Midgard Journal

The Occupy Movement Part 4 - by Moses (a.k.a Stacey Marc Goldman)

2012-01-11T12:52:00.007-05:00

Breakfast in bed for 600,000

The lineup for the 2012 Occupy Concert;

Pink Floyd (with Roger Waters), RUSH, The Rolling Stones, Triumph, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, The Tragically Hip, Our Lady Peace, Alice Cooper, Neil Young, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Gordon Lightfoot, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Ozzy Osbourne, The Wailers, Eric Clapton, Santana, Robbie Robertson, Metallica, The Replacements, Van Halen, Kim Mitchell, April Wine, ZZ Top, The Steve Miller Band, Bruce Cockburn, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Sean Kingston, The Black Eyed Peas, LMFAO, Tracy Chapman, Van Morrison, B.B King, U2, Aerosmith, Sting, RUN DMC, Snoop Dog, Nickelback, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Motorhead, Supertramp, Willie Nelson, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, The Pixies, Quincy Jones, Delfalo Marsalis...

The question as to how is this feasible becomes a question of want. We're fighting for our livelihood in streets across North America. The media broadcasts UFC matches practically every hour on the hour. In the NHL off-season this past year three former enforcers, namely Wade Belak, Derek Bougaarde, and Rick Rypien all committed suicide. The age of instant gratification has taken away the craftmanship of work formerly associated with the Canadian and American labour force. What's going to happen to North American' retirement funds if our Dollar becomes de-valued to 2 cents on the dollar? $2 Million in RRSPS becomes worth $40,000. In a global economy this could in fact happen. What North America needs to realize is that paying off the National Debt brings us an air of hope. We will be able to sustain an economy with our heads above the water, not below.
The Canadian National Debt was starting to be paid off in 2001, here's a detailed account of our National debt over the past 50 years;

1961/62 - $14.825 Billion
1970/71 - $20.293 Billion
1980/81 - $91.948 Billion
1990/91 - $377.656 Billion
1996/97 - $562.881 Billion
2001/02 - $511.946 Billion
2007/08 - $457.637 Billion
2008/09 - $463.71 Billion
2009/10 - $519.1 Billion
2010/11 - $551 Billion
2011/12 - $586 Billion (Projected)
2012/13 - $605 Billion (Projected)

As we can see, we're back to having a yearly deficit in the Billions. To pay off the National Debt brings us back to reality, which we so sorely need.
Many people have asked what the occupy movement stands for, and it stands to reason that 'occupying' ties in to the equation. So let's make a deal Canada.

100 New Government Towns with 600 people in each new town. Tell us what you want us to produce. We'll divy up the 600 people so that there are 200 1st Nations' People, 200 Caucasian People, and 200 African Canadian/American People. Let each new town (or Kibbutz) be indiscriminant of faith or religion. The total amount of people in this context is 60,000. Let's do this in every Province and Territory. In fact, let's do this across America too. This would mean that there would be 720,000 across Canada, and 3,000,000 across America now gainfully employed with housing. We'll harvest Olive Oil, Canola Oil, Canadian Maple Syrop, Chocolate Milk, a new Cola Product, Health Food Products...

At this point we can start doing business with the Bank of Canada, instead of corrupt private Banks.

Political Forecast for 2012 -by Pindsvin

2011-12-28T13:22:00.005-05:00

If you have ever had the unfortunate experience of a long fall, you will know that there is absolutely nothing that you can do about your situation till after you hit bottom. This is kind of how I see our current political situation. Fortunately, I live in Canada which will be one of the few places on the planet that have some cushion to land on.

The reason that I call this a Forecast, rather than a prediction, is that these trends are already well on the way.

If you are one of the masses in north America who get most of their news on TV, in magazines such as Times or News Week, or even in news papers you will, you have been receiving very censured information. There are two main types of censorship in the West. The most common type is to give several different opinions or explanations of a situation or event, and then ridicule the ones you don’t like. The second method is to tag it racist, anti, phobic, extremist left or right on a person or organization.

If you look up some major newspapers front pages from the year 1912 you will be totally amazed at how totally unaware the politicians or decision makers were of the disastrous precipice they were sitting on. Absolutely no one believed that the world would be in total war in less than two years. We are at the point of a world war, but not a war that will be fought with guns and bombs. I will certainly write more on this subject in future articles.

Now, to my political forecasts for 2012. The American political stalemate will finally end with Obama loosing the Presidential election to Newt Gingrich. Just kidding. Obama will be re-elected by about 51% majority. The American political scene will remain almost deadlocked and ineffective. America will start to move away from being the global policeman, and focus on serious problems at home.

The EU will do everything in can to postpone the inevitable. The fact that it does not work. The EU will fail. The German and French governments will do everything they can do to postpone the financial crash till 2013. It will be a close call this year, but I think the bottom will not fall out till the following year. The EU will eventually return to what it was meant to be at the beginning, a Common Market.
The big story this year have been the Arab Spring. If you have ever read history, especially the French Revolution there are too many similarities. After the Dictators and Kings have all been killed or run off, these so called countries will be left with three groups all jostling for power. The first group that started the uprisings were the young educated class who want western democracy. The second is the Muslim Brotherhood, and of course the third group is the Generals. You do not need to be a political scientist to see that the Generals and the Muslim Brotherhood will make a deal with each other and screw the democrats’. These new governments will become what I call Religious Fascism. The young democrats will be under a whole new set of repressions.

What I would like to see in the West is a new awareness of what is happening behind the scene. Our top politicians and bankers know what is going on, but will not take this on because of self interests. The first is the West continuing losing power and influence to the East. To make money you have to manufacture things to sell. Being mainly a consumer nation means a slow slide into poverty.

The second subject that the West needs to come to terms with is that the controlling powers of Islam, sees itself as at War with the West. Hopefully the Islamic countries will be engulfed in their own political turmoil for the next few years.
The hard fact for the West to come to terms with is that we cannot afford our current standard of living. The political left will oppose the political rights attempts to balance the books and pay down our debts. Te sad truth is that the conservatives caused much of the debt. The results will be a continues deadlock and little progress in most areas.

I do hope dearly that we are not at the edge as back in 1912.

The Occupy Movement Part 3 (the Dangers of Bureaucracy) - by Moses

2011-12-14T15:20:00.009-05:00

In the John Grishom novel 'The Rainmaker' we saw what happens when there is corruption within the legal system, pertaining to insurance claims. A claim is sent in to the insurance company by the policy holder and the claim is automatically sent from claims to the Policy Department. When the insurance company contacts the policy holder he/she learns that their claim has now been sent to the Policy Department until eventually the policy holder gives up in trying to receive his/her claim.
These dangers of bureaucracy, or lock jam, has been intertwined into Politics. We see Liberals fight against the Conservatives in Canada, the Democrats fight against the Republicans in the U.S.A, Secular perpective fighting against Orthodox perspective...
As these paradigm viewpoints enter the fray, we see the example of claims and policies enter into Bureaucratic decision making. Essentially, this vetos' any administrative initiatives of most Democratic Nations. While Facism is not an option, at some level a decision has to be made.
While the Occupy Movement has quieted in the Canadian news over the past week, the worldwide numbers of those supporting the Global Occupy Movement has gone up, and is continuing to do so. In Sudbury, Ontario, Canada there are roughly 550 people on the Facebook page. The local movement is being pro-active in its' approach. The local movement is netwoking information that has been gathered with other cities around the World. This may seem to be a minor detail, but keep in mind that the internet didn't exist 25 years ago. Eventually this writer sees' the involvement of the United Nations with respect to the Occupy Movement. A person in Canada, in the U.S.A, in Portugal, in Egypt, will at some level be assured of basic human rights that are protected by Amnesty International and the U.N. Do we really need FEMA camps that deny people of their basic human rights in place, as opposed to protecting the existing Global Constitution that is in place today? and, why can't we house the homeless, without stripping someone of their basic human rights?

Kibbutziim and the Occupy Movement (Part 2) - by Moses

2011-12-13T11:22:00.005-05:00

A Kibbutz in Israel is, by nature, a commune. This form of government township was instituted in 1942 to develop a network for Jewish people in the Land of Israel (Palestine at the time). There are rates of exchange through socialist economics. For example, food is free, housing is provided, and work is plentiful. The amount the Kibbutz earns' translates into a profit for the group as a whole. There is greater sensitivity towards specialized industry. For example;

1 Kibbutz does baked goods
1 Kibbutz does chocolate milk
1 Kibbutz does peaches and pears

Work is provided for everyone based on their skills. Extra hours at work translates into added vacation time. Tourism is amplified as someone from Denmark or Ethiopia is essentially a representative of another economic system and learns, as well as teaches, their ways of life when their on the Kibbutz. There is a change of work periodically for Kibbutzniks (members of the Kibbutz). For example someone working in the agricultural sector of the Kibbutz will be moved to laundry duty for one month of the year, and/or dish-washing duties for one month a year likewise.

Economic growth translates into Kibbutz expansion (added Kibbutziim within Israel and greater wealth for the Kibbutz itself). As Kibbutziim grow in number, the Nations' population steadily increase. This is beneficial to people in barren land as the agriculture of each Kibbutz is tied into a fresh water supply that wasn't there previously. As many cities are congested in their population size, there is an advantage in having a more detailed infrastructure in barren and unpopulated rural regions. As Kibbutziim (or Camps) grow in number, fresh water becomes accessible to more people in areas that didn't have fresh water previously.

Each member of the Kibbutz receives an equal financial arrangement. For example, each member of the Kibbutz is paid a nominal $15,000 CDN/Year. The net profit of the Kibbutz (after labour costs) is invested back into the Kibbutz. The net profit results in expansion within the Kibbutz, and beyond.

Though the Good Samaritan Act, the Occupy Movement has incorporated many socialist Kibbutz ideals. Ridding the World of Debt, and making sure we don't have Homeless people in our communities, runs in part with having housing and employment.

Each Canadian in the Workforce (or each citizen of Canada) earning a minimum $75,000/year would mean this; A greater amount of spending within the private sector (as it's easier to spend $75,000 than for a Billionaire to spend his Hundreds of Millions). The only people that are affected by previously proposed changes would be the top 1% income earners. For example, to raise $1Billion CDN through taxing those earning $40,000/year@10% would result in 250,000 people being taxed. Those earning $1Billion CDN/year taxed@10% would mean that 10 people would be taxed.

Why be sensitive to the wants of a multi-Billionaire?

Does anyone really care if Billionaire Coffers lose 10% of their Empires?

As we see today, around 1.3 million people are following these transpiring events with the number almost surely to grow.

Reasons that I garden

2011-11-24T21:16:00.002-05:00

When you grow your own food, you are in control of the soil, nutrition, as well as the seeds and even the water. You have choices, to grow organic and buy Non GMO seed. Not everyone grows the same way, and experimenting can be alot of fun. There is something about gardening that calms a person down, most experience a positive head-space in a garden, also gardening is physically good for you, you do get exercise as well as sun exposure, which is all good for your health. People with specific dietary needs can not only grow the foods they need,but also grow them in a way that conforms to their personal views, religion, idealism, etc , a vegan gardener might choose vegan soil supplements and non animal-based fertilizers. Growing food is the right thing to do, you can help the environment by eating from you own garden, or eating local only, to avoid food that have been transported from other areas, which use large amounts of fossil fuels. There are areas where people are overpopulated and starving, maybe those exports should be going to them. Food grown in the garden, in general does taste much better, having the extra time to ripen .The only way to know for sure it is truly organic, is to grow it yourself. Eating from your garden, saves you money, many people even can goods for consumption during winter months. Tending a garden gives one a sense of pride and stewardship of their surroundings. Some plants that can be grown in the garden can have a very high market value, and depending on how they were grown may have a higher value again. Berries, which have particularly high market value need only be planted once,and as perennials, will continue to produce year after year. Grass lawns are a big cause of fertilizer contaminating runoff waters, leading to blue green algae in our lakes . We depend on bees, birds, microorganisms to maintain a natural balance, to promote growth, to pollinate our crops. By growing flowers, we can help the bees survive, by growing different fruits, berries, grains, and seed bearing plants ,we can help the birds eat. They spread an excellent manure, and they sometimes share seeds from other areas in the world. And these micro-organisms keep the soil alive and healthy in many ways, they do not like pesticides. Mycology is making leaps and bounds with remediation, using fungi and their mycellum to absorb, and convert materials from one form to the next. This is particularly effective at digesting waste products, decontaminating industrial sites, as well as providing again more food, which can be eaten by animals or people. Fungi that contain melanin may also be effective at removing radiation by using it as a plant energy source. Mycologist Paul Stamets, claims mushrooms will save the world. which from the looks of things, we all need to do our part in order to preserve.This is why I love gardening. these wont be the only reasons as there are millions of reasons to garden, the harder question to answer would be "why not?" ben baker

Not Safe to Swallow. A brief explanation of the risk of water fluoridation

2011-11-24T21:11:00.001-05:00

A tube of toothpaste will often contain on it a warning label . This is to inform you to use only a pea sized drop, not to swallow, and that it may be a good idea for you to contact poison control in the event that you do. This label is on the tube because of a substance called fluoride, which can be found in most brands of toothpaste, and as fluoride is a toxic substance, this label is required by law. Today, some countries add this substance to their drinking water supply, having a regulated amount of parts per million (ppm) fluoride to water.A commonly accepted concentration is 1ppm, as this was found to be highest amount which could be added without noticing any immediate ill-effect. In nature, natural levels of fluoride can be found to be as high as 0.05 ppm. Many countries including Scandinavian nations such as Sweden, have banned the practices of water fluoridation, partly because public assembly has demanded so, and otherwise because they have continued the tests and have found this substance to be unsafe for human, animal, and plant consumption. Public health concerns and implications within these countries are taken very seriously, and for the most part the people have a say in these matters. Canada and USA to this day, still have most communities drinking fluoridated water, yet even at levels considered to be safe, this can still pose a significant risk within the food service and processing industries, let me try to give you an example as to why this is so dangerous, even if levels of 1ppm are to be considered safe. Using the reduction cooking method, water may be used in order to produce food concentrates. Simply boiling water will concentrate anything in that water, including the metal content as well as substances such as fluoride, along side the food items that you are concentrating. A perfect example of such would be a meat glaze otherwise known as a "glace de viande" In order to produce a meat glaze, you must first prepare a stock. Place roasted bones in a large pot, add sachet and mirepois , fill with water to the point where it just to say covers the bones, bring to boil, skim scum , reduce to simmer and allow to reduce for 6 to 8 hours. the overall water content here may be anywhere from 70-50 percent the original water content, meaning your concentration has increased . You may further reduce this stock by boiling or simmering it, the more you do so, the more concentrated it will become.The point at which this becomes a glaze, is when it has become thick enough to coat a wooden spoon as any sauce would. Please note that by the time you have achieved this glaze, you have concentrated the fluoride, so many times, that it is now nowhere near the presumed safe 1ppm, it is many many times more concentrated.Swallowing a pea sized drop of meat glaze may be just as bad, or even worse, than swallowing that same amount of toothpaste

Occupy Sudbury and Beyond (the occupy movement)- by Moses

2011-11-16T23:08:00.010-05:00

Occupy ________. A novel idea, whether it's occupying Toronto, New York, Sudbury, Vancouver, , or Atlanta. Considering that roughly 60% of all Canadians amass 1.7% of Canada's total income. So what are we talking about here? Change? Is it achievable? Will public parks be public forums as they were during Woodstock?
A few years ago in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada we lost roughly 5,000 jobs @ $75,000 in the auto plants. The average household income was roughly $90,000/year. Today with these jobs gone we see the average household income in Oshawa below $40,000/year. How does a politician address his/her constituents within this Flint, Michigin type economic failure?
Last year, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista signed a multi-year contract for a fraction of what he could have earned playing for the New York Yankees or the Boston Red Sox. But let's be real. How many people would accept earning less than they think they're worth? Union talk states; You're worth what you get. In the case of Oshawa, Ontario, were the Union workers misguided in their strategy? Let's not place blame.
A billionaire that donates $1 million to charity once a year writes it off his/her taxes. Did anyone notice that taxes of the ultra-rich decreased, giving them more buying power, and those earning less than $15,000 lost 3% of their total income not just 3 months ago?
Instead of band-aid remedy, the Canadian economy (and the U.S for that matter) had better taker a look at our adolescence and how they perceive economic developments. They see the hypicrit oath and are being forced to choose between doing what they think is right, and choosing to undermine their values in selling out to work at a fraction what they think they're worth. Would you take a $10/hour, $12,000/year job because you had to? that's exactly what we're seeing in Oshawa, Ontario today. When will it be that a poet just writes.
In Sudbury, Ontario today we see roughly 500 homeless within a population of 155,000. These are the registered homeless, take another look and we see a vagabond population of over 1000. As Occupy Sudbury takes shape we see many more people pro-active towards these issues. Will this lead to more parks occupied over the course of the movement, that remains to be unseen.
The National Debt of Canada causes the taxpayer to pay off some of the annual interest of the National Debt. Ironically, the Federal Government has to take on loans from Foreign Banks to pay off the difference in interest on money originally lent to 3rd and 5th World Nations. This is essentially killing off any chance of there being a strong Pension Fund for Canadians to draw from both in the here and now, and in the future. It is also a concern among roughly 60% of all adults within Canada of how they will pay off their own debts; credit cards, mortgages, car payments, insurance payments, telecommunication services...
In many Scandanavian nations, the population earns a healthy minimum salary, scaled to the elite status for the fortunate. Considering that Canada has similarities economically to these nations, it leaves one to wonder if socialism will become a dirty word in Canada. If not, why haven't we seen each of the Canadian population see a piece of the pie? How can we create a demand for another revolutionary Woodstock? Through our constitutional freedom of assembly we may see a hundred people converge, in a town like Sudbury Ontario Canada. That figure may be 10,000 people in Toronto occupying today. But tomorrow that figure becomes 100,000. Let`s occupy and create more camps. Tell more people. If one person informs 'the movement' to seven people the figure follows this pattern. 7 X 1 =7, 7 X 7=49, 49 X 7 = 343 343 X 7........ essentially the numbers required to pro-create another Woodstock.

The State of Israel Re-iterated - by Moses

2011-09-24T05:04:00.002-04:00

Here are just a few conundrums I face when thinking of my Homeland;
Are Jewish people allowed to congregate and self-govern within the State of Israel?
When a Palestinian man blows himself and others to smithereens, is the State of Israel legally allowed to disallow the transfer of funds to the suicide bombers' family? and if not, is the State of Israel legally allowed to demand compensation to the Israeli victims' families from the source that has compensated the suicide bombers' family?
Is someone who believes that the State of Israel should exist a Zionist?
What exactly is a Zionist?
Why aren't Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Egypt and other Arab Nations allowing Palestinians to migrate to their Nations under refugee status? Considering that Palestine extended to the aforementioned Nations centuries ago it leaves one to wonder, is Hitler's' S.S still in existence?
How do we stop the brainwashing in many gentrified Muslim Nations?
Is Israel entitled to fight back when rockets are fired from Gaza?
Is the State of Israel legally allowed to expel its' Palestinian population out of Israel?
Israel is less than 1% in size relative to Canada, U.S.A, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, Turkey, and Iraq amongst other Nations' Worldwide.
Israel has a population less than 1% of the Nations; U.S.A, Russia, China, Egypt, Mexico, Brasil, England, Syria, Saudi Arabia, France, and Turkey to name but a few.
It is still common belief across the World that; 'Jews control the Western World Media' (both within America, and Worldwide), 'Jews are cheap', 'Jews were responsible for Apartheid for their racist views', 'Zionists are racists.'
In other words, the 'Jew' is dirty like a rat, just as Hitler said to the World and to the Nation of Germany for Election 75 years' ago when German school children read books depicting 'the Jew' as a rat in picture books made mandatory to the German educational system.
Just to give you a bit of lowdown; The State of Israel has roughly; 7 Million Jewish people, 1 Million Israeli Arab people, 2 Million Palestinian people, and around 100,000 Catholic people.
Now I ask you again, are Jewish people allowed to congregate and self-govern within the State of Israel?

The Card -by Moses

2011-09-24T04:55:00.002-04:00

The Card

'It was 8:47 P.M, a cool Wednesday, December 24th in the year 2008 Astro-Damanous, as Prince Mousa Saliim (a.k.a Moshe Shalom) gathered with his friends Prince Farhan, Prince Hashem, Prince Jabu, and Prince Omar. They concluded in common unison that Ethiopia had ‘the card’ ready to be institutionalized into production. Already popular in Sweden, Canada, and Israel, ‘the card’ entitled populations, within each sovereign nation, to distribute food and water to their people.
In the boardroom of White, Locks, Smith, and Jones, President Bush had been on hold for ten minutes. At 4:30 A.M Western European Time (11:30 P.M Eastern Time Zone) the Hagannah gave their announcement, ‘The card is a necessity.’
Through the monitored satellite feeds of Kofi Annan and his forecasting team, came the newly discovered information. ‘Cards’, ‘the cards’, ‘card’, or ‘the card’ spoken in wireless communication linked the call to anti-terrorist agencies throughout the Western World. The relationship between ‘card’ and ‘self serving interests' - a.k.a 'terrorist mentalities’ were intertwined from a Summit reached in the year 1937 through England’s representative King George and France spokesman, Syrian King Ali Baba.
The infrastructure within Ethiopia had been in place since 2004, through an unannounced Summit in 1996 between Nigeria and Sweden, and was officially approved by the United Nations. With this single entitlement a Man, Woman, and Child had Worldwide Right to Life. This had been opposed traditionally by certain sects within Catholicism as early as 1240 Astro-Damanous, including the Presbyterian Church of England. The Right to Life had been sacrificed over many Wars and wants of the Ultra-Rich. Monarchies engulfed their people as Pariah’s and Martyr’s to bring other armies to their knees. The basic concept of imagination had been sacrificed likewise, and, in this context ‘the card’ was its’ remedy. No longer just a Marxist Principle, ‘the card’ entitled all adults to every want and need, with extortion taken out of the equation (with respect to reasons why we shouldn’t have it).
OPEC made their announcement, ‘Crude Oil has been taken off the market.’ End quote.
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the following announcement; ‘Our wheat and manna will never again be destroyed or cut off from production in the name of economics.’ End quote.
Newly Elected U.S President Barack Obama made the following announcement on Thursday, December 25th (Christmas Day) of 2008; ‘OPEC has taken Oil off the Market. This crude oil has no current price. Therefore, our economy will carry roughly a 20% overall recession. Should the U.S.A fight against OPEC, the United Nations is threatening to put an excise tax on every U.S service in order to hold us accountable for our roles in Worldwide poverty, and that would cripple us with respect to World Economics as I’ve learned from our National Senior Economic Officers.’ ‘Keep in mind America that the Average U.S Household earns $60,000/year U.S.D, while the Average Chinese Household earns 125,000 Japanese Yen/year – and that translates into $250 U.S/Year. Likewise, the Median Household Income in Northeast Africa is less than that amount. It is time for our Country to put up, or shut up!’ End quote.'

The State of Israel - by Moses

2011-09-24T03:15:00.003-04:00

Here are just a few conundrums I face when thinking of my Homeland;
Are Jewish people allowed to congregate and self-govern within the State of Israel?
When a Palestinian man blows himself and others to smithereens, is the State of Israel legally allowed to disallow the transfer of funds to the suicide bombers' family? and if not, is the State of Israel legally allowed to demand compensation to the Israeli victims' families from the source that has compensated the suicide bombers' family?
Is someone who believes that the State of Israel should exist a Zionist?
What exactly is a Zionist?
Why aren't Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Egypt and other Arab Nations allowing Palestinians to migrate to their Nations under refugee status? Considering that Palestine extended to the aforementioned Nations centuries ago it leaves one to wonder, is Hitlers' S.S still in existence?
How do we stop the brainwashing in many gentrified Muslim Nations?
Is Israel entitled to fight back when rockets are fired from Gaza?
Is the State of Israel legally allowed to expel its' Palestinian population out of Israel?
Israel is less than 1% in size relative to Canada, U.S.A, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, Turkey, and Iraq amongst other Nations' Worldwide.
Israel has a population less than 1% of the Nations; U.S.A, Russia, China, Egypt, Mexico, Brasil, England, Syria, Saudi Arabia, France, and Turkey to name but a few.
It is still common belief across the World that; 'Jews control the Western World Media' (both within America, and Worldwide), 'Jews are cheap', 'Jews were responsible for Apartheid for their racist views', 'Zionists are racists.'
In other words, the 'Jew' is dirty like a rat, just as Hitler said to the World and to the Nation of Germany for Election 75 years' ago when German school children read books depicting 'the Jew' as a rat in picture books made mandatory to the German educational system.
Just to give you a bit of lowdown; The State of Israel has roughly; 7 Million Jewish people, 1 Million Israeli Arab people, 2 Million Palestinian people, and around 100,000 Catholic people.
Now I ask you again, are Jewish people allowed to congregate and self-govern within the State of Israel?

Mariano Rivera Sets the All-Time Save Record With his 602nd Lifetime Save - by Moses

2011-09-19T22:32:00.008-04:00

Mariano Rivera vs Trevor Hoffman

Rivera and Hoffman are considered the two greatest closers of all-time. Playing in the spotlight of New York, Rivera is a household name. This does not, however, preclude him from being considered anything other than brilliant.
Mariano looked poised to be the ‘Yanks setup man for years to come. When he surfaced in the ‘Bigs they already had established closer Tom Wetteland. Wetteland was signed by the Texas Rangers in the ‘96/’97 off-season, and Rivera inherited the role as closer. All Rivera has done since then is reel off eight 40+ save years with ten sub 2.00 E.R.A campaigns (a possible 11th this campaign). What makes Rivera truly special has been his performance in the Post-Season as he is currently 8-1 with 42 saves and sits with a 0.71 E.R.A over 139.2 Innings Pitched, winning 5 World Series Titles with the ‘Yanks. His playoff success was culminated by winning the ’99 World Series MVP Award. In fact tonight Rivera supplanted Trevor Hoffman as the all-time save leader with his 602nd save.
Hoffman, by comparison, slipped under the radar gun playing in the small market of San Diego. Nevertheless he was the current All-Time leader in career saves with 601, until tonight. Hoffman has posted nine seasons of 40+ saves. While not as accomplished as Rivera in Post-Season play, this may be attributed to not having nearly the same number of opportunities as Rivera has had, with the juggernaut Yankees.
Deciding who to choose as Closer is not an obvious choice. Let’s look at each pitcher’s average 162 game season;

Pitcher Wins Losses Saves IP H BB SO E.R.A

Rivera 5 4 39 78 61 18 72 2.22
Hoffman 4 5 39 72 56 20 74 2.87

Rivera is the more dominating of the two with respect to regular season statistics, only by a discrepancy in E.R.A. All the other regular season statistic, including yearly save totals, are close. Add to that Rivera's Post-Season numbers and it is safe to say that Major League Baseball is probably 50 years away from seeing a closer with Rivera's pedigree. Hoffman is still, however, an honourable mention.

Technological, Scientific, and Physics Principles - by Moses

2011-09-19T04:58:00.004-04:00

Theory of Relativity

1 second = 1 day
Therefore 1 day = 236.71233 years
Therefore 1 year = 86,400 years

1 cent = $100
Therefore $100 = $1,000,000
Therefore $1,000,000 = 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000

Energy = Mass x C x C (speed of light)
Mass = kinetic energy – undefined
C (speed of light) = defined by amount

In-motion – kinetic energy in its’ purest form is in-motion, undefined. This is also known as temporal time. Once temporal time is defined as spacial time (exact location, point to point), we see constellations and polar patterns. At this point, time can be quantized resulting in a shooting star. Interpolating data between two points, at absolute zero (-273 degrees centigrade or -454 degrees farenheit) cause these locations to be defined, similar to playing G-d. The paradox relationship of cause and effect is that of combustion, the big bang theory. Temporal is monitor in relation to
spacial – the source. Temporal is compression in relation to spacial – rarefaction. Temporal is temperature in relation to spacial – location. The discovery of Louis Theremin was Absolute Zero, the point at temporal time and spacial time parody. Therefore temporal is time and spacial is Frequency (A premise of the scientist Herz- a defined number of occurances over space and time). Temporal time = spacial time at Absolute Zero and at this point temporal is Amplitude (or power) and spacial is frequency (or pitch). Likewise as there is 60 seconds in a minute, temporal signifies these seconds. The micro-perspective (the measurements in between) is space, or spacial, undefined. Monitor and Source.

Triangular Effect

By taking a point on the x-axis point of origin, a point on the y-axis point of origin, and a point on the z-axis point of origin, one can locate a frequency (measurement of time). Keep in mind there are two points of origin set at (-0, -0, -0), one is the centre of the sphere and the second is similar to a satellite, sitting in space (0, 0, 0). Therefore should x = 1, y = 2, and z = 3 these following points (at x, y, z) will take place; (1, 2, 3), (0 , 2, 3), (1, 0, 3), (1, 2, 0), (0, 0, 0), and (-0, -0, -0). As per; three distinct points will allow you to locate exact location (a listing of co-ordinates), also known as the triangular effect. Three (Power Three)(Power Three) or 3 to the Power 27, at a Common Denominator. This is why in the movie ‘Stargate’ the 7th Symbol was the map of a star-constellation (the common denominator). 3 to the Power 27 is also referred to as the Death-star (from Star Wars), and at a common frequency it becomes a laser. Quantification is the legal term behind this premise.
A measurement of time can be temporal or spacial. In terms of a temporal state, frequency compresses and then dissipates. For example; 1 second is made up of 1000 milliseconds. After each millisecond there is change. In terms of spacial time, location or space, is ever changing (undefined) – hence the name space.

Principles

1. Point of origin can be a point in a sphere, outside this realm (space), and/or at a specific frequency. I) e.g. -0, -0, -0 (at core), 2) e.g. 0, 0, 0, (in space), 3) e.g. 0, 0, 0 @ 2 khz (common denominator).
2. Astrology is the Zodiac Map, time travel. Constellations are interpretations of this map. Each star has its’ own set of constellations.
3. The study of constellations, star-constellations is the interpretation of star-constellations, called astronomy.
4. Distance = Time (Herz) x Rate (speed-V).
5. Analog – Ana (diem –lifeforce) log (carpes – representation).
6. Navigation – slope = Q = M = Margin – trajectory – vision.
7. Distance = Pitch x Amplitude – frequencies { (number of occurances) x Amplitude (the undefined amount of energy it produces, known in Metric to be kilojoules – Rate – Metabolism - Physiology) } Frequency x Kinetic Energy (or Amplitude).

Space Travel

1. Travel is motion
2. Point to point
3. Velocity is the measurement of time
4. Stars that are in-motion are in time travel
5. Stars that move disperse, as motion internalized is called combustion
6. In medical terms combustion in severity is called catatonic
7. Space continuum is the foundation of locating frequencies
8. Quandrants in a sphere -4 quarters (*,*), (*,-), (-,-), (-,*)

Black Holes

Black is the culmination of all color and light. Transparency is the opposite of Black (or opaque). To see a transparent image there has to be an opaque surface to see the reflected light (transparency), and its’ ultimate destination is ‘Black light’ – refer to the back of mirror.
Looking into a ‘Black Hole’ is a paradox as this is only in reference to there being a destination after defining it to be a hole (empty). A ‘stargate’, theoretically, is the transference of energy thru this hole. Translucence in this example would be the atmosphere in which a person sees through upon opaque surfaces, essentially CO2.

Interpolation, Extrapolation, and Navigation

Interpolation – interpret, guess, projections
Extrapolation – To capture, seizing, diem, reverberence
Cartes – jeu-play-cards, pictures, vision, cortex

Carpes diem – Time period, a picture says a thousand words-years, seize the day, living in the moment, Reverberence, Leagues, Metric system, school of thought.
(Photo–graph) – (inverted to protect integrity – also known as the negatives)

Radius vs diameter – Ra-dius – half (days – Conscience, and nights – Sub-conscience)
Diem - Diameter – period, unit – doctrine - Science

Explorers and Navigators

1. Galileo – Galilean time period - Constellations
2. Columbus – Columbian Empire
3. Jacques Cartier – St. Lawrence Seaway
4. Apollo – Space Program (Original Interpretation)
5. Topolov – Space Program (Expanded Interpretation)

Relevant Scientists and Philosophers (Theology)

1. Apollo – Astrology and Astronomy – Study of Constellations, or Zodiac.
2. Galileo – Astronomist – Constellations.
3. Des Cartes – ‘I Think Therefore I am’ – ‘Seize the day’
4. Sir Issac Newton – Space – planetary gravitational field – magnetism – ions
5. Herzl – Frequency – Distance = Time (Frequency) x Velocity (Rate)
6. Topolov – Astrology and the study of Constellations - Astronomy
7. Louis Theremin – Absolute Zero – Pitch and Amplitude – A chronological state Nucleus
8. Albert Einstein – Theory of Relativity. CO (Oxygen)(Oxygen) – Air – The Atom-Nuclear Energy
9. Socrates – ‘All We are is Dust in the Wind’
10.Machiavelli – The principle of Power and Totalianistic behaviour – getting what you want, all of the time- otherwise known as intolerance, or superstition
11.Dr. Martin Luther King – ‘I Will not Move’
12.Malcolm X – ‘By Whatever Means’
13.Nelson Mandela and Stephen Biko – imprisoned for fighting Apartheid
14.Bob Dylan – ‘All Along the Watchtower’ – Monitors
15.Bob Marley – ‘How Long Must They Kill Our Prophets’ – Redemption –
16.Rabba Akiba – Theology of Talmud – Expansion – Nebiim - Mishna
17.Rabba Jose – Theology of Talmud - Expansion – Nebiim - Mishna
18.Rabba Eliezar – Theology of Talmud – Expansion – Interpretation of historical events also known as Nebiim – Mishna.

Tennis Greats - by Moses

2011-09-12T21:04:00.003-04:00

With this years' U.S Open just completed, here is my list of the greatest 50 Tennis Players of all-time (relative to gender).

