Saskatchewan's bounty

 Saskatchewan's  potash is a major source of fertiliser in the U.S. in 2024.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

 The Leaning Tower of Pisa  was never intended to lean;its tilt began during construction due to  unstable soil beneath its foundation.

A song from Loreena Mckennitt that I like

 The Bonnie Swans-song by Loreena Mckennitt.

Loreena Mckennitt

 Canadian singer Loreena Mckennitt  started her music career as a busker in Toronto ,and raised enough money by busking to record her first album.

Nutrition in dates

 Dates are rich in Vitamin B6,which aids memory and brain function.Consuming them with milk enhances brain health and keeps it sharp.

A song with Nicole Kidman that I like

 Something Stupid-song by Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman.

A song by Robbie Williams that I love

 Rock DJ-song by Robbie Williams.

A popular radio station in Montreal

 Beat92.5 on the fm dial is a popular radio station on the FM dial in Montreal.They play songs from the eighties,nineties and from 2000 to present.

                             The station can be listened to online.Its website is https://www.thebeat925.ca

A list of  the songs the station has played is available on the station's website .This station plays the song 'TELL IT TO MY HEART' by Taylor Dayne every day.The station fetishises this song.

Digital crimes increasing in Sweden as Sweden goes mostly cashless

 Digital crimes have increased big time in Sweden in 2024 as Sweden is mostly ditching paper money and going cashless.

                       Sweden used to be one of the safest nations;now it is a haven for digital crimes.

                         Sweden has made a big mistake in largely eliminating paper money.Paper money should be brought back big time in Sweden,and consumers should have the right to pay by cash,debit card,credit card,e-transfer or tapping their phone.But cash should never be killed.

A song from 2024 that I like

Gift(2024)-song by Loving. 

A relatively unknown song by The Cowboy Junkies that I like

 A Few Simple Words-song by The Cowboy Junkies.

A song by The Beaches that I like

 Money-song by The Beaches.

The health benefits of eating cloves

 Cloves contain eugenol,which helps eliminate coughs by soothing the throat and reducing inflammation.Eating roasted cloves before bed provides relief from whooping coughs.

Millionaire influencer

 Dubai's millionaire influencer,Saudi Nanak,has purchased a private island for his wife for $50 million.He bought this island so that she can enjoy roaming around in a bikini.

Audio and video

 Audio is Latin for ``I hear.''

Video is Latin FOR '' I see.''

A song from Lewis Capaldi that I like

 Before You Go-song by Lewis Capaldi.

A song by Jessie J .that I like

 Price Tag-song by Jessie J.

A song by Islands that I love

 Charm Offensive -song by Islands.

Another famous bagel shop on Saint Viateur Avenue in Montreal

 The St.Viateur Bagel shop is at 263  Saint Viateur Avenue West.Its website is stviateurbagel.com

                             This renowned bagel shop accepts cash-only payments in December 2024.No credit cards or debit cards are accepted there.

Famous bagel shop in Montreal accepts cash-only payments

 Fairmount Bagel,the world-famous bagel shop in Montreal accepts cash-only payments in January 2025.No debit cards or credit cards are accepted there.Its address is 74 Avenue Fairmount West.

               Visit the website https://fairmount bagel.com

              Long live this great bagel shop.

 

Anthropologist Wade Davis

 Anthropologist Wade Davis is a professor at the University of British Columbia with his wife,Gail Percy.He has two daughters,Tara and Raina.Wade Davis grew up in Montreal and west Vancouver.He had a happy childhood in Pointe Claire just off Cartier boulevard.

    Wade Davis lives on Bowen Island in British Columbia.

Discarded glass bottles

 Discarded glass bottles are transformed into colorful 'sea glass' pebbles by the ocean's waves and tides.This natural process smooths and frosts the glass,creating beautiful,rounded treasures.Sea glass  can be found on beaches worldwide.

Sam Moore of the duo Sam and Dave dies

 Sam Moore of the duo Sam and Dave,who sang the 1967 hit song Soul Man died of complications from hip surgery in January 2025 in Coral Gables,Florida at the age 89.

                  His partner in the duo,Dave Prater died in a 1988 car crash in Georgia.

       Sam and Dave were high-energy performers;their force mushroomed when they were together.

Root vegetables

 Root vegetables grow underground;root vegetables are almost always cheaper than vegetables that grow above ground.

Sapodilla

 Sapodilla is a tropical fruit native to central America,known for its sweet,brown,grainy flesh.Its latex,called chicle,was historically used as the base for chewing gum.

Reducing plastic in the kitchen

 Try to reduce plastic in your kitchen.Instead of plastic cutting boards use bamboo cutting boards.

