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We keep hearing that the mortality toll from the Swine Flu is fewer than other strains of flu in previous years but yet so much more is made of this particular strain. Would it not have been better just to develop the vaccine as has been done for 25 years with any other flu and given it to the...

I read the following obituary this morning........... Subject: An Obituary You Really Must Read An Obituary printed in the London Times - Interesting and sadly rather true. Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows...

Upon mulling over the bureaucratic healthcare crisis, I'm beginning to wonder if we shouldn't more or less pull the plug on that one (not withstanding the fact that we do have to attend to and ameliorate the suffering of many people) and direct more money into personal healthcare. I don't mean...

During the past two months I've had a lot of contact with people who have to deal with concerns from the public. I know this is just MY opinion but I'm honesty beginning to wonder, if the main criteron for qualifying for these positions is the INABILITY to speak and understand English. Am I...

"On August 9, 2009, Kane and his cousin, James M. Kane, were arrested in Buffalo. According to a police report, Kane was apprehended around 5:00 a.m. after allegedly punching a cab driver when he said he did not have proper change for their trip fare. The driver was short twenty cents.[15] Kane...

I'm just wondering if anyone has any advise for a very physically active man in his 60s who has trouble remaining asleep at nights. Going to sleep at bedtime is not much of a problem, but sleeping more than 3 or 4 hours is.

I'm just wondering if anyone knows the formula used to calculate transfer payments among the provinces of Canada, or if anyone knows where this information can be obtained. I'd hate to think that individual politicians have anything to do with it. :lol::lol:

"Canada's income per person grew twice as fast as that in the United States over the past four years, according to a new study released Tuesday. CIBC World Markets Inc. said the country's real personal disposable income — what you get to spend once you subtract price increases — rose $2,600...

According to Global News at noon Harper's outfit wants to eliminate the "Faint Hope Clause" (allows for the release of exemplary prisoners convicted of 1st degree murder after serving 15 years. What is your opinion of this? I would have hoped he would be toughening up sentences for the worst...

Is our Federal Gov't. treating Mr. Lennikov fairly? From his history so far in Canada over 12 years he seems to be the exact type of citizen (if any) that we want to import. Why is he to be shunted back to Russia while a thousand machete wielding gangsters are allowed to stay?

I don't believe I'm getting it right but I did catch a news flash on the T.V. today saying autoworkers have agreed to a wage cut to $57.00 an hour!! Can someone please enlighten me. I have two sons in B.C. both professionals who are scrambling to keep working and are exstatic when they get...

Just had a brain wave!!!!!!! Not sure how or if this would "fly", but I'm wondering if we couldn't fence and cultivate our land fill areas and populate them with pigs and goats, which would consume a lot of the garbage, along with grains and grasses planted giving them a more or less balanced...

I just read an article in this month's Readers' Digest, pointing out that consuming "food mile" produce isn't all it's cracked up to be as far as less wear and tear on the environment. For instance a hectare of land in California will produce 5-7 times the amount of strawberries as Ontario can...

Who do you think is going to win? A. Green B. N.D.P. C. Liberals

You hear a lot about this "S.T.V." vs. "First past the post". Is the S.T.V. all it's cracked up to be? Is it going to ensure more fairness at the ballot box? Under the old system isn't it equally fair for all parties running? Are not these situations where a small percentage of the electorate...

Are you going to vote? Which party do you feel is best to run the province for another four years? Are any of the party leaders worth their salt? What do you think?

Since it's Good Friday I think it's a good time to start a thread of examples we've heard of the English language being crucified. Could be fun. :lol::lol::lol:

The following is copied from this mornings National Post................................. For the last eight weeks, nearly 200 federal examiners have labored inside some of America's biggest banks to determine how those institutions would hold up if the recession deepened. What they are...

We are approaching an election in British Columbia and the sleezy ads are already starting. What type of ads influence your vote? Are you more interested in seeing ads depicting progress or ads that just attack the opponent?

I've always thought I was a customer of Terasen Gas, but now I'm confused. I get billed by Terasen gas and pay the bill to Terasen Gas, but apparently don't receive my gas from Terasen. Whoever supplies my gas charges me $9.49 a GJ, whereas Terasen's price is $7.53. Anyway after a lot of...