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A Sad Example of Leadership
I thought Dalton McGinty quit yet he was back in the spotlight a few weeks ago to take part in an inquiry investigating the $585-million gas plants scandal in Ontario, Canada. Having become a smooth politician in his career, he simply dismissed the government committee, deflecting all criticism and shifting the conversation. This Teflon Don...
Giuseppe Valentino Magnoli Journey to Canada
Giuseppe Valentino Magnoli Journey to Canada- An Interpretation of his personal experiences through his eyes, mind and soul. Guiseppe Valentino Magnoli was born on March 14, 1938 in San Giorgio Morgeto, Reggio, Calabria, Italy. Giuseppe was born the son of Filippo Magnoli and Francesca Varone Magnoli. They had four children Girolimo, the eldest, then...
Do You Know Where Jimmy Hoffa Is?
Do you know where the remains of Jimmy Hoffa are? If so the FBI wants to talk to you. Presently they are digging a field in suburban Detroit. This reminds me of the mobster Vinny who went to prison to serve a life sentence for murder. One day his elderly father wrote, “son, it has...
Commodities Loose Their Luster
Though the year isn’t over nor have the financial issues disappeared there were high expectations for 2013 for the commodities to simply explode to new highs. The physical market may be booming but it is the paper market and derivatives which seem to be severely manipulated. Gold recoups $6.70 @ $1,3713.30 while Silver inches up...
Belated Fathers’ Day-Who’s Your Daddy?
21 Candles to help light your way-a father’s advice to his sons by Pat Ruggles 1. Think! 2. Don’t feel superior to anyone or anything. 3. Don’t feel inferior to anyone or anything. 4.Seek your passion and then pursue it fully and expect to succeed-Ask yourself “Why not me?” 5. Begin – The old proverb...
Annuziata (Tina) Carere Magnoli
Annuziata (Tina) Carere Magnoli 05/31/2013 Tina born on April 26, 1943 was the youngest of 10 children of Vincenzo Carere and Maria Vittoria Giovanazzo in San Giorgio Morgeto, Reggio Calabria, Italy. Her Father Vincenzo first came to Canada in the early 1900’s with his first wife, Stella Tedesco and had three children in Guelph...
When Life is Upside Down The Ideas Flow
In early March our family had a house fire, no one was injured but we have been temporarily displaced, settling for a two bedroom condo in the Yonge and Eglinton area. Instantly my testosterone levels were heightened and my blood pressure has gone parabolic, pretending to be young and eligible, some people asked, “where did...
Price Decline Increases Demand
Weakness in gold and silver is leading to robust demand globally as investors buy on this dips. Most evident in Asia where premiums are high and supply imbalances remain. The strong demand began on the price falls in April. Data released by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) yesterday shows the result. The price falls...
Euro Youth Unemployment Troubling; USA Personal Spending and Income Miss Expectations.
Ireland has seen its youth unemployment rate drop for 10 of the last 11 months and has dropped to a ‘mere’ 26.6% – the lowest since July 2010 – in what is truly the only possible silver lining in today’s dreadful data. Four other nations now have broken the 40% youth unemployment with Italy finally...
Welcome Back America!
After the Memorial Day Holiday in the United States things started off with a bang, as numbers improved in the USA measuring confidence and economic activity. As a result the metals were subdued but the question remains why? With governments around the world slashing interest rates, the table is being set for hyper-inflation. It is...
The U.S. consumer confidence index climbed to a five-year. Spanish Deficit Targets Miss Expectations. Canadian Corporate Profits Dropped at Start of 2013.
U.S. consumer confidence index climbed to a five-year high of 76.2 in May from an upwardly revised 69.0 in April. The increase beat the forecast of economists, who expected the index to rise to 72.3. Consumers were more optimistic about the health of the economy over the next six months. They were somewhat less optimistic...
Happy Birthday to Rob Ford Mayor of Toronto
Happy Birthday to Rob Ford the embattled Mayor of Toronto who won an election based on a campaign to fight to save taxpayers money. He hasn’t been the pretty ballerina but could improve his image by losing a few pounds for his own health. Unfortunately due to the stress he has endured until now I...
I think I love you!