1. Roger Federer
2. Steffi Graf
3. Pete Sampras
4. Martina Navratilova
5. Jimmy Connors
6. Bjorn Borg
7. John McEnroe
8. Rafael Nadal
9. Chris Evert Lloyd
10. Serena Williams
11. Monica Seles
12. Rod Laver
13. Martina Hingis
14. Stan Smith
15. Venus Williams
16. Margaret Smith Court
17. Stefan Edberg
18. Jennifer Capriati
19. Mats Wilander
20. Maria Sharapova
21. Ivan Lendl
22. Boris Becker
23. Andre Agassi
24. Novak Djokovic
25. Arthur Ashe
26. Billie Jean King
27. Ken Rosewall
28. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario
29. Gabriella Sabatini
30. Evonne Goolagong Cawley
31. Virginia Wade
32. Kim Clijsters
33. Jim Courier
34. John Newcombe
35. Justine Henin
36. Michael Chang
37. Vitas Gerulaitis
38. Patrick Rafter
39. Gustavo Kuerten
40. Sergi Bruguera
41. Mary Pierce
42. Yannick Noah
43. Roscoe Tanner
44. Illie Nastase
45. Lindsey Davenport
46. Guillermo Vilas
47. Tracy Austin
48. Johan Kriek
49. Hana Mandlikova
50. Petra Kvitova

Conveying Messages Through Subliminal Tape Feed - by Moses

2011-09-09T07:58:00.002-04:00

It was in the 1950's when a Projectionist for a film company had an idea. For Theatre film why not insert a frame within 30 frames, of a picture of ice cold Coca-Cola to see if it would increase Coca-Cola sales at the Drive-ins. It worked like a charm, people flocked to the procession stands at the intermission in great numbers, and we saw the beginning of subliminal messaging within tape feeds in film. For the actual film tape, or audio tape for that matter, there are standard test frequencies to preserve the integrity of the broadcast (ie. 1khz, 5khz, and 10khz frequencies are test on analog audio tape, as a measure of insuring that the tape has not been altered from the manufacturing level). It is in the studio however, that the audio engineer has carte blanche in effecting and conveying message to the viewer before the finished product is released into production. Take for example panning signal into different tracks and mixed down to two-track. The engineer in the studio can actually make a statement on a headphone mix to stimulate different areas of the cognitive brain perceptions to guide the viewer into accepting the message that the artist is trying to convey in his/her music (a spacial mix). What would happen if the audio engineer inserted an extremely low-line level track within the mix to convey a message perceived subconsciously, yet not actually heard in conscious realms? This form of subliminal messaging is common place today, and leaves one to wonder if the de-regulated telecommunications industry is better off today than in years' past. This is not to say that subliminal messaging shouldn't exist, it's inevitable and has been around for as long as the recording process in film and audio has been around. In the audio realm there is what is known as precedence effect. This is a minute delay of 5-35 milliseconds, in which a signal is enhanced from the original sound by either a second identical sound broadcast 5-35 milliseconds later, or by panning effect (left signal first, followed by the right side appearing 5-35 ms later). This panning effect was first developed by a speaker manufacturer in the early 1920's, in the name of the Lesley Cabinet Speaker. It has a rotating motion in broadcasting from the source amplifier, giving the viewer the perception that the sound is louder from the side in which the signal is broadcast in origin, as the turning motion of the speaker is continuous. There is also what is known as doubling tracks to create this effect. This is when a second track is added for an instrument and played on top of the first track to add warmth and body to the recording in enhancing the message (especially on vocal tracks). It was in the late sixties that Led Zeppelin was accused of subconscious tape messaging in the form of recording demonic messages and playing them backwards. Did this actually occur? We still don't know definitively to this day.
In film however, there is a danger that subliminal messaging poses. The standard tape feed in film is 30 frames/second non-drop (drop for Television - simply meaning that it can appear to be spliced in T.V, and continuous for film). What would happen if instead of a random frame insertion of a man drinking Coca-Cola, there was a man with a gun pointed at his head? How would the audience' subconscious be effected? We have standards in film and audio tape for this reason in both the analog and digital domains. What we see in the digital domain that exists today is a feed with greater resolution. The concern that this writer has with this change in perception on the visual (or audio for that matter) is that the mapping may be skewed. This, in 'lamen' terms means that with such finite resolution, we aren't capable of digesting the subconscious messaging within the optical cabling. So if the feed is altered from another source (satellite), it could in fact be undetectable to our Government and cause widespread pandemonium. This is the premise; We have a film standard of 30 frames/second in North America. Some Terrorist faction routes one of our broadcasts into one of their satellites and breaks down the feed and creates 1000 frames for each frame. Now, there are 30,000 frames. They insert an image of their choice every 100 frames within the new 30,000 frame protocol. The Government has no idea that our population is being coerced into perceiving what it is that this terrorist faction wants us to believe in our subconscious state. By mapping each frame into 1000 frames and fragmenting the feed in this manner, one has a lost and disengaged connection to the broadcast.
This also works in the audio domain in the name of tape speed. We used to operate at 7.5 Inches/Second in recording studio's. Today we operate at a standard 30 inches per second. When we operated at 7.5 IPS we were maximizing domains, and it was a much more granular perception, in other words the vinyl that was made had greater warmth. One opinion would be to record at 7.5 IPS (to maximize domains) and map (transpose) to 30 IPS. This would convey the message of the feed more effectively to the viewer.

2011/12 NFL Forecast - by Moses

2011-08-27T21:55:00.005-04:00

AFC Regular Season

East

New England 14 - 2
New York Jets 12 - 4

West

San Diego Chargers 13 - 3

North

Pittsburgh Steelers 15 - 1
Baltimore Ravens 11 - 5

South

Indianapolis Colts 13 - 3

AFC Playoffs

Division Round

Indianapolis Colts 31 - New York Jets 13

Baltimore Ravens 17 - San Diego Chargers 13

AFC Conference Semi-Finals

Pittsburgh Steelers 34 Baltimore Ravens 13

Indianapolis Colts 31 - New England Patriots 27

AFC Conference Final

Indianapolis Colts 31 - Pittsburgh Steelers 28

NFC Regular Season

East

New York Giants 13 - 3
Dallas Cowboys 11 - 5

West

San Francisco 49'ers 11 - 5

North

Green Bay Packers 14 - 2
Chicago Bears 12 - 4

South

New Orleans Saints 15 - 1

NFC Playoffs

Division Round

Dallas Cowboys 24 - New York Giants 21

Chicago Bears 17 - San Francisco 49'ers 13

NFC Conference Semi-Finals

New Orleans Saints 45 - Dallas Cowboys 17

Green Bay Packers 31 - Chicago Bears 10

NFC Conference Final

New Orleans Saints 27 - Green Bay Packers 24

Superbowl

Indianapolis Colts 35 - New Orleans Saints 34

Steroids and Sport (rehashed) - By Moses

2011-08-26T14:23:00.002-04:00

It was 1978 and Ken Norton was the Heavyweight Champion of the World. In his first defence of the belt, Norton was set to fight Larry Holmes. After Holmes and Norton pummeled eachother for 14 Rounds, the commentators of the fight gave their between round analysis. 'There has been some speculation that Larry Holmes is taking a new wonder drug called steroids.' 'Surely the drug isn't infallible.' the commentator said. At the start of the fifteenth, Norton knocked out Holmes mouth-guard. The gas had run out on Holmes and he was dominated in the Fifteenth with the ropes saving him in the final seconds, preserving a split-decision for Holmes and he became the new Champion of the World.
Three years later, Lyle Alzado (a defensive tackle with the Oakland Raiders) came clean to the American media and confessed that at least half of the N.F.L'ers were steroid users. The National Football League refused to act.
It was 1988, and during the Seoul Summer Olympics, Ben Johnson took home Gold for Canada in the 100 Metre Dash (also the 4x100m) with an unprecedented time of 9.78. But wait just a minute. Johnson's' urine sample tested positive for anabolic steroids and the Worldwide Audience watched in disbelief as he was stripped of his title. In the period 1978-1988 no Professional sports League banned their athletes from using anabolic steroids. It is also a very naive assumption that only Ben Johnson used steroids at Seoul. He was however, one of the few that were caught.
This brings us to the argument, at what cost will a Country, Sport, Team, or Athlete go to in hiding rampant steroid use in the name of winning Gold Medals, Championships, and pleasing to the eye statistics.
The Western World was condemning Eastern European training and conditioning methods; ie - impregnating their Women Athletes and aborting the fetus to raise estrogen levels, just prior to the meet. At the same time there were severe denials in the West, of rampant steroid use (and it was widespread). This leads us to the quagmire that we face today. It wasn't until the early nineties that the N.F.L instituted a ban on steroids. Hockey (N.H.L) and Basketball (N.B.A) followed suit, only after embarrassments of Olympic Athlete's Jackie Joyner Kersee and Florence Griffith amongst others during the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics.
Major League Baseball however, buried their heads further into the sand. In the early part of the 21st Century it was noticeable that Ballplayers had bulked up, yet M.L.B Commissioner Bud Selig still didn't put together a full-scale ban on steroids. In fact, after Mark McGuire's' monster 1998 - 70 Home-run campaign, he admitted to using legal performance enhancing drugs. The owners seemingly only cared about Gate Revenue and mind boggling statistics, not the integrity of the game. Then came along Barry Bonds superlative 73 Home-run Campaign of 2001, and the press were never a Bonds advocate. This began the smear campaign on athletes in Baseball. Finally, after the 2004 Campaign, Selig and the MLBPA signed an agreement to test athlete's for steroids as a BANNED substance, and it finally became a banned substance in MLB.
In one fell swoop Superstars Barry Bonds, Mark McGuire, Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens amongst others were named in a farce of a Congressional hearing, and, continuing the denial that was put in place by MLBPA, Selig, and the Owners, one should at least context the time-frame of steroids becoming illegal in Baseball, as a person can't be held accountable for using a 'legal' product on a whim of trying to look good to the American Public at a later date.
So here we are in mid-2011. Alex Rodriguez has admitted to failing a Steroids test in 2003. Does anyone really care at this point. There are not going to be any astericks next to his name, or to his numbers, as steroids weren't even a banned substance when he tested positive in 2003. This is really just a statement of the decline of Modern Western Civilization at its' finest. Suck the air out of the best of the best to deflect attention from the simple fact that this cheating was documented 30 years ago. It's really a fantastic idea. Scapegoat those people that set the records for you, filled the Stadiums, and won you Championships and Titles, let them lose their jobs and be blacklisted from their collective Sports. Americanism at its' finest, passing the buck, a bureaucratic wet dream.

NFL Season Treat - by Moses

2011-08-24T13:11:00.003-04:00

50 Greatest Quarterbacks of All-Time

1. Joe Montana
2. Roger Staubach
3. Tom Brady
4. Steve Young
5. Peyton Manning
6. Johnny Unitas
7. Russ Jackson
8. Warren Moon
9. Brett Favre
10.Bart Starr
11.John Elway
12.Troy Aikman
13.Kurt Warner
14.Dan Marino
15.Terry Bradshaw
16.Y.A Title
17.Donovan McNabb
18.Fran Tarkenton
19.Dan Fouts
20.Bob Griese
21.Drew Brees
22.Len Dawson
23.Jim Kelly
24.Ben Roethlisberger
25.Tony Romo
26.Philip Rivers
27.Randall Cunningham
28.Kenny Stabler
29.Sammy Baugh
30.Ken Anderson
31.Ron Lancaster
32.Aaron Rodgers
33.Michael Vick
34.Condredge Holloway
35.Doug Flutie
36.Damon Allen
37.Eli Manning
38.Ron Jaworski
39.Rich Gannon
40.Matt Ryan
41.Joe Namath
42.Danny White
43.Joe Theisman
44.Matt Dunigan
45.Brian Sipe
46.Phil Simms
47.Steve Bartkowski
48.Boomer Esiason
49.Vinnie Testevarde
50.Steve Grogan

Farming in the Desert - by Moses

2011-08-24T12:18:00.004-04:00

Farming and Agricultural Economics

Perspective #1 – To enter a labour force that is paying their Farmers’ employee base $10/hour (in Canadian Funds) twice that amount, means this;

1) There will be more skilled workers.
2) The demand side upon applicants will be greater at this site.
3) It will cost more to build up capital.
4) Privatization will occur in most likelihood, with respect to each ventures’ products. ie- Pears will increase in supply and decline in cost (law of diminishing returns), under the premise of ‘Laissez Faire’.
5) Land will become fertile faster.
6) Agricultural products from this farm, will in all likelihood improve.

Perspective #2 – Under the same scenario of economics;

1) Cause a high staple price in immediate seasonal supply and an inflationary agricultural economy in the short term.
2) Speed up infrastructure in irrigation and Farming Communities with newly found funding.
3) Build a strong agricultural economy in the long term, as the agricultural sector would be built up tenfold over time (as our children may very well have new found interest in Farming in Rural Centers, versus the success of living in Urban Metropolitan Centers).

Cause and effects of these perspectives;

1) With a wider land claim, each Farm will create a ‘product’ market (specialization). Ie- Pears and Avocados on any particular Farm will increase in Quality and Supply.
2) The land will become fertile, sooner than might have otherwise been expected.
3) Irrigation would become highly feasible.
4) Worldwide teams would be in demand, and greeted by Volunteers Worldwide in greater numbers.
5) Trade amongst trading partners would be stronger. Should a person be given a decent salary, most would be a little more motivated in acting on an offer to be there. With an extremely low salary, it would stand to reason that most people Worldwide would reject employment. For example; Should the Provincial Government of Ontario promote five times the amount of Maple Syrup, and sell the product at half the price, this (in selling their seasonal supply in full) would bring in an additional Profit more than twice that of a limited supply and allow for a greater wage for the Labour force .
6) Should this Farming expansion be in a region of that in the Sahara Desert; Irrigation from the Red Sea across North-East Africa would occur much sooner than might otherwise be expected. Additionally, it would build up trading partners that today are almost non-existent.

In 1993, I spent 7 months on a Kibbutz in the Negev (the desert within Israel). We farmed pears, oranges, apricots, peaches, and avocados. To look at this Kibbutz during its' inception in 1942, one would wonder how this was at all possible. The reality is that through 50 years of hard work the land is now a semi-paradise. To achieve this in other barren, desert lands is not only possible but economically necessary (and feasible for that matter). Increasing farmland in the Sahara may be scoffed at today, however, when we look at precedents set in Israel and Jordan we see tremendous benefits from building up barren lands. It may be impossible for Nations within North-East Africa to pay $20 Cdn/Hour, however, Nations that pay $5/Hour to their Farmers would still be viable to many people. In 1993, on Kibbutz Reviviim, I was paid $50Cdn/Month to work in the agricultural sector. A small room, and my food was covered by the Kibbutz, yet the appeal was just to be IN ISRAEL. When will Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia learn that beginning to build within their lands today, will provide sustainable life in the not too distant future? I would imagine that many Ethiopian/Canadians, Sudanese/Canadians, and Somalian/Canadians would find appeal in working in their Homeland as a tenure during their lives within Canada and abroad.

just some spare thoughs on my first blog again..or ever?

2011-08-22T15:39:00.006-04:00

So they say middle age starts around forty.. Ive been reading this book called Book of Ages, it is chronologically captured from the age of zero to one hundred years of significant people who have made some contribution of history regardless of origin and deed committed to destiny. Such as fascinating read! This book bascially tells living actual accounts of people who have lived and died and any age and some how left a mark on this planet. I feel pretty much this same way today as I hear about his Jack passing. Felt also when I met Pat Burns (former coach of the Montreal Canadians Hockey team) in that same city. I was ?? 18 at the time and I remember he told me to consider coming to Toronto if I wanted to pursue acting ( it was 1987) ..In Montreal I stayed as I heard The Habs were fans of a cheesy soap opera I was a starring in 1988....I heard The Habs loved catching an episode after a practice or before a match at 4:30 pm. Now with jack I met him and Olivia at the Actra Awards in Toronto. He was so pleasant and we spoke twice on subjects of the arts and possible leeway to grants..Life does happen and I guess It sure did to Jack as we wont have that chance now for a personal endorsement but ..we must live on..there has to be a bigger picture than ..the passing of a great one. The man was 61..Twenty years shy of my shy youthful 42 .. Middle age..as I felt ..I did that when I was ..25-35.. The hard revolutions..the survival tactics of cool. I think we got it all wrong. Jack Layton and Pat Burns were fighters of a different generation still part of mine where now middle age is starting to kick in for any one over 70 least we forget that Mick n Keith are over that. Falling off coconut trees on pirate movie sets and knocks up some young 20 year old model. Hugh Hefner..good Lord will he ever fuckin grow up! ? I feel the new term will be called Old Age Crisis or Death Watch on bets.. The elderly in France .. Italy these days are chillin and ain't going anywhere soon as long as that ritrovol aka red wine in Europe flows like Cod liver oil. For now it is really survival of the fittest and I and aint middleing now age crisis! Except for some back pain. oi..

Themes Within Modern Day and Future Unions - By Moses

2011-08-10T09:05:00.002-04:00

It is now 2011 Astra-Damanos and roughly 1/3 of the Worldwide population are living below the Canadian Poverty line. Within Canada and the Unites States alone, we see the majority of the population living paycheck to paycheck. Here are a couple of brainstorming ideas I have about resolving these internal issues within North America.

1. The Ultimate Fighting Commission (U.F.C) could in fact earn a Federal Commission of $100 Billion U.S.D as compensation for their knowledge of fighting. Shutting down the televised events of the U.F.C would be an excellent idea for our children. The fighters' within the U.F.C Union could open Dojo's and build Housing Developments with longer terms of mortgage. ie. $400/Month over 50 years for a $300,000 - $500,000 House (Property Value). At this point there would be much less poverty stricken areas in Metropolitan's across North America.
After 15 years on a 50 year mortgage@2%Annum of 1 million homes, the economy would be thriving as 1 million people would have enough disposable income to spend into the economy. This is essentially an economic stimulus. As a result cost of living would remain stable, as would inflation.

2. The Major League Baseball Players' Association (M.L.B.P.A) and the Negro League Baseball Players' Association could become on par from the earnings of all Major Leaguers. The logic is simple. African-Americans suffered enough at the hands of racist Owners until Cum Posey organized the Negro Leagues, and Branch Rickey ended segregation within Major League Baseball. This Levy to the N.L.B.P.A is a long time coming.
A 1% Levy to the M.L.B.P.A and to the N.L.B.P.A (from all Major League Ballplayers) would result in this mathematical equation; .01 X $5 Million (Avg Salary) X 1000 (# of Ballplayers within the Major Leagues) = #50 Million U.S.D/Year (for each Union).
Why is this important and relevant in our socio-economic system?
As $50 Million is generated by this Levy, the N.L.B.P.A would be in a position to hire people at decent salaries, as opposed to being a much smaller revenue generator. Currently the N.L.B.P.A is the eighth largest Baseball Union Worldwide, only capable of hiring so many people at a far less salary than is currently given to employees within the M.L.B.P.A.

This writer would love to see the day where opportunities become available in areas that are considered to 'labour of love' to the majority of the workforce. By the way, paying $400/Month towards your mortgage would still entitle you to your basic right to life.

Internal vs External Thought Process Part 2 - by Moses

2011-08-03T07:07:00.002-04:00

In the 1950's airwaves hit the mainstream without headphones being involved. Most people of that time played AM radio to listen to their favourite music, and this music was received by a number of people that were around the source. We lived in North America without the pretension of actually knowing something contrary to ones' belief structure, and we made sense of the music together.
In the late seventies and early 80's we saw the advent of 'the Walkman' and many people wore headphones as a convenience, essentially letting the music fight their thoughts. Fighting ones' thoughts outside ones' reality is paramount to conflict.
Today, in most North American Cities people wear headphones, or hearing aids, with uncommon frequency. For those that wear headphones, it almost looks as if they're paranoid schizophrenic's walking around yelling at themselves. Rather these people are communicating on the phone or listening to music. The communication device is now defining what you will think, or makes thought an ambiguity. The quantification of thought will always be undefined, to a musician this is known as pitch bend. This is why Bob Marley wrote 'Have No Fear For Atomic Energy For None Of Them Can Stop-A-The Time.'
We now live in an age where we can communicate to any part of the World from anywhere in the World. This is a technological conundrum. Where do we go from here? Satellite telecommunications are now common place. It is now possible to use technological devices as software devices to interface to other technological devices. With this transference between Hub to Hub, Satellite to Satellite, Hub to Satellite, or Satellite to Hub begs the question; What about software viruses?
In 1980, when Apple, IBM, and Commodore came out the hardware couldn't be corrupted by software as the software had to be approved to be sold on the Market. A modem (as seen in the movie 'War Games') could corrupt a mainframe, and hence we saw the danger of hackers. Today, when a person is on their Satellite phone conversing with someone in Indonesia (looking like a paranoid schizophrenic I might add) their phone will always be one push of a button away from being rendered useless. A premise that seemingly has become oblivious in the mainstream.

Solar Flares

A satellite in space that monitors human activity through a tracking practice can be destroyed by a Nations' airspace at any time. At this point, any and all homosapiens activity disappears from existence of any and all Governing bodies of any Nation (unless their is a second Satellite) - 'Enemy of the State'
In the former U.S.S.R this is paramount to destroying the activity of a Czar and his people. Similar to Jewish settlements being extradited (having their 'Satellite' removed from existence) there were several cases of Russian Jews being given lifelong imprisonment. Louis Theremin was one such person. Theremin invented an electronic musical device and was hidden from his own family, in the name of science. His existence was negated by the U.S.S.R when he was 16 years of age. This is an example of the cause and effect of a monitor appearing, or disappearing from all Governing bodies. A Solar Flare, in severity, is a natural destruction of of all such monitors (or Satellites). This, to many, is considered to be the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, also considered 'Armageddon'. A Judaic Death-star. Sometimes a moment of thought helps to clarify matters, this is something technology can't do for us. By the way, on your way to work today did you listen to the music through headphones?

Internal vs External Thought Process - by Moses

2011-07-19T05:41:00.002-04:00

A thought that you agree with is your thought on that matter, therefore an internal thought process. A thought that you disagree with is an external process, as this is counter productive to ones' semblance. A thought that you agree with is not absolute truth. Perceiving that ones' thought is absolute truth causes an act of turbulence, as this is a fundamental approach to thought. At some level, everyone experiences an external thought process. To implement the ideology of never having an external thought, would essentially be mandating schizophrenia. To sort out your thoughts is innate, your affinity to the Creator of the Universe. Memory loss will sometimes occur in context to this issue.
Ampage is a key component when analyzing this issue, as when a person feels 'hell bent' they act out and make demands that in some ways affects others to act out. This is a boundaries issue as relative to whatever that demand or trigger is...
When we delve into the ideology of fundamental thought process we should consider the difference between appeasement and compromise. For example; 'Blacks' weren't allowed to fly to South Africa before 1992. Today, Jews are not allowed to fly to Saudi Arabia. To appease this ideology is essentially the legalization of Concentration Camps in that Nation. Appeasement is defined in the dictionary as; To give in to a demand that goes against your basic principles. This causes higher incidences of suicide. Compromise as defined in the dictionary is a give and take process through collective bargaining (if you see something a certain way you give or you take).
To make it illegal to be somewhere, based on Race or Creed is (or rather was) Hitler's Theology written in the Fourth Reich.

No-Fault Insurance Re-Explored - by Moses

2011-07-06T13:48:00.002-04:00

When Bob Rae introduced no-fault insurance to Ontario in 1989 it was deemed to be a logical way of discouraging civil suits resulting from auto accidents. The logic was that the civil courts were being clogged by minor suits from victims in auto accidents, and no-fault would lower accident rates as a result. It is now 2011 and we see that this is pure fallacy. Accident rates have remained exactly the same. We now see victims of minor auto accidents afraid to report the accident they were in, because they fear their insurance premiums will go up. As a result of no-fault insurance, when an auto accident takes place both parties generally find their insurance premiums go up, regardless of who was at fault. The victims' insurance company has to pay for the damages of their vehicle and this is leaving people paranoid of just being in their car, as there is practically zero accountability to the guilty party. Yes, the guilty party may lose points on their license (and a careless driving ticket), however, they are generally absolved of a civil suit from the victim.

Just to clarify, there are two distinctly different no-fault insurance systems;

1) In Saskatchewan they employ what is called a quantitative monetary threshold. This sets a specific dollar amount that must be spent on medical bills, before a tort is allowed. Therefore should a construction worker be out of work for three weeks as a result of whiplash from an auto accident and be out of pocket $6,000 in wages (as his Union only covers a portion of his lost wages), he can't file a tort in civil court because the amount is less than $8,200 (assuming this amount is the monetary threshold).

2) In Ontario we have what is called a qualitative verbal threshold, whereas an injury incurred as a victim of an auto accident must be severe enough to take a claim to civil court for damages (punitive in some cases, usually lost wages). This means that if a construction worker only receives minor whiplash as a victim of an auto accident, he can't make a claim for wage losses if it falls below this qualitative threshold.

In either case what we see is very little accountability to drivers causing accidents. They may lose points on their license, receive a ticket of careless driving, and receive a higher insurance premium as a result of their role in the auto accident. But how is no-fault insurance fair to the victim? He/She (the victim) can no longer feel safe knowing they are responsible drivers. All it takes is one idiot and their insurance premiums go through the roof. Before no-fault insurance the police report of an accident was done in far greater detail for insurance purposes, and they used to even track the hospital reports for the victims' benefit. In today's age it seems like a matter of convenience to simply put onus on the victim to make a case in civil court. It's kind of disheartening to know that the law really has no clout in many cases because of unfair thresholds. Considering that almost 40% of all Canadians live pay-cheque to pay-cheque this could be why there are so many timid drivers.

The Illegalization of the Jew - by Moses

2011-06-25T18:20:00.002-04:00

It is now official. U.S.A President Barack Obama has condoned Concentration Camps within Saudi Arabia. While this may not happen in the next week, here is the lowdown;

DELTA, an American Airline, has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia Airlines that prohibit Jews. The legal ramifications are as follows; 1) A Jewish man books a flight to Saudi Arabia through DELTA to visit family. He arrives in Dubai and is greeted by Saudi officials and sent to prison for the infraction of being a 'Jew'. He is no longer able to contact the U.S Embassy for constitutional help as the U.S Government has signed a waiver with Saudi Arabia legalizing their actions. At this point any person living within Saudi Arabia deemed to be 'a Jew' is without an ally in the U.S.A. This is paramount to Saudi officials rounding up Jews, similar to that exercised by Adolph Hitler and the Nazi Party. While Saudi Arabia's position of 'No Jews Allowed' was in place years' ago, it has now been sanctioned by the U.S Government through the private sector, namely DELTA Airlines.

Heretic versus Hero - by Moses (a.k.a Stacey Marc Goldman)

2011-06-20T02:24:00.003-04:00

The Definition of Heretic - A person who holds controversial opinions, especially one who publicly dissents from the officially accepted dogma of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Definition of Dogma - n. pl. dog•mas or dog•ma•ta (-m -t ). 1. A doctrine or a corpus of doctrines relating to matters such as morality and faith set forth in an authoritative ... manner by a church.
2. An authoritative principle, belief, or statement of ideas or opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true. See Synonyms at doctrine.
3. A principle or belief or a group of them: "The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present" (Abraham Lincoln).

As we enter into the year 2012 (the year in which Nostradamos forecast the end of the Roman Empire), there is much dissent from traditional views in all Monothaic faith. What should we see as ultimate truth? When there is variance, is this deviance? Perception is subjective for this reason and this dissent from an ultimate objective viewpoint (whether from the Roman Catholic Church, or any Monothaic practice for that matter) will always be ongoing. Sorry Nostradamos, there will be no War in Armageddon (City of Four – Geddon). Jerusalem won’t be overthrown on a whim of the Roman Catholic Church. 'Have no fear for atomic energy for none of them can stop - a - the time' - Bob Marley 'There is eternal life in every soul' - Moses

G.A.T.T Revisited - by Moses (a.k.a Stacey Marc Goldman)

2011-06-13T17:47:00.003-04:00

G.A.T.T (General Agreements of Tariffs and Trade)
By Stacey Goldman

An employee base is always able to be varied. 750,000 employees are able to be broken down into smaller amounts under different Holding Companies, with one or more Multinational.
Distribution from each Holding Company to a competitive market place yields price. Distribution from each multinational to their Holding Companies yields supply. An increase in multinationals yields markets.
For example, in banking, the government is represented in Canada by our Chartered banks (C.I.B.C, Bank of Montreal, Scotia-bank, Toronto Dominion, Royal Bank of Canada). Each Chartered bank is a multinational. Each region (city) is represented as a holding company. It’s retail at the branch level. The government’s printing the money and giving it to each Chartered bank (multinational). Each head office of each Multinational supplies each region (holding company).
Every branch is part of a competitive market place and this is where we see economics principle of ‘Laissez Faire’ or, ‘let the market stand’.
Recently we have seen other multinationals enter our banking sector. The Netherlands, the U.S.A, China, and Japan are creating markets of trade as their governments have closer ties with us now compared to earlier days.
In other words, should you want to visit Holland there are friendly trading agreements between us and that breeds sentiment. Supply in any industry is a result of the parent company (multinational) distributing to its holding companies (also known as the parent company). Choice of volume (market) is an imperative context in this analogy.
The logic of having more markets (an influx of multinationals) is as follows. Say the U.N divided $50 Trillion Cdn evenly amongst the 2 billion people that are below the Canadian poverty line worldwide, how would these people be able to buy their food should there be no Market there?
This brief analysis of Multinationals can be summed up by the following analogy;
Chrysler Motors is the Multinational. Mitsubishi is a Holding Company of Chrysler Motors. The Model Automobile ‘Eclipse’, is the Manufacturer (made in a designated plant). The Distributor is the Automobile Dealer, and, the Wholesaler/Retailer is the finance company that the customer uses in payment method.

Cost of Living and Inflation

Cost of Living

What an item is valued at in the present, in relation to what an item was valued at in the past, and what an item will be worth in the future.

For example (in Canada) – the past
1) Staples - 10 years ago is ruminatory (past, present, future). A corned beef sandwich is $4.50.
2) Luxuries - 10 years ago is ruminatory and an Automobile (median) is $20,000.

For example (in Canada) – the present
1) Staples – A corned beef sandwich costs $5.50.
2) Luxuries – An Automobile (median) is $25,000.

For example (in Canada) – the future
1) Staples – In 10 years a corned beef sandwich costs $5
2) Luxuries – In 10 years an Automobile (median) costs $30,000.

With a greater discrepancy from the top 10% income earners’ to the bottom 10%, it stands to reason that staples come down in price so that the poor do not starve, and, it stands to reason that items that are luxuries goes up in price – to accommodate the bottom 10% income earners, and pensioners. Technology is the barometer, as when the price of a technological good comes down in price the consumer market goes up, and this is paramount to education and communication.

Inflation (Ratio’s of Currency)

1. E.E.C (European Economic Community) – Euro – Equal terms in currency.
2. North American Free Trade Agreement – Greater parody today than before the Treaty.
3. African Congress – Initiative was to unify the Continent and remove economic sanctions within.
4. Asia and America – Dynasty’s – Japan in the East, and, Colombia in the West.

i.e. – Once two countries trade on par, the cost of living is reduced, as there are less tariffs (government imposed taxes on other Countries goods) – also known as Levy’s. ‘When the Levy Breaks’ is a lyric from Led Zeppelin to signify equal trade around the World, and is the foundation of the General Agreements of Tariffs and Trade.
i.e. - your tomato is equal to my tomato
i.e. - your potato is equal to my potato
i.e. – your apple is equal to my apple (equal intelligence)

Bartering is the technical term behind this mentality, and includes trading one crop for another crop. Tolerance is used as a barometer to establish this sentiment of trade, hence the Worldwide use of Gold, Silver, and Platinum as these minerals are ore (of the land – a Native principle).

With respect to technology;

1) Your Apple Macintosh is equal to my Dell PC.
2) Your Cadillac is equal to my Jaguar
3) Your Pontiac Bonneville SSE is equal to my Mercury Cougar
4) Your Citroen is equal to my Saab
5) Your Squash is equal to my Honeydew
6) Your Wheat is equal to my Cocoa Bud
7) Your Land is Equal to my Land

With respect to Markets;

1) One Market per 1,000 people is fair
2) One Market per 10,000 people is arguable
3) One Market per 100,000 people is unfair and unjust
4) One Market per 1,000,000 people is slaughter

With respect to Percentile;

1) One artist affecting 1% of 100,000 people is 1,000.
2) One artist affecting 10% of 100,000 people is 10,000.
3) One artist affecting 50 artists that affect 10% of 100,000 is 500,000, known as Aggregate or Median (in this example 50,000%).

Investment

1) Annuities – Principal investment that grows with compounding interest
2) Whole Life – Paying into a lump sum settlement
3) Term-Life – Paying into a settlement that grows with a rate of interest
that compounds
4) T-Bills – Treasury Bonds – issued by Governments at buyer currency (4% return)
G.I.C – Government Issued Certificates done over terms that can be rolled over
5) Stocks and Bonds – Trading over Stock Exchanges
‘Kiddy’ Stock Market – Collectables such as Baseball and Hockey Cards
6) Information Systems – Secure internet (private search engine)
7) Technology – An old Neve Strip Input/Output Module
8) Jewelery – Star of Sapphire in 1984 - $300 – 2008 - $3,000 (rarely loses value)

Collective Bargaining

Union – Supports workers rights – division of labor
Management – Ownership
The Union leaders and legal counsel for the Owners are pro-active in renewing existing contracts between Management and the workers. This process is called Collective Bargaining. In a Collective Bargaining agreement there are four areas that are explored;

1) Pension – Paid into a fund by the employees. Usually takes inflation into account regarding a persons’ retirement (cost of living).

2) Wages – Increases are based on the escalation of cost of living. This is similar to the pension fund but is in the short term and not the long-term.

3) Profit Sharing – Companies that are highly profitable benefit from profit sharing as it’s an incentive to their employees and frees up capital that would otherwise be spent in wages – off the top.

4) Working Conditions – Example; Free Agency – In professional sports we see employees with seniority and tenure having added rights.

 Ethics are relevant in the Collective Bargaining between the Union and the
Owners
 Never give a dishonest offer
 Fight for only what you want
 Give when you want to give
 Never Steal
 Be Gracious
 Never Discriminate

Free - Agency

1) The NHLPA was formed in 1953 by Ted Lindsey and Doug Harvey among others. The root issue was developing a Pension Fund in protecting the players’ from low-saddling Owners. In other words 4% of each Players salary was paid directly from the players’ paychecks to the Pension Fund, guaranteeing an income for the players following their retirement. Ted Lindsey was traded by the Detroit Red Wings Owner James Norris to his brothers’ Chicago Black Hawks (from the best team to the worst team) for his involvement in establishing Collective Bargaining through the NHLPA Union. Free Agency was soon addressed.

2) In 1955 Roberto Clemente was put on Waivers by the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Pittsburgh Pirates signed him immediately as he was a Free-Agent, as reported by the Dodgers. In those days the only way a player could claim Free-Agency status was when his ball-club sent him to waivers. A sign of things to come.

3) Marvin Miller was named as the first MLBPA Union Leader in 1969. His credentials included being the chief negotiator for the Steelworkers’ Union dealing with President Lyndon Johnson in order to sidestep a National Strike.

4) In late 1971 Curt Flood, of the St. Louis Cardinals, decided to sit out the ’72 season trying to claim Free-Agency as he wasn’t happy with his arrangement with the Cards’. After the season the St. Louis Cardinals released Flood, and no team in Baseball picked him up even though he was still in his prime, he was blackballed thus ending his career.

5) In 1974, Andy Messersmith and two other Ballplayers decided to test the waters again. They sat out the whole year testing the Reserve Clause that Flood had previously done. In the Reserve Clause (established by the Owners at the turn of the 20th Century) it states that a player is bound to his team for the duration of his career (essentially slavery) unless a) He was traded, or, b) His contract expired – and teams always had the option of re-signing a Ballplayer at the end of each year. At the end of the 1974 season Marvin Miller pushed the issue before an arbitrary Arbitrator named by the Owners and Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. The root issue was; Are the three players that sat out the year still under contract? The decision made was that they were not under contract; therefore they were Free-Agents. Messersmith became the first Free-Agent signing ever (with the Dodgers).
Currency Exchange and Stock Markets

1: 10 = log10
1: 100 = log20
1: 1,000 =log30
1: 10,000 =log40
1: 10,000,000,000 =log100

Logarithms are a premise for Stock Markets (dividing shares).