As we become older

 As we become older we become more glare-sensitive and need more light to see.

Canoga Park

 The Los Angeles neighbourhood of Canoga Park was originally called Owensmouth when it was founded in 1912.It changed its name to Canoga Park in 1931.

Labor-saving device

 The best labor-saving device is marrying rich.

The homeless in Ontario

 More than 80,000 people were homeless in the province of Ontario in 2024.

Fact checkers

 A lot of fact checkers are politically biased.

A song by Sam and Dave that I love

 Hold on I'm Coming-song by Sam and Dave.

A song from 1966 that I like

 You Don't Know Like I know (1966)-song by Sam and Dave.

A smile

 Some people start with a smile which then autocorrects into a frown.

About Tyler Shaw

 Tyler Shaw is a Canadian actor and singer born April 8,1993 in Richmond, British Columbia.He is of Chinese, Ukrainian and Polish descent.Tyler's father is an immigrant from Hong Kong.

        Tyler Shaw has an older brother,Matthew Shaw,who is a professional actor.

A song from Tyler Shaw that I like

 To The Man Who Let Her Go-song by Tyler Shaw.

A song from Dj Otzi that I like

 Hey Baby(uhh uhh Ahh Ahh)-de ong by Dj Otzi.

A song by Sylver that I like

 Forever In Love-song by Sylver.

A song by Sylver that I really love

 Turn The Tide,-song by Sylver.

A song from Clean Bandit that I really love

 Rather Be-song by. Clean Bandit.

A song from Jessie J that I like

 Bang Bang -song by Jessie J.

The Los Angeles suburb of Tarzana

 The Los Angeles suburb of Tarzana is on the site of a former ranch owned by author Edgar Rice Burroughs.It is named after Burroughs' fictional jungle hero,Tarzan.

         During the 1930s,Tarzana was known as "The Heart of Ventura Boulevard."

Agoura Hills

 Agoura Hills, California was briefly known as"Picture City" in the 1920s.

Topanga

 Topanga is a suburb of Los Angeles.The word 'Topanga' means 'where the mountain meets the sea.'

A song from 2021that I love

 Until I Found You(2021)-song by Stephen Sanchez.

                          Stephen Sanchez is a singer from California born in 2002.

Finger sandwich

 A finger sandwich is also known as a tea sandwich.

SMS

 SMS-stands for Short Message Service.

DVD

 DVD-stands for Digital video disc.

An interesting novel by Cathy Bonidan

 The Lost Manuscript-A novel by Cathy Bonidan about a woman who finds an abandoned manuscript in a hotel room and discovers the author's identity.The story is about the love of books and how they can bring people together.

Ivy gourd

 Ivy gourd is a vegetable also known as scarlet gourd or gentleman's fingers.Ivy gourd is a good source of Vitamin A and C,as well as fibre.It is commonly eaten in India.

Bitter gourd

 Bitter gourd is a vegetable of many names.It is equally known as bitter melon,bitter cucumber,balsam-pear,bitter apple ,or bitter squash.This vegetable is also called karela in India,nigauri in Japan,goya in Okinawa,ampalaya in the Philippines,and ku-gua throughout China.

           In the U.S. bitter gourd is usually called bitter melon.It is a tropical vine that belongs to the gourd family and is closely related to zucchini.

Old Japanese Samurai proverb

 Do not speak bad of yourself.For the warrior within hears your words and is lessened by them.-old Japanese Samurai proverb

Quote from Emil Cioran

 Humanity is a failed experiment.-Emil Cioran

Quote on January

 January:A  giant Monday.-The Language Nerds,FACEBOOK,January 6,2025.

He is a huge supporter of Donald Trump

 Actor James Woods is a huge Donald Trump supporter and does not believe in climate change science.He is a climate change denier.

                            How many more people like James Woods does the world need?

What should not be thrown in recycling bins in Montreal

 People should not throw toys,ceramics,wood and porcelain in recycling bins in Montreal because they are not recyclable.

                   A number of people throw plastic toys in recycling bins but plastic toys are not recyclable.People should continue to use plastic toys for decoration or give them to family members and repurpose them.Plastic toys must not be thrown out.

What a number of people wrongfully throw in recycling bins

 A number of Montrealers wrongfully throw dirty diapers and food scraps in recycling bins.This is an absolute no-no because food scraps and dirty diapers can contaminate other recycling materials.

Capon

 Capon-A male chicken that is castrated and fed a rich diet to make it larger and fatter and to boost the quality of its meat.

Duck meat

 Q.Which country is the largest producer of duck meat in 2024?

Answer.China