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Will Toronto Become Canada’s Dallas?

December 2nd, 2013 · Comments Off on Will Toronto Become Canada’s Dallas? · Analysis

Amidst all the finger-wagging, incredulity, outrage, shock, indignation, humor and drama in the Mayor Rob Ford saga there are many potential outcomes, two of them horrendous. In either case, the Mayor himself would be the victim, but the city would be forced to live forever with the consequences. First is the possibility that some supposedly […]

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Less Than 100 Words Mini-reviews

August 10th, 2011 · Comments Off on Less Than 100 Words Mini-reviews · Analysis

LATEST: (rating system comprised of stinks/sinks/floats/flies) Ghost Rider (2007) October 8, 2011 Ridiculous graphic novel nonsense about a biker indentured to the devil who turns on his employer. So over the top, Evel Knievel couldn’t stick a landing. But who doesn’t want to see Nicolas Cage burst into flames? There are times I think old […]

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The CROSS of e-book publishing

July 18th, 2011 · 10 Comments · Analysis

This is a one-page synopsis of why the new world of e-book publishing is so exciting. You’re someone who feels compelled to write (a novel, short stories, poetry, social commentary, etc.) and you want to reach an audience. What follows is a combination overview and how-to listing that provides guidance in five easy-to-remember steps. CONTENT […]

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How has Writing Changed Me?

January 27th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Analysis

The further I get into the personal writing, as opposed to my economic articles, the more I’m confronted with the question, “How has writing changed me?” A further consideration is whether or not the alterations have been in a good way. I don’t have any doubt about it. Composing my short stories has taken me […]

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20 Key Points on Social Media, Its Importance and Influence

October 24th, 2010 · Comments Off on 20 Key Points on Social Media, Its Importance and Influence · Analysis

The following are 20 key points I would stress if I were addressing an audience or speaking  to a classroom on the subject of social media, its importance and influence.  (1) The key sites, so far, are Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn. (2) We’re in the pioneering days for setting up personal accounts on such sites and understanding their role and importance. (3) […]

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Social Networking’s Number One Fan

June 5th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Analysis

It has come as a complete surprise to me how much I like social networking over the Internet. My favourite is Twitter due to the speed, immediacy and access to people all over the world. Hashtag groups (#writechat, #storycraft, #scriptchat) have been particularly rewarding for finding people with the same interests and concerns. I also […]

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