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After a month of deliberation on the symbols held dearest by Canadians, By George has determined “the most beloved national symbol.” Through the last few days we have sought feedback from followers and had direct input from our own By George network and the remaining four top symbols have been ranked. So, here they are…
The By George month-long search for the greatest Canadiana symbol has come to a choice of four iconic symbols Canucks are all familiar with. You are encouraged to click into our By George Journal Facebook page to provide your opinion on the order of the following…. The Beaver The Canadian Flag Hockey Niagara Falls Click…
This month By George is in search of the greatest Canadiana symbol. We have been presiding over head-to-head choices of 64 different symbols of national pride and, currently, we have narrowed the field to “the sweet 16” of Canada. On our By George Facebook page, we invite our followers to comment on the selections. Certainly,…
Through the month of June, By George will be conducting a Canadiana contest to select the most-Canadian of symbols. It will be a head-to-head choice of 64 different items that are celebrated and treasured by Canucks. On our By George Facebook page, we will be announcing the individual contests and allowing for our followers…
Whether you need your brand promoted, an issue positioned, key messages polished, or interests advanced, we will provide you with “the write stuff.” We offer an experienced and insightful writing service that produces effective copy to profile, raise awareness and build engagement for businesses, organizations, interest groups and individuals. Chris George leads a team…
“Celebrate with your favourite fiddle musicians” urges CGMFA Saturday, May 21st is National Fiddling Day, and Canadians are encouraged to enjoy this day set aside to recognize both the historical and contemporary importance of fiddle music in Canada. The Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Association (CGMFA) is a national organization that is devoted to…
Here are By George‘s half dozen favourite fiddle memes which you can use to promote fiddle music through this weekend!! And be sure to share Canada’s National Fiddling Day poster as well (see last poster below). Enjoy the weekend with your favourite musician! Here is Canada’s National Fiddling Day poster. Chris George, providing…
The Genocide of Greeks living in the lands south of the Black Sea took place between 1914 and 1923. Here are ten facts you need to know about this atrocity. 1 SUMMARY: The Greek genocide, part of which is known as the Pontic genocide, was the systematic ethnic cleansing of the Christian Ottoman…
I couldn’t refer to authors’ rules on effective writing without mentioning my favourite writer and his perspective on what makes great writing. Ernest Hemingway wrote a lot about writing. Here’s a few rules from the Master on what it takes to write well. Use short sentences and short first paragraphs. Use vigorous English – passion,…
Here’s a fabulous American writer – Kurt Vonnegut – on his art form of writing. Use the time of a total stranger in such a way that he or she will not feel the time was wasted. Give the reader at least one character he or she can root for. Every character should want…
In a letter to D. W. Bowser, in 1880, Mark Twain described what he saw as quality writing: I notice that you use plain, simple language, short words and brief sentences. That is the way to write English – it is the modern way and the best way. Stick to it; don’t let…
This being allergy awareness month, By George features an electronic motion now in Canada’s Parliament on the serious condition of anaphylaxis and safer airline allergy policies. e-106 (Anaphylaxis) is sponsored by Dr. Hedy Fry, M.P. for Vancouver Centre and it is on-line on the Parliamentary website: https://petitions.parl.gc.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-106 This Petition to the…
Each and every day, each and every moment, you can choose your mood – and doesn’t it make all the sense in the world to choose “happy”?! Here is a fantastic list of 17 things you can do for five minutes that will radically make you happier. If you make them a habit, there…
Well, well, look who is trending on social media today! Warmest wishes to our Queen Elizabeth, who is a glorious 90 years young. Here are 5 of our FAV memes reciting memorable quotes from Queen Elizabeth II. For those fans of this wonderful lady, here is a great collection of photos…
Chris Gardner, today 62, is an American entrepreneur, investor, stockbroker, motivational speaker, author, and philanthropist who, during the early 1980s, struggled with homelessness while raising his toddler son, Christopher, Junior. Gardner’s fortunes changed however, when he wrote a book of memoirs, The Pursuit of Happyness, first published in 2006. Today, he is CEO of his…
The Hill Times – www.hilltimes.com – is the authoritative news voice and a must-read for all things happening on Parliament Hill. This week the paper has begun a bi-weekly publishing schedule, delivered on Mondays and Wednesdays. It is always an informative read! For example, here are 10 interesting facts about the current state of…
Jack Welch is the infamous American business executive who guided General Electric for two decades. Today he is author and business coach and he shares his business acumen in many profile articles. In a recent LinkedIn article, Welch lists the core questions to ask when developing (or reviewing) a successful business strategy. There are…
Recently I was asked about the skill set required for writing and what makes for an exceptional writer. In the engrossing discussion that ensued a distinction was made between “writers” and “wordsmiths.” For the purposes of dissecting this subject matter, the distinction could best be characterized as the line between writing for oneself as a…
Ever wonder what we do? How we help our clients? What is it that we do all day at CG&A COMMUNICATIONS? Much of our day we’ll spend staring into a screen, with fingers effortlessly tapping the keyboard in the pursuit of the next perfect sentence or provocative image. It’s a day of creativity and an…
Walter Kaufmann believed that there is an urgency in life and expressing oneself or, at least, there should be. The full significance of this urgency is captured is the following excerpt: Let people who do not know what to do with themselves in this life, but fritter away their time hope for eternal…