At this link: Swap Meet A.I: Community Watch Party and Conversation with Shary Boyle
Community Conversation with Shary Boyle..
thanks for the efforts locally.. "she does not f* with AI" has me nodding my head too .. I don't even have a cell phone.. eh?
CTV video at this link: B.C. pursuing ‘legal action’ against OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Niki Sharma KC states:
"for their failure to notify law enforcement of the violent prompts made on its Chat GPT platform"
Debbie Rathwell explains about the organization at this link on "Huddle Today" 2022 podcast:
Podcast: Debbie Rathwell On 100 Women Who Care Of Greater Saint John - Huddle.Today
More here at the Facebook page:
100 Women Who Care of Greater Saint John | Facebook
and the website: 100 Women who Care of Saint John
What do you think about this charity model?
More here:
“And The Winner Is…” – 100 Women who Care of Saint John
More at 2021 video from Debbie Rathwell here:
Become a Member – 100 Women who Care of Saint John
"Join Us
100 Women Who Care of Greater Saint John – Commitment Form
If you want to be part of a powerful group of local women making an immediate, direct and positive effect on the lives of our neighbors and want 100% of your donations to go directly to your chosen charity, join us in making a change.
By completing this Commitment Form, I understand that I am making a commitment to 100 Women Who Care of Greater Saint John, which consists of making a donation of $100 at each of four consecutive meetings from date of joining the organization. All proceeds will be given directly to local charities, non-profits and other worthy causes serving the communities of Greater Saint John. I agree to fulfill my donation commitment even if I did not vote for the charity selected by majority vote. I also agree that I will provide my cheque to another member to deliver in my place if I am not able to attend a quarterly meeting.
Commitment Form
Please click on this Online Commitment Form to join.
Meetings will be in person (unless otherwise stated) at the Delta Marriott (Trinity Royal Room). Approximately 2 weeks in advance of each meeting, you will be sent an email invitation to RSVP and nominate the charity of your choice for the upcoming meeting.
Please Mark Your Calendar now!
We are collaborating with the Saint John Community Foundation who are doing a study to evaluate the impact our 100 Women Who Care donations are making in our communities. See our new video here.
2026 Meeting Dates
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 – Delta by Marriott Trinity Royal Room
Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 – Delta by Marriott Trinity Royal Room
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026- Delta by Marriott Trinity Royal Room
Tuesday, December 8th, 2026- Delta by Marriott Trinity Royal Room"
Video here: GSJ Community Foundation Community Philanthropy Spotlight - 100 Women Who Care of Greater Saint John
At this link: Podcast: Why Frank McKenna Wishes He Were Governing Today - Huddle.Today
He also provides good ideas on how to engage with the public in the social media age. Not that he is thinking about running again but McKenna does say this would be a great time to be in politics.
Listen to the chat with McKenna in the player above or on your favourite podcast platform. Search for “Huddle Insights” on platforms like Apple and Spotify, and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. You can also listen to past conversations there or here.
The “Insights” podcast combines the experiences of an economist, David Campbell, and a social scientist, Don Mills, to explore the challenges and opportunities facing Atlantic Canada, to promote data-driven decision-making among policymakers, and to encourage a wider dialogue and debate leading to greater prosperity for the region.
“Insights” is part of a Huddle podcast network that also features Home Office, hosted by Huddle editor Mark Leger.
At this link from Huddle: Nova Scotia Premier Calls New Coronavirus Case ‘A Wakeup Call’ - Huddle.Today
Meanwhile here in New Brunswick..
not everyone was "obediant" to the "coviet" club..
because you can fool some of the people some of the time but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.. a small percentage of people are not so easily duped.
The establishment experienced some "push back" ..
Local Tori Weldon, newly elected Town Councillor for Ward 3 in Tantramar has got some worthwhile podcast archives if you're curious.. thanks Tori..
