The Russian propaganda guide to stealing your roommate’s burrito – June 7, 2018 Global Comment article
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Newsletter/by Jaan PillI follow Toomas Hendrik Ilves @IlvesToomas, who was the President of the Estonian Republic from 2006 to 2016, on Twitter. In a recent tweet, Toomas Hendrik Ilves referred to the following article, which I am pleased to share with you. The Russian propaganda guide to stealing your roommate’s burrito The June 7, 2918 Global Comment […]
What will Long Branch look like after OMB has gone?
/0 Comments/in Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Long Branch, Long Branch Character Guidelines, Long Branch Neighbourhood Association, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillWhat will Long Branch look like, after the Ontario Municipal Board has come and gone? Will the physical character of Long Branch be preserved, or will it be destroyed, even after the OMB has come and gone? The culture of decision-making at the Ontario Municipal Board has changed dramatically over the past 25 years. Bill […]
Hidden Among Us: Exhibit of architectural portraits of Leaside’s Canada Wire and Cable Company homes, June 4 -11, 2018 at Creeds Coffee Bar (1595 Bayview Ave.)
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA previous post is entitled: Hidden Among Us: Architectural Portraits of Leaside’s Canada Wire and Cable Company Homes exhibit took place May 11 – 13, 2018 The following message is from Geoff Kettel of Leaside: If you missed this exhibit of architectural portraits of Leaside’s Canada Wire and Cable Company homes at the ArteMbassym in […]
Extreme Cities (2017) is one of four books about cities reviewed in April 18, 2018 New York Times article
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Language usage, Newsletter/by Jaan PillAn April 18, 2018 New York Times article is entitled: “Four Books Explore Various Aspects of Cities Past and Present.” Among the books is Extreme Cities: The Peril and Promise of Urban Life in the Age of Climate Change (2017), which I have referred to at a previous post entitled: I became interested in The […]
I have begun to view We Were Soldiers (2002), while pausing to read The Water Will Come (2017)
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Newsletter/by Jaan PillI have begun to view a DVD, borrowed from the Toronto Public Library, entitled We Were Soldiers (2002). I have previously discussed the DVD at a post entitled: We Were Soldiers (2002) is pretty accurate, notes Robert Mueller, who seldom mentioned his Marine service. According to the Toronto Public Library, the DVD was produced in […]
Game Misconduct (2018); CEO Society (2018); and Cocoa (2018).
/3 Comments/in Commentary, Newsletter/by Jaan PillThe current post is concerned with Game Misconduct (2018); CEO Society (2018); and Cocoa (2018). I enjoy these books because they explore basic themes that interest many people. The first book on my list, Game Misconduct: Injury, Fandom, and the Business of Sport (2018), explores sacrifices made by professional athletes in support of fandom. An excerpt […]
Lakeview Waterfront – Community Open House (upcoming June 5, 2018 meeting in Mississauga)
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter, Uncategorized/by Jaan PillAttachments: Appendix 2_Draft Lakeview Waterfront MN Ch Area Policies 2018_May 30, 2018 Appendix 3_Proposed Amendments to Mississauga Official Plan Schedules The following message is from City Planning Strategies, City of Mississauga: File: CD.03.LAK (Lakeview Waterfront) To: Notifications List (Future Meetings) Bcc’d Re: Lakeview Waterfront Community Open House – June 5, 2018 The Planning and Building […]
We Were Soldiers (2002) is pretty accurate, notes Robert Mueller, who seldom mentioned his Marine service
/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Jaan PillWe Were Soldiers (2002) – DVD. A blurb at the Toronto Public Library reads: “Summary/Review: An action-packed war movie that features explosive battle sequences, thrilling aerial photography, and unforgettable military heroes who fought for their country, their loved ones, and their freedom.” According to the Toronto Public Library, the publication date for the DVD is […]
Lakeview Waterfront Update from Credit Valley Conservation
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Jane's Walk, Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillClick here to access a May 31, 2018 Lakeview Waterfront Update from CVC > The opening text for the CVC message reads: We’re making great progress towards creating our new 26-hectare conservation area on the Mississauga waterfront. Learn more about the Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project Update. [End] Commentary I have, as I have noted at […]