Today in the U.S.A the average Household income is roughly $50,000 U.S. In Southeast Asia and Northeast Africa, the average yearly Household income is roughly 125,000 Japanese Yen. The U.S Dollar traded at roughly 1:500 Japanese Yen (likewise 500:1 from Yen – U.S Dollar) in 1990 (currently 150:1), therefore the people in these regions in the World take in roughly $250 U.S/Year per Household. Traditionally, Southeast China’s Labor force has been exploited by the Western World. This was supposed to end in 2001 when Great Britain left Hong Kong to Mainland China. In the last Seven Years ($250 U.S X 500,000,000 households equals $125,000,000,000,000,000 U.S X 7 = $875 Zillion U.S– as each tenth is a market, therefore adding an additional variable to the equation – Hence the added three Zero’s) the U.S.A has exploited Mainland China of $875,000,000,000,000,000 U.S Dollars, AS THE PEOPLE WERE PAYED IN JAPANESE YEN!!! At this point the money was cash converted into Chinese Yuen trading at 6.8:1 U.S Dollar giving each household in these masses a Grand Total of 1,700 Chinese Yuen/ Year to live off of.

Through analysis;

1) The U.S Dollar will be devalued to roughly 1/100 its’ current value on the World Market in relation to the Chinese Yuen, as the U.S owes them HARD CURRENCY.

2) As the U.S Dollar reaches parody to the Chinese Yuen, a DVD burner that is currently selling for $40 U.S will adjust accordingly in price to the parody exchange. Bringing the cost of a DVD burner to $272 U.S Dollars = 272 Chinese Yuen.

3) Multinationals will grow exponentially throughout the World to compensate for the dying masses World-wide.

4) Currency will no longer be associated with the Machiavelan Principle of ‘Power’. In other words people will no longer be perceived by a Dollar, as life (or Currency) is not related to the Almighty Dollar.

5) Worldwide Identification will be issued by each Government to insure a person’s wants and needs are met.

Principles of Markets

Properties

1. Average – Total invested divided by number of investors. E.G - 60% return of 500 is 300

2. Percentile – 100,000 total investors makes the 80,000 - 90,000 investors between 80th%-90th%

3. Median - % of investors versus total investors – 60% return could very well be 80% average return as the median is based solely on percentiles and 60% return could very well be the 80th percentile

4. Aggregate Sum – Total sum of all invested

The Commodore 64 - by Moses (a.k.a Stacey Marc Goldman)

2011-06-13T17:24:00.002-04:00

The Commodore 64

In 1979, the Commodore 64 came out into the consumer market in North America. With 64 kilobytes it was reasoned a person could document anything and everything in their home to their satisfaction. The system carried a Hard-drive, Monitor, Floppy Disk Drive, and keyboard for roughly $700/Unit. An advancement on technology it was reasoned. You can store 64 kilobytes of information. The future, it promised. In 1977 alone the company NORTEL was trading at 150/share.
Times have definitely changed as NORTEL currently trades at 7 cents/share, and as of today June 13, 2011, here in Toronto, Ontario, Canada an 8 gigabyte flashcard sells for under $15/unit. Therefore it can store 125,000 Commodore 64’s. At $700/Unit this would mean that in 1979 had you wanted to back everything up from your hard-drive to an 8 gigabyte flashcard instantaneously it would cost you $87,500,000. Even at that you’d have to download 125,000 units at separate times (meaning that you’d be backing things up for months on end/8-gig flashcard). Today there is not just one Port (or Protocol). We now see U.S.B, AES/EBU, SPIDF, even M.I.D.I (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) protocols, otherwise known as Time-codes.

Here is the dilemma when analyzing these appalling figures;

In 1979 $87,500,000 consumer dollars were required to do this lump sum work as the mainframe network was purely done through Military Application software. However, the Military Application software cost about $3,000,000. Therefore if you were associated with the North American Military in 1979, it only cost you $3,000,000 to gather your intelligence. Since it’s naïve to assume that Governments haven’t somewhat stocked and barreled this is what I’d like to know;

Say you’ve got a card that gives you access to something and everything. Does this preclude others from necessities in life? For that to occur within the World would mean this. Governments Worldwide have been exempt from being tried for not providing the Right to Life to their citizens. This is the same premise as paying $3,000,000 with a card, and, $87,500,000 without this card.
Say you had an 8-gigabyte flashcard interfaced to your Protocol Port of every Commodore 64, in 1979. This would mean that you’d have enough storage space to monitor 125,000 computers all at the same time. Through this number crunching, an 8-terabyte flashcard could monitor 125,000,000 Commodores – exponential is the relevant analogy in this context.
Have early Home Computers been made obsolete? Has the know how of how to program a computer been erased from the equation? I would still imagine that being able to program an actual instrument, super-cedes having $20 to buy the M.I.D.I trigger.

Video Games Revisited - by Moses (a.k.a Stacey Marc Goldman)

2011-06-13T15:11:00.005-04:00

Video Games

Ports (Interface Units) and Recording Studio’s

1. Abbey Road
2. Le Studio (Morin Heights)
3. Trident
4. Maclear
5. Cherry Beach
6. Turtle Beach
7. Metalworks
8. Bearsville
9. Studio 306
10. Casablanca
11. Q107 – Skylab
12. Walt Disney Studio’s
13. Lucas Sound
14. Many unnamed Governments and Broadcasters
15. AES/EBU European Broadcast Union(European Protocol)
16. SPDIF Philips(American Protocol)
17. U.S.B
18. Optical – Crystal
19. Fiber-Optics
20. VHF/UHF – Antenna
21. M.I.D.I – Musical Instrument Digital Interface
22. Atari
23. Williams
24. Sega
25. Nintendo
26. Apple
27. Olivetti
28. I.B.M – Internal Business Machines
29. Commodore
30. Coleco-vision
31. Acti-vision
32. Intelli-vision
33. Tascam
34. Alesis
35. Sony
36. Maxell
37. TDK
38. Yamaha
39. Akai
40. Kurtzweil
41. Neve
42. Westar
43. Neotek
44. Studer
45. Bryson
46. Carver
47. Bell Meridian
48. Cellular
49. Satellite
50. Sonar – Leagues/Steinberg’s' Cu-Base

Video Games

1. Zapper
2. Galaga
3. Space Invaders
4. Galaxian
5. Missile Command
6. Donkey Kong
7. John Elway Football
8. Tommy Lasorda Baseball
9. Dragon’s Lair – Virtual Reality
10. Frogger
11. Qix
12. Labyrinth *
13. Tempest
14. Defender
15. Centipede
16. Pac Man
17. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
18. Super Mario Brothers
19. Tetras
20. Q-Bert
21. Joust
22. Track and Field
23. Asteroids
24. Star Wars
25. Speed
26. Miss Pac Man
27. Pitfalls
28. The Body Synth–The human is the game or character/Muscles making
visuals, music, cyborg.

Dimensia and Polarization

1. Modes – Lydian, Phrygian, Dorian, Locrian – Set Scales
2. Octaves – Thirds, Fifths, Sevenths – Scale to Scale
3. Uni – Two Dimensional
4. Bi – Two Dimensional with Common Frequency
5. Tri – Three Dimensional
6. Holographic - Three Dimensional with Common Frequency
6. Quadraphonic – Surround Sound
7. Pentagon – Intelligence Gathering Techniques
8. Hexagon – Star
9. Septagon – Million
10. Octagon – 8th Dimension
11. Tetragon – Dan or Highest level in Martial Arts
12. Decigon - Highest/Billion
13. Uni-directional – Taking in at/from one direction
14. bi-Polar - Taking in from two directions at once
15. Omni-directional – Taking in from all directions at once
16. Cardioid – Heart shaped envelope
17. Hyper-Cardioid – Heart shape with a Penis for greater sensitivity

Video Games – Legend

1. Start of Game – Life
2. Game Over – Death and Desensitization
3. High Score – Material
4. Increased Speed – Levels
5. % of hits – Success Rate
6. Virtual Reality – Identifying with the characters
7. Memory – The players’ imagination and talent
8. Discovering Hidden Screens – Conquest
9. Ability – Confidence

Repercussions

In the 1970’s when Video Games were introduced into our communities, the premise was simple – Kill the Alien, anything that is a threat to us - shoot an alien, shoot an asteroid, shoot a Centipede. These games were in-offensive to most. The person who played these games were expediting their rate to achieve high scores. Today, most Video Games employ hand to hand combat, and other acts of violence. When Video Games first came out there were many arcades in Mega-Cities and the usual form of playing was done standing. Today most people play their Video Games from home-systems – usually played while sitting.
In the Tom Clancy novel ‘Games of State’, the concern that he had was that Video Games would be used as a weapon to disorient people into believing that ‘Blacks’ should be exterminated, as had been employed by the ‘KKK’ – ZERO TOLERANCE TOWARDS RACE MIXING.
On the internet today, practically any and all Video Games can be uploaded and downloaded onto a persons’ hard-drive. This is different from twenty years ago when a person had to buy the software. Today, hard-drives are ports, communication devices (with internal tracking a.k.a G.P.S - Ground Positional Systems). Therefore, any electronic device or cable used in our modern day carries with it a built in limiter in the Hardware (now considered a port). This chip can be activated outside of the home (each hardware component exists within the mainframe – a software design. Modulation (or synthesis) is used as a measure of issuing commands or triggers. In a natural state these commands carry no meaning – in other words, passive resistance is a defence mechanism used to combat impulses.
Closed circuit television was employed as a premise to define each Nuclear Household with respect to our programming. In our modern day – since 1990 - we now see many 24/7 businesses. By this perspective, the psychology of our time has changed in relation to the 70’s and 80’s when almost 100% of the population worked a conformed 9am-5pm position. Since virtual reality Video Games were introduced and when the Telecommunications industry became much more de-regulated, peoples’ psychology changed. In this writers’ opinion, we’ve become de-sensitized, and we’re experiencing gross acts of violence around the World as a result. Once there is a removal of programs within an operating system, this form of sensory deprivation is essentially psychological warfare. A rational person that consciously experiences this becomes disoriented. This is Tom Clancy’s fear. At the point of being triggered, or, having information withheld, a person will naturally combat. To see things clearly is paramount. Once time and depth perception changes, this is a form of terror. A person will naturally deduce based on whatever stimulae their given (how a person feels) - kismet.

Airwaves - by Moses

2011-06-12T07:14:00.003-04:00

Airwaves

In the 50’s airwaves hit the mainstream without headphones. We lived in North America without the pretension of actually knowing something contrary to ones’ belief. During this time we saw the Korean War and the Cuban missile crisis a few years later. In the Eighties we saw the advent of ‘the Walkman’ and many people wore headphones to fight their thoughts. Fighting ones’ thoughts outside ones’ reality is paramount to conflict. ‘When the appearance of conflict, meets the appearance of force.’ *
Today, in most North American’ Cities, people wear headphones, or hearing aids, with uncommon frequency. This is essentially defining what one thinks, or makes thought an ambiguity. The quantification of thought will always be undefined for this reason. To a musician this is known as pitch bend. This is why Bob Marley wrote ‘Have no fear for atomic energy, for none of them can stop-a-the time.’ ‘All Dogs go to Heaven’ was filmed on this premise. What would have happened if Iran was a friend of Iraq and a friend of the U.S.A (likewise Iraq), at the same time. This would mean that there was no conflict to begin with. A dictionary is of such lessons; ambiguous interpretations of context. The definition of synonym has roughly 50 meanings, each unique to different circumstances of context.

* - a lyric written by The Tragically Hip

Top 50 Greatest Basketball Players of All-Time - by Moses

2011-06-08T19:53:00.003-04:00

50 Greatest Basketball Players of All-Time
By Stacey Goldman (a.k.a Moses)

1. Wilt Chamberlain
2. Michael Jordan
3. Magic Johnson
4. Bill Russell
5. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
6. Julius Erving (Dr. J)
7. Oscar Robertson
8. Hakeem Olawjuwan
9. Elgin Baylor
10. Isaiah Thomas
10. Kobe Bryant
11. Steve Nash
12. David Robinson
13. Shaquille O’Neil
14. Tim Duncan
15. Larry Bird
16. Kevin Garnett
17. Charles Barkley
17. Dwayne Wade
17. Lebron James
18. Moses Malone
19. James Worthy
19. Dirk Niwitzki
20. Scottie Pippin
21. Bob Cousy
22. Karl Malone
23. Clyde Drexler
24. Dominique Wilkins
25. Joe Dumars
26. Jerry West
27. Tracy McGrady
28. Paul Pierce
29. Alonzo Mourning
30. Chris Bosh
31. Ben Wallace
32. Meadowlark Lemon
33. Jason Kidd
34. Amare Stoudamire
35. Reggie Miller/John Stockton
36. Walt Frazier
37. Willis Reed
38. Patrick Ewing/Rick Barry
39. Vince Carter
40. Bob McAdoo
41. Allen Iverson
42. Ray Allen
43. Bob Petit
44. Alex English/Adrian Dantley
45. David Thompson/Carmelo Anthony
46. Robert Parrish
47. Kevin McCale
48. Baron Davis
49. Rasheed Wallace
50. Chauncey Billups

To honour the sport of Basketball during this years' NBA Finals, I wanted to post this list of the 50 Greatest Basket-ballers of All-Time written by yours truly. Moses.

NHL Hockey Comparisons During Our Stanley Cup Finals - by Moses

2011-06-07T04:40:00.004-04:00

Mats Sundin versus Mike Modano

Both Sundin and Modano were NHL breadwinners throughout their careers. Enormous talents, both were 1st Overall picks, one year apart. They both reached their potential throughout their careers.
Sundin started his career with the Quebec Nordiques franchise. Alongside Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, and Owen Nolan, Quebec looked poised to win Cup after Cup for years to come before re-locating to Colorado, where they fulfilled the Cup dream. Unfortunately, Sundin was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in his Quebec years’ before he could see the Avalanche Cup successes led by the aforementioned, and Hall of Fame Goalie Patrick Roy.
In Toronto, Sundin was the focal point for the majority of his career. While Sundin was never able to drink from the Cup, he did lead the Leafs to three Semi-Final Appearances in the late 90’s, early 00’s. Over his career, Mats was a consummate pro, scoring 31+Goals in a season 13 times!!! Sundin finished his career with the Vancouver Canucks and amassed 1349 Points (564 Goals and 785 Assists) in his storied career. He was the Maple Leafs Captain for just over ten years, the longest tenure of all the infamous Toronto Captains over the years.
Mats was only a +73 over the duration of his career, however, his 82 Points in 91 Playoff Games (38 Goals and 44 Assists) is more indicative of his worth to the Maple Leafs Chain. He is the ‘buds All-Time leading scorer, both in Goals, Assists, and Points.
Mike Modano was fortunate enough to win Lord Stanley’s’ Cup, and displayed grace throughout his career. Over 1499 Games, Modano scored 561 Goals and had 813 Assists for a total of 1374 Points. He scored 33+Goals in a year 9 times, and had 1-50 Goal Campaign to boot. During playoff matches, Modano notched 146 Points, scoring 58 Goals and drawing 88 Assists, over 176 Games. Mikey Mike was a +114 over his career, but compared to Sundin this figure is skewed as Modano’s Dallas Stars were a perennial playoff team, more-so than the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Modano started his career with the Minnesota North Stars, and when they re-located to Dallas, Mikey Mike became their Captain and unsung hero.
The mirror image of each-other in many ways, it would be unfair to rank one higher than the other. Oh, by the way, in international matches Modano led U.S.A to the Gold Medal in the 1996 World Cup of Hockey, while Sundin led Team Sweden to Gold in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy. These two men are truly class acts, and both will surely be enshrined into the Hockey Hall of Fame on their first ballots, soon to come.

Peter Stastny versus Dale Hawerchuk

Stastny and Hawerchuk were great players during the expansion of 1979, when Quebec, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Hartford joined the NHL. In 1980, a phenom from the Czechoslovakian League joined the NHL (alongside his brother), and we saw the Stastny’s in Quebec with the Nordiques. Peter was the more skilled, however, Anton and brother Peter (and later Marian Stastny) formed quite a duo (eventually a trio). All Peter did in his rookie campaign was score 39 Goals and add 70 Assists for a total of 109 Points and he took home the Calder Trophy that year. Peter Stastny went on to accumulate 6 consecutive 100+ Seasons between 1980/81-1985/86 (seven in his storied career). During Stastny’s career in the NHL he amassed 1239 Points in 977 Games (450 Goals and 789 Assists. When including his 263 Points accumulated in the Czechoslovakian League and Olympic play (in just 212 Games) we see that Peter Stastny totaled 1189 Games with 593 Goals and 909 Assists for 1502 Points!!! During his years in the NHL playoffs, Stastny tallied 105 Points in 93 Games, and adding that figure to his regular League stats, we see that Peter Stastny had 1607 Points in Elite League, and NHL Playoffs in just 1282 Games!!! Stastny was duly voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1998.
It was in 1981 that the Winnipeg Jets signed Dale Hawerchuk as the 1st Overall pick in the Entry Draft. Hawerchuk did not disappoint. In 1981/82, Hawerchuk scored 45 Goals and added 58 Assists, his rookie year, and he took home the Calder Trophy, as Peter Stastny had done the year prior. Slipping a little off his pace in his soft-more year Dale still managed to score 91 Points (40 Goals and 51 Assists). The next 5 years saw Hawerchuk score 100+ in each year, each year scoring 37+ Goals, and neigh the 37 Goal season he was 40+ Goals each year.
Dale finished his career with 1409 Points, scoring 518 Goals and adding 891 helpers. When including the 99 Points he scored in the Playoffs (in 97 Games), we see Hawerchuk had 1508 Points in 1285 Games Played. Hawerchuk was elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001. The figures he put up may be slightly behind the numbers that Stastny put up, however, Stastny may not have had the success in the NHL that he did, had he not had seasoning in the Czech League. For that reason, I would rank Stastny and Hawerchuk on par.

Now that Winnipeg finally got it's team back, let's hope that we get another team in Quebec. All I can say for this years Hockey Playoffs is GO CANUCKS!!!

Greatest NHL Hockey Coaches of All-Time - by Moses

2011-05-25T18:41:00.003-04:00

50 Greatest NHL Hockey Coaches of All-Time

1. Scotty Bowman
2. Toe Blake
3. Dick Irvin
4. Punch Imlach
5. Al Arbour
6. Glen Sather
7. Jack Adams
8. Fred Shero
9. Hap Day
10. Tommy Ivan
11. Lester Patrick
12. Pat Burns
13. Art Ross
14. Jacques Lemaire
15. Harry Sinden
16. Mike Keenan
17. Billy Reay
18. Randy Carlyle
19. Marc Crawford
20. Joel Quennville
21. Roger Nielson
22. Larry Robinson
23. Pat Quinn
24. Terry Crisp
25. John Muckler
26. Dan Bylsma
27. Mike Babcock
28. Jacques Demers
29. Don Cherry
30. Frank Boucher
31. Dave Tippett
32. Ron Wilson
33. John Tortorella
34. Peter Laviolette
35. Alain Vigneault
36. Paul Maurice
37. Jacques Martin
38. Claude Julien
39. Lindy Ruff
40. Herb Brooks
41. Emile Francis
42. Darryl Sutter
43. Guy Boucher
44. Gerry Cheevers
45. Joe Primeau
46. Bruce Boudreau
47. Todd McLellan
48. Barry Trotz
49. Lou Lamoriello
50. Bryan Murray

Greatest Baseball Managers of All-Time - by Moses

2011-05-25T18:39:00.002-04:00

50 Greatest Managers of All-Time

1. Casey Stengall
2. Joe Torre
3. Cum Posey
4. Billy Martin
5. Cito Gaston
6. Sparky Anderson
7. Dick Williams
8. Tony LaRussa
9. Connie Mack
10. Walter Alston
11. John McGraw
12. Bobby Cox
13. Tommy Lasorda
14. Earl Weaver
15. Leo Durocher
16. Tom Kelly
17. Danny Murtaugh
18. Whitey Herzog
19. Terry Francona
20. Ralph Houk
21. Dick Howser
22. Johnny Keane
23. Gene Stallings
24. Felipe Alou
25. Davey Johnson
26. Joe Altobelli
27. Jack McKeon
28. Buck Showalter
29. Mike Scoscia
30. Charlie Manual
31. Pete Rose
32. Danny Ozark
33. Jim Leland
34. Mike Hargrove
35. Bruce Bochy
36. Ozzie Guillen
37. Dusty Baker
38. Chuck Tanner
39. Jim Frey
40. Ron Washington
41. Gil Hodges
42. Frank Robinson
43. Joe Girardi
44. Jimmy Collins
45. Lou Pinella
46. John Maddon
47. Ron Gardenhire
48. Don Baylor
49. Willie Randolph
50. Eric Wedge

Wealth - by Moses

2011-05-16T07:54:00.002-04:00

A mans' wealth can be measured in a number of different ways. First off, money is used as a barometer of what one can afford. This is an anomoly towards good health, as perhaps only the food a man can buy is tangible towards a persons' health. This analogy describes the paradigm relationship between health and wealth.
A person can have all the money in the world, yet have failing health at an early age and die young.
At 40 years of age I'm constantly broke, yet I'm still in good health and my lifespan will likely reach 77+ years of age. The concerns I have in life are to meet my soul-mate, have children, and live an average life somewhere in the Suburbs. Achievable - yes, in the here and now - no. Those that have amassed small fortunes and are raising their families may look to be wealthy. This does not, however, breed definitive wealth as we can be taken away from the earth in the snap of a finger. Should a persons' wealth outweigh their health (in perception) it skews our sensibilities. Howard Hughes was known as the wealthiest men on the planet, but did he enjoy his years as a billionaire?
One day, I may very well have parlayed 300 articles and a recording C.D to monetary wealth. It won't mean anything unless I'm around to enjoy it. Beetoven was deaf during his years as a successful musician. Did he have a high quality of life? Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died young and penniless. Edgar Allen Poe was an opium addict, and likewise died young.
I'll take 77 years on this planet with a wife, a couple of kids, and a small house with a picket fence. That would make me the wealthiest man in the world.

Employment vs Enslavement - By Moses

2011-04-16T13:12:00.003-04:00

In 1971 a Major League Baseball Player, Curt Flood, and the head of the MLBPA - Marvin Miller challenged the MLB reserve clause. The reserve clause had been established the year that the American League was introduced into the Major Leagues, alongside the National League, in the year 1901. It stated that 'A player is bound to the team that signs him for the duration of his career, with renewable contracts each year of the players' career.'
This essentially legalized a team Owner as having power of attorney to enslave a player for the duration of his career. In many cases an outspoken player was banished to the Minors, even though he was highly coveted by other teams. On Owners' whims, this practice was common. Before the American League was introduced into the Major Leagues, the Majors consisted of one League, the National League. During this period - est. 1870-1900, Native Americans and Jewish Ballplayers were not allowed to play in the Majors. It was Jim Thorpe, in 1912, who became the first recognizable Native American to play in the Major Leagues, doing so with the New York Giants and Manager Joe McCarthy. During this period there was virtually no chance for a Ballplayer to earn a salary that would now seem to be ethical. It is commonly acknowledged that George Herman Ruth, 'The Babe', helped players to earn salaries that were more representative of Owners' profits. In 1931, Babe Ruth earned $80,000/year. When a sports writer asked Ruth if he thought that it was appropriate for a Ballplayer to earn more than President Herbert Hoover, Ruth replied 'I had a better year than him.' This still didn't prohibit a Baseball organization from owning their players by reserve clause.
Over the course of the years of 1870-1946, African Americans were not permitted to play in the Majors. This precedent was set in 1883, when a 'Black' Ballplayer by the name of Moses Fleetwood Walker was told he couldn't remain on the team that signed him. The team that wanted to break the color barrier was in Ohio and a team from Kentucky pushed the issue, negating Walker from playing because he was 'Black'. Jews likewise weren't allowed to play in the Majors until the advent of the American League, and it wasn't until the early 30's that there was a name Jewish Ballplayer in the Major Leagues, Henry Greenberg. This issue was brought up again by Cum Posey, who organized the Negro Leagues in 1922, as an act of defiance to the racism felt by all 'Blacks' during this time. It wasn't until 1947 that a Major League Owner employed (rather enslaved as evidenced by the reserve clause) a 'Black' man in the game of Baseball. Branch Rickey, Owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers signed Jackie Robinson to play in the Dodgers Farm System with the Montreal Royals. When Rickey was asked why he signed two 'Black' Ballplayers, hence breaking the color barrier, he replied 'What was I supposed to my maker if I didn't?'
It was still common at this time in Canada and the U.S.A to see signs in front of Golf Courses reading 'No Indians, Jews, or Coloreds allowed'.
It wasn't until Marvin Miller was named head of the MLBPA est. 1969, that changes finally surfaced for good. An African-American Ballplayer by the name of Curt Flood was playing for the St. Louis Cardinals and was unhappy with his salary. He asked for a 10% raise and was denied by Cardinal brass. On Marvin Miller's' advice, Flood sat out the 1971 Baseball season to test the MLB reserve clause. Flood and Miller went before Commissioner Bowie Kuhn (who represented the Owners) and were denied Free Agency status. In Spring Training of 1975 a Caucasian Ballplayer by the name of Andy Messersmith test the waters again, following the advice again set by Marvin Miller. At the end of the 1975 season, having sat out, Miller and Messersmith went before an arbitrator that couldn't be denied the MLBPA, and this time Free-Agency status was granted to Messersmith. As a result of the arbitrators' ruling, a Collective Bargaining Agreement became paramouont as every Ballplayer in the Majors that hadn't signed for the year, could claim Free-Agency status without having to sit out a season (as evidenced by Reggie Jackson signing with the Baltimore Orioles in 1975/76). The arbitrator in the Messersmith case ruled that a Player could not be Owned by his team Owner and this resulted in the first Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Commissioner of MLB Bowie Kuhn (representing the Owner's) and the MLBPA headed by Marvin Miller.
This was essentially the end of enslavement in Canada and the U.S.A, as America's Pastime couldn't deny a Player basic human rights pertaining to ethical contracts. The irony to the end of enslavement in Canada and the U.S.A in 1975/76 is that it was to never to have occured in the first place. Moses freed the Hebrew slaves of Goshen, Egypt from 400 years of enslavement at the hands of Pharoah Pithses and Pharoah Ramses. Likewise there was another 400 years of slavery amongst 'Blacks' in America set by the 'White' American Patriots. As Abraham Lincoln supposedly ended slavery amongst African-Americans during his Presidency in America, this was essentially false as evidenced by the practices of Southern States, and Apartheid within South Africa. When Apartheid ended in South Africa in the early 90's we finally realized the dream that Curt Flood and Marvin Miller had when they challenged the reserve clause in 1971, holding MLB accountable to 'employ' rather than to 'enslave' their Players.
In Hebrew Law it states 'A man is entitled to be employed seven years to another man', not enslaved. This Law was established to ensure that there would never again be another Goshen.

Construction Unions Within Toronto Canada - by Moses

2011-03-13T12:50:00.003-04:00

With the upcoming Pan-American Games being held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada there are many construction contracts being met. Today, it is grossly offensive to many that roughly 80% of the current construction unions are comprised of Portuguese Canadians and Italian Canadians. It stands to reason that this growth industry will be divided differently over time. Within the next 5 years (possibly within the next year) a 'Native' Mandate is to employ 20% 'Native' people within the breakdown of construction unions in Toronto. Likewise, a 20% share to African-Canadians, with the remaining 60% divided amongst Italian Canadian, Portuguese Canadian, English Canadian, French Canadian, and minorities not mentioned.
There is a saying in custom that 'reality is what a person sees', paramount to vision. To not realize that the current breakdown within the construction unions is prejudice is an act of denial. What does Sitting Bull, Running Deer, or anyone with beliefs in Aboriginal ancestry and descent think of their descendants being shunted from Toronto's labour force. The Mandate being put forth is necessary in order to change common sentiments of many Torontonians that; 'Natives' are lazy, 'Natives' are alcoholics and drug addicts, 'Natives' don't know or lack the necessities to be successful in a Metropolitan City. These are the same negative connotations faced by African-Canadians. The uprising against this perceived 'Native' prejudice will do wonders for the city's' psyche.
Ironically, it is a Public Educational system (Christian/or Anglo) and a Catholic School Board (Catholic/or French) that the City of Toronto employs. This affects the city in two ways;

1. A 'good' Catholic gets a job in the construction union, because he is hard working (most of the time Portuguese Canadian or Italian Canadian).

2. A good Canadian gets a job in profession (and this is a Christian Nation in many ways).

One runs the unions (Church-the home), and the other sets policy (state). This is classic division of Church and State.

Where do 'Native', 'African', 'Judaic', 'Muslim', 'Hindu', 'Buddhist', or 'Taoism' mandatory education occur?

The home.

and,

Who controls the Church (essentially the home)?

The unions.

and,

Who controls the unions?

Well I don't know about you, but isn't 80% of our construction unions in Toronto comprised of Italian Canadians and Portuguese Canadians?

What concerns this writer is this; If every Italian Canadian and Portuguese Canadian is accounted for a slice of the pension, what about 'Native' Canadians and African Canadians?

Historical Perspectives - by Moses

2011-03-12T20:41:00.008-05:00

It is the year 2011 A.D and we've turned the corner in North America with respect to the accuracies of the documentation of modern day wars. For example; World War 1, World War 2, and the Vietnam War amongst other wars have been put into perspective for our young. The accuracies within these three wars will never be eliminated. Perhaps some new information will enter the picture, however, North Americans have digested enough information to be within their own formulated opinions. Take for example the most recent of the three aforementioned wars, the Vietnam War. In the eighties, many were of the opinion that this war was orchestrated by Republican President Richard Nixon. In actual fact, two terms before Nixon, Democrat President John F. Kennedy ordered American troops to fight the Viet-Cong of North Vietnam (essentially fighting communism). After Kennedy's assassination many Americans protested this war, and by the time Richard Nixon was elected into office public perception of the Vietnam War was, by majority, against the occupation of North Vietnam.
It was at the start of the second decade of the 20th century when Austrian Prince Ferdinand was killed by the German Military, and Austria alongside Hungary declared war against Germany, hence World War 1.
During World War 2, the Nazi Party set out to exterminate Jews all over the European continent, and alongside Mussolini and Japan, almost succeeded in taking over the World.
Keeping World events in perspective is paramount to our educational system. Knowing what happened historically is very socially relevant as it helps mind our conscience. Whether it be Holocaust denyers, or those that condoned Apartheid within South Africa as it occurred. We need to be cohesive historically in order for students to truly learn. Some say 'ignorance is bliss', I say 'ignorance is ignorance'. In 500 years there will be another news' story to be covered. I just want the truth of the story. Not to say that the news is 100% accurate, however, it is the confidence that we have in the reports that we see that shapes historical events. The Titanic did go down to the bottom of the ocean. This cannot be argued against. The World Trade Center Towers were destroyed in a day of reckoning on September 11, 2001, a fact that cannot be denied. While there may be some information that enters the picture after the fact, the nuts and bolts of the events is fact.
Our young need to have the confidence that a piece of the pie isn't just taken out of the equation to satisfy a new regime. History is just that, events that have occurred over time.

Fear - by Moses

2011-03-03T19:32:00.002-05:00

Paralyzing, the stun gun effect, the force that immobilizes oneself. Many would say that fear drives a person to achieve greatness. Is that for a chosen few, or for the entire populous?
With roughly 20% of all Canadians' suffering from an acute mental health issue, it is apparent that fear does not drive everyone. Fifty years ago people didn't admit to their shortcomings, and sociologically they developed differently than today. In todays' age, pharmaceuticals are implemented into the diet treating an acute mental health issue. Fifty years ago, pharmaceuticals were still in its' inception. Most people would agree that fear has become epidemic in our society today.
To combat fear, therapies (alongside pharmaceuticals in acute cases) are introduced. Colors, writing, music, sports are but a few therapies that help shape those that are having a tough time combating fear(s). How one feels is very relevant in the analysis of fear. Honest to emotion isn't always the almighty truth. Sometimes we need to take a step back and evaluate what it is that is causing the fear. i.e - I'm very angry, and I want to punch the mirror. This does not mean to punch the mirror.
In psychiatric facilities, colors are used to stimulate a persons' mood. Greens and browns (earth colors) are used to sedate. Violet and peach are used to warm moods. Listening to calm music to slow down is another form of therapy, likewise playing a piano to feel good.
The stigma of admitting our fears, as was such fifty years ago, has slowly dissipated and today we're entering a new dawn. Group therapy is a tremendous forum as it gets people to talk about their inner fears, helping to overcome them.
What, you may ask, is the stun gun effect?
A momentary lapse of reason perhaps. Let's not hold ourselves hostage to this ongoing dilemma.

Perfection - by Moses

2011-01-13T23:32:00.003-05:00

Perfection, or so they say, is summed up by tiny imperfections. 'Rome wasn't built in one day' as recited by my boss. The pressure associated next to trying to achieve perfection can be excruciating. I've never seen a Major League Baseball Player have 500 Base-Hits in 500 At-Bats. Yet many torment over unachievable goals in this body of context, and we see an influx of pressure and anxiety. Pressure and anxiety can raise endorphin flow to both/either the blood stream (related to blood pressure) and to the nervous system {(the brain - the muscles)(impulse/trigger philosophy)}. There is a higher blood pressure when your heart is pumping endorphins at a higher rate into the blood system. Blood Vessels - Capilliaries - Veins - Arteries - Aorta - Heart Valves - Heart; This is the signal flow of the blood stream and can be measured at any point. Private health institutions across America administer these tests on supply and demand, and they make a pretty penny. Arbitration is relevant in this context, as either Socialist or Capitalist societies will operate in this manner.

I suppose you could say that perfection is overated, and it is this ambivalence that accounts for many failures, and much success I must add. Having 'ice in your veins' has traditionally been a good thing in sport and pop-culture and being 'cool' in both realms solidifies the ideology that indifference is a viable option in any situation.

Greatest Goalies 1965-1984 - By Moses

2011-01-05T13:20:00.006-05:00

Today is the World Junior Finals between Canada and Russia. To commemorate the game of Hockey I've written an article comparing the greatest Goalies of the game from 1965-1984.

Ken Dryden vs Vladislav Tretiak vs Bernie Parent vs Tony Esposito vs Rogatien Vachon

a) Ken Dryden 1970/71-1978/79 258 Wins 57 Losses 74 Ties 2.24 G.A.A 46 Shutouts (7 full years played, 6-0 in his first year) 1970/71 Conn Smythe Trophy, 1971/72 Calder Trophy, 5 Vezina's. Won a total of five Stanley Cups.
b) Vladislav Tretiak 1967/68-1983/84 3 years reported of play in the Soviet League, although it is recognized that Tretiak had a 2.35 G.A.A in eighteen years with 482 GP in the Soviet League. In the three full years reported, Tretiak was an unbelievable 81 Wins 7 Losses 4 Ties and had a G.AA of under 1.50.
c) Bernie Parent 1965/66-1978/79 Won back to back Stanley Cups, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy both years of 1973/74 and 1974/75. Parent had a 2.55 lifetime G.A.A and had 54 Shutouts, 271 Wins, and won two Vezina Trophies over his storied career.
d) Tony Esposito 1968/69-1983/84 423 Wins 306 Losses 151 Ties 2.92 G.A.A 76 Shutouts. Won the Calder Trophy in 1969/1970 and three Vezina Trophies. Started his career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1968/69 and when he was traded to the Chicago Black Hawks in the off-season he performed spectacuarly recording an unbelievable 15 Shutouts winning his first Vezina the following year.
e) Rogie Vachon 1966/67-1981/82 351 Wins 291 Losses 127 Ties 2.99 G.A.A 51 Shutouts 1967/68 Vezina Trophy 2 Stanley Cups 1976 Team Canada MVP. Had he not played in Los Angeles and in more of a Hockey Market Vachon probably would have had greater success.

