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Last week, CG&A COMMUNICATIONS circulated “The Latest”, our corporate e-newsletter. It is best described as “an ear-marked e-mail filled with “those-items-you-would-have-liked-to-see” (if you had the time, and weren’t washed away with in-coming messages).” The Latest: A By George Delivery The e-newsletter featured “the good stuff” from our By George Journal – some of the more…
Yesterday more than 400 people from across the Niagara Region attended the Niagara Economic Summit. The summit’s stated objective was to bring people together to focus on developing a blueprint to build a stronger economy in Niagara. Though Niagara-based, the summit’s dialogue would have been instructive for almost all Canadian centres facing the challenges of a transforming economy,…
For over 25 years, Dave Demoe has been passionate about taking pictures. It’s been his hobby and pastime. When I first met him, he was snapping shots for our university residence newspaper. He’s always had a camera in his hand… I don’t think I ever remember a time Dave has not taken photographs. Recently, the…
Through this year, By George Journal is celebrating one of the greatest authors of our time – Ernest Hemingway. Herein is 20 of our favourite quotes from Papa’s 1932 tribute to the sport and art of bullfighting – Death in the Afternoon. In his own bibliographical note, Hemingway writes that the book “is not intended…
WARNING: What follows is another axe-grinding session regarding one of our greatest irritants: big government and our politicians’ inabilities to control spending and cut into the ever-growing, bloated bureaucracy. The last few weeks have brought into focus, once again, how our Canadian elected officials have learned little from the fiscal mismanagement of many of the…
This week MPs return to Ottawa to debate the federal budget. One of the central arguments on Parliament Hill in the days and weeks to come will revolve around Canadian pension reform. We are told, by way of setting an example that MPs are looking at their own gold plated pensions and perks of the job. For those…
With the publishing of our latest e-book, Becoming Better Communicators, we now have 4 e-books available at our By George Store. Other e-books include A Day in the Life of Man, 1001 Quotes on Politics, and the By George Treasury. In the store, you can also find beautiful writing note cards and inspirational wall posters. …
As we tackle both mundane routine and the stressful challenges of our day, we might all benefit from the short ditties of a children’s favourite, Charles Ghigna (a.k.a. Father Goose). By George Journal is providing these three poems of Father Goose with the challenge to all to dare to dream – and live fully. Dreams Allowed…
Niagara photographer Dave Demoe and wordsmith Chris George today have unveiled a series of seven scenic note cards, entitled “What a Wonderful World ~ Favourites Collection – Spring 2012.” The note cards have photos from Dave’s 2011 trips to Africa, California, Nova Scotia, as well as his local treks through the Niagara Region. Each remarkable…
Last week By George Journal marked the first anniversary of a special House of Commons debate on anaphylaxis with a series of posts about severe allergies and what Ottawa is and can do to help reduce the risk of life-threatening allergic reactions. Here is an index of those articles. Anaphylaxis Issue: Allergen Food Labelling Federal…
Earlier this year, a 7-year old child attending a Virginia school died after suffering an anaphylactic reaction to a peanut product. Teachers and school staff failed to respond to save Amaria’s life (see TV report). Elizabeth Goldenberg, one of Canada’s leading allergy safety experts, wrote in her blog One Spot Allergy some of the…
Last month, anaphylaxis advocate Cindy Paskey visited with MP Dean Allison in Ottawa to discuss the Canadian Anaphylaxis Initiative group’s activities through the Spring Session of Parliament. Here is the meat of the press release issued as a result of the discussions. CAI is working with a core group of MPs to raise greater…
Anaphylaxis is a medical condition describing people with severe, life threatening allergies. Reactions are rapid in onset and may cause death without immediate treatment. Signs of an anaphylactic reaction include difficulty with breathing; swollen lips, eyes, tongue and/or throat; itchy rash, blotches and welts; stomach pains and vomiting; and light-headedness and fainting due to a drop in…
All families supporting a loved one who copes with anaphylaxis have the same dream – that one day there will be a cure for (or greater relief for) severe allergies. This will only happen through medical research. It is this common family dream that prompted the Canadian Anaphylaxis Initiative to call on the federal government to provide…
St. Valentine’s Day 2011 was particularly sweet for families dealing with severe food allergies. On that day, the Federal Government announced new food labelling regulations related to allergens. With food labelling as one of the organization’s 5-policy points, the Canadian Anaphylaxis Initiative was asked to be present at the announcement. Here is a short summary of the issue and relevant links…
Since its establishment in Fall 2010, the Canadian Anaphylaxis Initiative has found Members of Parliament supportive. CAI spokespersons have urged MPs to become more aware and to share their experiences with severe allergies. With the support of MPs and government officials, we can raise greater public understanding, promote responsible safety measures, educate people on the signs of…
Anaphylaxis is serious, potential deadly – yet, it often seems that people wish to ignore facts. In Canada, those with this medical condition are increasing in numbers; as are the health care costs of treating anaphylactic attacks. FACT: Anaphylaxis is an issue that is not going to go away. Would it not seem reasonable, therefore, that…
March 21st marked the one-year anniversary of a special House of Commons debate on the health condition “anaphylaxis” – life-threatening allergies – that occurred in Ottawa. For those who have followed our advocacy work on anaphylaxis, you will know a group of volunteer families has been working for years with MPs to help raise awareness…
Our public relations company, CG&A COMMUNICATIONS, has unwrapped its new website design. The new site highlights our core offering: writing services. www.cgacommunications.com The website’s initial features include: “CONTENT IS (Still) KING” and “Social Media Services that Give You a Hand Up” as well as our e-books A Day in the Life of Man and 1001…
A Day in the Life of Man – Sustenance for the Soul is a moving collection of verse, thoughts and quotes that takes the reader through an average day – from dawn to dusk. The assortment of bons mots will encourage reflection, reawaken hope, and draw energy from within. Read the post from the day…