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About Edward Brain

I am a long time condo activist and have a background in Business Administration. I am also an avid transit enthusiast, photographer, and filmmaker.

Alfonso Soriano released by New York Yankees

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Edward Brain

The New York Yankees have released veteran left fielder and second baseman Alfonso Soriano.  Mr. Soriano had been designated for assignment on July 6th, 2014. Alfonso Soriano is a seven time All-Star (2002-2008), four time Silver Slugger award winner (2002, … Continue reading →

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2014 World Cup Finals

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Edward Brain

The finals for the 2014 FIFA World Cup are now set.  So let’s look at the two final matches: In the third place game, host country Brazil takes on the Netherlands.  Brazil was badly beaten 7-1 by Germany in their … Continue reading →

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2014 FIFA World Cup Semifinals

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Edward Brain

We are now down to the final four in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The final four teams breakdown as follows: Brazil (#3) vs. Germany (#2) Netherlands (#15) vs. Argentina (#5)

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2014 FIFA World Cup Quaterfinals

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Edward Brain

We are now down to the final eight teams in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.  Let’s look at the teams in the round of eight: Brazil (#3) vs. Colombia (#8) France (#17) vs. Germany (#2) Netherlands (#15) vs. Costa Rica … Continue reading →

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Happy Dominion Day

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Edward Brain

I would like to wish all Canadians a very Happy Dominion Day!  Or, if you desire, a Happy Canada Day! Today marks 147 years since the formation of the Dominion of Canada on July 1st, 1867 with the British North … Continue reading →

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2014 FIFA World Cup Round of 16

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Edward Brain

We have now finished the group stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.  This means that we are down to the last 16 teams looking to win the World Cup. The Round of 16 breaks down as follows:

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Ontario Announces New Cabinet

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Edward Brain

Thanks to the recent general election in Ontario and the Liberal Party receiving a majority government, Premier Kathleen Wynne has announced some changes to the Cabinet. Many Cabinet members are still in Cabinet, albeit with new portfolios, while others remain … Continue reading →

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Pat Burns to be Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Edward Brain

It has announced that the late Pat Burns will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 17th, 2014 as a member of the Class of 2014. As an NHL coach, Mr. Burns coached 1,019 games and winning … Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs Announce Pre-Season Schedule

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their pre-season schedule for the 2014-15 NHL season.  The team will play eight games (four home games and four road games) against four teams. The pre-season starts out on September 22nd in London Ontario … Continue reading →

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Liberal Majority in Ontario

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Edward Brain

Now that the dust has settled in the 41st general election in Ontario, let’s look at the results: Out of 107, 54 seats were required to form a majority Government. The Liberals won 58 seats, for a four seat majority. … Continue reading →

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