1. Ken Dryden
2. Vladislav Tretiak
3. Bernie Parent
4. Tony Esposito
5. Rogatien Vachon

From 1965-1984 there were several great Goalies aside from the aforementioned five men. Jacques Plante, Glenn Hall, Terry Sawchuck, and Johnny Bower all played in the NHL in 1965. Likewise, there were great Goaltenders aside from the aforementioned 5 men in 1984, including Billy Smith, Grant Fuhr, and Mike Vernon. However, my picks for the gretest Goalies 1965-1984 come down to these five men. As concluded I've written a Goalie comparison of Ken Dryden and Vladislav Tretiak, as their legendary status dictates. Ironically it was these two men that were Goalies for their Nations in the original 1972 Summit Series that advented the Canada Cups to follow, and the globalization of the game of Hockey.

The Goalie I rated the highest played in the shortest period between these years. Ken Dryden was a highly touted Goalie with the Montreal Canadiens, coming from a storied College career at Cornell. Two years before he joined the 'big club' the Canadiens showcased a Goalie tandom of Rogatien Vachon and Tony Esposito. In 1970/71 the Canadiens brought up Dryden, and all he did was go 6-0 down the stretch and was awarded the starting job for the playoffs. In the post-season, Dryden led Montreal to the prized Stanley Cup and was duly named the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy. The next year Ken Dryden took home the Calder Trophy, and between 1976-1979 he guided the Canadiens to four consecutive Stanley Cups. Ken Dryden was a true class act and at 6 foot 4 inches tall, he was imposing to the opponents he faced as there wasn't much mesh they could twine with him in the net. Also keep in mind that it was Dryden who was the go-to guy in the 1972 Summit Series, when Team Canada's backs were against the wall needing three wins on Soviet soil. Dryden defeated legendary Goalie Vladislav Tretiak as their Nations collided. In his first seven full years Ken Dryden won an incredible 5 Stanley Cups and 5 Vezina Trophies. It is for reasons like this that I place Ken Dryden as the top Goaltender in the game of Hockey from 1965-1984.
It is difficult to not place Vladislav Tretiak as the number one guy in this comparison. Tretiak was a true legend. He was instrumental and indirectly/directly responsible for Soviet players coming to play in the NHL, as it was Tretiak's aura that all Hockey fans felt when watching him play. He earned the respect of the NHL'ers that he played against in the 1972 Summit Series and Canada Cup Tournaments.
In his eighteen years playing in the Soviet League he had a 2.35 G.A.A in 482 GP. Vladislav Tretiak was the starting Goalie for the U.S.S.R Red Army for years, leading them to a Canada Cup win in 1981/1982. It leaves a sour taste in my mouth to know that Tretiak never played a game in the NHL. He is truly deserving of hoisting the prized Stanley Cup.

Defending - by Moses

2010-12-15T05:42:00.006-05:00

When a person has their back up against the wall, a natural reaction to many is to lend expertise. Does this preclude the element of choice? To a person that feels compelled to help?
A person, by nature, will try and help. This help is often misconstrued and defined as 'Witch Doctor'. In reality most people will freely admit that there is no 'Witch Doctor', rather a propensity to gather composure and relate from one to another. To be imprecise is innate, in other words precision is arbitrary. This stigma often leads people to move away from those that are lending so called expertise. Doing what a person believes, right from wrong, makes for a strong foundation of a persons' disposition. It does not however, benefit within the highest realm of stringency (an ultimate G-d fearing decision).
Being set on trial, 24/7 365 days a year, will lead to mental health breakdown and is not the purpose of mentoring (lending a hand). Going with the ball doesn't always work, as there is no ultimate certainty, and this is an issue many have not come to terms with. There must certainly be an end, as surely as there was a beginning. Without this variance of concept, many of us wouldn't have the ability to operate and function at their optimum level.
To some coffee is therapeutic, to others tea is a better alternative, and the administration of each has a calming effect through the idealism of Freedom of Choice. I don't know about you but 20 coffees a day will wear me down a helleva lot faster than 20 teas. An expression is sometimes the best remedy. 'More or less' is just that.
The person that is being helped often feels compelled to walk away from such help as they feel that it's a sign of weakness and poor health. 'No Man is an Island' describes the paradigm relationship of never wanting to accept help.' 'I'm a man, so I won't ask for directions.' 'I'm a man, so I won't cry.'
There was a story of a real life 'Rocky', who won two World Boxing Championships in his fighting career. Adored by many, he had a breakdown, years after his career ended. He spent 15 years panhandling to feed addiction issues. Rocky's family rescued him from the streets just last year. Am I wrong to try and lend my expertise?
Rocky's two sons truly adore their father. Rocky's brother and a close friend were at an addiction intervention to try and help Rocky commit himself, to better his health. Rocky found it so unbearable to cry that it was counter-productive to his health. His healing began through his friendships towards his sons, brother, and a close friend.
Multi-culturalism often helps when we see these instances as it makes a person feel that they're not alone.

Pat Burns - by Moses

2010-11-23T19:03:00.006-05:00

A model family man, a man who Coached at the highest level and achieved the greatest accomplishments, a man who battled Cancer for five years and lost in the end, will forever be remembered synonomous to the game of Hockey. Pat Burns was more than a Stanley Cup winning Hockey Coach. A tough, street smart, former Officer of the Law, Pat Burns began a career in Coaching in the late 80's. As a former 'Street Cop' in Montreal, it was only fitting for Burns to start his Coaching career as tutor to the famous 'Les Habitants', guiding the Habs to the Cup Finals in his rookie Coaching season of 1988/89. Pat Burns moved to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1992 and, neigh a missed call by Kerry Fraser, still managed to guide the Maple Leafs to consecutive Semi-Final appearances in 92/93 and 93/94 thus resurrecting a proud organization. Having a strong showing in the two biggest Canadian (and Worldwide) Hockey Markets, Pat Burns moved to the Boston Bruins Chain where he again came close to guiding his Team to the promised land, a sip from the Stanley Cup. This earned Coach Burns the accolades and distinction of being the only Head Coach in Hockey to ever win the Jack Adams (Coach of the Year) Award with three different organizations. When Lou Lamourillo brought Burns to the New Jersey Devils in 2002/03 it was finally due calling when the Devils won the Cup (ironically Burns didnt't win the Jack Adams Award the year he won his first and only Stanley Cup).
These accomplishments must be attributed to Pat Burns philosophy on life; hard work, honesty and integrity breeding success. Working to achieve, and always remembering that hard work rewards. Many would say these are obvious traits of success, yet how many of us walk the walk. It was Pat Burns work ethic that added character to every organization he was ever associated with, and his 'blue collar' ideology from his years on the Police Force in Montreal earned Burns the respect of the Hockey World and sports fans in general. It was painful for many to see Pat Burns failing health. He didn't deserve an early exit from this World after having dedicated his entire life to the shaping of those around him to maximize their potential, and achieve at levels they didn't know they had in them. It will serve as a humbling to most Canadians, to the level and awe at which Terry Fox is remembered. It's not the success I'm referring to, it's the fortitude that Burns brought out in people he counselled and Coached. The feeling we all had when watching a Pat Burns' Coached Hockey Team, that of people who gave it their all.

(Ionic) Iconic Historical Sports Legends - By Moses (a.k.a Stacey Marc)

2010-10-28T02:58:00.007-04:00

To describe an athlete in as fewest words to capture a moment, or moments.
The easiest synopsis; What defines a man or woman in the sportsworld. How a person is remembered in the future. The stories that are told, and the awe in which they're told, shape our youth and keep us as humble as people. As our children, and our childrens' children are taught, we remember. The folklore of sport through the eyes and the magic in the ways our elder spokesmen parent us. Guiding us to achieve in life, towards accomplishments, that give us the satisfaction of success.
It is said 'To the victor goes the spoils'. This, however, entails stories of battle and therefore we remember the etiquette within each sport. A stroke penalty on the ball in the water. A 15 yard personal foul penalty in a crucial time of the game, a timely homerun, or goal, all bring to light the intricities of sport. In war it would be 'remembering the enemy and what we were fighting for'. In the sportsworld, most would suffice that there is an opponent, not an enemy. This breaks down the barrier of control. When Bobby Thompson hit his 'shot heard around the world' it was Ralph Branca who served it up, making Branca iconic in his own right. Likewise that of Donnie Moore, Mitch Williams, Dan Marino, Fran Tarkenton, Jim Kelly, Chico Resch, Kerry Fraser, Bill Buckner, and anyone else in the games of sport that had miserable public failures. It has to be alright to make a mistake for this reason.
A man, woman, and child has to know that making a mistake won't kill them. That you move on, for the fans that you do have (praying if you have to), to give yourself (the viewer of all sequential events) the strength to move forward.
In Modal analysis there are several scales, ionic but one of them. Dorian, lydian, phrygian, and locrian are others. It is with this understanding that people put things into an historical perspective. (Ionic) iconic, the hero of defineable traits and characteristics, at a magnified level, their highest peaks (and lowest peaks for that matter) allow us to magnify perspective.
The determination of an athletes' peak achievements are those at the 'Big Game'. Whether it's Borg versus Connors, Barry Bonds facing Nolan Ryan, Cliff Lee's knack at pitching the 'Big Game' (although not last night), a Gordie Howe hat-trick, Terry Sawchuck's uncanny ability to make save after save, Joe Montana's performance at the Super-Bowls he's played in, Coach Lambeau's infamous locker room speeches, Lawrence Taylor's tackling ability, or Edwin Moses and Joe Louis winning streaks. History remembers all participants, through a chronological chain of events over time that helps put things into perspective for our childrens' children.

Toronto Maple Leafs Folklore - by Moses

2010-10-22T00:26:00.005-04:00

In 1893 the NHA was formed. At that time Toronto began their quest for the vaunted Stanley Cup. Most aren't aware, but we weren't the Toronto Maple Leafs. Between 1899 and 1902 we were known as the Toronto Wellingtons. The team was re-named the Toronto Marlboros, licenced by name from a Duke of the British Isles, Sir Winson Churchill's Grandfather. They remained until 1910, when a Lacrosse organization within the city bought the team becoming the Toronto Tecumsehs (a.k.a the Toronto Indians) for the 1911 season. The very next year they were re-named the Toronto Ontarios, as the Tecumsehs went bankrupt. The next year they were known as the Blueshirts and we took home our first Stanley Cup. From 1915-1919 our Hockey Team was called the Toronto Arenas and the Cup was brought home again in 1918. In 1920 the organization was known as the Toronto St. Pats, until 1927, when Conn Smythe bought the club and re-named the team the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Thoughout the proud history of the Toronto teams, we have won the second most Stanley Cups of all Franchises in NHA/NHL history (14 in total to date).
It was in 1931 that Connie Smythe built Maple Leaf Gardens, and Charlie Conacher scored the first Maple Leaf goal in our new Arena. Maple Leaf Gardens was considered a remarkable achievement as the Arena was lavish and extaordinaire, built during the 'great depression'.
During the 1930's there were many Maple Leaf greats. There was the 'Kid' line of Busher Jackson, Joe Primeau, and Charlie Conacher. Ace Bailey was likewise a star player with the 'Buds'. The blueline was anchored by King Clancy and Hap Day, with Frank McCool as our Goaltender throughout the decade. All told Toronto took home the Stanley Cup as the Maple Leafs for the first time in 1932. Ace Bailey lost his ability to play the game in 1934, due to a bodycheck thrown by the great Boston Bruin defenceman Eddie Shore. They shook hands publically, as Bailey forgave Shore (even though he couldn't play Ice Hockey anymore). That year they held the All-Star Game in Ace Bailey's honour, with the Maple Leafs hosting the best of the League.
At the start of the 1936 campaign Syl Apps Sr. came aboard, and he became perhaps the most ionic Leaf Captain of all-time (being named such in 1940).
In the forties, the Maple Leafs were led by Captain Syl Apps, Goalie Turk Broda, Harry Watson, Ted Kennedy, Cal Gardner, Howie Meeker, Gordie Drillon, and Sid Smith, among others, and won the prized Stanley Cup 5 times over the course of the decade.
Punch Imlach joined the Leafs brass during the 50's as Coach and Genereal Manager, and brought in Bill Barilko, Dicky Duff, Bobby Baun, Harry Lumley, and Tim Horton. Although the Leafs only won one Stanley Cup during the 50's, Toronto was still considered a powerhouse team. This of course was in the time of Gordie Howe's' Detroit Red Wings, Maurice Richard's' Montreal Canadiens, Bobby Hull's' Chicago Black Hawks, and Andy Bathgate's' New York Rangers (the Bruins were a little soft in the 50's).
The Leafs caught fire in the 60's and were a dynasty, winning the Cup three years in a row, 1962-1964, and in 1967 for good measure. Led by Hockey Guru Punch Imlach, the team featured George Armstrong as Captain, Johnny Bower and Terry Sawchuck as netminders, and Davey Keon. They teamed alongside mainstays Tim Horton, Bobby Baun, and Dicky Duff.
The Seventies saw Jacques Plante come to Toronto in 1970, a year in which we saw the emergence of future Captain Darryl Sittler. It is still a sour taste in this writers' mouth that the Leafs traded Bernie Parent to the Philadelphia Flyers for Doug Favell (a swap of Goalies) the next year. Norm Ullman was perhaps the best Leaf during this time, and led alongside Captain Davey Keon until Sittler took over the reign. During the 1973/74 season, Toronto saw future Hall of Famers Lanny McDonald and Borje Salming join the big club. At the start of the 76/77 year we saw the emergence of rookies Dave 'Tiger' Williams and goalie Mike Palmateer. Our Leafs peaked in 77/78 and beat the future dynasty New York Islanders in the Quarter-Finals, with the winning goal scored by Lanny McDonald on wrist shot on Chico Resch that went five-hole. Although the Leafs looked primed to make a run for the Cup, the team was dismantled by Harold Ballard and we went on a downside into the eighties. It was in the early 80's that the Leafs provided the fans of Toronto with our first Maple Leaf to score 50 Goals. Rick Vaive did so three times in fact, and duly became the next Leaf Captain. The 1985/86 campaign saw Toronto with the first overall pick - Wendel Clark. Robbed at winning the Calder Trophy, Clark became an early fan favourite as he scrapped and scored goals at an alarming rate. This of course was the Brophy days where we saw three fights a game, yet rarely making the playoffs. The city loved to talk about Head Coaches Brophy and Demers, with the inference of our mortal enemy, the Toronto/Detroit rivalry. Late in the decade Wendel Clark was named our next Captain, and many would say he was a true great of the game.
It was in 1991 that Cliff Fletcher, our General Manager, traded away Gary Leeman to the Calgary Flames for Doug 'Killer' Gilmour, Jamie Macoun, Rick Natress, and Rick Wamsley, perhaps the greatest Leaf trade to that point of Leafs history. We saw a resurgence of Leaf dominance (although our Leafs couldn't bring home the Cup). We made the Semi-Finals three times in the nineties, with Doug Gilmour as Captain in 1992/93 and 93/94. A true leader, Gilmour took a slash in the face from Wayne Gretzky in the Semi's of 1993, and everyone knows the rest. That team was stacked with solid players in the likes of Goalie Felix Potvin, Dave Andreychuk, Glenn Anderson, Mike Gartner, Wendel Clark, and Sylvain Lefebvre among others. The 1992-1994 Leafs was run by Coaching great Pat Burns, and he almost took us to the promised land.
As the nineties wore on we saw Curtis (Cujo) Joseph lead us to another Semi-Final appearance, on a team Captained by Mats Sundin. The Leafs of the late nineties showcased Gary Roberts, Larry Murphy, and a young Tomas Kaberle, this being the Pat Quinn era.
To start the 2002/03 campaign Eddie Belfour took over for Curtis Joseph in net (as Cujo signed with the Detroit Red Wings) and Sundin remained our Captain until 2007 - one of the longest reign of all Maple Leaf Captains. We never seemed to hit our stride though, and most hockey men would say that G.M John Ferguson put too much trust in Darcy Tucker, Pavel Kubina and Bryan McCabe.
Pat Quinn was replaced as Head Coach by Ron Wilson for the start of the 2008 season, and Brian Burke was brought in to run Hockey Operations for the Leafs during the following off-season. All Burkie has done since then is bring in a legitimate 50 goal scorer in Phil Kessel, as well as defenceman Dion Phaneuf and goalie Jean Sebastien Giguere. Giguere has made two apperances in the Stanley Cup Finals, winning the Cup once with the the Anaheim Ducks in 2006/2007. Ironically enough, Giguere won the Conn Smythe Trophy during the year in which the Ducks lost in the Finals. As a sign of things to come, Giguere had back to back shutouts in his first two games as a Leaf last year. Most would say that Dion Phaneuf is a strong choice as Leaf Captain, in the mold of George Armstrong, Davey Keon, Darryl Sittler, Rick Vaive, Wendel Clark, Doug Gilmour and Mats Sundin. We now see a Leaf team with enormous potential. We're one of the youngest teams in the NHL, and Burkie has brought in Kris Versteeg, Mike Komisarek, and Francois Beauchemin - ALL PROVEN WINNERS.

Baseball's All Time Greats - by Moses

2010-10-16T03:54:00.006-04:00

The Greatest Ballplayers of All-Time
By Stacey Goldman a.k.a Moses ( a re-release for all you sports fans)

Position Players
Pitchers
1.Josh Gibson 1. Satchel Paige
2. ‘Cool Papa’ Bell 2. Sandy Koufax
3. Buck Leonard 3. Roger Clemens
4. Barry Bonds 4. Christy Mathewson
5. Henry Aaron 5. Walter Johnson
6. Willie Mays 6. Bob Gibson
7. Roberto Clemente 7. Tom Seaver/Jim Palmer
8. Ozzie Smith 8. Randy Johnson
9. Jackie Robinson 9. Warren Spahn
10. Roy Campanella 10. Mariano Rivera
11. Babe Ruth 11. Pedro Martinez
12. Lou Gehrig 12. Greg Maddox
13. Ted Williams 13. Jim ‘Catfish’ Hunter
14. Jimmie Foxx 14. Lefty Grove
15. Rogers Hornsby 15. John Smoltz
16. Alex Rodriguez 16. Steve Carlton
17. Frank Robinson 17. Dennis Eckersley
18. Mike Schmidt 18. Nolan Ryan/ Roy‘Doc’Halladay
19. Ivan Rodriguez 19. Trevor Hoffman
20. Joe Morgan 20. Don Sutton
21. Derek Jeter 21. Juan Marichal
22. Ernie Banks 22. Charley ‘Hoss’ Radbourne
23. Cal Ripken Jr. 23. Cy Young
24. Johnny Bench 24. Pete ‘Grover’ Alexander
25. Stan Musial 25. Tommy Bond/Dizzy Dean
26. Ken Griffey Jr.
26. Whitey Ford/Carl Hubbell
27. Joe DiMaggio/ Albert Pujols
27. Robin Roberts/Tom Glavine
28. Kirby Puckett 28. Mordecai ‘Three Finger’ Brown
29. Yogi Berra 29. Ron Guidry/Rube Waddell
30. George Brett 30. Dazzy Vance/John Franco
31. Larry Walker 31. Bob Feller
32. Roberto 32. Curt Schilling
Alomar 33. Johan Santana
33. Ryne Sandberg 34. Orel Hershiser
34. Eddie Collins 35. Don Drysdale
35. Ty Cobb 36. Rich ‘Goose’ Gossage
36. Charlie Gehringer/Mickey Cochrane 37. Rollie Fingers/Gaylord Perry
37. ‘Shoeless Joe’ Jackson 38. Bob Lemon/’Smokey Joe’ Wood
38. Mickey Mantle/Keith Hernandez 39. Dave Stewart/Jack Morris
39. Brooks Robinson 40. Luis Tiant
40. Sammy Sosa/Vladimir Guerrero/Carl Yastremski 41. Mickey Lolich
41. Dave Winfield/Reggie Jackson/Andre Dawson 42. Bruce Sutter
42. Rickey Henderson/Lou Brock/Manny Ramirez 43. Dan Quisenberry
43. Henry Greenberg 44. Lee Smith
44. Willie McCovey/Willie Stargell 45. Lefty Gomez
45. Eddie Murray/Don Mattingly 46. Hoyt Wilhelm/J.R Richard
46. Robin Yount/Eddie Mathews 47. Ferguson Jenkins/Phil Niekro
47. Duke Snider/Tony Gwynn 48. Sparky Lyle
48. Pete Rose/Mike Piazza 49. David Cone/Mike Mussina
49. Honus Wagner 50. Billy Wagner
50. Barry Larkin/Nomar Garciapara

2010/11 NHL Player Projections - by Moses

2010-10-05T22:51:00.004-04:00

Player GP G A PTS +/-

1. Alexander Ovechkin 79 64 80 144 +50
2. Nicklas Backstrom 80 44 74 118 +49
3. Sidney Crosby 80 53 63 116 +35
4. Patrick Kane 82 41 68 109 +52
5. Pavel Datsyuk 79 37 68 105 +38
6. Henrik Sedin 77 33 71 104 +45
7. Steven Stamkos 75 50 50 100 +15
8. Evgeni Malkin 78 41 57 98 +27
9. Dany Heatley 74 51 43 94 +31
10.Daniel Sedin 80 45 48 93 +42
11.Joe Thornton 79 27 65 92 +31
12.Jonathon Toews 80 32 58 90 +47
13.Vincent LeCavalier 78 41 47 88 +14
14.Martin St.Louis 80 33 55 88 +17
15.Phil Kessel 77 50 37 87 +28
16.Mike Green 82 25 60 85 +39
17.Marc Savard 72 27 57 84 +31
18.Daniel Briere 70 41 41 82 +33
19.Mike Richards 81 35 45 80 +31
20.Jason Spezza 78 29 50 79 +19
21.Daniel Alfredsson 78 37 41 78 +18
22.Ryan Kesler 80 33 43 76 +37
23.Jarome Iginla 70 38 37 75 +19
23.Rick Nash 80 38 37 75 +3
25.Ryan Getzlaf 77 29 46 75 +14
26.Zach Parise 65 33 41 74 +20
27.Ilya Kovalchuck 77 41 32 73 +17
28.Jeff Carter 76 36 36 72 +33
29.Tyler Bozak 80 22 50 72 +17
30.Eric Staal 77 31 40 71 +5

40 Greatest N.F.L Running Backs - By Moses

2010-10-04T06:06:00.009-04:00

Some may view this article to be 'Sports' oriented. By all means this article is intended for sports fans. However, it stands to reason that these greats have a place amongst North American folklore. They've earned that distinction through their successes on the grid-iron and throughout their private lives. We may even see a few of these athletes as Political Leaders down the road. Without further adue here are my top 40 running backs of all-time.

1. Emmitt Smith
2. Barry Sanders
3. Tony Dorsett
4. Jim Brown
5. Walter Payton
6. O.J Simpson
7. Jim Thorpe
8. Gayle Sayers
9. Bo Jackson
10. Franco Harris
11. Edgerrin James
12. Thurman Thomas
13. Terrell Davis
14. Earl Campbell
15. Eric Dickerson
16. Marcus Allen
17. Marshall Faulk
18. LaDainian Tomlinson
19. Larry Csonka
20. Clinton Portis
21. Tiki Barber
22. Adrian Peterson
23. Ricky Watters
24. John Riggins
25. Roger Craig
26. Jerome Bettis
27. Ottis Anderson
28. Christian Okoye
29. Eddie George
30. Wilbert Montgomery
31. William Andrews
32. Shaun Alexander
33. Warrick Dunn
34. Herschel Walker
35. Earnest Byner
36. Curt Warner
37. Billy Sims
38. Kevin Mack
39. Marion Barber
40. Neal Anderson

2010 Camp David Agreement - Moses

2010-09-28T22:55:00.003-04:00

In 1977, Israeli Prime Minister Menachim Begin, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, and U.S President Jimmy Carter signed the Camp David Agreement.
It is now 2010, and there is speculation that a similar agreement will be reached, between Israel and Palestine. Benjamin Netanyahu (the Israeli Prime Minister) is set to sign a Peace Treaty with Palestinian Authority President Abbas, alongside U.S President Barack O'Bama. This agreement has code name 2010 Camp David, whereby there will be 100 Kibbutziim situated in the Negev (a Province within the Land of Canaan). In each Kibbutz there will be 501 people; 167 Israeli Jews, 167 Israeli Arabs, 167 Palestinians. Though the first five years of this Treaty, the aim is to promote multi-culturalism within the Land of Canaan. After five years there is anticipation of multi-culturalism within the entire Land of Canaan.

Greatest Basestealers of All-Time - by Moses (a.k.a Stacey Marc)

2010-09-24T23:56:00.002-04:00

40 Greatest Basestealers of All-Time
By Stacey Goldman

1. ‘Cool Papa’ Bell
2. Rickey Henderson
3. Lou Brock
4. Tim Raines
5. Joe Morgan
6. Luis Aparicio
7. Willie Wilson
8. Vince Coleman
9. Barry Bonds
10. Roberto Alomar
11. Ty Cobb
12. Maury Wills
13. ‘Shoeless Joe’ Jackson
14. Kenny Lofton
15. Eddie Collins
16. Willie Mays
17. Ozzie Smith
18. Davey Lopes
19. Ron LeFlore
20. Bobby Bonds
21. Honus Wagner
22. Otis Nixon
23. Amos Otis
24. Bert Campaneris
25. Mickey Rivers
26. Dave Collins
27. Omar Moreno
28. Paul Molitor
29. Cesar Cedeno
30. Chuck Knoblauch
31. Mickey Mantle
32. Willie McGee
33. Deion Sanders
34. Frank Tavares
35. Brett Butler
36. Andre Dawson
37. Jackie Robinson
38. Freddie Patek
39. Derek Jeter
40. Lloyd Moseby

2010-09-22T20:52:00.001-04:00

40 Greatest Left Wingers of All-Time
By Stacey Goldman

1. Bobby Hull
2. Clark Gillies
3. Brendan Shanahan
4. Michel Goulet
5. Luc Robataille
6. John Bucyk
7. Alexander Ovechkin
8. Frank Mahovolich
9. Gary Roberts
10. Wendel Clark
11. Ted Lindsey
12. Busher Jackson
13. Joe Malone
14. Esa Tikkanen
15. Steve Schutt
16. Alexander Mogilny
17. Mats Sundin
18. Dave Taylor
19. Yvon Cornoyeur
20. Brian Propp
21. Rick Tocchet
22. Keith Tkachuck
23. Marian Hossa
24. Terry O’Reilly
25. Al Secord
26. Bill Barber
27. Brian Bellows
28. Rene Robert
29. Rick Nash
30. Kevin Stevens
31. Daniel Sedin
32. Craig Janney
33. Errol Thompson
34. Todd Bertuzzi
35. John LeClair
36. Brad Richards
37. Vic Hadfield
38. Alex Tanguay
39. Tiger Williams
40. Jason Arnott

N.F.L/C.F.L Quarterbacks

2010-09-22T20:43:00.001-04:00

50 Greatest Quarterbacks of All-Time
By Stacey Marc Goldman a.k.a Moses esq

1. Joe Montana
2. Roger Staubach
3. Steve Young
4. Peyton Manning
5. Johnny Unitas
6. Russ Jackson
7. Warren Moon
8. Tom Brady
9. Brett Favre
10. Bart Starr
11. John Elway
12. Troy Aikman
13. Kurt Warner
14. Dan Marino
15. Terry Bradshaw
16. Y.A Title
17. Donovan McNabb
18. Fran Tarkenton
19. Dan Fouts
20. Bob Griese
21. Drew Brees
22. Len Dawson
23. Jim Kelly
24. Philip Rivers
25. Randall Cunningham
26. Kenny Stabler
27. Sammy Baugh
28. Ken Anderson
29. Ron Lancaster
30. Aaron Rodgers
31. Condredge Holloway
32. Doug Flutie
33. Damon Allen
34. Eli Manning
35. Tony Romo
36. Ron Jaworski
37. Rich Gannon
38. Jeff Garcia
39. Joe Namath
40. Danny White
41. Joe Theisman
42. Matt Dunigan
43. Brian Sipe
44. Phil Simms
45. Steve Bartkowski
46. Boomer Esiason
47. Vinnie Testevarde
48. Steve Grogan
49. Marc Bulger
50. Jim Plunkett/Bernie Kosar

The Implications of Combining NHL and WHA Statistics - by Moses

2010-09-21T01:43:00.006-04:00

As the NHL season is weeks away, there is some heated debate as to whether the NHL (National Hockey League) will recognize the former WHA (World Hockey Association) equally, with respect to players' statistics. The implications are very relevant when considering that both Gordie Howe and Bobby Hull were breadwinners in both Leagues. It may seem trivial, however, many Hockey players will either be remembered or never heard from again on this premise. Let's not forget that Anders Hedberg once scored 70 Goals in one season in the WHA (4 consecutive 50+ goal seasons), and Real Cloutier scored 75 Goals in one campaign (3 60+ goals seasons and four consecutive 56+ goals campaigns) These players are not exactly household names, yet were stars in the now defunct WHA. Bobby Hull scored 77 in a WHA campaign, and when including his WHA totals he amassed 913 Goals (9 - 50 goal seasons, and 17 consecutive 30+ Goal years in both Leagues). Gordie Howe scored 975 Goals in both Leagues, yet his mark of 786 NHL tallies is the statistic that most hockey fans remember today.
What would happen if future players join a European NHL, accredited as a North American NHL equal. How would a sports historian view the players' accomplishments in relation to eachother? The idea of setting an equal playing ground was supposed to take shape through the advent of the WHA. In the globalization of sport it is paramount to recognize accomplishments based on skill, and if a player in the WHA is forgotten, whose to say this won't stand true of a European NHL down the road. What would have happened had the Nazi's defeated the Allied forces in WW2? Would Jesse Owens be remembered, or would he have been scricken from the record books and filed away in denial, with the documentation destroyed? History has a funny way of selectively remembering what reality was, to the victor goes the spoils. Should I be a Hockey fan in the year 2050, will I have been ingrained on the accomplishments of Anders Hedberg, Ulf Nilsson, Robbie Ftorek, Marc Tardif and Real Cloutier amongst NHL heroes? or will history decide in passivity to ignore these superstars because they were ahead of their time.

Test Tape - by Moses

2010-09-16T17:56:00.004-04:00

As everyone in the Professional Audio world knows, when using D.A.T recorders Super 8 Tape is the standard. As is all analog 2 inch tape. What this means is that there is a singular manufacturer reaping the benefits of practically all the recording artists works. With a competitive de-regulated marketplace it will soon become common for new test tapes designed in the digital realm, prohibiting this monopoly standard.
It was in 1982 that Fuji Film hit the North American market. It was considered by many to be a revolutionary product. However, as time has told, the format has moved to digital, and these analog products are now considered vintage (picture a cassette tape on VCR-VHS or Beta Tape). The projections are calling for new industry standards, and that is where a fine line has been set in the ground. No longer will Sony have a monopoly on what hits the airwaves. I vividly remember that in 1982 my Dad's company Greisman and Son rejected an offer from Sony, to distribute their products through them. It came down to Market share. The general consensus was that Sony was too greedy and had some questionable business practises. It is now 2010 and Sony has the original patent of C.D and D.V.D players/recorders, as well as the Seagate Barracuda (the first multi-channel processing C.P.U). As the patents have run out we will now see technological breakthroughs that will in all likelihood enable a home to self automate at a fraction of today's price. In laymen terms this means that should a person want to communicate with 1 million homes on a secure telecommunications system (some would say satellite feed with it's own hub), the C.P.U behind it all (similar to owning Bell Canada 30 years ago) will be affordable to pretty much the 'working Joe'.
In terms of what is being offered today, relative to a five year forecast, is very simple. We will have the technology in place to harness Electronic Control Units within each home, essentially automating our every technological product from a main hub within the home, as well as every communication device within it's network with practically zero upgrades necessary, at a fraction of today's prices. In essence, unless Sony has diversified outside the technological world, they will become a dinosaur to what they're known to be today financially. Even Bill Gates estate (which operates with the highest of all technologies, as a tax write-off in his books), will essentially be worth pennies of what we saw just 5 years ago.
To take a page out of Einstein's Theory of Relativity, should 100 million people buy a product at $100/unit, how does this compare to 2 billion people buying the same unit for $5 with a replicate backup. This would lead to a Global Dollar.
Take for example a Commodore 64, compare it to a Dell 40 gig hardrive at 2.6 Ghz with 8 Megabytes of RAM, and then compare both with a future 20 Terabyte Hardrive with 16 ultra sonic processing channels within it's C.P.U operating at 40 Ghz with 2 Terabytes of RAM.

Audio Engineering Principles - By Moses

2010-09-16T04:42:00.002-04:00

Audio Engineering Principles

1) dbu vs dbSPL

2) Crossover Points

3) Variable Gain Amplifiers (V.G.A’s)

4) Equalization Sections

5) Band-Pass Filters

6) Monitors

7) Microphones and Mic Polar Patterns

8) Compressors and Limiters

9) Gates and Expanders

10) Reverb, Delay, and the Haas Zone (the Precedence
Effect)

1. dbu vs dbSPL

To double your dbu simply raise 3 dbu (+3dbu).
To double your dbSPL you raise 6 dbSPL (+6dbSPL).
dbu is doubled (+3dbu) with each wall/floor/ceiling.
dbSPL is doubled (+6dbSPL) with each wall/floor/ceiling.
dbu refers to the mixers output from the mains (Left and Right) to the multi-track (recording device). Most analog mixers max-out at +6dbu (the good ones max-out at +10dbu). On digital mixers you automatically max-out at 0 dbu.
DbSPL refers to the amplitude of the sound that comes out of the monitors (the speakers). Sound at outdoor concerts and arena concerts usually measure in the 100-120 DbSPL range.

2. Crossover Points

A speaker cabinet with one crossover point is a two-way.
A speaker with two crossover points is a three-way.
A crossover point sends the frequencies above that point (or frequency) to one section of the speaker and frequencies below that point to another section of the speaker cabinet, before amplification.

3. Variable Gain Amplifiers (V.G.A’s)

i) Saw-Tooth Wave – Gives a saw-tooth pattern to the frequencies and amplifies them.

ii) Triangle Wave – Gives a triangular pattern to the frequencies and amplifies them.

iii) Square Wave– Gives a square-pattern to the frequencies and amplifies them.

iv) Exciters – Are a glorified V.G.A. Boosts certain high-end harmonics.

v) Flanging, Phasing, Chorusing and Delay are the results of a V.G.A device.

4. Equalization Sections

Parametric Equalization – Carries three qualities:

i) Frequency (set frequency measured by Hz).

ii) ‘Q’ or Slope (the angle within which a cut or boost is made)

ii) Amplification (how severe a boost or cut).

Graphic Equalization – Carries two qualities:

i) A certain number of set frequencies (A 30 Band Graphic E.Q strip has 30 set frequencies – which are measured in Hz).

ii) The dbu (amplification level).

