Blog lite

Congratulations to Italy for winning the world cup. Here's a few pics to highlight the celebration in Hamilton's little Italy.

Those of use who have been hooked on football for the last month can get back to enjoying other things other than world cup - like the rest of the summer.

I'm going to blogging lite for awhile as I'm writing a very broad human systemic rights submission against a number of organizations, institutions and Ministries in Ontario.

Yeah well...Somebody's gotta do it...

Things to do

I'd keep an eye out for more documentaries about big pharma and big stocks in the MSN and if I can get distracted enough to right about it - it appears that RCMP Commissioner Zaccardelli's 2000 news conference about organized crime infiltrating Parliament and the courts has it's first curious evidence of truth - the dropping of murder charges against a known biker leader and the possible reasons: see this and see this article from the Hamilton Spectator.

Don't get too cozy knowing that Hamilton is free from the political influences of organized crime. While trying to convince the rest of us that there is no connection to mob racketeering or Soprano type violence - Judy MacDonald Musitano is the only candidate running for Ward 2 counselor in the next Hamilton municipal election.

Yeah. Right.

Have a look at this link from the Niagara Falls Reporter and from laborers.com a website dedicated to fighting racketeering within the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA).

If your not sure who these guys are, here's a little backgrounder or here

Those links should keep you busy for awhile while I blog lite for the next little while. I'll post some pics from time to time on my adventures around Hamilton or other places in Ontario.

If not here are a few other suggestions:

On Friday July 14 there is another artcrawl in Jamesville from 7 to 10pm. This event there is a new gallery that focuses on film. There will be 10 minute short films run throughout the evening.

The Hamilton Waterfront Trust has come up with a great way to see some of Hamilton's prettiest nature areas. If your down by the bay area (north end of Hamilton) everyday in the summer you can catch a wheelchair accessible trolley that takes you from various points along the waterfront - all for $2 all day.

Yes that right. Two dollars. I'm not kidding!

So park your car any of the 12 trolley stop locations and hitch a ride. A round trip is an hour and a half but is worth the scenery and the relaxation. You can start off at Williams Coffee Pub at Pier 8 and take the trolley right to Princess Point where you can get off, hike the trails, have a picnic and then take the trolley back to your car. This is a great outing for families that is extremely affordable.

While your here check out the Van Gogh exhibit at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. It's a very small show - 5 pieces - but a very-oh-so-worth-it lesson on canvas into Van Gogh's artistic journey into Impressionism.

On August 11 & 12 Hamilton hosts its Carnival its version of Caribana. Like most events passing through Jamesville the parade makes it's way up James Street North and into Bayfront Park.

Some cities have to build their own lakes and waterfalls but Hamilton have these natural beauties given to them from mother nature. Be adventurous and check out the 32 accessible waterfalls this summer - or be adventurous and discover new ones this summer.

Ciao for now,

HR