The Quotation of the Week (June 30 - July 6, 2019)

A quotation of Margaret Mead on 'changing the world,' 
compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Image design courtesy: from a shopping bag of 
Uncle Tetsu's Shop, Toronto

Your Death And Your Social Media Accounts -- What Happens?

Design by Jerome D'Costa (June 2019)

Billions of people in the world use different forms of modern social media. These media are Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube, and more. Presently, Facebook alone is said to have more than 2.38 billion active users (meaning, users who logged in Facebook in the last 30 days). Among them, about 8,000 users die every day!

The Oxford Internet Institute (OII) analysts predict that in the next 50 years, the dead will outnumber the living users on Facebook. They say that by 2070, the dead users could outnumber the living ones. 

So, the question arises as to what to do with the social media accounts of the dead users?

The social media companies are coming up with their own ideas and solutions. 

For more on the topic, please read the following:

• What Happens to Your Social Media Accounts After You Die (May 29, 2019)
• Digital graveyard: are the dead taking over Facebook? (April 29, 2019)
• Facebook's Future As a Digital Graveyard (April 29, 2019)
• What will happen to my Facebook account if I pass away?
• How do I report a deceased person's account on Instagram?
• How to contact Twitter about a deceased family member's account
• Digital Graveyard: This is what happens to all your social media accounts after you die (Dec. 30, 2018)
• This is what happens to all your social media accounts after you die (Dec. 31, 2019)
• What happens to your Facebook profile after you die (Nov. 11, 2015)

THE WALRUS: A Publication of Toronto

Walrus -- a magazine from Toronto

It's a 10-times-a-year general-interest magazine that provides news and articles on arts and culture, Canadian politics, economy, business, society, education, health, media, music, television, theatre, film, immigration, crime and punishment, travel, security, environment, language, poetry and short stories, energy, justice, science and technology, urban affairs, sports, and more.

Email contact: info@thewalrus.ca

It's also available online at The Walrus

ANANDA KANTHO: A Publication of Toronto

Ananda Kantho -- the Bengali-language entertainment monthly 

It's Bengali-language print magazine covering Bengali community in Canada, Bangladesh, and the world by offering news, features, articles, and viewpoints on language and socio-religious festivals, entertainment, literature, personalities, food, health, sports, and more.

Email contact: anandakantho@gmail.com

It's also a sister publication of the Probashi Kantho, published from Toronto. 

SCARBOROUGH: The Sign of the Time

'Scarborough' signage in the compounds
of the Agincourt Mall in the intersection of the
Kennedy and Sheppard Avenues, Toronto

Photo © Jerome D'Costa (June 12, 2019)

The Quotation of the Week (June 23 - 29, 2019)

A quotation of Lao-Tzu (or Lao-Tze) on 'knowledge and prediction,'
compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Artworks by Ujjal Peter D'Costa

Signs of the Times

Signs hanging on a building on the Danforth Avenue of Toronto

Photos © Jerome D'Costa (June 2019)

CATHOLIC TEACHER: A Publication of Toronto

It's a five-times-a-year magazine, published by the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA), for the Catholic teachers. 

It "provides editorials, professional development news, teacher profiles, legal advice, bargaining updates, and feature articles that deal with a variety of educational, social justice, and political issues." 

Email contact: contact@catholicteachers.ca

It's also available online at Catholic Teacher

The Quotation of the Week (June 16 - 22, 2019)

A quotation of Margaret Mead on 'children's thinking,'
compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Artwork by Ryan Andre D'Costa (Toronto: March 24, 2019)

The Raptors of Toronto Wins The 2019 NBA Championship

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard gives his victory lap
after the Finals win yesterday

Photo courtesy: Getty Images via www.theglobeandmail.com/

The Raptors -- Toronto’s basketball team -- in its 24-year existence, won the first NBA (National Basketball Association) championship yesterday defeating California’s Golden State Warriors by 114 – 110 points. The Raptors were led by the head coach Nick Nurse.

Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard received the NBA honour of being named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James had received the same title in the past.

For more, please read the following:

• NBA Finals 2019: The Toronto Raptors win the NBA title in unprecedented fashion 
• Raptors outlast Golden State in thrilling win for first ever NBA championship 
• NBA Finals: Toronto Raptors beat Golden State Warriors to win first title
• The Toronto Raptors win Canada's first NBA championship 
• Raptors make NBA history by defeating Warriors to win Finals
• [Video] Toronto Raptors celebrate winning NBA Finals and Kawhi Leonard named Finals MVP
• Thousands of Raptors fans celebrate 'unbelievable' NBA championship win 

YOU ARE UNLTD: A Publication of Toronto

YouAreUNLTD -- A magazine from Toronto

This magazine is for consumers and caregivers aged 45 to 70, as well as for healthcare professionals, manufacturers, and innovators in lifestyle, aging, and care. Its mission is "to change the way we talk about aging and care through the power of media." 

It also encourages "Canadians to live life optimistically, with passion and celebration. We want to convince our readers that despite the many hurdles they may face, their world has just as many doors waiting to be opened. Even though our bodies may weaken, our spirits are unlimited."

Email contact: editorial@youareunltd.com

It's also available online at: YouAreUNLTD

The Quotation of the Week (June 9 - 15, 2019)

A quotation of A. W. Richard Sipe
on 'Catholic clergy sexual abuse,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Design © Jerome D'Costa (2019)

PhotoSpeak: A Bird, Its Eggs, And Its Birdlings

A bird incubating its eggs in its nest 
near a house doorway in Toronto

 Photo by Jerome D'Costa (May 2019)

These three eggs being incubated 
by the above-mentioned bird

 Photo by Joachim Romeo D'Costa (May 2019)

Newly-hatched birdlings eager 
to meet their hunger for food 

Photo by Joachim Romeo D'Costa (May 2019)

Birdlings are growing up

 Photo by Joachim Romeo D'Costa (June 2019)

Birdlings are more mature now,
they are about to fly out of their nest

  Photo by Joachim Romeo D'Costa (June 2019)

Birdlings have already left their nest
for the open world

 Photo by Joachim Romeo D'Costa (June 2019)

(Updated on June 18, 2019)

The Quotation of the Week (June 2 - 8, 2019)

A quotation of Father Antonio Spadaro, S.J.,
on 'the cross,' compiled by Jerome D'Costa

Design: Adrian D'Costa (2019)