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Shouldn't this info be part of every S*x Ed Class?

Women of childbearing age who are sexually active with men must avoid alcohol unless they always use reliable contraception.

The American College of Gynecology and Obstetrics (ACOG) produces this advert to remind us that alcohol is a teratogen (cause of prenatal damage).

Because at least 50% of pregnancies are unplanned, and many women are unaware they’re pregnant for weeks following conception — a crucial developmental period — both women and men can only ensure that when they have in*******se they must abstain from drinking to prevent the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure from touching their baby. And if they drink, they must properly use birth control to prevent pregnancy.

It's been 100 years since the first Remembrance Day and too many of us have forgotten why or how our leaders managed to screw so many things up in battle management and arbitrarily creating the geopolitical chaos that remains with us. After the "Great War", soon followed by World War II, we have indulged in numerous regional wars. Have they all been spawned by territorial greed, the need to dominate others, or simply the capitalistic empirical that growth matters most. [ 395 more words ]

Remembrance Day 2019 It’s been 100 years since the first Remembrance Day and too many of us have forgotten why or how our leaders managed to screw so many things up in battle management and arbitrarily creating t…

This Fall, when you see geese heading south for the winter, flying along in "V" formation, you might consider what science has discovered about why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings , it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in a "V" formation , the whole flock adds at least 71% more flying range than possible if each bird flew on its own. [ 240 more words ]

The Not So Silly Goose Story* This Fall, when you see geese heading south for the winter, flying along in “V” formation, you might consider what science has discovered about why they fly that way. As each bird flaps…

Nullius in Verba* In spite of whatever cares and infirmities we may have today, we likely have had most privileged lives. Living and thriving in Canada has been of major importance in mine. My life has certainly had its share of ups and downs — the ups mainly because of the luck of being in the right place at the right time. [ 254 more words ]

Cherish Your Vote   Nullius in Verba* In spite of whatever cares and infirmities we may have today, we likely have had most privileged lives. Living and thriving in Canada has been of major importance in mine.…

Toronto Network hosts this year on Sept. 8 at 1100 in Allan Gardens so all families can join in their red shoes.

Great article on fairness in The Atlantic by U of Guelph prof, Dan Meegan: "Don't take advantage of me, and don't help yourself to more than you deserve."

2019-04-03 Hon. John McKay, MP Scarborough-Guildwood Dear John, What has happened to my Party? I am heartsick over the mismanagement of the SNC Lavalin file and the fallout from the blind arrogance of our leadership team. I have followed these developments as well as any outsider can and have come to a series of uncomfortable conclusions. In the early days, my cynical thoughts gave me the impression that the resignation of Treasury Board President Brison was a contrivance that would provide the excuse to have a cabinet shuffle. [ 726 more words ]

Doing Politics Differently? An Open Letter to My MP 2019-04-03 Hon. John McKay, MP Scarborough-Guildwood Dear John, What has happened to my Party? I am heartsick over the mismanagement of the SNC Lavalin file and the fallout from the blind arrogance…

A tragedy in too many parts: The SNC Lavalin Fiasco The Players: JWR – Jody Wilson-Raybould; former Minister of Justice & AG – Attorney General of Canada JP – Jane Philpott, former President of the Treasury Board GB – Gerry Butts, former Principal Secretary to PM KT – Katie Telford, Chief of Staff to PM PMJT – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau… 776 more words [ 774 more words ]

Truth Straddling Galore A tragedy in too many parts: The SNC Lavalin Fiasco The Players: JWR – Jody Wilson-Raybould; former Minister of Justice & AG – Attorney General of Canada JP – Jane Philpott, former President of…

While the Pros and the Cons are having a mother of a time with the SNC Lavalin affaire, the Ontario "Government for the People" is just as happy that the media has forgotten about the Autism furor here. It appears that a new approach to the backlog for Autism services in Ontario has been resolved by eliminating waitlists by throwing a few thousand bucks at the families concerned and telling them to fend for themselves. [ 432 more words ]

The Arrogance of Ignorance While the Pros and the Cons are having a mother of a time with the SNC Lavalin affaire, the Ontario “Government for the People” is just as happy that the media has forgotten about the A…

As one of the earlier members of HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples), the program created by Rotarian Chris Snyder, I receive the newsletter about projects under way or completed. Today, the following comment by Chris had a special resonance for me. While people may be getting tired of hearing about the wrongs against Indigenous Peoples, the reality of truth and reconciliation is there will be no reconciliation without fully knowing the truth. [ 381 more words ]

The Realities of Truth and Reconciliation As one of the earlier members of HIP (Honouring Indigenous Peoples), the program created by Rotarian Chris Snyder, I receive the newsletter about projects under way or completed. Today, the followi…