Category Archives: Canada
Farm Equipment Book – The Videos
One of my long-term projects is a book on antique farm equipment. The book is to lean heavily on images, and I’ve visited several shows with my professional photographer daughter to get as many images as we can, both still … Continue reading
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Copyright Wars Volumes 1 & 2
Greetings and salutations! On September 1, 2011 I had the great pleasure of publishing the first two volumes of my Copyright Wars series. They are up on both Amazon and Smashwords, and should be available on the Kobo, IBook, Diesel, … Continue reading
Election 41 Seat Projection – Guestimate
This is my own, totally unscientific projection. It’s based on trends that I’m not sure will bear out, but I’m applying them. I’m calling for an NDP Minority Government, with 110 to 140 seats in Parliament.
Election 41 – Last Day of Advance Polling
For those who wish to vote at the Advance Polls, they are open today from Noon until 8:00 PM. To find the address of your local polling station, if you wish to use the Advance Poll, click here. Our family … Continue reading
87.91% Of Canadian Facebook Users Think Contempt Charge Of Substance To Canadian Election
Facebooker Steve Ireson was really concerned. He thought that the Mainstream Media was ignoring the contempt finding. In fact he thought that it was far more important to Canadians than the media realized.
One Soul Thrust – Who Is Lying To Them
Because right now it’s looking more and more like a set of self serving lies dreamed up by someone trying to panic artists into supporting tougher copyright laws. And if they are lies, why are they lying? Why is it so important for them to take the chance of getting caught, the way that they did this time, just to pass a law? Continue reading
Writers Needed To Post Left, Right, Center, and Offside Comments to Blogs and Social Media
We are not a social media company, are not working for a political organization, have not been hired to help address any balance in the major media outlets. Instead we are a group of Independents who believe that the best … Continue reading
Copyright For Artists
It was with great interest and mixed feelings that I watched the Harper Government fall today. While I have never liked Stephen Harper, I have a fair bit of respect for some people on his team, including Tony Clement. I … Continue reading
State Has No Obligation To Protect Police Officers, Ottawa To Argue At Appeal
Yes, you saw the title. That’s exactly what I said. Now think of the rage in the community if that’s what a major newspaper headline said.
Canada: online piracy a problem hurting artists, creators and the economy?
Note the question mark in my title, which otherwise is the same as Barry’s title. That’s because I’m questioning Barry’s conclusion. Part of the reason I’m questioning it, it because his post is so sparse on detail. Indeed if you … Continue reading
