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As an active member of the Canadian Anaphylaxis Initiative (CAI) – raising awareness for serious, life-threatening allergies with MPs and Ottawa officials, we are please to see our collaborative efforts gaining support. Elizabeth Goldenberg of One Spot Allergy has recently written of the campaign to inform Ottawa decision-makers of the reasonable and achievable steps that can…
One never tires of the remarkable verse by Ralph Waldo Emerson. To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty; To find the best in others; To give…
Next month, we will be releasing a collection of inspirational and motivational quotes, verses and touching scripts. In the final edits of our book, we’ve re-discovered the moving power behind some very remarkable quotes, said by some very remarkable people. It’s not whether you get knocked down; It’s whether you get back up. – Vince…
Today, an awareness group supporting families caring for loved ones with severe allergies, issued a press release. We encourage you to read: Families discuss with MP next steps on Anaphylaxis Motion M-230 http://cai-allergies.ca/?p=172 Canadian Anaphylaxis Initiative (CAI) is a network of Canadian families formed to raise greater awareness of the realities Canadians with severe allergies…
What sights inspire you? What will motivate you to act? By George Journal is looking for imagery that will compliment our soon-to-be-released publication on inspirational and motivational verse and quotes. From our research, some of the most popular inspirational imagery includes: rainbows water – from waves to droplets burning candle(s) sunsets Most popular motivational imagery…
What is it that we humans depend on? We depend on our words… Our task is to communicate experience and ideas to others. Niels Bohr (1885 – 1962)
In politics, stupidity is not a handicap. – Napoleon Bonaparte Government is too big and too important to be left to the politicians. – Chester Bowles Nearly all men can withstand adversity; If you want to test a man’s character, give him power. – Abraham Lincoln Politicians are people who, when they see light at…
We have published a wonderful resource for all those politicos mastering the game of politics as well as those armchair critics who are avid fans of the sport. 1001 Quotes on Politics, Elections, Democracy and Government is now available – and you can obtain your book on-line with a payment via PayPal. Here is an introductory blurb…
This week, By George Journal posted the insight of many of our leading news personalities as they considered, “What will be the future of news?” Prompted by an excellent series of articles in the Business Insider, we explored the possibilities of what our new digital realities will mean for the news industry, reporting, and the…
Readers of this Journal will know that we are active advocates for Canadians with severe, life-threatening allergies. (Tag: anaphylaxis for past articles) Chris George is part of a group that formed in Fall 2010 to work with MPs and raise the level of awareness for anaphylaxis in Parliament and with the Ottawa bureaucracy. The Canadian…
Here are our top 50 favourite tweets of the first 500 @byGeorgeJournal tweets (this is the second of a two-part post): Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. – Maria Robinson Insist on yourself. Never imitate. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Success is the…
Yesterday, By George Journal tweeted its 500th tweet. Our core mission on Twitter is to provide memorable quotes to motivate and inspire – and provoke. (We also offer views on Canada, public relations, the world of politics and business.) You can follow us: http://twitter.com/#!/ByGeorgeJournal Here are our top 50 favourite tweets of the first 500…
MP Dean Allison has re-introduced his anaphylaxis awareness motion in the House of Commons yesterday. Motion-230 reads: That in the opinion of the House, anaphylaxis is a serious concern for an increasing number of Canadians and the government should take the appropriate measures necessary to ensure these Canadians are able to maintain a high quality of…
In a series of tweets last week, the By George Journal highlighted the colourful life of sports commentator Don Cherry. Taken largely from the Toronto Star news expose “The wonderful, unlivable life of Don Cherry” written by Vinay Menon, we offered many quotes and tidbits of information about the man who has become a Canadian…
Our efforts for greater awareness of anaphylaxis have resumed… The Canadian Anaphylaxis Initiative (CAI) issued a press release yesterday and our favourite local, on-line news source Niagara At Large published the news. Visit: http://niagaraatlarge.com/2011/05/31/anaphylaxis-awareness-effort-resumes-with-return-of-federal-parliament/ Lead: This week when Members of Parliament return to the House of Commons, Niagara West – Glanbrook MP Dean Allison…
After a few months collaborating with our network, our public relations company CG&A COMMUNICATIONS is unwrapping My Right Hand. We are offering a virtual assistant service that will support and enhance clients’ social media activities. The core strategy and content development services include: Content and Copywriting Services – articles and blog posts, media releases, web…
Here are three of our favourite fascinating videos. (Relax, this is a diversion…) 1) Every time we see this video, the message overwhelms me. It is truly remarkable – a must-see (over 5.5 million views to date!). ‘The Story of Stuff’ bills itself as a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns….
Hockey is the glue that binds our Nation https://www.bygeorgejournal.ca/?p=460 In order to be a dynamic, sustainable national entity, a country’s people must have shared values, perspectives, and experiences. A country’s peoples must know and understand certain common things – whether they be moments in time, or iconic images that stir a common passion. In Canada our sense…
As regular readers of the By George Journal know, we are on Twitter, tweeting favourite quotes and observations about leadership, success, a healthy attitude and life. Here are our current Favourite 25: Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence. – Aristotle A ship is safe…
Recently, By George Journal has begun tweeting a few poignant motivational and inspirational quotes each day. Here are ten of our favourite from the past two weeks… Do what you love. Know your own bone; gnaw at it, bury it, unearth it, and gnaw it still. – Thoreau Happiness comes of the capacity to feel…