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   The Bigly Illustrated Encyclopædia of Trumpworld Editor’s Note: All information verified by “many people,” all of them very smart, the best people, maybe the smartest ever. 🌍 Continents & Regions Biglyland — The largest continent in the history of the planet, possibly the universe. Its cities rise on gold-plated stilts, and every building boasts that it’s taller than the last one (often by just one golden brick). Maps must be printed in landscape orientation to fit it, and sometimes even then it doesn’t all fit — “because it’s so big, everyone says so.” Covfefestan — Permanently cloaked in typo mist, this region’s national motto is “???”. Scholars debate whether it’s a country, a mood, or an accidental tweet that became self-aware. Its national sport is confidently finishing other people’s sentences. Hamberderia — Known for its fast-food palaces and golden cheeseburger orchards. Here, ketchup flows from fountains and fries rain gently each afternoon. The curr...

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  Gozō Daiko Gozō Daiko (五蔵太鼓社中) is a Japanese taiko drumming ensemble based in Yoshii , now part of Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture . Founded in 1985, the group is named after Mount Gozōdake , a prominent peak in the region. The ensemble is recognized for its high-energy Kyūshū taiko style and community involvement, and has performed both domestically and internationally. History Gozō Daiko was formed in 1985, with its first public performance taking place the following year. In 1998, during its Yoshii-based years, the ensemble welcomed guest performers in local concerts. Among them was a Canadian teacher, Edmundo , who joined the group for a short period while working in Yoshii.¹ These cross-cultural collaborations highlighted the ensemble’s openness to international exchange even at the community level. In 2000, the group reorganized into its current form, often referred to as the “new” Gozō Daiko. The ensemble has been active in local festivals, weddings, and cultural events, ...

  Fish Sticks (6 pieces, ~120g) Essence & Sympoum: Crisp, golden exoskeleton yielding to tender, flaky fish within. The crunch announces tactile satisfaction; the warm interior reassures the palate. Slightly oily, slightly salty, each bite whispers indulgence while fortifying the body. Protein-rich, it grounds the diner in a corporeal contentment; selenium and vitamin B12 evoke cellular vigilance, vitamin D whispers bone and immune fortitude. Nutritional Profile: Calories: 250–300 kcal Protein: 12–15 g Fat: 12–15 g Carbs: 20–25 g Sodium: 500–700 mg Micronutrients: Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D Deficiency Consequences: Protein: Muscle wasting, fatigue, weakened immunity Selenium: Oxidative stress, thyroid dysfunction Vitamin B12: Anemia, neuropathy, cognitive fog Vitamin D: Weak bones, immune susceptibility Therapeutic Effects: Protein: Muscle maintenance, repair, satiety Selenium: Antioxidant defense, thyroid support Vitamin B1...

  Inspired by Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press, “Greater Toronto commuters are likely bracing for traffic and transit congestion to worsen…” (Sept. 2, 2025). Traffic Fun TORONTO — Toronto’s traffic is so bad right now that even Google Maps has started saying, “Bro, just don’t.” And it’s only about to get worse, because the banks and Rogers want everyone back in the office. That’s right—Scotiabank is demanding four days a week. Which is adorable, because if you’ve ever tried to cross King Street at rush hour, it’s basically four days already. Jennifer Keesmaat, former chief planner, says traffic is “at a tipping point.” I think it tipped ages ago. Toronto traffic is like a TTC escalator—broken, backed up, and someone always crying on the way down. The Board of Trade says the problem is there are more cars on Toronto roads than ever before. Over a million more in two decades. Which makes sense, because if you’ve ever sat on the Gardiner, it feels like the entire GTA is parked ...

The Death of Cash and the Illusion of Freedom “Is this real? Can this be real?” The refrain echoes after watching that viral clip of a man in Britain attempting to pay for groceries with cash, only to be rebuffed. The video plays like satire, a dystopian sketch about state overreach and creeping corporate control, yet it is merely reportage. We scoff, and yet the absurdity masks a truth already embedded in our lives: cash—the bedrock of anonymity and autonomy—is being legislated, ridiculed, and algorithmically erased in plain sight. In Canada, my own recent encounter at Fan Expo Toronto brought this home with theatrical flair. After a day of navigating aisles of overpriced collectibles and expensive caffeine, I attempted to pay for lunch in cash. The response was cold and swift: “We don’t take cash.” No negotiation, no pretense, no apology. One vendor even laughed. A decade ago, this would have been unthinkable—cash was both king and constitutional expectation. Now, cash makes one l...

 Over the last decade, several UK cities and boroughs have faced financial collapse , a rare and unusually devastating occurrence in modern developed economies where entire municipalities—rather than individual businesses—cease to meet their obligations and basic services falter. Birmingham City Council declared bankruptcy in September 2023 with a £760 million deficit, halting some adult social care payments and delaying school building repairs. Thurrock Borough Council issued a Section 114 notice in December 2022 after £655 million losses in risky solar projects, forcing cuts to library hours, street maintenance, and youth programs. Woking Borough Council went bankrupt in June 2023, burdened by £2.4 billion in commercial loans, leading to unpaid invoices to contractors and suspension of local grant programs. Nottingham City Council followed in November 2023 with a £1.1 billion deficit from failed property investments, leaving staff unpaid temporarily and prompting severe ratio...