5. Band-Pass Filters (Guard-bands)

i) High Pass Filters – Allows high frequencies to pass above a certain frequency and cuts those frequencies below that frequency/likewise Amplitude Levels.

ii) Low-Pass Filters – Allows low frequencies to pass below a certain frequency and cuts those frequencies above it/likewise Amplitude Levels.

iii) Filter Designs: 1) Chebeshev, 2) Bessel, 3) Butterworth, 4) Gaussian

iv) Main Supplier: Gemen

6. Monitors

Nearfield – Small monitors used in most control rooms of recording studios (usually NS10’s or Alesis). Gages the mix with high frequency bias.

Midfield – Mid-sized monitors used in many live shows at the Bar/Pub. Has a bigger base drum in the speaker than a nearfield. Typically used as mains in the control room to complement NS10’s (usually Tannoy or J.B.L).

Farfield – Carries the best fidelity of the three. It’s the largest speaker cabinet. Used for outdoor concerts and arena concerts as well. Usually carries a bass drum of a minimum 18’’ and has two crossover points (minimum).

Lesley Cabinet Speaker – A Farfield monitor that plays from a cabinet speaker that goes around and a-around. Is reminiscent of a vinyl player (a phonograph).

7. Microphones and Microphone Polar Patterns

Microphones

i) Dynamic Microphones – Direct current from the mic into the mic panel (mic in). This enables the mic to the mic-pre-amp for setting the mic level in the channel. Well known dynamic mics include Shure 57’s and 58’s.

ii) Condenser Microphones – Condenser microphones connect to the mic panel (mic in). At the start of the I/O Module you must give Phantom Power to prompt a response from a condenser microphone. You then use the mic-pre-amp to set the level for the channel. Known condenser mic’s include Neumann U87 and U47, AKG 414 and Silver Pencils (made by Sennheiser).

Microphone Polar Patterns

i) Uni-Directional – Mic takes in from only one direction on the mic.

ii) Bi-Directional – Mic takes in sound from two directions on the mic, usually at opposite sides.

iii) Omni-Directional – Mic takes in sound all around the diameter of the mic.

iv) Cardioid – Heart shaped diameter that is sensitive to the sounds penetrating in the cavity.

v) Hyper-Cardioid – Instead of being a heart shape there is an oblong piece placed inside a cardiod shape (heart shape – inside the cavity).

8. Compressors and Limiters (Guard-bands)

Compressors take in a certain amplitude (measured in dbu or dbSPL) and outputs at a lower amplitude by ratio.
For example – A 1:1 ratio means that for every 1 db in there is 1 db out.
A 2:1 ratio means that for every 2db-in there is 1db-out.
A 4:1 ratio means that for every 4db-in there is 1db-out.
A limiter is essentially a severe compressor. In other words, it will cut the signal if the amplitude is too loud.

9. Gates and Expanders (Guard-bands)

A gate allows the microphone to be on only above a certain amplitude. For example; If the gate is set at 60dbSPL that means that the microphone won’t be transmitting any signal below 60dbSPL but will transmit any signal 60dbSPL and up.
An expander will take a certain amplitude in and output it at the same or greater level. It works the opposite as a compressor.
A 1:1 ratio means that for every 1dbu-in there is 1dbu-out.
A 1:2 ratio means that for every 1dbu-in there are 2dbu-out.
A 1:4 ratio means that for every 1dbu-in there are 4dbu-out.

10. Reverb, Delay, and the Haas Zone (Precedence Effect)

i) Reverb – When the channel’s ‘spacial’ intonations are changed. We’re looking at a very subtle change that effects where the music seems to be playing in (whether that be in a cathedral, arena, or amphitheater.

ii) Delay – Echo, which is the result of a sound repeating itself.

iii) The Haas Zone (Precedence Effect) – Known to be a subtle delay (anywhere between 5ms – 35ms). In this delay period the sound is played through the one side monitor anywhere between 5ms-35ms after the first side played. This emphasizes the first sound and makes it seem to appear to be the louder of the two sounds, when in actual fact both sounds were at the same level. This is known as ‘precedence effect’.

Camps - By Moses

2010-09-16T03:51:00.004-04:00

By nature, a Summer Camp encompasses children of many denominations, and is governed by commitee. For example, in Canada, most Summer Camps are multi-cultural and have these principles in place. However, as recent as 30 years ago in Ontario, Canada most Summer Camps segregated their 'Black' population from going to Summer Camps north of Toronto. It was also known that to be Jewish, was not acceptable in some Summer Camps in Ontario. During and around this time began the inception of Northlands and B'nai Brith Summer Camps (exclusively Jewish clientele). Since we're in 2010 we seem to have turned the corner in societal predudices, and therefore have no need for segregated Summer Camps. Keep in mind that once the snowball effect takes shape, we'll have segregated Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and 'Black' Summer Camps (Christian summer camps started the ball rolling). With tensions arising from the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, can we really afford to feed the frenzy of gentrification among these race issues?
In Israel, the concept behind Kibbutziim is to promote multi-culturalism within a Jewish State. While there may be 500 full-time residents on a Kibbutz, each Kibbutz (similar to a Farm/Camp - with families living amongst the confines) draws volunteers from around the World. This is to show equality towards all Nations.
A Summer Camp in Southern, Ontario, Canada is inherently different than a Kibbutz in the Negev, Israel, as the populous has different multi-cultural elements. However, the sentiments are exactly the same. To show equality towards each denomination is essentially to show equality to each Nation. We may see different ergonomics pertaining to the immigration of Canada and Israel. It is paramount though to not disciminate with respect to the people within your Nation. For example within Southern Ontario there are large Chinese and Black populations. To discriminate these people from a summer camp is ludacris and obtuse. The same argument would hold true of a Kibbutz in Israel. Discriminating against taking in volunteers from Sweden, or Japan for that matter would cause an uproar. We should be moving towards Worldwide passports in todays' age. It would stand to reason that in ten years time to be Lebanese-Israeli or Lebanese-Palestinian will occur, breaking down the barriers of a gentrified Nation and further promoting equality towards all Nations. What do we tell the children when they ask, is that person of Arabic descent my equal?

Disable This! Newsletter 3 - by Moses and Farhan Aboubaker

2010-08-19T01:22:00.004-04:00

This newsletter is being written to promote Farhan's website (which will be up and running in the next month. The name is 'Almuawak', which means cripple in arabic). It is a statement of equal rights for the 'disabled'. The goal is to break down the sterotype that people with 'disabilities' face.

We are looking for people who want to network amongst the 'disabled', not for political gain. Stories of 'disabled' struggles are welcome, and we're trying to promote gainful employment for people with physical limitations. In other words we're trying to create positions for those that have been shunned in the past.
It is imperative that there are on-going discussions relating to these topics, and we are in the process of conducting a documentary of 'disable this!'. This website will also focus on civil liberties issues (like that of the after effects of the G-20 summit in which many were imprisoned). We would like to hold institutions accountable for their conduct amongst their clientele (whether that be a Chartered Bank, the police force, or Government services like Wheel-Trans).
People that join the website should be pro-active in being a member. One such way is to use the site to advertise their business or credentials. Farhan's T-shirts and Hoodies are one way for Farhan to express a sentiment of equal rights through being an entrepeneur. His business is in place to make a statement that the physically 'disabled' should no longer be sidestepped as a drain on the system, rather people with disadvantages that should still succeed through career choice.
It is important to empower the 'disabled' towards EQUAL RIGHTS as the Canadian Charter of Rights should be kept for ALL Canadians (no preferential treatment for the 'able bodied' majority).

To the Viewer - By Moses

2010-08-05T04:01:00.005-04:00

The articles I'd written on Affirmative action (in placing high ranking African-Americans into Ownership positions) was for the purpose of creating an even playing field. As one viewer commented to me, there were some statistical innacuracies. Of roughly 200 statistics, 15 were slightly off. Please, by all means enjoy these articles once again knowing that there are ZERO innacuracies, as they've been revised.

Yours Truly,

Moses (a.k.a Stacey Marc)

Annointments of African Americans for Professional Sport Ownership Positions - by Moses

2010-07-24T14:22:00.005-04:00

N.B.A

1. Julius Erving (DR. J) - Philadelphia 76ers

Qualifications - Julius Erving was one of the greats of the 70's, playing for the New Jersey Nets of the A.B.A and re-locating to the Philadelphia 76ers of the N.B.A in the mid-seventies. Many have called Erving the greatest transitional player of all-time as he could play the Small Forward and Point Guard positions at the highest the level. He was duly named to the Basketball Hall of Fame during his first ballot.

2. Bill Russell - Boston Celtics

Qualifications - Russell played during the same time as Wilt Chamberlain, and their head to heads were infamous. Russell went head to head with Chamberlain in the finals in every year in the sixties neigh one year. Russell's Celtics won every battle except for one (1967). Russell holds the one game record for rebounds in a play-off game posting 41. He is second to Chamberlain for the all-time mark (again posting 41), of 42. Russell is also second on the all-time list (again to Chamberlain) in career rebounds per game and second in the single season rpg mark. Bill Russell became the first African-American to become Head Coach in the N.B.A, when he took over the reigns from the legendary Red Auerbach. Russell became the first African-American Head Coach (as player/coach) to win the N.B.A Championship. Was a first ballot Hall of Famer.

3. Michael Jordan - Chicago Bulls

Qualifications - Nothing needs to be said of his qualifications as he is a current Owner in the N.B.A (Charlotte Bobcats).

4. Isiaah Thomas and Joe Dumars - Detroit Pistons

Qualifications - The two were the lifeline for the Pistons in the late eighties and early Nineties winning back-back championships. As the starting point guard and shooting guard, Thomas and Dumars were both inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on their first ballots. Both have worked in Front-Office positions, namely General Managers and Thomas almost became Owner of the Toronto Raptors.

5. Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Elgin Baylor

Qualifications - All three were first ballot Hall of Famers. Although Baylor never realized the seventies dynasty Lakers, he was instrumental in building that franchise to that point, winning the Championship alonside Wilt Chamberlain in 1972. At the point of Abdul Jabbar and Johnson teaming together, they became the dynasty that won 5 Championships throughout the eighties. All three have been largely responsible into transforming the Lakers organization into New York Yankee class. Prior to these three players, the last Laker team to win the Championship was in the late forties when they were the Minneapolis Lakers.

Camp Jammu and Kashmir - by Moses

2010-07-23T02:26:00.006-04:00

Traditonally, Kashmir is sacred to India, Pakistan, and the Peoples' Republic of China. The Buddhist Mauryan, Emperor Ahoka, is often credited with founding the old capital of Kashmir, Shrinagari. Since the late 4rth Century of the first millenium. There have been land claims made dependant on the ruling powers within since this time. Originally Kashmir was a Buddhist region, a new religion at that time. In the time of the Mahabharata, the Kambojas ruled this region of the World (6th Century), at the time strictly the land of the Great Himalayas and the Pir Punjal mountain range. It is a Holy Land to Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist faiths and today sees the armies of India and Pakistan on its' borders on previously mentioned land claims. It was Abhinavagupta (950AD-1020AD) one of India's great philosophers, mystics, aestheticians, who was a tremendous influence in Indian Culture to date.
There were Rulers of Kashmiri that were tolerant of all faiths. Sultan Zain ul Abidin (1423-1424), known as Baadshah (the King), is one such leader. Another such leader was Akbar, who in 1588 overthrew Kashmir and translated the 'Rajatarangini' to Persian. This Book is known as the metrical chronical of the Kings of Kashmir.
The 'Rajataranjini' is the first of a series of four histories of Kashmir. It was written by Kalhana in the middle of the 12th Century. Kalhana's work, in six books, makes use of earlier works that are now lost.
Many of the Muslim rulers were intolerant of the other faiths however, Sultan Sikander Butshikan (1389-1413) for example emigrated all of the Hindu faith during his rule. Many of the Brahmin at that time poisened themselves as they refused to give up their religion or leave their land. At the point of destroying all the temples in Kashmir, Sikander was known as 'Destroyer of Idols'.

Today we see the armies of India and Pakistan lined up on their borders on land claims still being made on this land. It is paramount that a Treaty be signed as all three Nations; India, Pakistan, and the Peoples' Republic of China have sophisticated technology that could theoretically be used in terror attacks towards each-other. In 1977 Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, Israeli Prime Minister Manachim Begin, and U.S President Jimmy Carter signed the Camp David Agreement (essentially making the Sinai a neutral land to both Egypt and Israel). What is needed today is very similar to this prior agreement. A peace agreement between Pakistan, India, and the Peoples' Republic of China must be in place, and tolerance of each faith within this region is absolutly necessary. Otherwise Western media cannot insure that Terror outside this region will not occur.

Annointments of African Americans for Professional Sport Ownership Positions - by Moses

2010-07-22T23:14:00.007-04:00

National Football League

1. Tony Dungy – Indianapolis Colts

Qualifications - First African-American Coach to win the Superbowl, when he took the Colts to the big dance and won it all in ‘07. Took his Tampa Bay Bucs to the Playoffs three years in a row. His son, at Eighteen years of age, committed suicide on December 23rd, 2005.

2. Joe Greene, Lynn Swann, and Franco Harris - Pittsburgh Steelers

Qualifications - Three greats of the Seventies and Eighties. 'Mean' Joe Greene is considered by many to be the greatest Defensive End of All-Time. Was part of the Steel Curtain that went on to win 4 Superbowls (1975, 1976, 1979, 1980) and was one of few players whose career spanned into three decades (1969-1981). Won AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1969, and won AP Defensive Player of the Year in both 1972 and 1974. In 1979 Joe Greene won the Walter Payton Man of the Year. Greene was first team All-Star on five occasions and was named to 10 Pro-Bowls (every year neigh 1977, 1969-1979).
Lynn Swann - Won four Superbowls alongside 'Mean' Joe Greene. Was named to 3 Pro-Bowls, and was widely considered to be the one of the best Wide Recievers of his time alongside; teammate John Stallworth, Drew Pearson, Harold Carmichael, and Art Monk.
Franco Harris - Won 4 Superbowls during the same years as the others, and was named to nine consecutive Pro-Bowls from 1972-1980. In 1975 during the Steelers first Superbowl run, Harris made the reception known forever as the 'immaculate reception'. With his Steelers down late in the fourth quarter(against the Oakland Raiders in the AFL Championship Game) Harris made a fourth down catch with no time on the clock, and took it to the house to take his Steelers to the Superbowl.

3. Art Shell – Oakland Raiders

Qualifications - First African-American to become a Head Coach in the NFL when he was named Coach of the Los Angeles Raiders in 1989. Took the Raiders to the Playoffs in 3 of his first Six years there. His playing career was truly standout as he won eight Pro-Bowls as Offensive Tackle for the Oakland Raiders (later L.A) under Head Coach great John Madden. Won two Super Bowls with the Raiders, Superbowl Xi and XV.

4. Tony Dorsett – Dallas Cowboys

Qualifications - Was Rookie of the year in 1977 with the Dallas Cowboys. Took the boys’ to the Super Bowl in both ’78 and ’79, winning the Superbowl in 1978 against the Denver Broncos. Played alongside famed great Roger Staubach, and played under the wing of legendary Head Coach Tom Landry. Their rivalry against the Pittsburgh Steelers was paramount during Dorsett's playing career.

5. Jim Brown – Cleveland Browns

Qualifications - Was known as the greatest Running Back of his day. Many have said Jim Brown was the best back of All-Time. He ranks in the top of 6 of all-time alongside; Emmitt Smith, Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, O.J Simpson, and Tony Dorsett. Won the Rushing title with regularity in the Sixties. His surname is Brown and he played for the ‘Browns.

6. Jerry Rice - San Francisco 49ers

Qualifications - Won 3 Superbowls with the 49ers in the late eighties - early nineties alongside fellow Hall of Famer Joe Montana (although Montana had left for the Chiefs a couple of years before the 49ers last win in 1995 - replaced by Steve Young). Had 100 or more receptions in a season 4 times, and led the league in Yardage 6 times over his storied career. Had 80 or more receptions 12 times in his career. Had 1549 career receptions and 197 touchdowns (both records for Wide Receivers). Won 10 first-string selections and was named to 13 Pro-Bowls. Rice excelled the most during the Superbowls in which he played, taking home the Player of the Game Award once, in SuperBowl XXiii. In his first Superbowl with the Oakland Raiders in 2002/03, he caught a TD pass, making four games in which he received at least one TD/game. Rice amassed an NFL leading 22895 yards from scrimmage, the most of any player of All-Time.

7. Mike Singletary - Chicago Bears

Qualifications - Mike Singletary was the pinnacle of the stingiest Defence in Pro-Football as an inside linebacker, and in 1985 he won NFC Defensive Player of the year. The Bears won the Super-Bowl, and the Fridge was a household name. Alongside the ever classy Walter Payton, Singletary was known in Football circles to be the most knowledgeable and studious of all American Footballers.

In memory of; Gene Upshaw – Oakaland Raiders - August 15, 1945 - August 20, 2008

Was the first African-American to work in a Management role of the League. As the head of the NFLPA (a paradigm to the players’ choice of Commissioner) for over twenty years (through three Owner Tenancies), Upshaw was also a tremendous player with the Oakland Raiders, capturing 5 first team all-stars alongside 7 Pro-Bowls, six consecutive between 1972-1977. Was the only player ever to have appeared in a Superbowl in the Sixties, Seventies, and Eighties winning in Superbowls X1 and XV. Gene Upshaw’s younger brother Willie Upshaw, played Professional Baseball with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Annointments of African Americans for Professional Sport Ownership Positions - by Moses

2010-07-20T01:48:00.012-04:00

MLBPA (Major League Baseball Players Association /NLBPA Negro League Baseball Players Association - New Owners under Affirmative Action)

1. Henry Aaron - Atlanta Braves - Qualifications; Played in both the Negro Leagues and the Major Leagues for a total just over 20 years. President of Baseball Operations of the Atlanta Braves for 20 years. His lifetime playing statistics in the Majors include a .305 Avg, 755 Homeruns and one MVP Award. Has one World Series Ring to his name. Was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
Other notable statistics; greatest one year Homerun total - 47
Hammered 44 Homeruns in a season 4 times.

2. Frank Robinson/Joe Morgan - Homestead Grays (Greatest Negro League Team of all-time)
Qualifications; Frank Robinson - Played in the Major Leagues for over 20 years. Became the first African American Manager with the Cleveland Indians in 1976. Has Managed in the Major Leagues for roughly 30 years. His lifetime playing statistics in the Majors include 586 Homeruns and he's the only Major Leaguer to ever win an MVP in both the National and American Leagues. Has two World Series rings to his name. Was inducted into Cooperstown.
Other notable statistics; Won the World Series with both an American League and National League team.
Qualifications; Joe Morgan - Played in the Major Leagues for over 20 years. Has been a Baseball Commentator for 25 years. Played with the expansion Houston Colt 45's, later the Houston Astros before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds (a team Robinson played on likewise). Won the MVP trophy twice in 1975 and 1976, where he likewise won two World Series rings. Was inducted into Cooperstown.
Other notable statistics; 1976 Stats - .320 avg 27 Homeruns 111 RBI 60 SB 11 CS
3. Willie Mays/Willie McCovey/Barry Bonds - San Francisco Giants
Qualifications; Willie Mays - Played in both the Negro Leagues and the Major Leagues for over 20 years. Is known as the Greatest Centerfielder of all-time. Won 12 Gold Glove Awards and three MVP Awards. His lifetime playing statistics also include 660 Homeruns, a .302 Avg and one World Seried ring. Has a Grandstand at the Giants Park in San Fran named after him. Was inducted into Cooperstown.
Other notable statistics; Hit 50+ Homeruns in a year twice. Had 2 30HR/30SB Campaigns.
Qualifications; Willie McCovey - Played in the Major Leagues for over 20 years. Was known to hit the ball further than any man in the Majors when he played. At San Francisco's home park, they named beyond the Right-Field Grandstand McCovey Cove (the water in which the balls end up, if hit far enough). His lifetime statistics include 1 MVP Award and 521 lifetime Homeruns. Was inducted into Cooperstown.
Other notable statistics; MVP Campaign of 1969 - .320 avg 45 HR 126 RBI.
Qualifications; Barry Bonds - Played in the Major Leagues for just over 20 years.
Played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Francisco Giants. Won 8 Gold Gloves. Hammered 762 lifetime Homeruns, the all-time mark. Deserved a World Series Ring in 2002, when his Giants were winning the 6th game (that would have won them the Series), yet ended up losing games 6 and 7 to the Anaheim Angels. Won 7 MVP Awards in his storied career. Barry Bonds Godfather is Willie Mays. Was inducted into Cooperstown.
Other notable statistics; 1 40HR/40SB season. 5 30HR/30SB seasons. 73 HR in 2001.

4. Cito Gaston/Dave Winfield - Toronto Blue Jays
Qualifications; Cito Gaston - Played in the Major Leagues for almost ten years. Served as Batting Coach for the Toronto Blue Jays under Bobby Cox in 1983. Was instrumental in orchastrating perhaps the best offence in the Majors in his time there. Was promoted to Manager in 1989 and proceeded to guide the Jays to the playoffs in 4 of his first 7 years as Manager. Is currently the Blue Jays Manager after a 14 year hiatis. Gaston became the first African-American to win the World Series as a Manager (and has won two rings as Manager to date). He will surely be enshrined into Cooperstown once his Managerial Career ends.
Other notable statistics - Helped Dave Winfield enormously when Winfield joined the San Diego Padres in 1974. Gaston was picked as a representative of the Padres in the 1970 all-star game.
Qualifications; Dave Winfield - Played in the Majors for over 20 years. Played a storied career which encompassed tours in 5 cities including Toronto in 1992. 1992 was the year Winfield won his only World Series ring, playing under former teamate Cito Gaston. Winfields' lifetime statistics include 465 Homeruns and 5 consecutive 100+ RBI campaigns with the New York Yankees. Was inducted into Cooperstown.
Other noteable statistics - Finished his playing career with his hometown Minnesota Twins.
5. Ozzie Smith - St. Louis Cardinals - Qualifications; Played in the Majors for around 20 years almost exclusively with the Cardinals. Was ironically traded after his rookie season for a fellow shortstop, Gary Templeton. As he left the Padres in the trade to St. Louis, he dispelled the sentiment of being the lesser shortstop and went on to win 13 consecutive Gold Glove Awards. He won 1 World Series ring with St. Louis, and was duly inducted into Cooperstown.
Other noteable statistics - Stole 30+ bases in 11 separate campaigns.

6. Ken Griffey Jr./Ken Griffey Sr. - Seattle Mariners
Qualifications; Ken Griffey Jr.- Played in the Majors for over 20 years. Won 10 consecutive Gold Glove Awards with the Mariners from 1990-1999. Griffey Jr. won the American League MVP in 1997 and finished his career with 632 Homeruns. Many would argue that Griffey Jr. was as great a Centerfielder as Willie Mays.
Other noteable statistics; Hit 40+ HRs in 7 of eight seasons between 1993-2000.
Qualifications; Ken Griffey Sr. - Played in the Majors for roughly 20 years. He started his career with the Cincinnati Reds and was known as one of the fastest men in the game. When he moved to the Mariners in 1989 he joined his son Jr. as the first father/son combination to ever play together in the Majors.
Other noteable statistics - Led the N.L in Batting Average in 1976.

7. Jim Rice - Boston Red Sox - Qualifications; Began his career in 1974 and played for 16 years. His highest one season HR was 46 a total he posted in 1978. His stat line for that year; .315 avg 46 HR 139 RBI 25 2B 15 3B 121 RUNS 213 Hits MVP.
Duly elected into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.

Peace Process Initiative - by Moses

2010-07-18T15:09:00.002-04:00

This is a plea to the Bait Kenneset (the Canadian equivalent is the House of Commons); Create 10 Kibbutziim in the Negev, Israel/Palestine.

Each Kibbutz houses 501 workers; 167 Israeli Jews, 167 Israeli Arabs, 167 Palestinians.

Calling for a two state solution on these Kibbutziim to see where problems may arise (similar to that of a Canadian Tribunal).

With an honest effort in this format, we'll see the following perspectives take shape;

1) Honouring thy neighbour
2) A peace process that will encourage multi-culturalism within the Land of Canaan
3) de-segregation

By instituting a multi-cultural format on these Kibbutziim we'll see worldwide anti-semitism decrease. How obvious is it today that the Apartheid in South Africa was pretty much the same argument that Palestinian leaders are trying to break free from today?

In actual fact, within Israel/Palestine there is so much segregation that peoples' minds are being brainwashed on two fundamental perspectives;

1) It is the Land of Israel
2) It is the Land of Palestine

With these two fundamental views comes zero tolerance, and there always seems to be a fight.

As an Ethiopian Canadian Jew, I'm appalled at people that do not live on the front-lines of battle, preaching segregation that feeds this frenzy. I do not live on the front-lines of battle, yet I would dearly love to live in a land of my ancestors, as I'm sure many Palestinian Canadians would likewise.

Technology and Communication - By Moses and Thor Skaftason

2010-07-16T19:36:00.003-04:00

System Time - 00:00:00 Real Time Code - reference point
00:00:01/24 = 24rth frame of 30 frames in 1st second

System Date - Relative to Time Period (ie. era or dynasty)

Hard Disk Drive Sequence - Triggers to the Hard Drive

Boot Sequence - Triggers to the operating system

Memory Information - Random Operating Mempory/Random Access Memory and the buffer zones in the retrieval of this information from one to another.

CPU - Central Processing Unit - Circuitry of memory chips and Hardrive/Hardware - including interface capabilities

Integrated Devices - Hardware devices and the software that connects them together. Keep in mind that almost all the hardware components have software based components within. An excample of an integrated device would be G.P.S (or Ground Positional Systems).

System Event Log - Log Notes/system analysis - without firewalls in place on your computer these notes can be altered.

Algorithms Within a Communication Device - The synthesis of an algorithm into a software base through ports and fiber-optics known as parity codes. An analogy of how this functions is as follows; The parity codes become stored energy, emmission is stringently defined. A satellite takes the signal with a certain amount of time lapsed (in the micro-seconds) and converts the algorithm into a recognizeable signal. The signal is recognized by a satellites receptor (or antenna). Reaching this cortex (or vision) the signal is perceived, similar to that of a telephone call or halogram for that matter. This premise has been explained in sci-fi in the name of halo-decks or virtual reality. What needs to be understood is that irregardless of computer power, there will always be a time lag in the perception of the signal. To better understand this premise would be to study Precedence Effect (a 5-35 millisecond time lapse studied in professional audio trades).

Circuitry Issues

On a circuitry grid we see many components that are well designed before their actual use. For example many people have heard of a super-conductor. What most people don't know however is that a super-conductor is an efficiency cooled instrument used in the transference of a large signal flow to secure the circuitry grid. These days most hardware has what's called 'hard software', or software within a hardware component. An analogy would be similar to that of a head office of a company having control over turning on or turning off a main server of one of their branches. This is also what we see in the name of an E.C.U (electronic Control Unit). Where a physically disabled man can operate the functions of his house (lights, T.V, Stereo etc) by sitting in his wheelchair and triggering software at his desk.
When we saw the eastern seaboard to Illinois go down in 2002 affecting 100 Million homes, the explanation given was that a huge transformer (transference from one component to the next through this device) blew. Is that the truth? We honestly don't have all the answers, however, theoretically this could have been the result of a solar flare. This is when there is an electro-magnetic storm in the outer atmosphere of the Earth (commonly seen near the Northern Lights).

Computer Power - What is possible today?

40 years ago, computers were looked at as tools with many confines and limits. You could only do so much. Today we see Terabyte drives in home computers, whereas in 1980 2 kb was considered 'high technology'. Could we actually see sensory software implemented in Health Care that would cure the 'depressed'. Theoretically within 1 microsecond, with enough computer power, we could see sensory software implemented to give or take away negative connotation.

Precise versus Imprecise

This is a similar argument to what was just inferred. In computers there will always be a time lag in technology. Even with surgical frequency analysis there is a slight delay, although I'd take 2010 over 1980 anyday.

Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada

2010-07-05T08:49:00.005-04:00

Queen Elizabeth II is visiting Canada this week. It is sometimes difficult to wrap your head around the fact that she is also Queen of Canada. She is actually our head of government. When I swore allegiance to Canada when I became a citizen back in, I think it was 1964, I actually swore to be her subject and loyal t...o her. I do know British and Canadian history well so I know how this all came to be but it is still feels strange and absurd. The one good thing about it is that it does keep us from having a president whose head could easily get too big. In Canada we do not get too empresses with our prime ministers.

Our Global Constitution - by Moses

2010-06-26T07:32:00.006-04:00

1. The Right to Life
2. Privacy Rights
3. Freedom of Speech
4. Freedom of Thought
5. Freedom of Association
6. Freedom of Assembly
7. The Right to Trade
8. The Right to Buy and Sell
9. The Right to Give a Gift
10. The Right to Accept a Gift

Countless other Rights and Freedoms protected by Amnesty International, enforced by the United Nations (superceeding G-20).

When protecting the Canadian Constitution, it is paramount that the constitution we have supercede the Criminal Code.
In other words, my Freedom of Speech is a Freedom, therefore, if an Officer of the Law tells me to shut up, I still have the right to speak. This may seem a simple observation, however, it is a common way of defending oneself should that person be obtained by the Law for no just cause.

Typecast Prejudice A

As we see a Democratic perspective in the Western World, this tolerance of each-other, allows us to embrace a principle of socialization. I agree with you, I disagree with you, and I agree to disagree with you, are sentiments that best describe this tolerance level aforementioned. When tolerance is taken out of the equation, we see hate crimes, suicide, murders, and Wars.
Preconceived notions appear as a trigger mechanism to deflect guilt. A person that feels bad about disliking Jews, will in all likelihood bad mouth a Jewish person to rid himself/herself of this guilt. The instant gratification of this trigger compounds and eventually something has to give, leading to hate crimes. A Man or Governments' ideology that is constantly flustered and has zero tolerance towards a mistake, is much more prone towards people commiting suicide within their population (ie. York, England circa 1730 a.d), or murder. It was in 1915 that Prince Ferdinand was murdered by a German Military Coup, and, with zero-tolerance towards this assination, the Astro-Hungarian Empire fought against Germany to begin World War 1.
In this facist state, orders are given, and people are killed until their Government is overthrown. This in its' essence is the argument of Orthodox versus Secular ideology. In other words, how literal do we have to be in each context?

Typecast Prejudice B

No Jews, Coloured, or Natives Allowed were marked on signs in front of most (96%)Golf Courses in Canada and the U.S.A up until 1950. As people of ethnic diversity immigrated to the Western World, a dichotemy erupted. 400 years repeated itself in Jamaica up until Prime Minister Manley stepped down from Power.
The dichotemy that erupted were results of vicious slanders towards ethnicity. This guy is a Jew, therefore he is cheap, dirty, and manipulative. This guy is Irish, therefore he's a drunk, and a stupid one at that. This guy is 'Black', therefore... It was Tuesday, June 22/10 at 5:00PM on City TV News that the follwing report was shown - Searching for a 'Brown' skin male, 6 foot 170 lbs, 17-29 years of age (not even a sketch was shown). This generalization is obscene.
By having someones' number by stipulation of race, colour, or creed, is plain and simply gentrification.
At the point of such definitive generalizations, we as people lose a much more common perspective; subjectivity and identity. No two people are exactly the same. We may have similar belief structures, however, there will always be an undefined element in every and all comparison.
People are not algaebraic, we're flesh and blood. Under an umbrella of Freedoms, we become unique. To live blindly against a reactionary perspective at all times is like denying that the Sun rises from the East. In other words, there will always be perspectives that are unpopular, yet valid. In a realm of intolerance towards dissidants, we see not only a Police State, but Facism.

The Richard Ruttenberg Report

2010-06-10T18:43:00.004-04:00

THE RUTTENBERG REPORT
BY RICHARD RUTTENBERG
4/17/2010
ARIEL SHARON REMAINS IN A COMA IN AN ISRAELI HOSPITAL SEVERAL YEARS AFTER GIVING AWAY GUSH KATIF TO AN ARAB POPULATION BENT ON DESTROYING ISRAEL. WHY WOULD HE HAVE DONE SUCH A PAINFUL, HORRIFIC THING? TO UPROOT HIS OWN PEOPLE TO ONCE AGAIN PROVE TO THE WORLD THAT ISRAEL WILL DO ANYTHING FOR PEACE? ARIEL SHARON, THE MAN WHO KNOWS EVERY SQUARE INCH OF ISRAEL AND HAS WALKED THE NEGEV DESERT AND WON SEVERAL BATTLES INCLUDING THE YOM KIPPUR WAR OF 1973 BY ENCIRCLING THE ENTIRE THIRD DIVISION OF ANWAR SADAT’S EGYPTIAN ARMY DURING THEIR UNPRECEDENTED RAID ON ISRAELI SOIL. WHY WOULD HE DO IT?
THE ANSWER COULD BEST BE FOUND IN HIS MIND FOR NO ONE UNDERSTOOD HIS ADVERSARY ANY BETTER THAN PRIME MINISTER SHARON. HE KNEW, AS DO WE, THE ONLY ‘STATE’ THE ARABS WANT IS A ‘STATE OF WAR’. HE KNEW FULL WELL, AS DO WE, AN ARAB ‘PARTNER’ FOR PEACE IS CORRUPT AT BEST AND CANNOT HANDLE STATEHOOD. HE KNEW TO HAND THEM ENOUGH ROPE TO HANG THEMSELVES BY GIVING THEM GUSH KATIF. WHAT DID THEY DO? THEY MOVED IN, RANSACKED THE PLACE AND TURNED IT INTO A LAUNCHING PAD FOR MISSILE STRIKES INTO ISRAEL PROPER. JUST LIKE THE GAZA STRIP…THE END RESULT? THE TWO STATE SOLUTION REMAINS A DISTANT AND CORRUPT IDEA. SHARON BOUGHT ISRAEL TIME. LOTS OF TIME.
WE NOW FIND OURSELVES WITH ANOTHER AMERICAN ADMINISTRATION HELL BENT ON PRESSURING ISRAEL FOR MORE CONCESSIONS AND LEVELING MEAN SPIRITED THOUGHTS TOWARDS THE ONLY TRUE ALLY AMERICA HAS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. WE CERTAINLY DO NOT WANT ANOTHER SHAMEFUL OSLO ACCORD PUT BEFORE US. OSLO GOT MORE JEWS KILLED THAN ANY OTHER ‘PEACE’ INITIATIVE. AMERICA, WAKE UP AND REALIZE YOU ELECTED A SOCIALIST MARXIST PRESIDENT WITH LEANINGS TOWARD UNPARRALELLED ARAB APPEASEMENT. DAVID AXELROD AND RAHM EMMANUEL, SHAME ON THESE TWO JEWS FOR SUPPORTING AN ANTI ISRAELI PRESIDENT. THEY SIMPLY DO NOT KNOW OR UNDERSTAND THEIR OWN IDENTITIES OR HERITAGE.
RICHARD RUTTENBERG

Communication and Technology - by Moses

2010-05-21T00:04:00.003-04:00

Communication and Technology

One Cell to one Cell is relay station to relay station. This is the premise of tape delay of a Network and their affiliates. Port to Port, relay to relay station is our Cellular Network.

Groundline to Groundline is communication within one main hub. Intranet to intranet within one internet is a simple analogy. Low differential copper inducted capacitor channels are used, essentially our groundlines within a hub (or mainframe).

Satellite to satellite is communication from one hub to another hub. Internet to internet (E.T Phones home). With an infinite number of satellites means that each home could be monitored by another home. For example, how many Commodore 64's are able to be monitored by one 2gb U.S.B flashcard? (roughly 3 million Commodore 64's/one 2gb flashcard). Port to Port in the Satellite Domain is when the relay station IS the Satellite, interchangeable by Frequency. The Satellite is able to control each Port with this technology.

