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On this Canada’s budget day, a day when we can expect our federal government to find new ways to intrude into our daily lives and mess about in our future prospects, By George reprints this priceless and timeless list of proverbs for elected politicians – of all stripes, in every level of government. Law…
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 because it is believed that is the day St. Patrick died. History has it that he died in 461 AD, at Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland, where he is also reputedly buried. Ironically, the patron saint of Ireland – St. Patrick – was not Irish. He was British, born…
March 15th marks a special day on the calendar: “The Ides of March” Here are ten True or False questions on this special day. Test yourself – and beware. Is it true or false… The “Ides of March” is short form for the Tides of March and the saying “Beware the Ides of March” refers…
By George recently read an advice column for millennials which can easily apply to most people today who find themselves hiding comfortably within the herd mentality of political correctness. Tyler Durden wrote 7 Harsh Realities Of Life Millennials Need To Understand. His lead taunted the youth of today: It’s time millennials understood these 7 harsh…
“All good books are alike in that they are truer than if they had really happened and after you are finished reading one you will feel that all that happened to you and afterwards it all belongs to you; the good and the bad, the ecstasy, the remorse and sorrow, the people and the places…
Here’s an interesting set of “Be Happy Commandments” as developed by American Health Coach and Fitness Specialist David Zullberg, He muses that “Happiness is a journey of inner personal growth and perspective. You may not always feel happy in a certain moment, but if you continue to work on your attitude and personal character, getting…
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So, you have pen in hand and are ready to inscribe a short note on your loved one’s card. But all you can think of is “Roses are red…”!?? Not to worry: the wordsmith-cupids here at By George have pulled together 20 of our favourite quotes on ‘Love’ so that you may whisper them on…
Some sports fanatics will tell you this day is all about an aging football icon striving to end his career with a lasting exclamation mark. Pigskin purists will want to stack up the stats and argue a 15-1 Panthers should be able to handle the 12-4 Broncos; after all Cam Newton is marshaling a better…
Sitting in a frigid arena at 7:30 this morning, watching my oldest son streak down the open, pristine sheet of ice and circling back, smiling all the time, I realized that the love of hockey begins with the sound of blades on a hard sheet… it is effortlessly gliding past the blue line, ragging the…
For millions of Canadians, it’s all about the arenas and the enjoyment of our national obsession! The hockey season envelopes us and our daily routine is just that much better when you drop a puck. Whether it’s double-checking the scores from the night before or hurrying off to the rink with a trunk load of…
“Canada” is an Iroquoian language word meaning “village”. Canada has the largest coastline in the world and has more lakes than the rest of the world’s lakes combined. Canada has the third largest oil reserves of any country in the world after Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. Canada’s lowest recorded temperature was -81.4 degrees fahrenheit (-63…
In a survey conducted by ICA Canada and Ipsos, Canadians selected Internet-related firms for 7 of the 10 most influential brands in the country. The survey looked at more than 100 companies with the largest ad budgets in Canada, and ranked them according to an influence index. It asked Canadians to rate brands on categories…
George Orwell wrote a 1946 essay entitled, Politics and the English Language, in which he laid out five rules for effective writing. Here they are: 1. Never use a metaphor, simile, or other figure of speech which you are used to seeing in print. 2. Never use a long word where a short one will…
Wrapping up our celebration of donairs, By George Journal is serving up some humourous memes. If you have not seen the creative advertising of King of Donair in Halifax, then you’re in for a treat! Their brilliance is found in their play on words, use of celebrities and their sayings, and tweaking of iconic photos….
It cannot be overstated: there is nothing as delectable as a donair – specifically, a Halifax donair. In some quarters it has become legendary; in others’ it is simply “too much.” Finally, this delicious gastronomical mainstay of the Nova Scotia Capital is getting its due recognition and respect. The birthplace of the donair, Halifax, has…
You always remember your first donair. Halifax in the late 80’s. Midnight. Sitting on Pizza Corner. A KOD large with extra sauce. Just-this-side-of-heaven. Over the decades, I would not want to guess the numbers of donairs I have had. However, I will venture to share the three most memorable donairs I have devoured. My brother-in-law…
The Top Ten: Writers Pick Their Favorite Books is a readers’ collection of dream lists. It is the ultimate guide to the world’s greatest books – as picked by writers such as Norman Mailer, Annie Proulx, Stephen King, Jonathan Franzen, Claire Messud, Margaret Drabble, Michael Chabon and Peter Carey. The Top Ten includes summaries of…
“If I had influence over the minds of the people of Canada, any power over their intellect, I would leave them this legacy: ‘Whatever you do, adhere to the Union. We are a great country, and shall become one of the greatest in the universe if we preserve it; we shall sink into insignificance…
Psychologist and life coach Dr. Danielle Dowling has posed eight provocative questions that can assist us in becoming more self-aware of our inner feelings about ourselves and our life. Her questions will help a person learn what is required to live their best life. Now, sit back and think these though… 1. Is my life…