never Ending Quality?

The first one is a Terra Lenta Premium 2018 from the Alentejano region in Portugal. It is a blend of Trincanderia, Aragonez and one of my favourite blenders Alicante Bouschet. On the nose concentrated black cherry with some blackberry and blueberry. There is a bit of red plum and the tiniest bit of cinnamon. NotContinue reading “A Couple of Portuguese Reds: Never Ending Quality?”

“The Last Forest” (A Última Floresta): The Next Step Genocide? Toronto Hot Docs

The Yanomami indigenous people live in Northern Brazil and in Southern Venezuela. They have been there for at least 1,000 years which is 500 years longer that the nation states of Brazil and Venezuela. The greed of gold, oil natural resources and hydro electric projects threatens the indigenous way of life. The processing of goldContinue reading ““The Last Forest” (A Última Floresta): The Next Step Genocide? Toronto Hot Docs”

Florida puts brakes on COVID intrusions: Is there a time and place for ending government by emergency order?

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Landmark Legislation to Ban Vaccine Passports and Stem Government Overreach On May 3, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff St. Petersburg, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by local legislators and small business owners in St. Petersburg where he signed Senate Bill (SB) 2006, landmark legislation aimed at stemming the tideContinue reading “Florida puts brakes on COVID intrusions: Is there a time and place for ending government by emergency order?”