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Written by Sam Azer
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Tuesday, 24 June 2008 |
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 Short answer: You need to ask for it - but it's available.
I've been on a bit of health kick lately. Recently I found out
something that is quite shocking - you're not going to like it - but
you need to know. Don't worry - I'll also tell you how to work around the
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The News
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Written by Sam Azer
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Monday, 23 June 2008 |
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In 2001 the Government of Canada held wide public consultations concerning changes to Canadian Copyright laws. Over 700 position papers were submitted by Canadians from coast to coast - overwhelmingly rejecting legal protection for digital restrictions and other ideas that have since been incorporated into the proposed legislation. |
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Written by Sam Azer
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Monday, 23 June 2008 |
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USA Today has posted as editorial warning of "a service" being offered by Banks in the U.S.: They charge you an overdraft fee of as much as $34 for each purchase you make on your debit card when you are overdrawn. Some banks have apparently taken steps to ensure that they rip people off as much as possible with these fees. |
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The News
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Written by Sam Azer
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Monday, 23 June 2008 |
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A few years back I attended an office party and found a couple of young men guarding the front door. They acted like a funnel - grabbing each young woman as she passed through the door. Before the the woman knew what was happening, she was given a welcoming "social kiss" that involved inspecting her tonsils with their tongues.
Apparently I'm not the only person who feels uncomfortable with this sort of behavior. In a hilarious Dave Barry style article in The Dominion Post of New Zealand, Linley Boniface shares her thoughts on the subject: |
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The News
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Written by Sam Azer
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Friday, 20 June 2008 |
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My fellow Canadians, I'd like to propose a three-pronged approach to dealing with our political leaders in response to Bill C-61. |
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Written by Sam Azer
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Friday, 20 June 2008 |
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Following are some links of interest to those who wish to study Bill C-61 and related issues.
The lists below should be considered a work in-progress; the hope is that they will be expanded as time permits.
The best way to make sure that this happens would be for you, the reader, to email your links
and comments to: info at montrealfamily dot net.
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Written by admin
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Tuesday, 18 March 2008 |
 Ella Shepherd/Marchildon, a mother of 5 children here in Montreal, has contracted a rare form of cancer. Doctors advised Mrs. Marchildon to seek treatment at a specialized clinic in Washington D.C. A recent application to the RAMQ for financial support and authorization for treatment has been refused. The authorization process continues, but the family now needs financial help from the community, estimated at roughly $60,000, so that treatments can begin.
Click the "read more" link below for information on how you can help.
This news item just arrived from the Dollard Hockey mailing list and is posted here with permission from the family. |
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