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South of the Canadian border there is a raging war over the legitimacy of media organizations. There is a growing disrespect and a new disregard for traditional news sources – and it is being fueled by politicians, corporations, and news media itself. Our mainstream media is assaulted on all fronts for its bias, uneven and…
Here is By George’s TGIF-Friday-afternoon quiz to determine whether the work week has knocked your mind sideways. Let us know how you scored… Johnny’s mother had three children. The first child was named April. The second child was named May. What was the third child’s name? There is a clerk at the butcher…
By George has compiled some of our favourite quotes from the life of Muhammad Ali – “The Greatest of All-time.” “I am an ordinary man who worked hard to develop the talent I was given. I believed in myself, and I believe in the goodness of others.” “It’s the repetition of affirmations that…
By George Journal‘s Facebook page posts on a daily basis memes to inspire and motivate our followers. Here are a half dozen of our recent favourite memes. Follow By George on our Facebook page for your daily fix of inspiration and motivation! Chris George, providing reliable PR & GR counsel and effective advocacy. Need a…
Ahhh, summer! – By George . Have you ever wondered why it is that children view summer days as long and, it seems, as we age they become shorter? Given our unforgivably harsh Canadian winters, our collective preoccupation is to make the most of this glorious season. So, the challenge is how to hang onto as…
Here is “the epic” collection of political jokes from the campaign trail. With just two weeks left in the Ontario election, By George is re-publishing its political jokes and quotes book with many more jokes and feature sections. This 150-page e-book is bursting with funny guffaws, “shaggy-dog” stories and sideways jokes about politicians and politics. The…
On Parliament Hill, time stood stand, or rather any sense of time was lost in the surreal tension of Wednesday, May 2nd. Members of Parliament were shocked. News travelled in whispers of disbelief. And then there was an oppressive sadness that enveloped the Nation’s Capital and left anguished MPs groping for words, as we all…
If you’re enough lucky to be Irish… You’re lucky enough! Here’s health to your enemies’ enemies! May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live. May the wind always be at your back. May you be at the gates of heaven an hour before the devil knows you’re…
A young lady confidently walked around the room while leading and explaining stress management to an audience with a raised glass of water. Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, ‘half empty or half full?’ She fooled them all. “How heavy is this glass of water?” she inquired with a smile. Answers…
CG&A Communications and Wavelength Media have teamed up to provide clients with both the strategic counsel and creative materials necessary to meet their marketing and/or advocacy goals. There has been a mind-meld and the results are exciting: Powerful websites, social media and marketing materials Impactful branding and positioning initiatives Provocative issue and advocacy campaigns …
Our cupid wordsmiths at By George Journal humbly present their “Top-Ten Love Quotes” to quench your appetite for “bon-bons mots” on St. Valentine’s Day (our apologies for the pun). “Love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction.” – Antoine de Saint Exupery “Love is a…
With MPs back to Ottawa and Parliament opening today, By George offers up a few political memes for sharing on your social media platforms. (Right click to save and then share on Facebook, Twitter and elsewhere.) Enjoy… Chris George provides reliable PR & GR counsel and effective advocacy. Need a go-to writer and experienced…
As cited in Wikiquotes, Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) was a Los Angeles, California poet and novelist sometimes mistakenly associated with Beat Generation writers because of alleged similarities of style and attitude. Bukowski’s writing was heavily influenced by the geography and atmosphere of his home city of Los Angeles. He wrote more than fifty books and countless…
This week, By George counted down the top 10 posts to be highlighted in 2017 on the By George Facebook Page. Here are the top three selected from last year: #3 #2 #1 Access the album with all top 10 By George Facebook posts – HERE. Like what you see? Well, join us on Facebook…
We are pumped at CG&A COMMUNICATIONS as we start the first full work week of 2018. Our braintrust of public relations and government relations specialists is entering our 25th year of business Not every business – certainly not a “virtual” PR/GR consultancy – can celebrate longevity, especially when there has been such fundamental changes to…
To begin 2018, the Fraser Institute has provided Canadians with 10 financial facts about our government and its spending that we all need to better comprehend. By George reprints these alarming facts unedited. 1. The total tax bill for the average Canadian family will exceed $35,000 in 2017, or 42.5 per cent of their…
Here is a wonderful question to pose while swirling your cocktail on New Year’s evening. It is sure to prompt a lot of interesting conversations. In planning for a New Year’s Eve party, you are given a magical opportunity to invite a total of 3 people currently living and 3 people from the past. Aside from all your immediate…
Here are ten of our favourite Christmas toasts. We trust your gatherings with Family and friends are wonderful through this holiday… Cheers! May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through! May peace, love and prosperity follow you always. May the Blessings of Christmas be with you today and always….
Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever? It used to be that at a party one should never discuss religion, sex and politics. Does this still stand? Are there other subjects that need to be added to this list of avoidable conversations?…
Merry Christmas! Is it time to insist that “Christ” is put back into “Christmas”? Is Santa coming to your family this Christmas? You do believe in Santa, right!? Joy is found with simple awareness. What does your joy look like today? At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?…