.... Once upon a time, the deal was simple: You start small. You hustle. You scrape by on commercials, on bit parts, on late nights waiting tables. Those jobs were the ground floor — the space for the hungry, the unknown, the ones still chasing the dream. But now? The giants come stomping back down the staircase. Not content with the penthouses and the spotlights, they reach for the crumbs too. They take the ads, the cameos, the scraps — the very scraps they once left behind. It’s not ambition. It’s gluttony. It’s the greed of wanting every stage, every paycheck, every flicker of attention. They eat from both ends of the table — the feast and the leftovers — and leave nothing for the ones still starving. This isn’t just unfair. It’s a betrayal. The ladder was meant to be climbed — not ripped away once you’re on top. And so the newcomers wait in the shadows, staring at doors that no longer open, jobs that no longer exist, opportunities swallowed by the same people who ...

  What the Hell is Red Meat – or Purple Meat, for that Matter? Scholz Journal, Rewritten and corrected by AI When people say red meat , they usually mean beef, lamb, or pork. But why “red”? The answer lies in myoglobin — a protein in muscle that stores oxygen for use during activity. More myoglobin means darker meat. My doctor told me to eat more red meat. Call me a philistine, but I had to admit — I wasn’t exactly sure what counted as red meat . On the plate, if my steak looked like a stoplight — bright and glowing red — I’d be worried, not reassured. Why do some animals have more myoglobin than others? It’s evolutionary biology. Myoglobin works like a tiny oxygen tank inside the muscle. Animals that use their muscles for long, steady effort need more oxygen on demand, so they pack those muscles with myoglobin. Cows and sheep spend much of their lives standing, walking, or chewing. Their muscles are built for endurance. High myoglobin lets them keep moving for hours witho...

John Oliver, on his HBO show, featured a topic that connects indirectly to my life. Although we've never met, John Oliver and I were both involved—unwittingly—in what I consider the worst film we ever worked on: The Love Guru. I still have the loveguru2008@yahoo.com email as a soverneir -its release date. We didn’t have personal contact, and I hadn’t heard of him at the time, but since The Love Guru marked the peak of my behind-the-scenes fame, it’s likely he heard of me before he left Toronto. Regardless, Olivers show recently discussed a strange auction. I initially thought the episode was new—airing in 2025—but later found out it was a repeat from 2015. So, it's all old news. The focus was on a jockstrap worn by Russell Crowe during the filming of Cinderella Man. (Back in 2003 I saw Crowe in said jock strap daily for over four months of filming chaos.) Oliver’s show apparently bought the jockstrap and donated it to one of the last surviving Blockbuster stores in Alaska. L...

YetiCon Attendance History: A Look at the Growth of Canada’s Mountain Convention YetiCon has evolved into one of Canada’s most unique fan conventions, blending traditional con programming with outdoor adventures at Blue Mountain Resort. Below is an updated chart with estimated attendance numbers for each year of YetiCon’s history. While exact figures may vary, these estimates reflect the general growth trend and available data. YetiCon # Year Notable Facts Estimated Attendance 1st 2014 Inaugural event at Blue Mountain Resort, introducing a unique blend of indoor and outdoor activities. ~500 2nd 2015 Built on early success with more activities and increased interest. ~700 3rd 2016 Expanded programming with more interactive outdoor events. ~900 4th 2017 Included cosplay contests, adventure sports, a...

When Interviews Meant Discovery by Ed Scholz with Ai Corrections "Interviews used to be a rough map into unknown territory.:" I said today in shock. You didn’t know what would be uncovered—neither did the artist. That was the magic. Two people in conversation, not just exchanging information, but exploring something. Listening. Reacting. Changing course midstream because a better question had just appeared. Today, to my surprise, I found out things have changed more than I realized. One of my clients had an interview lined up—and it was by email. The questions were sent. The answers were typed. That was it. No conversation, no voice, no real-time exchange. Just a text-based transaction. I sat there wondering if this was normal now—and apparently, it is. What we’ve lost is the moment after the moment—the one where someone says something surprising and you lean in: “Can you say more about that?” Those are the moments that can’t be scripted. They only happen live, when both s...

  Our Cousins, the Proto-Philosophers By Scholz It started with a television show. While watching  Humans , the sci-fi series on Amazon Prime, I was struck by a scene where synthetic beings — robots with human-like intelligence — calmly argued for their rights. Not just to move freely, but not to be  owned . Their communication was articulate, emotional, even moral. They weren’t asking for upgrades. They were asking for dignity. The scene lingered in my mind. What makes someone a person? Is it intelligence? Language? The ability to feel, or to make ethical claims? That’s when my thoughts turned not to machines, but to something far more real — our evolutionary cousins. Bonobos pressing symbols for “sad,” gorillas signing their names in mirrors, orangutans telling small lies. These aren’t imagined sci-fi futures. These are scenes from the lives of great apes. For centuries, philosophy has been framed as a distinctly human pursuit. To wonder, to reason, to ask “why” — these...