Phonetic Modes

Where each Key Signature is measured in Cents (One hundred Cents per semi-tone) and is considered Modal. There are standards of each instrument. For example 440 hz is A major no matter what instrument you're playing. By having these standards a person can transpose from key to key in learning an instrument.
A channel (or Network) takes a signal from say a recording studio (like that of Abbey Road) and sends that signal to the air of another Network (or affiliate), such as ABC. Phonetic Modes are used to standardize the signal flow to its' most accurate measurements.

Nyquist Limit

Take the double of the highest frequency projected and add a 2khz guardband to preserve the integrity of the signal. This shows up on a graph at the high points being in the + side of the graph and the low points being in the - side of the graph. Through Nyquist Limit we see audio peak frequencies and R.M.S (optimum) frequencies being preserved for later use in say digital editing software.

When communication is pristine, a channel (of a Network or affiliate) is able to broadcast simultaeneous from Government to Government (U.S.A to Canada), Government to Home (Presedential Address), Home to Home (E-Mail), and Home to Government (Information Services).

Interpolation versus Extrapolation

Interpolation - To guess, plotting, to search - within a certain pattern (an educated guess). When points are plotted on a graph, to decipher between points is considered an educated guess.

Extrapolation - To seize, to capture, to pinpoint with 100% accuracy - Having the information to begin with (like a map). The retrieval of this information is called extrapolation.

Virtual Reality

The premise of basically any Video Game. In other words the cause and effect is similar to reality. You die and it's game over. You win and you move to the next round. The issue that is paramount here is perception. Through perception we see a visual in virtual reality, a prophecy of success, and through digital interface design we see what that success is (a Halodeck in Star Trek is one example of Virtual Reality). When perception is reality 100% of the time most would consider this to be surreal (as no one gets what they want all of the time). Whereas one perceives things a certain way, another could very well have a completely different take.

Sensory Software

These days we see Terabytes incorporated in home computers. 1 Trillion bytes, or 9 Trillion Characters!!! This leads us to what a home computer is capable of achieving today.
In essence operating programs today can incorporate sensory deprivation. By deftly removing programs within an operating system at key moments, our sensory can now be tricked by this newly advented sensory software. While undefined by nature, it is possible for a persons' hearing, smell, touch, feel, and taste to be manipulated by sensory software that is advanced in understanding a persons' higher brain functions.

Analog versus Digital

Analog - Tolerance and Intolerance

To be tolerant and to be intolerant are terms used in the analog domain. With this measure of tolerance (used in electronics resisters to prevent circuits from blowing), a person has their defence mechanisms in place. It is also important to realize that each musician has their own strengths and weaknesses, undefined by nature. What made Iggy Pop lacerate himself on stage? When a musician makes a miscue in performance he/she doesn't just stop dead in their tracks. It is this quality in man that is irreplaceable.

Digital - Variance of Concept and Stringency

In the digital domain it is possible to define exactly when something is going to blow. This stringency is a scary concept. To know that at precisely 2.1723Khz a transformer will give out (as had happened in 2002 on the Eastern Seaboard in North America as far west as Illinois), leaves us to wonder if technology is always such a wise thing. In the digital world there is tolerance used through what is known as a variance in concept. In other words, should 2.1723Khz hit, a relay switch could theoretically be employed to take a transformer out of danger. The Y2K paranoia is another example of what technologists fear, this stringency.

Algorithms within a Communication Device

The synthesis of an algorithm through ports and Fiber-Optics, takes the algorithm and converts it into stored energy. The emmission is stringently defined in the name of sub-zero nanoseconds (faster than microseconds). A satellite takes the signal and converts the algorithm into a signal recognizeable by a satellites' receptors (optics). Reaching this cortex (or vision) the signal is perceived, similar to that of a halogram.

Relationship of Communication Devices

Primary - Mainframe Computer
Secondary Controller - Soundcard
Tertiary Controller - Microphone

Primary Device - Effects Unit 1
Secondary Device - Effects Unit 2
Tertiary Device - Effects Unit 3

Mixing Console - Layers (groups), Borders (effects), Districts (gates and limiters), Mapping (panning and gain levels of each track), Consesus (overall signal - left and right)

Disable This (Newsletter 2) - By Moses and Farhan Aboubaker

2010-03-21T11:35:00.005-04:00

Farhan Aboubaker is a Canadian citizen living with polio (thus wheel-chair bound) which also means that he relies on Wheel-Trans as a form of Transportation.
However this service provider has failed his needs for accommodation, and has made his past and present attempts to obtain and keep jobs, or finish his education successfully near impossible. Likewise, to lead a quality independent life; not to mention the adverse effect they’ve had on his health and mental state over a chronologically documented series of events.
In order to understand the nature of his complaint against Wheel-Trans (TTC), one needs to follow the sequence of events that I am about to describe in the following paragraphs as they've happened to him, to the best of his recollection.

1) December 22nd 2006 - I was able to obtain funding from HRDC through a program called the Opportunity Fund ( please see details as to what this program's goal is all about at this page (http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/disability_issues/funding_programs/opportunities_fund/national_projects.shtml ), which allowed me to register for a Marketing w/Digital Media Diploma (a 52 weeks enrollment course at the Canadian Business College (www.cbstraining.com) located at 2 Bloor St. West).
I began calling Wheel-trans reservation to setup for my school scheduling as follows: 9:00 am – 2:00pm at the Yonge and Bloor entrance, which is next to the CIBC bank entrance facing The Bay building. This was done to anticipate further confusions on the part of their drivers who had no previous experience picking-up passengers at that location. I also preferred to set-up the scheduling with their One day in advance trip Reservations system simply because it was convenient for me, in anticipation for the days where my health was not good and it would allow me to not worry about being penalized for trips I did not keep(which I could not take because of my health), or at least so I thought.
I began experiencing that the lines were always busy when the reservations line opened up at 7 am. It usually took me more than 30 minutes to get through and another 5-10 minutes to reserve a ride for the next day.
I would do that from school since most of my pick up rides were early in the morning at around 7:15am (which I didn't mind, better early than late with Wheel-Trans was always my motto) and could only book my next day rides at around 11am once their lines were less busy, and I was on lunch break at school. By then I was told that my reservations will be put on a waiting list and each time they would suggest the prebook service method to avoid the waiting list, and that this would eliminate the need to call a day in advance and deal with the waiting time to get through.
I complied and accepted their suggestion, far from expecting that this will go against me for the days I will be sick, and the days where some of their drivers will no show me at the wrong entrance (which is not even wheelchair accessible since it has revolving or no/ working push button doors) of the school building.

2) February 26th , 2007 - I wrote an e-mail to TTC Chair Adam Giambrone over an incident that took place in February 13th, 2007 and how I was dealt with, please find a copy of that email and his response attached to this document, since it even pains me remembering that incident let alone go into the details of describing my ordeal once again.
To this day they have not addressed the above incident nor issued me any apology much less an explanation as to what was done about it.

3) March 6th, 2007 - that day my pick up time from school was 2:00-2:30pm, a Wheel-Trans bus driver showed up around 2:35pm, I boarded the bus, he realized that he’s not here for me but rather for an older Caucasian lady. He was however nice enough to call the dispatcher and asked if he could take me with him since I happen to be travelling the same route.
He was told, by the female dispatcher to leave me there and that my bus was seconds away. In fact, by the time the second driver arrived it was by then 3:05pm, far from seconds.
I recall that day as if it was yesterday. It was a beautiful sunny day, I asked the second driver why I was being picked up late again noticing that he was the same new driver who a week before that day, was late.
He dismissed me by saying that I would not understand how their scheduling works, that I shouldn’t be asking any questions, and that he didn't want to talk about it. At that point I complied and was silent throughout the trip. As well there was an older man next to me that day by the name of Mr. Singh, who seemed quite exhausted. He proceeded to drop Mr.Singh at his stop.
The driver stopped the bus at my address at around 3:35pm, came from the rear door and saw me taking off the seat belt that was around my waist. He then sarcastically said “Oh! I see you can untie your belt maybe you should also do the rest“ referring to the belts attached to my wheels, which obviously was his job to remove the hooks since I am unable to reach, and he had attached them to the wheels in the first place.
At this point I am frustrated and inconvenienced, by his lack of respect, much less his professionalism and I recall telling him to do his job and not cause me further stress than he already had, he proceeded in removing the remaining belts and forcibly held on to the back handles of my wheel-chair as I was turning around to exit the bus from the rear door, saying with authority “You are my responsibility and you will not leave my bus without me escorting you”. I told him to take his hands off my wheel-chair and with a sudden pull with my wheels forward was able to free myself from his grip and proceeded to use the back door to leave the bus as he threatened me with “I am reporting you to the inspector on duty at Wheel-Trans” while barracading himself and shutting down the bus engines, thus further delaying other riders, as well as myself that day.
My Community Housing Worker Eddie Fisher who along with my neighbor Stuart were my witnesses that day as I was coming towards them visibly upset and shaken from the experience I just had with that driver. I reached home and called Customer Service to report him.

4) Saturday March 10th, 2007 at around 10:49AM I received a call From Mr. Dean Milton (Customer Service Supervisor) I sensed from his tone and nuance in his voice during the conversation with him that he was less apologetic for the behavior of his driver, and more concerned about the very Driver who not only was dismissive but bullied me in that bus, and who chose to concoct a story about me abusing him.
Mr. Milton went on lecturing me about how their drivers are stressed, and that I am not supposed to even ask why was my ride was late. He ended by saying that he will further investigate, and that in future I should be calling his direct line at customer service.

5) March 12th, 2007 I get a letter from Mr. Milton (pls find a copy) of a possible suspension where I am partially admonished like a teenager, downplaying my perception and twisting everything I had said, to his convenience. He chose to believe his Driver, that I was the abuser to his Driver.
When in fact what I did was ask why was the bus excessively late? I also made it clear that I refused to be handled like a livestock, and ordered around with undue authority by some of their drivers.

6) June 28th, 2007 I was stranded by Wheel-Trans, my pick up time was 2:00pm - 2:30 pm. Terrence Wang, a fellow student at Canadian Business College helped me take the Subway, From Bloor to Spadina Station where I had to wheel myself all the way home to College St with great difficulty carrying my heavy handbag laptop, because my friend had to catch the next train to Scarborough before leaving me at the exit of that subway station.
I will spare you the humiliation I had to endure being carried up and down stairs and experiencing that some TTC stations were not Wheel-Chair accessible or their elevators not working that day.

7) July 23rd, 2007, my ride was scheduled for a 7:15am-8:00 am pick up, with a Wheel-Trans bus driver. Little did I know that the very driver who accused me of abusing him in March 6th and whom I got reprimanded for (by Mr. Dean Milton March 12th) would be the one showing up around 7:35am. I noticed that he cut his long hair and trimmed his moustache, probably thinking that I would not recognize him, he moved around the bus, fixing the mirror, pretending not to see me. I went towards the bus unassisted, and noticed that he purposedly placed me in front of where they hang those big belts of hooks made of metals and that he still had his usual tone of "do as I tell you or else I'll call the inspector", there was a lady seated to my right in the bus, listening to both of us arguing. I decided to leave the bus, before again being accused of doing worse things to him, and reported him.

8) I get a call few days later from Mr. Dean Milton, whom this time seemed perplexed that the very same Driver who accused me of abusing him would show up for my ride, and promised me that he would no longer be dispatched to me. I asked for a written explanation of all that had happened to me under his watch, to this day I am still waiting.

9) August 9th, 2007 I was awaiting (at Yonge & Bloor near CIBC entrance/exit door which is where I was supposed to be picked up from day one) as usual for my ride that was scheduled for 2:00-2:30pm. Around 2:40pm I started worrying and wondered if this was not another sign of being inconvenienced (delayed or worst, stranded!) by Wheel-Trans again.
From a distance to my left, at the corner of Cumberland & Yonge, I noticed a female bus driver from Wheel-Trans ready to stick a "no show" yellow slip on the wall. I rushed towards her and once I noticed that the note was for me, told her "This isn't where I am suppose to be picked up", in which she replied, (while smoking a cigarette) "This is where you asked me to drop you once".
I have asked drivers in the past to drop me off to this entrance as it leads straight to the food court service elevator. This I had requested out of convenience for me, to wait for my classes to begin. Whenever I was given an early ride (7:15am-8:00am) schedule from Wheel-Trans and had to wait until the school opens (which is at 9am), the food court of the building at 2 Bloor St. West was the most practical area to wait.
I didn't think that this would be her excuse to no show me, for she did not even apologize when I told her that she could have double checked with reservations, or even with the building securities at the CIBC door as they knew which entrance I usually waited to be picked up from on my way home every day.
I got dropped off at around 3:20pm, exhausted and stressed, I had to meet my friend Debbie at her house around 4pm. She is also a client and needed a few alterations done for her Business card that I had designed. With not much time to eat, I rushed and wheeled myself to her house located on Henry St.
Late at night around 11:00pm after dinner is when I had difficulty breathing on my left side, and was rushed by Debbie and Kempton (another friend) to Mt. Sinai Hospital Emergency unit, where I was diagnosed with a Spontaneous Pneumothorax, medical term for lung collapse, in my case the left lung only.
This subsequently led me being hospitalized at Toronto General Hospital, with a tube inserted in my left rib for 5 and a half days with no phone at my bedside.
Anyone calling on my behalf to Wheel-Trans Customer Service was grilled with questions in a rude manner, or was told that I should be the one calling in to book or cancel in the past, not anyone else on my behalf. Later I was to find out that they were counting the "No Shows" against me.

10) October 2nd , 2007 was not only my last day at school but was a day where I was stranded twice, spoken to rudely over the phone by the same belligerent Customer Service Representative (by the name of Janice?Janet or Dorris? Don't quite remember her name), the same rude woman I spoke with on February 13th for I recognized her distinct accent in her voice.
It was also the very day they dispensed me a letter (one of many) informing me of a 30 day suspension of Wheel-Trans Service which I received a week later, and that I had to call their Customer service if I wanted to appeal.

11) November 16th, 2007 around 3:20pm I received a call from Mr. Milton, this time I refused to talk to him and simply told him that it was too late, for damage and harm was already done as far as I was concerned, and I hung up the phone.
In Summary, it became very clear to me that I have been the object of discrimination, harrassment, and a series of reprisals in the guise of guidelines, a suspension, and letters ( I prefer to call them threats) that interfered with my schooling and quality of life. They also were used as a form of justified reprisal as stipulated in their guidelines, to punish me with, and remind me that I am at their mercy.
Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, R.S.O 1990, c. H.19, I believe that I have been the object of their (Wheel-Trans Customer Service & Staff, TTC Chair Adam Giambrone and his office) extreme prejudice, for I also feel that they used what they perceived to be my "Disability, handicap etc.." as a tool against me, my race and culture was also a possible factor which resulted in the unequal treatment (through their policy guidelines and abuse of authority), and in the humiliating manner and methods (reprisals and tarnishing my character) with which I was dealt with.
Wheel-Trans Management and decision makers have shown no regards towards my constitutional rights, much less my health and need for accommodation, ever since I voiced myself against the abusive treatment I had endured from some of their drivers and staff.
Rather than addressing the humiliating poor quality service which they subjected me to, they chose to dance around my case. At the same time they tarnished my character as abusive, and denied me due process, when I have no history nor reason of being as such with their drivers and staff (neither in the past nor present).
I personally have tried to resolve this with them as I have stated in my February 26th , 2007 e-mail that was addressed to TTC chair Adam Giambrone. When I could not get anywhere with their Customer Service Department, my case worker Lilly called them to request that they revoke their decision of suspending me from Wheel-Trans Service to no avail; what was given as a response was torment with the very transportation that was suppose to accommodate my needs, barrier free, and with dignity while going to school.
My position hasn't changed, what I sought and wanted then from the office of TTC chair still applies to past (and the latest) violations/incidents, and nothing short of justice will bring me peace of mind from those who violated my basic rights, and made my school trips difficult.
I also hope that their "no/show and cancellation guidelines" be tossed in the dust-bin of history, and that a separate body than TTC monitors their abuse of authority, by giving us a Direct Access Line when we are put in a situation of distress & despair. I am concerned that without this monitoring of abuse of authority, much worse and tragic situations may befall other passengers of Wheel-Trans (commited by unchecked and unscrupulous Wheels-Trans staff) before the service effectively acts to enforce and teach their staff all that their mandate purports itself to be delivering in regards to, our safety and dignity.
The following are the remedies I seek :

• Changes made to Wheel-Trans Policy & Guidelines according to our needs for accommodation, not one which is used as a Damocles sword for policy, and serves only the politics/policies and taste of the day of those who abuse authority and responsibility to their convenience.

• Apology for all that has happened on to this day, for I refuse to use a service that endangered not only my safety by lumping me with belligerent, ignorant and racist individuals as drivers but also who failed to address the issue and has caused me loss of time and health, both physically and emotionally in enduring a humiliating ordeal.

• Compensation for lost opportunities and damages caused to my person and health as indicated above.

• Guarantees that there won't be any form of reprisals in the future or any humiliating unequal treatment towards my person.

• I request a complete and fair Investigation from the Ontario Human Rights Commission to all that I have stated.

What is wrong with this picture;

1) No apology has been issued at any point to the Plaintiff.

2) An out-of-court was initially dangled by T.T.C Wheel-Trans Lawyers to the Plaintiff

3) The clients' lawyer drops the case, suddenly and unexpectantly after representing the Plaintiff for about 2 years.

4) Without legal counsel, the Plaintiff e-mails the Court for an adjournment towards a hearing scheduled for March 11/10 at 9:30 AM. He is denied. The Court is even aware that the Plaintiff's Lawyer just dropped the case, and that the Plaintiff is actively pursuing new Legal Counsel.

5) A final decision is made, with absolutely no chance of an appeal.

6) Neither the Plaintiff's MP - Olivia Chow, nor City News have offered any assistance towards reporting these series of events, despite continued efforts to contact them.

7) The Plaintiff is sidestepped and demoralized through the aforementioned proceedings.

8) The Plaintiff in this case has a post-secondary school education. He's an excellent communicator and is a recognizeable figure in his community, a role model to many.

9) The platform 'Disable This' Newsletter is being used in this case to try and lead our 'Disabled' into gainful employment, what most 'disabled' people strive for. This currently has been sidestepped, in the name of a 'Fair Hearing'. One which was conducted without both parties having legal representation.

Auto Manufacturers into the Future - by Moses

2010-03-15T23:14:00.005-04:00

Auto Manufacturers

France

Citroen *

1) SX

Peugeot *

1) 505

Renault

1) Le Car

England

Rolls Royce

1) 1906 Silver Ghost
2) 1912 Carriage
3) 1979 Silver Shadow
4) 1982 Corniche
5) 2008 Corniche
6) 2008 Silver Shadow
7) 2008 Phantom Drop-head Coupe

Jaguar

1) 1927 S.S
2) 1967 E-Type
3) 1977 XJ-S
4) 1977 XJ-8
5) 1977 XJ-12
6) 1997 XJ-S
7) 1997 XJ-8
8) 1997 XJ-12
9) 2000 Sovereign
10) 2008 E-Type

Rover *

1) 1985 Rover 3600
2) 2000 Hummer
3) 2000 Land Rover
4) 2008 Land Rover
5) 2008 Hummer

Bentley

1) 1983 Sedan
2) 2008 Sedan

Lotus

1) 1983 Esprit
2) 1983 Elite
3) 2008 Esprit

Aston Martin *

1) 1937 Lagonda
2) 1977 Austin Mini
3) 1985 Lagonda
4) 1985 Vantage
5) 2005 DB7
6) 2008 Vantage
7) 2008 Vanquish
8) 2008 DBS
9) 2008 DB9
10) 2009 d77

Triumph

1) 1974 T6
2) 1977 T7
3) 1977 Spitfire
4) 1979 T8

Other Notables; Packard, MG

U.S.A

G.M (General Motors) *

A) Chevrolet

1) 1957 Chevy
2) 1957 Corvette
3) 1977 Corvette Stingray
4) 1979 Camero
5) 2008 Corvette
6) 2008 Camero
7) 2008 Malibu
8) 2008 Lumina
9) 2008 Impala
10) 2008 Cavalier
11) 2008 Avalanche
12) 2008 Blazer
13) 2008 Suburban

B) Pontiac

1) 1980 Trans Am
2) 1986 ½ Fiero
3) 1987 6000 SX
4) 1990 Bonneville SSE
5) 2008 Bonneville SSE
6) 2008 Grand Prix
7) 2008 Grand Am
8) 2008 Solstice
9) 2008 Vibe

C) Buick

1) 1980 Skyhawk
2) 1980 Riviera
3) 1980 Regal
4) 1983 Century
5) 1983 Park Avenue
6) 1990 Regatta
7) 1993 Regal 8000S
8) 2008 Riviera
9) 2008 Allure
10) 2008 LeSabre

D) Cadillac

1) 1979 Fleetwood
2) 1979 Coupe de Ville
3) 1979 Sedan de Ville
4) 1979 Seville
5) 2008 Escalade
6) 2008 CTS

E) Oldsmobile

1) 1899 Runabout
2) 1977 Cutlass Supreme
3) 1982 Cutlass Supreme Ciera
4) 1982 Delta 88
5) 1985 Ninety-Eight
6) 2006 Alero

F) GMC

1) 2008 Jimmy
2) 2008 Van
3) 2008 Sports Utility Vehicle

Ford

A) Ford

1) 1905 Model T
2) 1955 Shelby
3) 1957 Thunderbird
4) 1964 GT
5) 1967 Mustang
6) 1986 Mustang 5.0
7) 2008 Thunderbird
8) 2008 F150
9) 2008 Bronco
10) 2008 Escape
11) 2008 Explorer

B) Lincoln

1) 1977 Continental
2) 1977 Town Car
3) 2008 Town Car
4) 2008 Continental

C) Mercury

1) 1979 Cougar
2) 1985 Grand Marquis
3) 2008 Cougar
4) 2008 Grand Marquis
5) Mystique

Chrysler

A) Chrysler

1) 1983 Le Baron
2) 1983 New Yorker
3) 2008 Sebring
4) 2008 Intrepid
5) 2008 Neon
6) 2008 Concorde
7) PT Cruiser

B) Mercedes

1) 1930 Mercedes Benz
2) 1982 450 SEL
3) 1982 280 SEL
4) 1997 500
5) 2008 500

C) Dodge

1) 1984 K-Car
2) 2008 Viper
3) 2008 Stratus
4) 2008 Durango
5) 2008 Magnum
6) 2008 Sport
7) 2008 Dodge Ram

D) Mitsubishi

1) 2008 Eclipse
2) 2008 Lancer

E) Plymouth

1) Neon

AMC

A) Eagle

1) 1977 Gremlin
2) 1984 Talon
3) 2008 Talon

B) Jeep

1) Jeep
2) YJ
3) Grand Cherokee
4) Compass
5) Sahara Wrangler

Other Notables; Avanti, DeLorean, Nash, Cord, Auburn, Tucker, Edsel, and Studebaker

Italy

Ferrari

1) 1969 GTO
2) 1983 308 GTS
3) 1983 512
4) 1985 Mondial
5) 1986 Testarossa
6) 2008 Enzo Ferrari
7) 2008 599 GTB

Lamborghini

1) 1971 Jalpa
2) 1983 Countach
3) 1997 Diablo
4) 2004 Countach
5) 2008 Gallardo
6) 2008 Reventon

Maserati *

1) 1985 Merak
2) 1985 Quattroporte
3) 2000 Quattroporte
4) 2000 Merak

Alfa Romeo

1) 1983 Spider
2) 1983 508

Other Notables; Bugatti and Fiat

Japan

Toyota *

1) 1983 Cressida
2) 1983 Supra
3) 1983 Celica
4) 1983 Camry
5) 1983 Corolla
6) 2008 Cressida
7) 2008 Supra
8) 2008 Celica
9) 2008 Camry
10) 2008 Corolla
11) 2008 Echo
12) 2008 Avalon
13) 2008 Tacoma
14) 2008 Prius

Honda

A) Honda

1) 1982 Accord
2) 1982 Prelude
3) 1985 Civic
4) 2008 Accord
5) 2008 Prelude
6) 2008 Civic
7) 2008 Integra
8) 2008 Odessey

B) McLaren

1) 2008 McLaren SLR
2) 2008 McLaren F1

C) Acura

1) 1991 Integra
2) 1993 NX
3) 1993 Legend
4) 2008 Integra
5) 2008 NX
6) 2008 Legend

D) Infiniti

1) 2000 J90
2) 2001 J93
3) 2005 l 35
4) 2008 J93
5) 2008 l 35
6) 2008 l 30
7) 2008 FX-45

Nissan (formerly Datsun)

1) 1977 240Z
2) 1979 260Z
3) 1979 200SX
4) 1982 280ZX
5) 1982 Maxima
6) 1985 300ZX
7) 1985 240SX
8) 1985 Stanza
9) 1985 Sentra
10) 1991 Altima
11) 2008 Maxima
12) 2008 300ZX
13) 2008 240SX
14) 2008 Stanza
15) 2008 Sentra
16) 2008 Ultima

Mazda

1) 1983 RX-7
2) 1983 626
3) 1983 323
4) 2000 Miata
5) 2004 Protégé
6) 2008 RX-8
7) 2008 3 Series
8) 2008 6 Series
9) 2008 Miata
10) 2008 Protégé

Other Notables; Lexus, Subaru, Saturn, and Suzuki

Germany

Porsche

1) 1963 914
2) 1965 911
3) 1981 Carrera
4) 1981 928
5) 1981 924
6) 1985 Targa
7) 1985 930 RUF
8) 1987 928S4
9) 1987 959
10) 2002 Boxter
11) 2008 Carrera GT
12) 2008 Targa
13) 2008 928
14) 2008 959

Volkswagon

1) 1940 Beetle
2) 1977 Beetle
3) 1979 Scirocco
4) 1979 Rabbit
5) 1979 Fox
6) 1982 Jetta
7) 1990 GTi
8) 1990 Passat
9) 2008 Corrado
10) 2008 Jetta
11) 2008 GTi
12) 2008 Passat
13) 2008 Beetle

Audi

1) 1982 4000
2) 1982 5000
3) 1985 Quattro
4) 1993 A4
5) 1993 A6
6) 2008 A4
7) 2008 A6
8) 2008 A8

B.M.W (Bavarian Motor Works) *

1) 1984 320i
2) 1984 528E
3) 1984 733i
4) 1984 CSi
5) 1984 M1
6) 2001 Z3
7) 2001 325i
8) 2001 850i
9) 2008 335i
10) 2008 330i
11) 2008 520i
12) 2008 Z4
13) 2008 855i
14) 2008 128i
15) 2008 Austin Mini Cooper
16) 2008 X-5

Other Notables; Duesenberg

* Signifies Government Vehicle

Sweden

1) Saab – 3000, 900, G9 *
2) Volvo - S70,S80,240, 740, 840 *

Canada

1) Bricklyn
2) Aurora

South Korea

1) Hyandai *

Russia

1) Lada *
2) ?

* - Signifies Government Vehicle

Modern Day Transportation

It was in 1985 when Citroen developed the first vehicle to self guide, through a man made infrastructure. Its’ design used a software base in the steering wheel allowing the driver to have a visual 360 degrees surrounding the automobile. France was pushing for infrastructure design using transponders on the roadways to self guide all moving vehicles, hypothetically eliminating all human error and accidents. It was rejected based on economics (as there weren’t enough investors worldwide). Today this technology is used in the name of G.P.S (Ground Positional Systems) tracking a vehicle.
In 2008 Solar powered vehicles using electric storage and conversion are on the market in Australia. In the America’s Hydrogen vehicles are on the market. The projection of self guiding vehicles is roughly three years away with Solar/Electric vehicles being the most sought worldwide. What this means in the name of economics is that the price of a Solar/Electric vehicle will be priced much lower than oil and gas powered vehicles as the supply of Solar/Electric will encompass roughly 30% of all vehicles by 2013. This influx of supply super-cedes the demand for these vehicles therefore pushing the price down. These projections and forecasts are a result of the damage done to the ozone layer. In order for oil and gas vehicles to remain as the main source of transportation the earth stands a 50%/50% chance of surviving another 50 years. Automobile Manufacturers ARE liable for the damage done.
Any Vehicle that exists today is able to be converted to either Hydrogen or Solar/Electric.

Winter Olympic Coverage - by Moses

2010-03-01T06:31:00.001-05:00

As Tuesday, Feb 23rd rolled around it was Ashleigh McIvor's turn to shine as she brought home another Gold Medal, this time in Ski-Cross. Later that evening Team Canada's Men Team looked dominant against Germany, winning 8-2.
As Joannie Rochette took the ice in the Woman's Figure Skating competition, Canada watched mourning the death of the sudden passing of her Mother three days prior. Her Father Normand watched as we all did, almost praying for her success. She was remarkable, and there was narry a dry eye among most Canadian spectators as she sat in third place after the short program.
On Wednesday, in the evening, Team Canada played their best Game of the tournament defeating the powerhouse Team Russia in the Men's Quarterfinals winning 7-3.
It was with great pride as the Canadian Women's Hockey Team took home Gold defeating their arch-rivals the U.S.A on Thursday. This was the last Games of Canadian hero Haley Wickenheiser, who finished her Olympic Career with the most Goals and points of all-time. Later that evening, Joannie Rochette took to the ice and won herself a Bronze Medal in the name of her Mother. There was no measurement of how brave this young Canadian was during the adversity she faced over the course of these Games.
The following day was also a monumental day for Charles Hamelin, as he won double Gold in the 500 Metre Short track speed skating and later in the 5000 Metre Relay. An impressive turnout was also accomplished by the Women's Bobsled Team as Canada 1, led by Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse took home Gold. Canada 2, led by Heather Upperton and Shelly-Ann Brown won Silver. The Women's Curling team was very respectable winning Silver, losing in a heated battle with Team Sweden, as it came down to a final rock in the tenth end. That evening Men's Team Canada narrowly escaped with victory, defeating a strong Team Slovakia, the cindarella team of the tournament.
Most Canadians were now watching these Games thinking it couldn't much better for our Nation. They were wrong. On that Saturday Jasey Jay Anderson won Gold in Snowboarding. The Men's Curling Team, led by Kevin Martin, finished an undefeated tournament defeating Norway 6-3. We also took home Gold in the Men's Long Track Speed Skating Team Pursuit defeating the U.S.A. In the footnotes was a bronze medal, won by Canada 1 in Men's Bobsledding.
The Games climaxed on Sunday, Feb 28th, the last day of the Games. It was a classic Matchup of the Powerhouse Team Canada, and the underdog U.S.A. Luongo in his home building versus the U.S.A Netminder Ryan Miller, who was outstanding throughout this tournament. The Game saw Canada score two gols in the first half of the Game, with Jonathon Toews scoring the opening marker, and Corey Perry scoring the second goal for Canada. In the last half of the second period Team U.S.A started to chip away at the lead and Ryan Kesler put up a marker to bring the U.S.A to within one. It looked almost inevitable that Canada would take home Gold. With the last minute of the Game remaining, U.S.A coach, Ron Wilson took out Miller for an extra attacker. Then there was 30 seconds to go. With 20 seconds left, Zach Parise stuffed home the equalizer, almsot deflating the entire Nation. We would see Overtime. It came down to Crosby on Miller from down low in the slot. Crosby went 5-hole, and Canada celebrated. At no other time, neigh the 1972 Summit Series and the 1987 Canada Cup, was there a more monumental Goal in Canadian History (dating back to 1901). This was Canada's 14th Gold Medal of the Games, the highest Gold Medal total in any Winter Olympics.
Canada shined.

Winter Olympic Coverage - by Moses

2010-02-23T00:39:00.004-05:00

Now last I left you we had summised the first six days of the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Perhaps I should have included the following item. A fifth place finish earlier in the Games by Erik Guay in the Men's Alpine Downhill, and a sixth place finish by Britt Janyk in the Women's Alpine Downhill. To some Nations this would be considered failure. To most Canadians however, fifth or sixth in the World is an accomplishment to be proud of. Jeremy Wotherspoon and Melissa Hollingsworth were both visibly dissappointed with their performances. This being Wotherspoon's last Olympics (third in total), it was a sad day when he didn't bring home a Medal (to add to his high ranking pedigree in the sport of Long-Track Speed Skating).
With respect to Melissa Hollingsworth; Starting her final run in Skeleton, she was in second place. She pushed herself in the final run and it cost her a Medal. With tears streaming down her face as she addressed the Canadian Public, she said 'I feel like I let everyone down - my Country, my family, and all my friends.' In all honesty I would look at Melissa Hollingsworths' journey through the Games as being a success. Well spoken, a go-getter, trying to achieve Gold. She'll be back for the next Winter Olympics and Canada will be behind her once again.
Earlier that Thursday, Christine Nesbitt brought Canada yet another Gold Medal, in the 1000 Metre Long-Track Speed Skating, winning by .03 Seconds.
On Friday we got to witness perhaps the most gutsy performance by a Canadian to date. In the Men's Skeleton, Jon Montgomery looked over matched by Latvian Martin Dukurs. Most thought Montgomery was over-matched by a Mario Andretti like Dukurs. In his third run, Montgomery posted a track record and shaved more than half the lead away from Dukurs. It was going to take another outstanding run by Montgomery to bring home Gold, and that's exactly what he did. When all was said and done, Montgomery was .07 seconds faster than Dukurs. Walking the streets of Vancouver in Whistler, Jon Montgomery appeared almost hero-like in the performance and persona he brought to the Canadian Public that evening. Drinking a pitcher of beer and in full salute, it gave the Games its' first sense of character.
The following day, the Games took another scare as Petra Majdic, from Slovenia, (favourited in Cross Country Skiing) took a fall in qualifying in the 1.2 km Cross Country event. She stayed in the Games anyway, and with four broken ribs and a punctured lung she battled to a Bronze finish. All her work was not for not, and this extrodinary effort reminds me of Silken Laumann's Bronze 10 years ago when she had a torn calf muscle, another injury that would seemingly make for an unsurmountable uphill climb to finish a race, let alone win a Medal.
We also saw Erik Guay take home another fifth place, this time in the Super Slalom. What was unfortunate however, was that Guay was .03 seconds away from winning a Bronze Medal. But as I stated earlier, this was still quite an accomplishment. We should also give some credit for a fourth and fifth Finish by Charles and Francois Hamelin, as most of Canada thought there would be Medals from the Short Track Speed Skating 500 Metreas Finals, but was not to be that evening.
Then Sunday February 21 came around, and it was Game Day, Canada versus the U.S.A in Men's Ice Hockey. Just prior, Russia had defeated the Czech Republic 3-2 to squeak into the number 1 spot in their division. For Canada it looked like a win was almost mandatory. After a sloppy effort against Switzerland we needed to re-establish ourselves as favourites of the Tournament. That being said, it just didn't happen for us. We outshot them, we outhit them, but we just couldn't beat them. Ryan Miller stood on his head. It was a fair fight, and we have to come out better against Germany in our next game. We didn't go throughout the day without any Medals however, as Kristina Groves won her second Medal of the Games, a Silver in the 1500 Metres, to go along with a Bronze in the 500 Metre Long-Track Speed Skating.
On the second Monday of the Games, we watched the U.S.A Women's Hockey Team pummel Sweden 9-1. Canada did pretty much the same thing to Finland, and we will now see the Game everyone is waiting for in the Women's Hockey Finals. Go CANADA!!!
In Ice Dancing, the Canadian Team of Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir engaged themselves to all that attended the Ice Dance Competition and won Canada's First ever Gold Medal in Ice Dancing. Already being compared to Torvill and Dean (of the 1984 Sarejevo Winter Olympics), Virtue and Moir lifted an entire Nations' spirits with the performance of their life.
Meanwhile, the Canadian Men's Curling Team, headed by Kevin Martin, is 8-0, and the Women's Team is 7-1. Go figure, EH !!

