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Be careful what you vote for

Be careful what you vote for

Dear Editor To seniors concerned about Harper's changes to Old Age Security, all I can say is "you got what you voted for." Seniors in Saskatchewan voted overwhelmingly Conservative in the last federal election, along with soon to be retirees.
Picking the perfect travel destination a hazard in itself

Picking the perfect travel destination a hazard in itself

During the last week or so, I have wasted considerable hours of company time scouring the Internet looking at possible deals for winter vacation getaways. Not that I'm about to actually take one of these deals.
Farewell to the original techy dude

Farewell to the original techy dude

In this world there are people who go through their lives in quiet, unassuming ways. These are people who do their jobs well, but without fanfare. Who hold out a helping hand without expecting special recognition.
Is texting really an effective mode of communication?

Is texting really an effective mode of communication?

In the world right now, there is one cell phone for every two people. In June 2000, 12 million text messages were sent worldwide. By June 2006, 12 billion text messages were sent worldwide.
Handicapping the Oscar race

Handicapping the Oscar race

This week my Cairns on Cinema column is devoted to awards season and the Oscar race. Trying to figure out who is actually winning the Oscar race, though, is a mug's game. One moment, one movie is ahead; the next moment it's something else.
Leadership appreciated

Leadership appreciated

Dear Editor We believe being at the helm of any organization can be complicated, since we are privileged to live in Canada with such a diverse population with opposing opinions.
When all else fails try listening

When all else fails try listening

Ed, my neighbour next door, says he has no patience for listening to what he has heard before. Ed is a talker and it has to be some earth-shaking news to get him to listen to someone else.
PM's pension pain safely doled out from a distance

PM's pension pain safely doled out from a distance

Whatever happened to Freedom 55? As the Baby Boomer generation careens towards retirement, those in charge of making Canada's pension safety nets stretch to cover the bulge are scrambling for ways to achieve that.
The system delivers when you need it to

The system delivers when you need it to

With the look of health-care systems and services around the globe, I'm glad I live here.
Getting ready for spring

Getting ready for spring

By the time this goes to print, I'm hopeful that no more snow has fallen and that the big melt has at least begun.
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