I was able to find them through the posts made in 2022 by Tori Weldon at her "retired" X account....
podcast links here are:
Hacks and attacks: how businesses recover from ransomware – Speed to Modern Tech – Podcast – Podtail
Dialing up better customer service with conversational AI – Speed to Modern Tech – Podcast – Podtail
How technology is cutting Medicaid’s red tape – Speed to Modern Tech – Podcast – Podtail
Mark "Net Zero" Carney's book is worth reading to understand where the technological grifters are taking us all.. without our consent.
More here:
Howling in the wilderness of Sackville...
finding the other wolves...
its shocking for some in this town to realize that NOT EVERYONE here is anti-oil and gas..
and not everyone understands the importance of our energy resource sector or grasps how vital it is..
more here:
Following the posts by Annette .. more at this link on X ...
Thanks Annette!
Very fun visit with the candid and funny Florence who is holding the loaner book from me by Gordon Pitts "Fire in the Belly" on the late Purdy Crawford [the university's arts centre is named after Purdy] on campus. Book linked here:
Best friends' books teach kids the power of healing, in four languages | CBC News
Contact Florence here: newbrunswickreads@gmail.com
Congratulations Florence and Angela.
At this link: Ep 10 Christchurch Feminist Fraudsters, Ep 10, 3 April 2019
Watch at this video link: Pickle Anything...pickled red onions, pickled eggs, pickled cucumbers, pickled kohlrabi!
Does Big Al the Foodie Take Video Requests? Maybe..
Official website link here: Eden Project
More going on in northern England with concept "Eden Project" here: Eden Project Morecambe, UK | Eden Project
Breaking ground with a really BIG shovel last month in Morecambe.. more at Facebook...
"Morecambe Eden Project News" Group [ open , not private .. always helpful ]
More here: 'I'm so proud to be building Eden Project now after leaving Morecambe years ago with a heavy heart'
and here: £100m Eden Project Morecambe development 'accelerating'
and here: ‘A long wait with many naysayers – but the start of Eden Project Morecambe work is good news’
Bucky was an inspiration .. R. Buckminster Fuller (Author of Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth)
read .. Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth by R. Buckminster Fuller | Goodreads
At this link: Things to do at the Parc - Parc Jean-Drapeau
Why has Francis Joseph McKenna never stopped meddling in New Brunswick? I wish I knew the answer to that question... as the power club with Frank [ T. D. Bank ] McKenna meets again this month [ July 13th as reported at The Macdonald Notebook search on Google ] down at Fox Harbour Resort Nova Scotia for their annual shindig with fabulously rich, powerful, etc. ...
my question for old Frankie boy is: have you ever invited Diane Francis to this Fox Harbour Resort thingy? and... if not...
"Francis Joseph McKenna (born January 19, 1948) is a Canadian businessman and former politician and diplomat. He is currently Chair of Brookfield Corporation and Deputy Chairman of the Toronto-Dominion Bank. He served as Canadian Ambassador to the United States from 2005 to 2006.[1] He served as the 27th premier of New Brunswick from 1987 to 1997, winning every seat in the province in his first election.[2]"
wiki: Frank McKenna - Wikipedia
My advice.. just lean into it Frank McKenna et al ..
why wait? #MergeroftheCentury
More here:
Has academia played a significant role in keeping Canadians stupid and dumbed down? Yeah, it has...
"These honours, awarded following the University’s Spring Convocation in May where five honorary degrees were conferred, recognize Chrétien and Crawford as important and long-standing friends of the University whose impact continues to shape Mount Allison and the country.
Chrétien and Crawford were each honoured during special ceremonies held on July 14 and 15, 2025, respectively, with close family, friends, and University representatives in attendance."
source: Mount Allison announces two additional 2025 Honorary Degree recipients | Mount Allison
Part of THE Indie Media Eastcoast "Beautiful People in New Brunswick" photography project that started in 2011... " Florence at home "
[my friend / hockey mum / good neighbour]
More here:
Tantramar Landowners : Florence Rose ~ BDC Moncton New Brunswick (tantramarlandownersassociation.blogspot.com)
Remarried.. settled in Moncton.. catching up with Florence Mazerolle..
Here: Florence Mazerolle | Posts on EDC.ca