The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C, Canada - by Moses

2010-02-18T07:20:00.003-05:00

It started with tragedy. The first time ever, that an athlete died during an Olympic Games, in training for an event. A Georgian luger went crashing into a steel girder, after sling-shooting off a turn. The World mourned. What could be said of an athlete at this level, dying at such a young age. To live in regret throughout your life could very well be more painful. Nodar Kumaritashvili died tragically and suddenly, doing something he loved to do. Canada was not to blame. This unforseen forcast of events brings to light a mans' humility. To appreciate what we have, when we have it. Life.
During the first five days of the Winter Games, there has been much to remember. The Opening Gala was spectacular, each Country proud to be involved. From the massive teams of the U.S.A, Russia, Germany, and Canada, to the minute representatives of Nations such as Ethiopia, and Estonia. Of course, the representatives from Georgia were still in shock of the loss of their Countryman from the previous day. By the end of the evening, Olympic spirit shined brightly.
On Day One Jennifer Heil won Canada's first Medal, a Silver in the Women's Mogul Freestyle event. Our Nations' elite Female Olympians shined through immensely. The Canadian Women's Hockey Team completely dominated Slovakia and left the Arena with the most lopsided victory in the history of Ice Hockey during an Olympics, defeating the Slovak's 18-0.
As Canada was hosting our third Olympics, neigh one Gold Medal, we all watched expectantly.
Then came day two and with it a day Canadians will surely remember for a long time coming. Alexandre Bilodeau. Becoming the first Canadian to win Gold on Home soil, Bilodeau performed magnificantly at Cyprus Hill in the Mogul Freestyle. Much deserving of his place in history, some would say his win was as huge as David Percy's 100 Metre sprint victory in 1932.
It wasn't just his talent, his immense talent. Alexandre had one completely loyal fan, his inspiration, older brother Frederic. Near tears during his victory speech to the Canadian Public, Alexandre praised his older brother Frederic Bilodeau, who suffers from Cerebral Pulsy. It was clear that Frederic's heart was with Alexandre in his claim of the Gold Medal he achieved for the Nation.
Monday rolled around, and we got a taste of what the Olympics is all about; trials and tribulations of competition. As Mike Robertson raced for Canada in the Snowboarding Finals he looked like a sure lock for Gold. An American caught him on the second last jump, and though Robertson competed valiently, he settled for Silver. During his address to Canada, he spoke volumes of character that we as Canadians all share. As he was asked about finishing Second, taking home Silver; 'It's unbelievable. I still can't belive that I'm at the Olympics, and I've finished second. It still hasn't hit me yet. I'm extremely happy to win Silver.' Canadian humility at its' best. The Canadian Women's Hockey team also shined, defeating an over-matched Swiss Team 10-1, with Hayley Wickenheiser tying Danielle Goyette for most Goals scored in Olympics competition, with her 15th goal.
Tuesday brought Canada its' second Gold Medal in the Games thus far. Vancouver Francophon Maelle Ricker was the class of the field in Women's Snowboarding, taking home the Gold. She reminded this journalist of what it was like to be 22 again. A pure joy to watch. Later in the evening, as the 7:30 P.M (Eastern Time Zone) Hockey Game rolled around, we saw a preview of what to expect from Team Canada and the boys in Red, White, and Black. Behind the solid Goaltending of Roberto Luongo, we looked respectable against Norway winning 8-0. Mike Babcock and his Coaching Staff did a fine job putting lines together, and we saw Iggy pot a Hatrick, Two goals from Cory Perry, and one wicked snapshot to the top right corner off the stick of Dany Heatley from the slot.
Wednesday, February 17th provided a taste of America to the World on Center Stage. The U.S.A won Gold and Silver in the Women's Downhill Ski Event, with Lindsey Vonn and Julia Mancuso finishing One and Two respectively. Shawn Davis took home Gold in the 1000 Metre Speedskating event with decisiveness, and it was also a shining moment for Shaun White, as he dominated the Men's snowboard halfpipe with an incredibly electrifying performance. Our friends to the South were gracious to the Olympic spirit and lead all Nations, with 14 medals to date, Canada sitting fourth with six medals. At the end of the day Marianne St. Gelais took home Silver for Canada (our sixth) in the 500 Metre Short Track, and was darling to the Camera's eye. The Women's Hockey team also dominated on this day defeating a clearly overmatched Sweden, 13-1, and Hayley Wickenheiser now has the most goals scored amongst all Women Hockey players in the Olympics, all-time.
To cap the day, we watched the ever growing rivalry between the Czech Republic and Slovakia in Men's Hockey. Behind the usual brilliant Netminding of Tomas Vokoun, the Czechs defeated the disbanded Slovakia 3-1, with Jaromir Jagr returning to the Media Spotlight, netting the winning goal.
Today to come has our Men's Hockey team squaring off against Team Switzerland. Babcock has the intriguing argument of either staying with a hot goalie in Luongo, or playing the best goalie of all-time in Martin Brodeur. I would imagine that only an idiot would second guess his decision for later today. Maybe Babcock will surprise everyone and start Marc-Andre Fleury.
Oh, and did I mention, our Men's Curling Team is 2-0 up to date.

Modern Day Unions Within North America - by Moses (a.k.a Stacey Marc Goldman)

2010-02-11T00:23:00.002-05:00

1. National Hockey League Players Association - was formed in 1955 est. by Ted Lindsey and Doug Harvey (amongst others), creating a pension fund for Hockey players. Ted Lindsey was traded by the Detroit Red Wings to the Chicago Black Hawks for his role in establishing the N.H.L.P.A. In 1985 est. Alan Eagleson was found to be involved in embezzling funds from Contracts he signed for players, and shortly thereafter N.H.L player salaries skyrocketed. The average annual salary of an N.H.L player was $15,000/year in 1955, $50,000/year in 1977, and is roughly $1.7 million dollars per annum today.

2. In 1970 Marvin Miller was named the first leader of the MLBPA. During the 1971 season, Curt Flood sat out the year and challenged the Reserve Clause (essentially the ownership that a Team had, pertaining to their players). Andy Messersmith did the same during the 1975 campaign, and an arbitrator named by the Owners granted Messersmith Free-Agency. This was the first occurance of Free-Agency in Professional Sports. In 1971 the average salary within MLB was roughly $30,000/year, it was roughly $150,000/year in 1979, and is now at roughly $3.5 Million/annum.

3. The Negro League Baseball Players Association was formed in 2002 est. and is instrumental in creating a market for Negro League Team Merchandising. This is a market that many speculate to be one of the most financially promising ventures in sports fashions within the fashion world.

4. The United Autoworkers Union expanded into Canada in 1983 and the Canadian Autoworkers Union in that year was headed by Bob White. The U.A.W and C.A.W have downsized positions within Canada and the U.S.A significantly over the past sixteen years and many jobs have moved to Mexico since the advent of the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994. Many people in Canada would say that Buzz Hargrove missed the warning signs in 2008 when he took a hardline stance in negotiating with the U.S Auto Manufacturers. This led to the loss of roughly 6,000 jobs in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.

5. The Steelworkers Union was headed by Marvin Miller in 1967, and through a deadlock in negotiation with the Steel Plants, U.S President Lyndon Johnson stepped in and signed an agreement in good faith with Miller, saving 200,000 jobs.

6. National Football League Players Associationw was formed in 1977 and Gene Upshaw was named the first President. The NFLPA is heavily influential today in long term strategies treating brain injuries within the sport of U.S Football. These long-term treatments of players that have suffered concussions is starting to be implemented by the NHLPA.

In 1994, U.S President Bill Clinton, Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, and Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo signed the North American Free Trade Agreement leading to many manufacturing jobs in Mexico. The agreement also provided technology positions within the States and Canada, and Silicone Valley, North and South of the border has flourished since. In 2006 most of North America was hit with an economic recession that we're still feeling today. As U.S and Canadian unemployment rate is at roughly 9.5% today, there will surely be changes in both the Private and Public Sectors. To strive for 6% unemployment rates in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.A would probably lead to jobs plentifold. It is of this writers' opinion to lower high income positions (any position paying $3 Million +) by 20% and pro-create positions by the difference. In other words; $5 Million=$4 Million and presto, there is now a team of twenty people working $50,000/year postions (through delegation). I would have to say that unionized sectors within the Private Sector would create this parity.

The Relationship of the Canada Cup with Respect to the Winter Olympics Hockey Tournament - By Moses

2010-01-31T01:01:00.007-05:00

In 1976 the First Canada Cup was played. Cherry tipped Sittler and we beat the Soviet Union as Sittler took Tretiak wide. Canada beat Czechoslavakia in the Finals and Rogie Vachon took home Team MVP for the Tournament. Bobby Orr was named the MVP of the Tournament. As the Montreal Canadiens took home every Stanley Cup from then to 1979 came the 1980 Winter Olympics, hosted by Lake Placid in New York State. The U.S.A versus the U.S.S.R was played in the Finals. A heavily favoured Goliath, in the U.S.S.R was defeated by the U.S.A, symbolically David. This upcoming Winter Olympic Classic is being held in Canada for the first time in 22 years, since Calgary host the Winter Classic. During this years Winter Classic in Vancouver, B.C, Canada, here is an in-depth analysis of the Teams going into the Tourney.

1. Canada - Sidney Crosby Chris Pronger Jarome Iginla Rick Nash
2. U.S.A - Mike Modano Phil Kessel Patrick Kane
3. Sweden - Niklas Lidstrom Henrik Sedin Daniel Sedin
4. Russia - Evgeni Malkin Alexander Ovechkin Ilya Kovalchuck
5. Finland - Teemu Selanne Mikka Kiprosoff
6. Czech Republic - Tomas Kaberle Tomas Vokoun
7. Slovakia - Zdena Chara Marian Hossa
8. Germany - Marco Sturm
9. Switzerland - Jonus Hiller

Gordie Howe used to say 'Shoulder Up' to get the call against Elbowing. With the upcoming Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada's Chris Pronger will probably get the call, as will Nash and Crosby, likewise. The physical Chara and Ovechkin will likely shine. Considering that this is Teemu Selanne' last Winter Olympics, I consider Finland to be a 'Darkhorse' in the running, likewise Czech Republic. With excellent Goaltending, each Nation in the upcoming Tournament has a promise of fulfilling Gold. Martin Brodeur, Ryan Miller, Henrik Lundquist, Evgeni Nabokov, Mikko Kiprisoff, Tomas Vokoun, Jonas Hiller, are all excellent Netminders.

The Palmach - By Moses

2010-01-27T20:49:00.002-05:00

The Palmach was the underground intelligence agency, and Army of the Hagannah (the spiritual embodyment of Sephardiim - the Semitic People). At the time, the Country was controlled by Great Britain, and known as Palestine. The Hagannah tried to organize themselves Politically, however, the Brits remained Head of State. The Palmach was formed to combat the British Army, and the Phillistine Army, to establish sovereignty within the Country (the Land of Canaan).
In 1942, the Palmach was known in the Western World mainstream media as a terrorist faction (as reported in Great Britain, the U.S.A, and France). This was during the tailend of WW11, and it was a common sentiment that Arabs and Jews should be killed. It wasn't just Hitler's Third Reich.
At this time, the Palmach called the British Embassy (Now the King David Hotel) and warned the British, to evacuate their Embassy, as there was a bomb in the building. The British Embassy ignored the threat, and the bomb killed roughly 300 people.
The irony of this terrorist act, was that it caused the British to Mandate a two-State solution, of Palestine and Israel. It also called for the British to evacuate the Region. During the calendar year of 1947, the leaders of Palestine refused, while the Hagannah accepted the British Mandate of Partition for a two-party State. This Mandate went before the United Nations in 1948, and the U.N Mandate of Partition was given that same year (a two-party State). When the U.N Mandate was put before Phillistine Leaders, they rejected the Mandate, while the Hagannah was still in support of this Mandate. Once U.N Troops pulled out of the Land of Canaan, the Palmach seized control of the Land now called Israel.
The addage 'One mans' terrorist is another mans' Freedom Fighter' is of important significance in the paradigm relationship between 'the terrorist faction/Freedom Fighter' Palmach, and the 'oppressor/liberator' Great Britain. In other words, who's to say whether the Palmach were terrorists, or whether they were Freedom Fighters. Likewise, who's to say that Great Britain weren't oppressors, or Liberators for that matter.
In todays' age, we see reports of 'terrorist factions'; Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah, Hammas, R.A.F (Republic of African Freedom Fighters), Al Queda, the Taliban, I.R.A (Irish Republic Army), and so forth. What is at stake here is paramount to Freedom of Thought. Does every Tyrannical leadership carry with it measures of oppression. Absolutely. Is democracy a given right to most Nations' population? Absolutely not. With Bureaucracies in place, most Countries have hideen agenda's, and keep their populous in check with mainstream idealism. It has to be alright to be subversive (or a non-conformist). There will always be two sides to every story.
Bureaucracy sure as hell isn't democracy.

The 2010 NFC Championship Game - by Moses

2010-01-25T15:54:00.006-05:00

It was clearly a matchup of two NFC powerhouse Football Teams. The 'Who Dat' New Orleans Saints at home against the Minnesota Vikings led by warrior Brett Favre. The folklore of the Vikings spoke of Bud Grant, the Purple People eaters, Fran Tarkenton, and 4 trips to the Superbowl with narry a win in the big game to show for it. Favre was perhaps the man to take them to the promised land.
The Saints folklore was that of mediocrity. Never getting this far in the playoffs, and only making the playoffs four times in the history of their organization. Some may have said this was the greatest team New Orleans ever assembled, with a Quarterback as dominant as a young Brett Favre, in Drew Brees.
This game was perhaps the greatest NFC Championship game ever played, with perhaps the exception of the 49'ers/Cowboys classic of 1982. With the score 28-21 for the Saints, it looked like they'd reach the Super-Bowl Game. Adrian Peterson was clearly rattled by two earlier fumbles (one lost to the Saints). The Vikings were at their 12 Yard line with just over 7 minutes left in regulation. All Favre did was drive 88 yards to tie the score with roughly 5 minutes left in the game. Peterson redeemed himself during this drive with two runs of 18+yards and the plunge into the end-zone to tie the score was his third Touchdown in the game. The Vikings defence strong-armed the ultra-talented Drew Brees and forced a three and out, and the Vikings had the ball with just under two minutes left in the game. Favre again guided his Vikings to the 31 yard line of New Orleans, with 19 seconds left in regulation. After a 5-yard offside penaly to the Vikings, it was clear that a 56 yard field goal would probably be unattainable, and the pressure again centered towards Favre. After taking 16 hits in the game the old warrior scrambled out of the pocket and looked like he may run for a few yards, he saw an open man in the middle of the field and New Orleans was finally ready for him. The interception meant one thing for Football fans. Overtime.
New Orleans won the coin toss and received the kickoff. Brees was determined to lead his Saints as he did all throughout a 13-3 regular season. With the Saints facing a third and ten at the Viking 34 yard line, the Vikings needed to have a stop against Brees juggernaut offence. The ball was thrown and the Saints receiver caught the ball at the Vikings 22 yard-line. Instant replay showed that the ball was juggled by the Saints receiver and even touched the ground as the receiver hit the turf. A generous call to say the least, the Saints got the call. With three uneventful gains and the ball still at the Vikings 22 yards line, New Orleans placekicker, Garrett Hartley made good on a 40 Yard field goal that had the distance of 68 yards and the Saints are now in the promised land with only the Indianapolis Colts to beat for their first Super-Bowl.
It was truly a great game, as a hobbled Brett Favre could very well walk away from the game of Football, doing so in legendary status. He may very well have played the gutsiest game of his career as a footnote to the 2009/2010 NFL season. Brees is now established as one of the greatest Quarterbacks of our day alongside Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Kurt Warner and Donovan McNabb.
As for Brett Favre, should this have been his last game in U.S Football, he will be remembered as a great Viking, a great Packer, a great husband, and a great father.

Apartheid and It's Continued Effects - By Moses

2010-01-20T03:21:00.003-05:00

With the upcoming World Cup of Football being held in South Africa this summer, there will surely be a number of Apartheid related topics being discussed. Has Mandela's South Africa thrived under his influence and continued parties, that are 'Black' Men? Has the South African Economy grown to what economists had predicted upon the so called end to Apartheid? Likewise that of neighbouring Zimbabwe and Nigeria? To what extent have the Lancaster Arms (a land claims treaty signed this past September) helped strengthen the ideology that to be 'Black' within the African content gives you certain privelages that were sidestepped for years under European Colonized countries such as South Africa, Mozambique, Angola, and Guinea?
Let's be perfectly honest. Should you be African-Canadian (noticeably 'Black'), does the continent of Africa bear with it the name of Homeland? While I may be painted a racist for saying such, I would tend to believe that to be the case (hence African-Canadian, African-American). Wasn't the line in the movie Lethal Weapon 2 symbolic when Danny Glover went before the South African Embassy in the U.S.A and told, upon inquiring a visa to South Africa, 'But you're Black.' During September's Lancaster Arms, Zimbabwean President Mugabi went under scrutiny by the United Nations for being vocal for Land Claims for 'True Africans'. While past attrocities occured, what was the fight concerning R.A.F Guerrilla tactics really about? Is being recognizeable by skin tone not obvious enough? To play by the rules of the holier than though Roman Empire (who just last year forgave an already 29 year old dead John Lennon) would just be another kick in the ass, and another way of telling the continent of Africa to 'just let us figure things out for you' attitude. It's kind of ironic that all European Colonies within Africa have something in common; the industrialization of a once virgin Continent. Do problems within Africa exist plentifold? Absolutely, unequivitably yes. With roughly one third of the population run rampant by disease such as Aids and high infant mortality rate, it is somewhat comical (in a sadistic manner) that contraceptives are illegal to roughly half of the Continent (pressured by the Catholic Church). Are the higher orders of the Vatican noticeably 'Black'? My guess to suffice would be less than 1%. While it may be good for the Pontif, how many children need to die before they reach the age of 5, before the Catholic Church rethinks the use of contraceptives?
It would stand to reason that industrialization within Africa is inevitable, but on who's terms and conditions? Do the descendants of Steven Biko have a say? Likewise that of any Man, Woman, and child that is distinctly 'Black'? We should also remember that hatred of the 'Black' man was obvious in American legislation in the South of the U.S.A as recent as 1963, when 'Black' Men and Women were made to sit at the back of the bus, eat in 'Coloureds' only restaurants and Washroom facilities. Our laws have changed, have the realities within our elders really changed that much? Maybe 'Driving Miss Daisy' was an elequent escape from what could have transpired. Could you imagine had Morgan Freeman not replaced that can of tuna?

Rates of Exchange - by Moses

2010-01-14T02:20:00.004-05:00

60 volts versus 110/220 volts

45Herz versus 60herz versus 75herz versus 90herz

30IPS versus 15IPS versus 7.5IPS versus 3.75IPS

10% Compounded Yearly versus 10% Compounded Monthly versus 10% Compounded Weekly

What does this mean?

Essentially these are examples of differing rates of exchange. When time becomes re-calculated we see different avenues towards perception. For example, a groundline that operates at a standard alternating current of 60 volts means that the home has a safer mode relative to 110 and 220 direct current. It also allows for a greater tolerance, as appliances aren't pushed to nearly the same extent as we see in direct current (in other words the built in limiter within each appliance and power bars aren't exhausted nearly as much and don't fry with nearly the same amount of frequency as within a direct 110/220 volt charge).
When a computer is operating we see a standardized rate of exchange at 60 herz (ground hum). This means that 60 cycles per second are the norm and the human mind perceives monitor signal flow a certain way. A change to 45 herz (ground hum) means that the operating system is slower and more conducive to the elderly. For example, when watching a computer monitor that is standardized to 45 herz, the viewer has more time to perceive the images before them. Likewise, an increase in ground hum frequency to 90 herz means that the viewer has to speed up to perceive their operating system.
Has anyone noticed that television, music production and film today have progressed enormously compared to twenty years ago. Digital animation is a prime example. Cartoons that used to have seams within the framework of production are now seamless and practically impossible to find a glitch within view. As 30 frames per second is the norm in film and television, we see and perceive the screen within a specific barometer (highly cohesive). This also makes the adjustment from one show to the next seamless. At 20 frames per second a film or television show would be perceived differently (much more choppy).
When we look at audio (music) production we hear c.d's that, in majority, were recorded at 30 inches per second. This lends to a faster mode of audio, and is much less finite, relative to 15 inches per second, or 7.5 ips for that matter. In other words, if you slow down the tape feed you have a more dense recording. In economics this translates into this analogy. At 30 ips, a less finite viewing, is equal to 10% compounded yearly. At 7.5 ips, a more dense recording, being equal to 10% compounded weekly a person has a greater chance of seeing a return on their portfolio. Let's analyse reasons why; 1) a person can perceive what it is they heard with more clarity (higher fidelity) - compounded weekly and there is greater return on your dollar. 2) 30 ips and there is a safer return on music production as 30 ips is the norm - compounded yearly and there is a safer return on your investment.

Methods of Extrapolating Information or Data - by Moses

2010-01-12T01:04:00.002-05:00

In the U.S.S.R, prior to Boris Yeltsin, a 'thinktank' was each and every individual. Topolov, Theremin and others, were sent to Gulag in Siberia to be studied, as they were reported as having 'racing thoughts' - a clinical symptom of the clinical diagnosis bi-Polar. In the mid-19th Century 'Bolshiviks' (Students over the age of 12) fought against these practices, as they fought alongside Jews that were put into isolation - hence 'Fiddler on the Roof'.
A 'thinktank' in most of Russia and the Baltic States today is now considered to be Schools, Hospitals, or Teams.
'Thinktank' (prior to Hitler) in North America was considered fashionable. After WW11 it signified the Cold War. In being politically correct, most people aren't educated in what the mainstream Government wants us to know. We may have disowned the terminology, however, these practices (of 'thinktanks') are common within psychiatric facilities across Canada and the U.S.A. During a 'thinktank' session within a psychiatric facility, the patients endure sensory deprivation, phase shift in adjusting to their medications - a re-balance of their equilibrium/brain chemistry, and bouts of dimentia. A Hospital is considered residency and each patient is delegated a number, essentially a second Social Insurance Number. (theorhetically tagged by the Government for life on this secondary hospital identification)
Interpolation - Data between co-ordinates. A guess, plotting, and to search.
Extrapolation - Taking pieces of the puzzle (information), to seize or capture.

In North America our Military employ regimen in order to maintain a secular perception and essentially creates a virtual reality within the eco-system surrounding them. A persons' vision/cortex or perception, receptors (antennae) if you will, create boundaries for a person and gives the sense of being indigineous (at one with their surroundings).

In understanding a channeline in technicality, a person can see the process a little more clearly:

Algorithms - Configuration - interface - useablily - ports (Busses - or modes of transportation) - communication - cellular (stored energy) - emmission (the release of this energy) - perception

A computer today gives by the same addage as in the past - garbage in - garbage out. Likewise a well thought out chain of signal flow. ie. - A primary computer and controller - a secondary computer and controller - a primary device - a secondary device - a tertiary device. The computer is the master controller, the DVD Recorder is the secondary controller, the stereo is the primary device, and the Cable is the secondary device. This signal flow is the foundation for simultaeneous broadcasting - in other words 'live' on air.

It is of this writers' opinion that information gathering techniques should be must less rigid in intelligence gathering. Trust Tom Clancy, Steve Pierscenik, John Grishom, Stephen King, Moses Goldman, Bill Russell...

The Cause and Effects of a Miscue (The Etiquette of Sportsmanship) - By Moses

2010-01-11T22:11:00.003-05:00

The 1941 and the Brooklyn Dodgers were one strike away from winning the World Series against the favourite New York Yankees. That is exactly what they got. Yet their Catcher Mickey Owens dropped the ball, and the Yankees ended up winning the deciding seventh game.
It was 1971, and the Toronto Argonauts were on the 4 yard line during the Grey Cup final against the Calgary Stampeders. Down by 3 in the last minute of the game, the Agonauts looked poised to come back and defeat the Calgary Stampeders in the 61st Grey Cup. Argo's running back Leon McQuay carried the ball, slipped and fumbled, and Calgary recovered winning the game 14-11. Not many people today remember who Leon McQuay was, determined by a once famous fumble.
In 1986, the California Angels were tied 2-2 in a best of five series against the Boston Red Sox. Winning by two runs going into the top of the ninth, they turned the ball over to their ever reliable closer Donnie Moore. With two on two out and two strikes on batter Dave Henderson, it looked like the Angels would reach the World Series for the first time in their organizations' history. Dave Henderson hit a game winning three run home-run and the Bosox ended up winning the game. A few years later, Donnie Moore (never recovered from this incident) took a gun and blew his head off. Today he is just a footnote in the anals of sport.
Later in the Fall Classic of '86, the Bosox were winning 3 games to two against the New York Mets. There were two outs and a runner on third base and Mookie Wilson was batting for the Mets. He hit a groundball to the right side and first baseman Bill Buckner looked poised to field the ball and end the Series. The ball went through his legs and the Red Sox never recovered, with the Mets coming back and winning the World Series in seven games. While most baseball fans will forever remember Bill Buckner for his mistake, an otherwise stellar career is sidestepped by most.
During the 2005/06 NFL Football Season, the Indianapolis Colts were perfect through 13 games. Trying to achieve the first perfect season since the Miami Dolphins of 1971, it looked like they could do it. It was completely unexpected when the Colts Head Coach Tony Dungy's son committed suicide. How much pressure he had in his life is telling, as his Father had tremendous success throughout his life. Later on, in the playoffs of that year Pittsburgh was winning the AFC Championship game against the Colts and it looked like an insurmountable lead in the dying seconds. The Steelers gave the ball to their reliable 'back Jerome Bettis, and he fumbled at the Colts two yard line. The Colts almost came back, if not for an heroic tackle by Quarterback Ben Roethisberger. How would Football have remembered Bettis had the Steelers not won the game (and later the Superbowl)?
This last year (to today) we saw our Canadian Junior Hockey Team try and win our sixth straight World Championship. We were undefeated through the preliminaries and beat a surprising Swiss team in the Semi's. Going up against the U.S.A in a New Year's Eve rematch, expectations were high. Our starting Goalie for the game was the consistent Jake Allen. As we were in a Classic battle and the game certainly within reach (down 3-2) in the third period, Allen let in a soft goal. Jake Allen was taken out of the game. Canada came back and tied the score late in the third, but couldn't stave off the Americans in Overtime. Most would say this miscue by Allen was an aboration towards his usual strong consistent Netminding. We'll only know the effects of one bad goal in his career by how he performs in his climb to the Pro Ranks. Still in the Junior ranks, thank G-d he's already been drafted by the St. Louis Blues.
Let's not forget about the overtime goal in 1988-89 when Steve Smith scored on his own net to give the Calgary Flames a surprising win over former Champion Edmonton Oilers. To this day, Steve Smith as the previously mentioned Mickey Owens, Leon McQuay, Donnie Moore, and Bill Buckner, have negative connotations towards their sports accomplishments. In fact it's a North American traditional perspective 'to the victor goes the spoils'. To what extent does second place determine failure. For the aforementioned athlete's who competed at the highest level for many years, failure was not an option. Are we too hard on our athlete's? How does Jake Allen feel about his miscue? Was U.S.A just plain and simply the better team, or do we need a fall guy? Last I remembered you win as a team and you lose as a team. This is sportsmanship.

U.S.A Health Care Reform - by Moses

2009-12-24T15:49:00.002-05:00

Funding into Health Care versus funding into Television sitcoms. Should the U.S Congress pass Health Care Reform across America, the Federal Communications Commission will essentially be broadcasting Health Issues with greater frequency, as opposed to Family sitcoms in such frequency (as we see today). What is to be said of people that are bi-Polar, Paranoid Szchizophrenic, Obsessive Compulsive, Depressive, Obese, or suffering from Cerebral Pulsy?
Today, in America, Dr. Phil, Dr. Drew, and Oprah Winfrey, are three legitimate sources of F.C.C therapy, as their shows are syndicated and broadcast to the masses. What would be said of another 10 shows, bringing to light the aforementioned Mental and Physical Health Care Issues. This funding would mean that the average American would have a form of Medical Education that could be used in practicality within the home. This would raise the standards as to how to deal with these issues that have become epidemic.
Should 40% of Health Care in the U.S.A be in the Public Sector/domain, the lower class income earners' would be left with viable treatments. Say you weigh 450lbs and have an income of $10,000/year, where are you supposed to go to treat this Health Issue? In Canada, these cases are treated by a 'Special Diet Allowance' and any Family Practitioner can lobby for this privelage. Would the U.S.A benefit from less stigmae towards people with Cerebral Pulsy?
What would a five year old boy think, if they saw a number of people that suffer from Cerebral Pulsy on a Medical Health Show? Wouldn't that end the stigmae that was there before? It wasn't even as far back as 1975 when Geraldo Rivera broke the story of Willowbrook. At that time, children with Cerebral Pulsy were called retards in the Home of Willowbrook Clinic, and also made to eat their own feces when the staff thought they were being 'bad'.
Wouldn't a show of obese clients of the Health Care System within the U.S.A be an excellent educator as to how to lose weight? Sometimes, bringing touchy subjects to air in a bold manner creates therapy that didn't exist before. For example, Robin Williams, Jane Paulie, and Quincy Carter are bi-Polar. A show dedicated to this Mental Health issue would break down barriers that otherwise would have remained, and manifested into greater incidence.
Say, for example, 40% of the U.S.A Health Care System became Public Health Care. How many people would benefit? Would publically funded Naturopathic Medicine benefit the physically obese? What about having a dedicated weekly one hour show of smokers' that quit, on a National spotlight, as opposed to 100 - 30second commercials that air for this purpose? Maybe less infommercials, sitcoms, and daily soaps would be a good thing. These forms of gentrification and commercialization are somewhat obtuse.

Hockey's Dilemma - By Moses (a.k.a Stacey Goldman)

2009-12-20T15:53:00.003-05:00

Ever since the game of Hockey was organized into the original N.H.A (National Hockey Association) and W.C.H.L (Western Canadian Hockey League), Hockey flourished. In the N.H.A we saw teams such as; Montreal A.A.A (Amateur Athletic Association)-Shamrocks-Wanderers-Canadians, Ottawa Silver Sevens-Senators, Toronto St. Pats-Blueshirts-Arenas-Maple Leafs and the Quebec Bulldogs. In the W.C.H.L the teams included; Victoria Cougars, Vancouver Millionaires, Winnipeg A.A.A, and the Seattle Metropolitans. It was during these years 1897-1917 that we saw the winner of the N.H.A, playoff against the winner of the W.C.H.L for the prized Stanley Cup. The League became Professional in 1918 (becoming the National Hockey League), and so began, as a five team League - Montreal Canadians, Montreal Wanderers, Toronto Arenas, Quebec Bulldogs, and the Ottawa Senators. The League evolved, and in 1930/31the N.H.L had an Eastern Division and a Western Division. In the East the teams were; Montreal Canadians, Montreal Maroons, Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Ottawa Senators. In the Western Division; Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks, New York Americans-Rangers, Detroit Falcons-Cougars-Red Wings (just prior to 1930 there was actually a team called the Hamilton Tigers - 1925). Eventually the Pirates became the Philadelphia Quakers, before folding. The New York Americans became the Rangers, while the Falcons became the Cougars and finally the Detroit Red Wings. The League dwindled and eventually by 1937 became known as the Original Six; Montreal Canadians, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Chicago Black Hawks.
The Original Six Canadian organizations, the Canadians and the Maple Leafs won the prized Stanley Cup most years (1937-1967). The player base in the N.H.L was almost exclusively Canadaian. Radio broadcast the games on AM and Shortwave, and had an enormous fan base on both sides of the border. When television became a mainstay in 1947, Canada broadcast games on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation across Canada. The U.S.A broadcast networks abstained as the C.B.C used tape delay on their feeds (similar to the movie 'The Sting' that followed this premise, shown across America in 1972).
In 1967/68 the N.H.L went into expansion and added six new franchises (California Seals - later the Oakland Seals - and then the California Golden Seals, St. Louis Blues, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota North Stars, and the Los Angeles Kings). The League still flourished financially, although there was the question as to whether or not these new markets would be able to support an N.H.L franchise. John Ziegler, the N.H.L Commissioner at the time, entered into these new markets, hoping to sell the game of Hockey to the average American.
This began the dilemma. Sure enough, the Seals were short lived, and the North Stars ended up re-locating. This begged the question as to why there wasn't a U.S Television contract with the N.H.L.
In 1970/71, the N.H.L again decided to add new franchises in another expansion, to compete with the new rival League the W.H.A (World Hockey Association). Into the League came the Buffalo Sabres and the Vancouver Canucks.
The qustion as to why there wasn't a National U.S Television contract for the game was still being asked. In 1972, again Ziegler brought in expansion to the League, and we saw the Atlanta Flames and the New York Islanders. The problem of low fan base in these new markets became more obvious, and at this time the N.H.L entered into the quagmire of diseconomies of scale (probably due to the advent of a new rival League). Of the ten organizations that came into the League at this time, only seven survived (Buffalo, Vancouver, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and the Islanders) to our present day (albeit most are pretty good Hockey Towns to date).
The only solution, it would stand to reason, would be to reach the average American through a National U.S Television contract. Major League Baseball had one, as did the N.F.L, the N.B.A. Pro Wrestling and even Golf Tournaments were broadcast across the U.S.A.
The C.B.C dutifully broadcast games across Canada, and it was seemingly obvious that in the right markets a Television contract in the U.S would be highly profitable. Cities like Detroit, Chicago, Boston, New York, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, L.A and St. Louis among others are sports magnets, and friends to the game of Hockey. Still, the N.H.L was reserved in pushing for a U.S television contract, and its' passivity was noticeable. It was 1974 when two more teams were introduced into the League; the Washington Capitals and the Kansas City Scouts. The Scouts became the Colorado Rockies, and eventually they folded.
As the W.H.A folded in 1979, the N.H.L once again took in franchises in expansion. Former W.H.A franchises; the Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, Quebec Nordiques, and the Winnipeg Jets (the Flames organization re-located to Calgary the following year). At this point the N.H.L caught a huge break. Marquee players started to enter the N.H.L, in droves. Prior to this expansion there had been greats such as Bobby Orr, Maurice Richard, Gordie Howe, Bobby Hull, Terry Sawchuck, and Jacques Plante. In one year however (1979) Gordie Howe came back to the N.H.L, Wayne Gretzky entered the League, as did Peter Stasney, Mark Messier, and Kent Nilsson. With this influx of talent from the W.H.A pool, the time was right to broadcast the N.H.L across the States.
Gretzky and Messier led their Oilers to Cup after Cup just after the Montreal Canadians and New York Islanders dynasty's, and Americans coast to coast took notice. Then, as if to re-affirm the greatness of the game, Mario Lemieux (1983) joined the Leaugue as the next 'Great' one, and a souring market in Colorado as well as Hockey crazy New Jersey entered the N.H.L. At this time U.S and European players started to enter the League in great numbers, yet Ziegal still didn't capatalize. (The first Soviets to enter the N.H.L were Victor Krutov, Igor Larionov, and Vladimir Fetisov. Prior, Stan Makita (born in Czechoslovakia) and Borje Salming (from Sweden) were the first Europeans to join the N.H.L)
In this period of history, Gretzky was suddenly dealt to the Los Angeles Kings, and he took them to the Cup finals in 1993. At this point the U.S.A loved Hockey to the level they did in 1980 when they brought the 'Miracle on Ice' to Lake Placid in 1980, winning their first Gold Medal in Ice Hockey. Salaries soared, as attendance was up, and because there was no seconday income from a U.S Television contract, ticket prices went up enormously.
The sad thing about it is that it's the fans of Hockey that suffer.
As a Torontonian, I can't even afford the cheap seats of a Leaf game, as a ticket at bare minimum is around $70.
Over the past seventeen years the League has gone into expansion four times, and has added another seven teams (Anahein Mighty Ducks-Ducks, Ottawa Senators, Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators, Atlanta Thrashers, Minnesota Wild, and the Columbus Blue Jackets). Many would say that the current Commissioner Gary Betteman has entered into some questionable markets. There have been four re-locations in the past fifteen years, and these misguided judgements from the Ziegler years have led to the rising cost of the average N.H.L game ticket. We now see teams in Carolina, Florida, Nashville, Columbus, Phoenix, San Jose, Dallas, Anaheim, and the re-emergence of Atlanta, markets that are currently struggling or adequate at best.
Should the owners think that it is wise inflating the cost of going to a Hockey game, they are dead wrong. Gary Betteman had better take a realistic look at the game today, and increase revenue to bring down the cost of tickets, otherwise he'll start losing real Hockey fans, fans that are paying $100+/ticket.

