August 23, 2021 In spite of the influx of journals, emails and newsletters during my time away from my desk, I have stuck with my determination to avoid doing another translation this month. I have however received a number of very interesting links and commentaries from around the world. It seems that the countries where the most stringent restrictions and most “effective” vaccination campaigns have been waged, are the countries with the most virus challenges during the current times. Here are a few important links from our colleagues. From [...]
July 2021 Here in our part of Canada summer has exploded with extreme heat, hundreds of raging wildfires, our beautiful blue skies clouded with hazy smoke and the so-called easing of virus restrictions. Sadly, however it seems that with these changes in restrictions, a whole new form of division and separation is growing. Now it seems that differences of race, gender, religious affiliation and political belief have little meaning and are finally blended into a strong and self-righteous diversity. And who is this incredibly socially aware group to whom [...]
Research and Quotes from the Industry, Along with a few Comments from this Peanut Gallery: June 2021 Spring passes to summer once again and here we are. We’re still locked down, still being vaccinated and tested and the narrative has become nauseatingly repetitive and authoritarian. Will we ever again have the opportunity to stand up, say “NO!” and return to a free, private and “medically” unrestricted lifestyle? I have kept my eye on current journals, media and publications while I spent the past weeks working through some 35-40 years [...]
May 2021 As we roll into this third week of May 2021 we are marking Week #61 since the start of the pandemic lockdowns and restrictions. In spite of the vaccine rollouts, many countries remain controlled under ever tighter and more restrictive regulations, while others appear to be easing almost completely. It is definitely confusing, but more than anything frustrating for those of us willing, able and ready to move forward. I would like to think that we are finally turning a corner since the virus should naturally lessen [...]
14 April 2021 Dear Colleagues and Friends, April showers, along with springtime sunshine and flowers beckon all of us in Canada and several other countries as we face ever tighter and more restrictive regulations around the so-called pandemic. I cannot help but wonder why the authorities repeat the ineffective policy of lockdowns and restrictions over and over again, but yet still expect a different result. As more and more people question or protest these restrictive policies, we can watch a greater escalation of the fear and propaganda leading toward [...]