Remembrance Day

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Edward Brain

Today, we remember all our troops, past and present, especially those who were killed in action.

Canada’s military has a long history of being involved in war, and in peacekeeping operations.  We have served in the American Revolution and War of 1812 before Confederation, and since Confederation in the Boer War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Bosnia, Suez Crisis, Cyprus, Afghanistan,  etc.

Our military has long fought gallantry under difficult situations.  As such, I would like to thank all our military personnel for their service, and may we remember the sacrifices of all our military personnel.  Lest We Forget.

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Why the Mayor of Toronto Should Resign

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Edward Brain

At this point, with all the controversies that Mayor Rob Ford has had to deal with, I personally believe that it is time for him to resign as Mayor of Toronto.  The whole issue with his use of crack cocaine, which started back in May has done nothing but embarrass the city.

Mr. Ford recently made the following announcement with regards to his admission of using illegal drugs: Continue reading →

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Should Some Senators Resign?

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Senate is under scrutiny as it looks into whether or not it should suspend three of its members – namely Senators Patrick Brazeau (Quebec), Mike Duffy (P.E.I.), and Pamela Wallin (Saskatchewan).

I would state that it is time that the Senate step down and show that it respect the taxpayers of this country and suspend these three Senators without pay for their actions.  If the Senate takes too long to make a decision, or refuses to take action, it would make the Senate look worse then it does at the moment. Continue reading →

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‘I Love Lucy’ Live on Stage Review

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Edward Brain

Last night I attended the last performance of ‘I Love Lucy’ Live on Stage at the Royal Alexandra Theatre (‘Royal Alex’) starring Sirena Irwin (Lucy), Bill Mendieta (Ricky), Kevin Remington (Fred), and Joanna Daniels (Ethel.)

This is essentially a play within a play as those of us in the audience are representing the real audiences that went to watch I Love Lucy being recorded at Desilu.  In the play, we ‘watch’ as two episodes of the show are ‘filmed’ – in this case the episodes The Benefit and Lucy Has Her Eyes Examined.  We watch this all proceed, just like the live audiences 60 years ago did, as these episodes are recorded.  We have a host from Desilu come out to welcome us to Desilu Studios for the recording and who explains what is going on during the filming.  Continue reading →

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Nominations do not Require Approval

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has written a new article, so let’s discuss it.

The question I want to discuss in length is:

QUESTION:  Every candidate for our board of directors must be approved by a nomination committee established by the board. Is this procedure legal? Continue reading →

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20th Anniversary of ‘Touch ‘Em All Joe’

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Edward Brain

Today, October 23rd 2013, is the 20th anniversary of the most important homerun in Toronto Blue Jays history:  Joe Carter’s walk-off homerun to win the 1993 World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays.  This also happens to be the day when 2013 edition of the World Series starts.

On October 23rd 1993, the Blue Jays were playing in game 6 of the World Series.  The Blue Jays held a 3 to 2 over the Philadelphia Phillies and could win the World Series that night.  The Blue Jays took an early 5-1 lead before giving up 5 unanswered runs to trail 6-5. Continue reading →

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Jim Leyland Steps Down as Tigers Skipper

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Edward Brain

Jim Leyland, manager of the Detroit Tigers, has announced that he is stepping down as the team’s manager after eight seasons.

He announced that he will not be leaving the team, but will be staying on in another position.  The announcement comes only two days after his team was eliminated in the A.L.C.S. by the Boston Red Sox. Continue reading →

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Hall of Famer Allan Stanley Passes Away

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Edward Brain

Hall of Fame defenceman Allan Stanley has passed away at the age of 87.  He he played for the New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and Philadelphia Flyers in the National Hockey League (N.H.L.), the Providence Reds of the American Hockey League (A.H.L.), the Vancouver Canucks of the Western Hockey League (W.H.L.), and the Boston Olympics of both the Eastern Hockey League (E.H.L.) and the Quebec Senior Hockey League (Q.S.H.L.)

Mr. Stanley spent 10 seasons with the Maple Leafs over his 25 years as a hockey player, his longest tenure with any team, winning four Stanley Cups with the Maple Leafs. Continue reading →

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2013 World Series

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Edward Brain

Well, we now ready for the World Series between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals. The series will begin on Wednesday in Boston, thanks to the A.L. winning the All Star Game back in July.  This is the 109th edition of the World Series.

The Red Sox won the American League (A.L.) Pennant last night by beating the Detroit Tigers four games to two.  The Cardinals won the National League (N.L.) Pennant on Friday by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers four games to two.) Continue reading →

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Non-Owners Can Serve on the Board

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Edward Brain

Gerry Hyman has written a new article.  Let’s discuss some of the questions he responds to:

QUESTION:  One of our directors sold her unit and moved out of the building. The board would like to fill the vacancy until the next AGM but management advises that it can’t be done because she hasn’t resigned. Is that correct? Continue reading →

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