Billions – Review of Seasons 1 to 2

You’ve probably seen it around. Billions is one of those shows that hasn’t hit mega status like Game of Thrones or The Crown but it’s out there, waiting to thrill, engage or possibly bore you, depending on what you like. The show hinges upon two main characters, Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) and Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) . Both… Read More Billions – Review of Seasons 1 to 2

The History and Archaeology of the Bible | Kanopy | Opinion

Source: The History and Archaeology of the Bible | Kanopy Opinion: After watching episodes 1-4 and most of episode 16, this National Geographic | Great Courses video proves to be a worthwhile journey into the world of the Bible. For those who think we should take the Bible literally or assume it is historically accurate,… Read More The History and Archaeology of the Bible | Kanopy | Opinion

Canada Day – Wikipedia | Opinion

  Canada’s centennial in 1967 is often seen as an important milestone in the history of Canadian nationalism and in Canada’s maturing as a distinct, independent country, after which Dominion Day became more popular with average Canadians. Into the late 1960s, nationally televised, multi-cultural concerts held in Ottawa were added and the fête became known as Festival Canada. After… Read More Canada Day – Wikipedia | Opinion

10 Businesses Supposedly Controlled by the Mafia | HowStuffWorks | Opinion

Just like workers in any field, Mafia members are changing with the times and running some old schemes in new ways.  Source: 10 Businesses Supposedly Controlled by the Mafia | HowStuffWorks The United States Several years ago I was in a remaindered bookstore and picked up a title by a Muslim author. His critique of… Read More 10 Businesses Supposedly Controlled by the Mafia | HowStuffWorks | Opinion

Police close ramp to major Ontario highway as crowds line route of ‘Freedom Convoy’ in GTA | CP24.com | Opinion

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suggested that there is a “small fringe minority of people” associated with the protest who hold “unacceptable views” when it comes to public health restrictions. He has said that those individuals “do not represent the views of Canadians.” But the demonstrators who spoke with CP24 said that they believe Canadians… Read More Police close ramp to major Ontario highway as crowds line route of ‘Freedom Convoy’ in GTA | CP24.com | Opinion

Russian (East European) Organized Crime Around the Globe | Office of Justice Programs | Opinion

The final section of the conference paper reviews unique policing issues related to East European crime specifically in Canada, such as what the police community saw to be the key threats from Russian organized criminals. NCJ Number – 192822 Author(s) – Margaret E. Beare Date Published – March 2000 . Source: Russian (East European) Organized… Read More Russian (East European) Organized Crime Around the Globe | Office of Justice Programs | Opinion

Nigeria destroys more than 1 million expired COVID vaccines | Coronavirus pandemic News | Al Jazeera | Opinion

Move aims to reassure a wary public that the donated vaccines with a short shelf life were taken out of circulation. Source: Nigeria destroys more than 1 million expired COVID vaccines | Coronavirus pandemic News | Al Jazeera Opinion: Saw this story on Al Jazeera TV tonight. Seems a lot of blame was going to… Read More Nigeria destroys more than 1 million expired COVID vaccines | Coronavirus pandemic News | Al Jazeera | Opinion

CSIS probe identified Canadian mole who spied for Moscow | CTV News | Opinion – Making sense of nonsense

“This case, however, is a clear example of how Canada has historically been targeted by hostile threat actors and yet another example of the risks associated with the insider threat,” he said. “Canada clearly was and remains an attractive target for espionage.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 19, 2021. Source:… Read More CSIS probe identified Canadian mole who spied for Moscow | CTV News | Opinion – Making sense of nonsense

How the green blob runs on hypocrisy | The Spectator Australia | Opinion

The climate change world runs on hypocrisy, from presidents and prime ministers to virtue-signalling billionaires and multinationals, and pious individuals. Saying one thing and doing another is the… Source: How the green blob runs on hypocrisy | The Spectator Australia Opinion: Chances are you’ve heard my objections about how the topic of climate change is… Read More How the green blob runs on hypocrisy | The Spectator Australia | Opinion