Words of advice to Gary Betteman;

1) Downsize the League - lose markets that don't have fan base to support their
franchise.
2) Get a television contract with a MAJOR U.S.A NETWORK.
3) Bring down the ticket prices.

The current crop of N.H.L'ers are pooled roughly 40-50% European. This means that the quality of Hockey overseas is at roughly the same level as here. A European N.H.L would probably flourish, and serve as an excellent example of globalization of sport. With roughly 50% North American Hockey players' playing overseas, and 50% European players' playing here, a summit of Leagues is encouraged. This, in its' own right is a fair measurement of trade between North America and Europe. Let's enter market places where the demand of that sport is high, and not try and create this parity of demand.

The Trade - by Moses

2009-12-16T05:42:00.003-05:00

Today's Roy Halladay trade was altered slightly to bring son of former Cy Young Award Winner Doug Drabek, Kyle Drabek, to Toronto in place of J.A Happ. I suppose with Lefty Ricky Romero in the Rotation, this will still lend for a strong up and coming Blue Jays rotation that includes Shaun Marcum and Scott Richmond.
All other pieces in the trade puzzle remain the same. With a possible resulting trade between the Jays and the Oakland A's.

The Trade - by Moses (a.k.a Stacey Marc Goldman)

2009-12-15T06:05:00.008-05:00

Today, Pat Gillick engineered perhaps the 'Greatest' trade of the past 20 years. Picking up Roy 'Doc' Halladay for their organization, and offering up a Rookie of the Year talent in J.A Happ and 'Ace' Cliff Lee. In a three-team trade; Seattle received Cliff Lee, the Blue Jays received 2 former High-round draft picks from the Mariners and Left-Handed Starter J.A Happ from the Phillies. Roy Halladay is now 'Ace' of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Considering that Gillick, a present consultant to the Phillies Club President, has worked as General Manager for all three organizations - this trade may be considered the most intriguing of his career (Fernandez and McGriff for Alomar and Carter also comes to mind, in this context).
It is unclear to this writer why a position player in the class of Utley or Howard wasn't offered up, before Cliff Lee. Halladay with Lee would have been as dominant as the 1998 World Series Champion Arizona Diamondbacks who sported Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson. Even still, I think that the Phillies benefited most from this trade in the short-mid run of five to ten years. Halladay has been consistently referred to as the best pitcher in Baseball since 2000. From 2002 until today, Halladay has recorded 130 Wins (Number 1 of all starters), a .667 Winning Percentage (Number One of all starters), and a 3.07 E.R.A (Number two after Johan Santana).
'Lefty' Grove of 1930/31, Sandy Koufax of 1963, Spahn and Ford of 57/58, and Satchel Paige of 1930/31 were all dominant Pitchers in their times. It is with precedent that Lee and Halladay, alongside C.C Sabathia, and Johan Santana, are considered to be the 'Greatest' of our day. Surely as Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling, Roger Clemens, Greg Maddox, Tom Glavine, Pedro Martinez, and John Smoltz were, just 10 years ago. It was during this time that 'Doc's' career began (1998 First start - one-hitter). Halladay has averaged 17 wins, 9 losses, a 3.43 E.R.A, 232 IP, 226 hits/year, 52 BB/year, and 169 SO/year, to date... In the class of Philly Greats Robin Roberts, Steve Carlton, and Curt Schilling, these lifetime numbers of Halladay's (still growing) will be compared to Lee's in Historical Magnatude in fifty years. Who do you rank higher; Gibson or Seaver? Palmer or Seaver? Tiant or Carlton? Steve Carlton or Jim Palmer? 'Doc' Halladay or 'Lefty' Lee?
Between Halladay and Lee, Lee is the only to appear in the Post-Season. In the lone year of '09 that Lee pitched in the Post-Season he went 4-0 with a 1.56 E.RA in 40.1 IP, 6 BB, and 33 K's. What would most Baseball insiders project from Roy Halladay, with respect to playoff potential? In other words, say it came down to one game; Game Seven of the World Series, Would you rather Halladay or Lee as your Starter?

Which Ballclubs' rotation looks best now, in the eyes of their fans?

The Phillies with 'Doc' Halladay as Ace, Hammels, Blanton and Moyer/Martinez
The Mariners with Cliff Lee as their 'Ace', alongside 23 year old phenom Felix Hernandez (34 starts 19-5 2.49 E.R.A 34 starts 238.2 IP 200 Hits), Jarrod Washburn 8-6 2.64 in 20 starts, and Canadian Erik Bedard (5-3 2.82 E.R.A in 15 starts)
or
The Blue Jays with J.A Happ (2nd in the N.L Rookie of the Year Voting of '09) or Kyle Drabek , Ricky Romero (10th in the A.L Rookie of the Year Voting of '09) , Shaun Marcum, and Scott Richmond - within five years time?

What does Philly look like for the upcoming season. The Phillies have four men returning from 30+ Homerun Seasons (Utley, Howard, Werth, and Ibanez), a fifth batsmen in the lineup who's two years removed from a 30+ HR season (Rollins). Four Phillies had 20+ Stolen Bases this last year (Rollins, Victorino, Werth, and Utley - a perfect 20 for 20). Halladay as their Ace, Hammels as their 'Lefty' Ace (a four game post-season winner of '08 - the year they won the World Series), and Joe Blanton who is considered to be a young gamer. Was Cliff Lee expendable?

Ethiopia - A Food Product - by Moses

2009-12-13T05:12:00.002-05:00

Ethiopia - A Food Product

Conception - Develop the most nutritional food product. Market research among doctors (those treating bulimic conditions), nutritionalists, and naturopaths. Take the 100 elite, in each field, and have them recommend a food supplement that is able to be used as a meal supplement. Focus on traditional gathering foods, i.e. - grains, dried fruits/vegetables, and iron producing foods. Foods that are considered waste to first and second world countries - wheat, corn, barley, bran, dried peaches and apricots.

Step One - Consult with Ethiopian health officials and determine whether product meets with their specifications.

Marketing - Market research must be conducted among all ethnic groups (in each field) and finalized by Ethiopian health officials.
The marketing begins with the governments that have been approved by Ethiopian,
Sudanese and Indian officials. Those governments approved will be contacted by our representatives to find the cheapest price for the necessary products.
The first 10 million dollars will be spent through private finance, and when the final product is ready for production, the Ethiopian health officials will report how long the average 40 year old Ethiopian mans' energy was sustained. The final product will also be tested by a multicultural group of 7 year olds, and 13 year olds.
The North American public will be contacted by the allotted time given by the major North American networks. The public will be informed that this is a public/private venture, 50%/50%.
The announcement made will be that 50% of all profits from this 1 product company will be used in food supply to Ethiopia (the food we're selling) and monitored by Ethiopian, Sudanese, and Indian representatives (paid for with dollars from our profits). After 40% of the television viewing market, and 20% of the radio market has been reached we will put the company on trading exchanges to finalize funding for the material costs.

Distribution - 25% of the product will be given away by multinational food organizations as a promotional item. The major centers that will be targeted will be Chicago, Los Angeles, Toronto,Seattle, and Montreal.

Capital - Of the ten million dollars originally invested, 40% of the private funding for this company will be sought from chartered banks in North America. 40% of the private funding will be sought from other chartered banks worldwide. 20% of the private funding will be our burden.

Product Design - The food will be packaged with Ethiopia (in Hebrew) in letters (traditional) and the ingredients written in English and French.

Local Distribution - All venues of the food industry will be hit - Promotional in the restaurants with food items. All variety stores will be stocked, with close monitoring on their progress. Department stores, grocery stores, gas stations will also be supplied.

Pension Fraud and Ramifications Towards the Canadian Economy - by Moses

2009-12-13T03:37:00.005-05:00

Unfortunately in Canada today, there are a growing number of cases that involve pension fraud. Either cases involving people that never lived in the Country collecting old age pension, or of people that have been deceased still collecting cheques in their name. This appalling occurance costs the Federal Governtment and the taxpayer Millions of dollars and saps from the bluecollar worker in the name of C.P.P. What would happen if the Canadian Government double and triple checked their files and found 1% of these unreported cases. Would the cost of administration for this recheck, outweigh the amount that is essentially stolen from the taxpayer? Even still, wouldn't the salaries of these administrators justify this course? and, wouldn't a few bad apples being set as an example of such cases being found, serve as a strong enough deterent to offenders (or future offenders). This may seem to be a modest crime, however, what do you tell a five year old in Portugal, or England, should they ask their parents, where does our money come from (should Mom and Dad not be employed)? Are we supposed to lie to our children when it comes to their innocence?
In the Canadian economy today, we see roughly half of all Canadians living paycheck to paycheck. When I was growing up, I always thought to live in adulthood in the workforce, as most of my peers. Today, I live paycheck to paycheck like that of roughly half of all Canadians. This statistic could radically change with legal pre-emp done from the Federal level. First off; Double check C.P.P frauds that have been committed in the last 10 years. 2) Tax each private sector union an additional 1% from their pension funds, and recalculate that 1% using a variance of time (ie. 20 years after the fact as opposed to 10 years). 3) Increase foreign investment into the Country by 1% by lowering Canadian Bank Rates Worldwide to stimulate the economy as this increases goodwill of trade with Canada and looks favourable amongst 'poor' Nations. The logic here is that, should you be starving in China, or Ethiopia, why should you care in the least of a wealthy Canada, when the only people from your Nations that are able to do business with Canada are the financially secure?
In other words, let's play it straight and stop conniving to get results. As, people worldwide that have respected our great Nation to this time, may not in the future.

De-regulation of Telecommunications by the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission - Report submitted by Moses

2009-12-09T04:06:00.005-05:00

The C.R.T.C de-regulated the telecommunications industry under Jean Chretien in approxiamately 1998. This decision was made (among a few reasons) mainly to allow communication between Homelands more accessible (as most Canadians are English-Canadian, French-Canadian, Italian-Canadian...). For example, you live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America and you want to be in touch with your friend in Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe. We should not be stripped of our innate ability to communicate with a friend, or family member in another Country and Continent. It is for this reason that Canadians can buy long distance phone cards for such a low price today, relative to before this decision being made. It is also the reason that one computer tied to the internet can communicate with another computer tied into the internet in another part of the world for free.
The name of the software company that facilitated this change was Sonic Solutions (now a Sony Product). The premise is that the software itself is tied into Hardware components, and interfaced with user-software carrying enough broadband capability to facilitate practically any shortwave. Essentially Star Trek technology had already been instituted in most North American homes since 1942 - the year WW11 ended in Normandy, France. It's known today as individual ground hubs, independant from home to home (in lamen terms - the outlets in the walls). This is why we saw so many conventional inventions and appliances shortly after WW11. In todays' age we see conventional inventions such as Electronic Control Units, the internet (intranets) - hubs, search engines. These modern inventions of the last twenty years allow access with respect to communication and privacy issues of communication of one family member/or friend with another family member/or friend in another Country and Continent.
This telecommunications issue had been addressed by the G.A.T.T as early as 1914, when Prime Minister Wilfred Laurier rejected a Free-Trade agreement with the U.S.A, due to British and French fears of the U.S.A taking over Canada without a regulated Telecommunications Industry. This is one of the reasons Bell Canada stayed unified for as long as they did (under the umbrella of STENTOR).
Ask yourself this; Should a man that is Japanese-Canadian communicate by the internet with a family member in Japan be considered a risk to National security, as he was in 1942?

Paradigm Relationship between the Winter Olympics and World Cup of Football

2009-11-30T01:14:00.004-05:00

It was in 1994 that, for the first time, the Winter Olympics and the World Cup of Football occured in the same year. This came two years after the last unified Olympic Year between the Winter (Albertville, France) and the Summer Games (Barcelona, Spain).
That year of 1994, the Winter Games was hosted by Lillehammer, Norway and Team Sweden took home the Gold Medal in Men's Ice Hockey. Later that year the U.S.A hosted the World Cup of Football, and Brasil won the tournament. It was at this point that Bosnia (a mainly Muslim State) was claiming sovereignty from Serbian Nationalism (Russian Orthodox). Identifying themselves as Culturally unique, this was also a common sentiment of Quebecer's in Canada, pertaining to their relationship with Anglo-phon Monotheism. While this may seem to be speculation, this could be the reason why we saw such a division in each tournament winner that year, between theologically diverse Sweden (mainly Christian) and Brasil (mainly Catholic). In actual fact, it wasn't until 1997 that the Western Media started reporting that the Serbian Military was genocidal towards Bosnia (Muslims).
The following year, 1998, Nagano, Japan host the Winter Olympics and the Czech Republic took home the Gold Medal in Men's Ice Hockey. Later that year, France staged the World Cup of Football and the host nation won the Tournament. Again there was a clear division between sects of religion, paramount by Nation. Some say it was precisely at this time that the Bosnia/Serbia War began and ended.
9/11 occured in 2001 and we saw terrorism to a level that had never before reached America. The terrorist attacks were blatantly al-queda, organized by Osama Bin Laden, and some would say Taliban funded.
In 2002 Salt Lake City, U.S.A host the Winter Games and Canada won the Gold Medal in Men's Ice Hockey, and later that year Brasil won the World Cup (host by Japan/South Korea). Most would say that the division between sects of religion wasn't as strong at this point, as aside from Iraq and Afghanistan there were narry a Nation that would funnel a World War. After Saddam Hussein was put under War Crimes for his involvements in other Terrorist activities and War Crimes), there was actually a cry of foul in the Muslim World (Nations gentrified at 98% or greater Muslim population) pertaining to Hussein being ostracized Politically.
The last held Winter Olympics was 2006 in Turin, Italy and Sweden took home Gold in Men's Ice Hockey. Later that year, Italy won the World Cup of Football. Again there was this division of sects between religion prevelant. Considering that F.I.F.A governs the World Cup, it leaves one curious to wonder if they had anything to do with each World Cup in question being won by a mainly Catholic Nation. Likewise that of the I.O.C, pertaining to the Winter Olympics, as every Gold Medal winner, neigh Canada, exclaims themselves to be strong Christian Nations.
At the beginning of this year, Barack Obama was inaugurated as the first African-American President of the U.S.A. It was in 1994 that Nelson Mandela took the reigns of a turbulent South Africa. That is why I think that either Nigeria or South Africa will win the upcoming 2010 World Cup of Football (being staged for the first time in an African Nation). As for the preceeding Winter Olympics that are being hosted by Vancouver, Canada. As a Canadian, I'm going for my Homeland. My concern is that bloody European favouritism, or I.O.C and F.I.F.A politics will prevail. Go Nigeria !!! Go Canada !!!

Team Canada 2010 - by Moses

2009-11-28T10:54:00.004-05:00

With the Canadian NHL'ers playing for Olympic Gold for the first time in Canada, I thought to catch the Olympic spirit. Here is a projected Roster of Team Canada for the upcoming 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. The projected Roster is my opinion only, so please don't take offence if your favourite NHL'ers aren't included.

General Managers

1. Steve Yzerman
2. Scotty Bowman
3. Brian Trottier

Coaches

1. Jacques Lemaire
2. Pat Quinn

Goaltenders

1. Martin Brodeur
2. Roberto Luongo
3. J.S Giguere
4. Marc-Andre Fleury (first alternate)

Defencemen

1. Chris Pronger
2. Mike Green
3. Brian Campbell
4. Brian Seabrook
5. Dion Phaneuf
6. Scott Niedermayer
7. Jay Bouwmeester
8. Shea Weber
9. P.K Subban (first alternate)

Defence Pairings

1. Pronger and Green
2. Campbell and Seabrook
3. Phaneuf and Niedermayer
4. Bouwmeester and Weber (first alternate pairing)

Centermen

1. Sidney Crosby
2. Joe Thornton
3. Ryan Getzlaf
4. Marc Savard
5. Jonathon Toews (first alternate)
6. John Tavares (second alternate)

Left Wingers

1. Rick Nash
2. Vincent Lecavalier
3. Shane Doan
4. Simon Gagne
5. Eric Staal (first alternate)
6. Patrick Marleau (second alternate)

Right Wingers

1. Jarome Iginla
2. Dany Heatley
3. Zach Parise
4. Daniele Briere
5. Mike Cammalleri (first alternate)
6. Mike Richards (second alternate)

Bench by designation

1. Jonathon Toews (C)
2. John Tavares (C)
3. Eric Staal (LW)
4. Patrick Marleau (LW)
5. Mike Cammalleri (RW)
6. Mike Richards (RW)

Lines

1. Rick Nash Sidney Crosby Jarome Iginla
2. Vincent Lecavalier Joe Thornton Dany Heatley
3. Shane Doan Ryan Getzlaf Zach Parise
4. Simon Gagne Marc Savard Daniel Briere
5. Eric Staal Jonathon Toews Mike Cammalleri (first alternate)
6. Patrick Marleau John Tavares Mike Richards (second alternate)

GO CANADA !!!

Video Games - by Moses

2009-11-18T09:49:00.005-05:00

Video Games

Ports (Interface Units) and Recording Studio’s

1. Abbey Road
2. Le Studio (Morin Heights)
3. Trident
4. Maclear
5. Cherry Beach
6. Turtle Beach
7. Metalworks
8. Bearsville
9. Studio 306
10. Casablanca
11. Q107 – Skylab
12. Walt Disney Studio’s
13. Lucas Sound
14. Many unnamed Governments and Broadcasters
15. AES/EBU
16. SPDIF
17. U.S.B
18. Optical – Crystal
19. Fiber-Optics
20. VHF/UHF – Antenna
21. M.I.D.I – Musical Instrument Digital Interface
22. Atari
23. Williams
24. Sega
25. Nintendo
26. Apple
27. Olivetti
28. I.B.M – Internal Business Machines
29. Commodore
30. Colecovision
31. Activision
32. Intellivision
33. Tascam
34. Alesis
35. Sony
36. Maxell
37. TDK
38. Yamaha
39. Akai
40. Kurtzweil
41. Neve
42. Westar
43. Neotek
44. Studer
45. Bryson
46. Carver
47. Bell Meridian
48. Cellular
49. Satellite
50. Sonar - Leagues

Video Games

1. Zapper
2. Galaga
3. Space Invaders
4. Galaxian
5. Missile Command
6. Donkey Kong
7. John Elway Football
8. Tommy Lasorda Baseball
9. Dragon’s Lair – Virtual Reality
10. Frogger
11. Qix
12. Labyrinth *
13. Tempest
14. Defender
15. Centipede
16. Pac Man
17. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
18. Super Mario Brothers
19. Tetras
20. Q-Bert
21. Joust
22. Track and Field
23. Asteroids
24. Star Wars
25. Speed
26. Miss Pac Man
27. Pitfalls
28. The Body Synth–The human is the game or character/Muscles making visuals/music/Cyborg

Dimensia and Polarization

1. Modes – Lydian, Phrygian, Dorian, Locrian – Set Scales
2. Octaves – Thirds, Fifths, Sevenths – Scale to Scale
3. Uni – Two Dimensional
4. Bi – Two Dimensional with Common Frequency
5. Tri – Three Dimensional
6. Quadrophonic – Surround Sound
7. Pentagon – Intelligence Gathering Techniques
8. Hexagon – Star
9. Septagon – Million
10. Octagon – 8th Dimension
11. Tetragon – Dan or Highest level in Martial Arts
12. Decigon - Highest/Billion
13. Uni-directional – Taking in at/from one direction
14. bi-Polar - Taking in from two directions at once
15. Omni-directional – Taking in from all directions at once
16. Cardioid – Heart shaped envelope
17. Hyper-Cardioid – Heart shape with a Penis for greater sensitivity

Video Games – Legend

1. Start of Game – Life
2. Game Over – Death and Desensitization
3. High Sc ore – Material
4. Increased Speed – Levels
5. % of hits – Success Rate
6. Virtual Reality – Identifying with the characters
7. Memory – The players’ imagination and talent
8. Discovering Hidden Screens – Conquest
9. Ability – Confidence

Repercussions

In the 1970’s when Video Games were introduced into our communities, the premise was simple – Kill the Alien, anything that is a threat to us - shoot an alien, shoot an asteroid, shoot a Centipede. These games were in-offensive to most. The person who played these games were expediating their rate to achieve high scores. Today, most Video Games employ hand to hand combat, and other acts of violence. When Video Games first came out there were many arcades in Mega-Cities and the usual form of playing was done standing. Today most people play their Video Games from home-systems – usually played while sitting.
In the Tom Clancy novel ‘Games of State’, the concern that he had was that Video Games would be used as a weapon top disorient people into believing that ‘Blacks’ should be exterminated.
On the internet today, practically any and all Video Games can be uploaded and downloaded onto a persons’ hard-drive. This is different from twenty years ago when a person had to buy the software. Today, hard-drives are ports, communication devices (with internal tracking a.k.a G.P.S). Therefore, any electronic device or cable used in our modern day carries with it a built in limiter in the Hardware (now considered a port). This chip can be activated outside of the home (each hardware component exists within the mainframe – a software design. Modulation (or synthesis) is used as a measure of issuing commands or triggers. In a natural state these commands carry no meaning – in other words, passive resistance is a defence mechanism used to combat impulses.
Closed circuit television was employed as a premise to define each Nuclear Household with respect to our programming. In our modern day – since 1990 - we now see many 24/7 businesses. By this perspective the psychology of our time has changed, in relation to the 70’s and 80’s. When almost 100% of the population worked a conformed 9am-5pm position, people were on the same page. Since virtual reality Video Games were introduced and when the Telecommunications industry became much more de-regulated, peoples’ psychology changed. In this writers’ opinion, we’ve become de-sensitized, and we’re experiencing gross acts of violence in the Western World as a result. Once there is a removal of programs within an operating system, this form of sensory deprivation is essentially psychological warfare. A rational person that consciously experiences this becomes disoriented. This is Tom Clancy’s fear. At the point of being triggered, or, having information withheld, a person will naturally combat. To see things clearly is paramount. Once time and depth perception changes, this is a form of terror. A person will naturally deduce based on whatever stimulae their given (how a person feels) - kismet.

Community Centre Food Banks - by Moses

2009-11-18T08:54:00.002-05:00

In the City of Toronto, the local Churches are being provided food by the private sector (second harvest, our daily bread, supermarkets, and large and small scale food food companies.
By observation, there are 'emergency services' allotted to people that are clientele of food banks, either because of income allowance or zoning issues. By nature a person in need of 'emergency' food is provided such. This is a mandate of the Church overseen by the City, in the name of donations.
On Thursday, October 15th I walked into a Community Centre food bank that was two blocks outside of their service zone. My friend and I were without food in the home. We waited roughly two hours for our numbers to be called, and once they did I was asked a series of questions. My identification was valid, and I told the people there that this food was for 'emergency' purposes. I told them that I'd been to their food bank once in the past and that although my home was two blocks outside of their zone, the food was for an emergency' purpose as there were no food banks in our zone open on this day. My friend and I were shunned, and when we asked to speak to a supervisor we were asked to wait as he was doing paperwork. After 25 minutes we asked to speak to him again, and we were told that he was now at lunch. I was vocal at this point, and was told by the staff that I could call the helpline, but there was nothing they could do. I demanded to speak to the supervisor.
The supervisor came out finally, and tried explaining that our home was outside of their zone. I told him that this was the only food bank near us that was open at this time. He told us he'd speak to us ion an office for privacy. In opening he said he'd make an exception and service us, as we'd been waiting for roughly two hours. I asked him why 'emergency' services weren't being honoured. He explained that we'd been at their food bank three times in total (between the two of us), and that it was an exception to the rule to process our request
The root issue here is very simple; Should a man with nothing to eat in his home (based on circumstance) walk into a food bank and request 'emergency' food, they are entitled to it. The staff has to be aware, by delegate, that this is an entitlement and not an exception.
Case in point - A man has no money, no food, and hasn't eaten in a day. He waits for his number to be called, and after two hours is told to call a helpline because the mans' home is two blocks outside of the zone of the centre. He gets home and the office number is closed. He goes to bed. He wakes up at 1:00am and suffers hunger pains. He goes to a 7/11 and tries to steal a sandwich (by necessity).

Is this man a criminal?

A True Warrior of God

2009-11-09T13:17:00.005-05:00

Maj. Nidal turned out to be a true warrior of God. A true warrior's loyalty is to Islam and this loyalty overrides all other loyalties. His allegiance to the United States, his sworn oath as an officer of the US army to serve and protect his country means nothing when his soul is a risk for not being true to Muslim.

Apparently, yelling “Allahu Akbar” Nidal opened fire on unarmed soldiers at close range. He of course hoped to die as a martyr, and go to Paradise where he would be rewarded by receiving the gift of 72 virgins. But Nidal blew it off by not dying in his Jihadi attack. Now he will live to get American justice which will not be as pleasant.

by Pindsvin

The new Holy Roman Empire

2009-11-05T11:00:00.005-05:00

On November 3, 2009, the Czech Republic signed the Lisbon Treaty. All 27 member stated have said yes to this treaty and it now takes effect. This means that the European countries loose their independence and become provinces in the European Union.

The European Union is not a Democracy. Its elected parliament have no legislative powers. The Executive body is appointed, and have legislative powers which can override national legislation.

To me this looks like a modern Holy Roman Empire.

by Pindsvin

Thoughts on Heathen Idemtity

2009-11-05T08:00:00.005-05:00

Personal and group identities play an important role in weaving the fabric of society and determining how its individual components interact with one another. Members of any minority group, such as Heathens and Ásatrúar, for example, must constantly deal with defining themselves in relation to the groups they choose to associate with, and the consequences and benefits this identification brings. It is therefore worthwhile to reflect for a moment on some of the sources of identity and the roles identity plays in greater society.

The historical Germanic Heathens derived their identity primarily from two main sources: ancestry and deeds. Ancestry, particularly what tribe one came from as well as one’s more direct ancestors, legitimized one’s existence and provided a strong source of power and luck. Personal deeds, however, could also add to or take away from one’s identity. The boasting culture of the Germanic tribes was an important means of adding to one’s own reputation. A strong identity and reputation were needed not only for favourable interactions within society, but also to ensure that one would be remembered and eulogized in Midgard even after death.

Surprisingly, things have not changed that much over thousands of years. In modern Western society, ancestry is still crucial to determining our sense of being. Many individuals feel strong connections to race, ethnic group, “tribe” (in the broad sense of the word), birth religion and family history. We are born with these inherent aspects of our identity, and they influence how we define ourselves and how others define us. Luckily, our personal deeds still allow us to modify these aspects of our identity, for better or for worse. Examining any high school will demonstrate that deeds such as academic achievement, athletic prowess, artistic abilities and success in dating will greatly influence how teenagers are perceived, and consequently treated.

One area that contributes to our identity more in modern times, and not so much in ancient times, is the groups we consciously choose to identify with. For example, in modern society we can choose our religion, our leisure activities, our political affiliation, the clubs and organizations we support, etc. These further modify and influence our personal identities.

There are thus many sources of identity, some of which we are born with, and others which we create for ourselves. It is often said we should judge people for who they are, not whom they are associated with, but this notion misses some rather key points. Identities are crucial in establishing social norms and maintaining the interactions between different parts of society. By applying labels and group identities to individuals we can quickly get a brief overview of what a person may (or may not) represent, and understand better where he or she may be coming from and what life experiences or sensibilities he or she may have. An individual’s personal and group identity can also be a source of strength and legitimacy, and provide a sense of belonging.

The problem, however, lies in taking identities to the extreme (otherwise known as stereotyping). By refusing to acknowledge heterogeneity within a group of people identified the same way, we often fail to understand the individuals we interact with. Prejudice and discrimination can also result when we do not agree with the central aspects of the identity of another group, and therefore put ourselves at odds with people who either choose to (or must by birth) identify in a certain way.

Now that we are aware of some of the sources of identity and roles it plays, we, as Heathens (or whatever else we may be) must decide to what extent we will identify ourselves within this context. Identifying strongly as a Heathen provides us with a wealth of cultural context and a wide variety of ancestors, heroes and god/desses from which we can learn and grow. However, identifying strongly can also cause us to face stereotyping (if not discrimination) from others, or at least be seen as different and weird.

We must also not be caught up too entirely in our identity that we must change our own personal beliefs and personalities just to fit those that the majority of Heathens (or whatever group we are talking about) share. Just because historical Heathens often attacked Christian settlements or were conversely attacked by Christian missionaries, for example, does not mean that modern Heathens also have to be enemies of modern Christians (which unfortunately seems to be an assumption of many Heathens I have met), as the socio-political context is extremely different now than it was a thousand years ago.

On the other hand, denying or hiding our identity can be self-defeating. I, personally, do not talk about myself in public very much, but was extremely offended to hear someone (falsely!) remark, “ah, but you don’t have any interests outside school and work so you don’t count!” I’ve also been told, “I’ve known you for two years, but know absolutely nothing about you!” And other people just think something is wrong with me and can’t figure out what. Not identifying as Heathen (despite it being a major part of your life) could thus potentially lead to just as many problems and misunderstandings as rubbing it in everyone’s face.

For some things (like race, biological gender, etc.) it is almost impossible not to strongly publicly identify as a member of a certain group. But for others, such as religion, the choice is yours. Reflecting on where identity comes from, and the benefits and drawbacks of group association, will therefore help each individual decide the degree to which he or she will publicly identify as such. Some of us are loud, proud and public, others hide away for fear of being ridiculed, shunned or accused of being something we are not, and others (like myself) find talking about such things with other people unfruitful and usually in vain. Thus, whatever degree of attention one draws to oneself as a Heathen (or member of another group) remains a personal decision, but one should never lose sight of trying to understand why one has made such a choice and the consequences thereof.

Þórsvinur

Nomadic and Other Tribal Concerns - By Moses

2009-10-10T22:21:00.004-04:00

1977 Camp David Agreement – The Sinai became indigenous to Israel/Palestine and Egypt.
The agreement was signed by Israeli Prime Minister Moshe Dyan, Egyptian Leader Anwar Sadat, and U.S President Jimmy Carter.
Through this agreement an African American could legally enter both Israel/Palestine and Egypt at its’ midpoint, the Sinai. This was to be the end of Apartheid. Kibbutziim were established in both the Sinai and Negev Regions for this purpose.

1993 Israel/Palestine Peace Treaty – Israeli Prime Minister Yitzchak Rabin, Palestinian Leader Yassir Arafat, and U.S President Bill Clinton signed a Peace Treaty that was done to insure peaceful relations within Israel/Palestine. Land claims for Palestine were given as a sign of good faith.

Ancient Nomadic Settlements throughout Monotheist Faiths;

1. Jericho - Palestine
2. Shechem - Israel
3. Jerusalem - Israel
4. Mecca – Saudi Arabia
5. Hebron - Israel
6. Safad - Israel
7. Tiberius - Israel
8. Uz - Israel
9. Ashdod - Palestine
10. Ashkalen - Palestine
11. Gath - Palestine
12. Ekron - Palestine
13. Gaza - Palestine
14. Giza - Egypt
15. Goshen - Egypt
16. Petra - Jordan
17. Amman - Jordan
18. Luxor - Egypt
19. Cairo - Egypt
20. Tanis - Egypt
21. Ein Geddy - Israel
22. Ein Afdat – Israel
23. Mitzpe Ramon - Israel
24. Dimona – Israel
25. Casmir – India/Pakistan
26. Dubai – Saudi Arabia
27. Tibet
28. Nepal
29. Sedona – U.S.A
30. Cape Town – South Africa

Common Nomadic Beliefs;

1. There is no ‘White’ man
2. Al-Kalil – Friend of Allah (Creator of the Universe). Specifically the relationship between Abraham and Mohammed.
3. Brahman was studied to keep faith in a Monotheist Practice, as Abrahm became Abraham through the belief of Monotheism through his covenant of circumcision with his son Ishmael.
4. We’re all tribal
5. Trade is Barter – this means that you’re legally allowed to entertain another in thought.
6. Kingdom – Every soul defines such differently.
7. Naturalization (assimilation) is the teaching of a Kingdom, or Tribe, within a given Region.
8. Technology is impedance (or information) - undefined
9. Media is the transference of events – Interpretive

Media is not ‘Buddhist’, ‘Jew’, ‘Black’, ‘Arab’, ‘White’, ‘Red’, Chinese’, ‘Hindi’, ‘Muslim’, ‘German’, ‘Japanese’. Media in its’ purest form is Colourization, something that comes to light (prophecy).

Troops in Afghanistan and Related Matters

1) Roughly 135 Canadian troops have died in Afghanistan since we’ve set up Peacekeeping duty in their Country.
2) The Afghani Population by majority are in favour of a ceasefire towards the Western World.
3) Head of N.A.T.O – Rasmussen and the Foreign Affairs Minister of Pakistan are calling for a more balanced World-wide effort to balance ‘Trigger’ effects that they’re currently experiencing.
4) The case of a Danish Embassy being bombed in a Gentrified Muslim Country (98% Muslim) was recently explored in a N.A.T.O Summit with Muslim Leaders. A Danish Publication had poked fun at Mohammed and this Countries’ radicals bombed the Danish Embassy in their Country as a response. During this Summit, Muslim leaders considered the Publication to be nothing more than a bad sense of humour and washed their hands clean of this terrorist attack.
5) R.A.F (Republic of African Freedom Fighters) are currently in deliberation in fighting the issue of Land Claims within the African Continent.
6) Naturalization within this region of the World is taking precedent over monetary buyouts. In other words, a Man with huge financial assets will not own this Region, rather, become a part of the land. (The concern here is Foreign Investment within the African Continent, as African Nations are still fighting against Colonization).

Farming and Agricultural Economics - By Moses

2009-09-16T20:08:00.002-04:00