Imagine you’re an executive at a major Hollywood studio. You’re meeting with two producers you’ve worked with before. They’re pitching a screenplay set in 1870s Oregon about unrequited love. Your interest is piqued. As you skim through the script, you ask, “Any thoughts on who should lead this? Pitt? Hemsworth? Butler? Pascal?” “I can see DiCaprio playing Heathcliff,”… Read More »
“They are the most fatalistic people in the face of the earth, which is why they’re willing to live under lousy leaders.” — Vladimir Putin. “We need heroes, people who can inspire us, help us shape morally, spur us on to purposeful action.” — Robert Coles, Lives of Moral Leadership (2000). By Rey Moreno There are seventeen presidents… Read More »
Panahon na naman ng taglamig Tuwing nasa labas katawan ay nanginginig Parang bang taong kulang sa dilig Mahawakan lamang ay kinikilig Kahit ano aming nararamdaman Kailangan magkasakit ay iwasan Dahil sa dami ba naman ng bayaran Iiwasan natin na magkautang Ngunit kahit gaano katibay ang katawan Sakit tiyak ikaw ay tatamaan Pero sa iba ay balewala lamang Mas… Read More »
Charitable giving in Canada has hit a historic low. Only 17.1% of Canadians donate to charities, the smallest percentage since 2002. For the first time since 2016, the total amount donated has also declined. This drop comes despite Canada’s reputation for generosity, and the reasons are as complex as they are concerning. Rising costs of living, the lasting… Read More »
The last time I tackled this subject was in June 2021, in the context of COVID-19. My article, “Evolution and the COVID Variants” (Balita, June 1, 2021), described the meaning of a “variant,” how it develops, and what it signifies concerning the original population. I explained what viruses, such as COVID-19, are and why they evolve and reproduce… Read More »
Job hunting is a ‘winner takes all’ competition in which you’re compared and judged against other applicants. Putting in an application for a job is no different from entering a baking or short story contest. However, there’s one difference: there’s no second place—silver medal—nor does “everyone wins for doing their best,” hence why giving participation trophies does a… Read More »
The Toronto Foundation is a leading community foundation committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Toronto. By connecting donors with causes they care deeply about, providing impactful grants, and promoting a culture of informed and engaged philanthropy, the Foundation serves as a vital force for positive change in the city. At its core, the mission… Read More »
Justin trudeau ay bumaba na Sa kanyang pag alis may magbabago ba? Sana pamumuhay ng mga Canadian lalong gumanda Ang papalit maaasahan sana Tayo ay maraming nang pinagdadaanan Hirap ng buhay ay ramdam na Sa taas ng mga bilihin makakasabay ba? Lahat ng kinikita sa taxes napupunta Siya ay nasangkot din sa kontrobersya Pero dahil siguro sa konsensya… Read More »
It’s not an easy task and it’s a real hard work to throw away old- and- used stuffs that have not only served us well but also made our life easy and comfortable. And for some sentimental reasons, it’s doubly difficult to detach ourselves emotionally as we begin de-cluttering our homes of these worn-out worldly possessions. We… Read More »
Climate change is not a distant threat—it is a pressing reality that is already affecting communities across Canada. The country is grappling with increasingly frequent and severe extreme weather events, including heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and storms. For instance, in July 2024, a devastating wildfire ravaged the historic town of Jasper, Alberta, causing significant destruction. Approximately 30% of the… Read More »