tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:55:57 +0000Surfin' the web so you don't have to.http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)Blogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-116162520795479730Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:20:00 +00002006-10-23T13:55:57.903-04:00 -- Patients put too much trust in doctors and should take a more active approach to their medical well-being, a health-care safety conference heard Friday. -- This is so VERY true. I have numerous personal or first-hand situations over the years where medical treatments have resulted in either a worsening of the condition and/or side effects that are as bad as, or worse, than the intial illness.http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/10/be-your-own-advocate-to-increase.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114340281576102169Sun, 26 Mar 2006 19:53:00 +00002006-03-26T17:15:29.260-05:00Music thing came across THE perfect gift for that special Strike Captain on your gift list. Make your message heard, keep those unruly picketers inline, get your picture on the front page of the local papers with a Megaphone Helmet.http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/gifts-for-strike-captain-who-has.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114330368235408476Sat, 25 Mar 2006 16:15:00 +00002006-03-25T11:21:22.606-05:00 -- Stung by the expulsion of its leader from the New Democratic Party, the Canadian Auto Workers union has retaliated by formally asking its members to pull their support from the NDP."We are asking elected CAW leaders and CAW staff ... to end their involvement in the party," the union's national executive board said in a statement posted Friday on its website. -- Full Story @ CBC News from http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/dont-help-new-democrats-caw-tells.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114330183018732704Sat, 25 Mar 2006 15:47:00 +00002006-03-25T10:50:32.706-05:00 -- Remember the whiny, insecure kid in nursery school, the one who always thought everyone was out to get him, and was always running to the teacher with complaints? Chances are he grew up to be a conservative.At least, he did if he was one of 95 kids from the Berkeley area that social scientists have been tracking for the last 20 years. The confident, resilient, self-reliant kids mostly grew uphttp://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/how-to-spot-baby-conservative.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114327016899766451Sat, 25 Mar 2006 07:00:00 +00002006-03-25T02:02:49.126-05:00 -- The union is making sure that it doesn't pay to be a scab. Four members who failed to respect co-worker's picket lines in the 2004 strike were taken to court in Ontario by the PSAC. The judge ruled that the four have to pay up. -- Full Story @ CEIU from March 07, 2006http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/court-to-scabs-pay-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114320435255999603Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:41:00 +00002006-03-24T07:45:54.906-05:00 -- Birth control pills, cancer drugs and a host of other pharmaceuticals that people flush down the drain every day are showing up in our drinking water, says Gord Miller, Ontario's environmental commissioner."We need to do a better job of keeping drugs out of lakes, rivers and drinking water," Miller told the Kitchener-Waterloo Record on Wednesday. -- Full Story @ CBC News from March 23, 2006http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/pill-popping-society-fouling-our-water.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114307208094589515Wed, 22 Mar 2006 23:38:00 +00002006-03-22T19:01:21.150-05:00 -- Ontario is offering to subsidize homeowners and businesses that switch to renewable power sources like solar panels or wind turbines.It's the first program of its type in the country and Premier Dalton McGuinty says he hopes the plan will see a quarter of a million homes powered by renewable energy within a decade. -- Full Story @ CBC News from March 21, 2006see also: CNW Group // Toronto http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/ontario-offers-to-buy-homemade.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114307067216117942Wed, 22 Mar 2006 23:37:00 +00002006-03-22T18:37:52.253-05:00 -- The McGuinty government is helping social assistance recipients with substance abuse problems to tackle their addictions head-on, announced Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Community and Social Services.The Addiction Services Initiative is one of a number of employment assistance activities available to Ontario Works recipients. It is designed to help people whose substance abuse makes it http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/mcguinty-government-helping-people.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114306126217132695Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:57:00 +00002006-03-22T16:01:02.236-05:00 -- Could Oprah and General Hospital be bad for your brain?New research suggests that elderly women who watch daytime soap operas and talk shows are more likely to suffer from cognitive impairment than women who abstain from such fare.Researchers stress that it's not clear if watching these TV shows leads to weaker brainpower, or vice-versa. And they say it's possible that another explanation http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/soaps-talk-shows-may-dull-aging-brains.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114306106043630010Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:56:00 +00002006-03-22T15:57:40.533-05:00 -- Fewer Canadian women will be able to contribute to the national economy if the federal Conservative government scraps a national child-care program set up by their Liberal predecessors, women's advocates said Monday.A report prepared for YWCA Canada says more women will have to stay home without the increased day care spots made available under the five-year Liberal program introduced last http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/tory-child-care-strategy-takes-women.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114306094406338541Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:53:00 +00002006-03-22T15:55:44.150-05:00 -- The debate over the best way the government can aid parents needing child care hits close to home for Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Diane Finley.The Member of Parliament for Haldimand-Norfolk is heading up the introduction of the Conservative’s new child-care program. The gist of the program is to provide parents a direct subsidy of $1,200 a year per child under six and http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/child-care-debate-hits-close-to-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114306076602406852Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:48:00 +00002006-03-22T15:52:51.983-05:00 -- Calling all shred heads.In an effort to combat identity theft, the Canadian government has announced nationwide events, including one in London, allowing anyone to shred such sensitive personal papers as tax returns and bank records. -- Full Story @ London Free Press from March 17, 2006http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/shred-dont-pitch-papers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114306034078705755Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:44:00 +00002006-03-22T15:45:40.853-05:00 -- London travellers can now fly coast-to-coast, on a brand new airline.Sunwing Airlines will offer direct flights to Halifax and Vancouver from London International Airport, the airport announced yesterday. -- Full Story @ London Free Press from March 18, 2006http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/coast-to-coast-flights-set.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114306017639871582Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:41:00 +00002006-03-22T15:42:57.020-05:00 -- A Tilbury couple will be rolling down the road in a new Toyota after rolling up a winner on a cup of coffee purchased from a Tim Hortons outlet in nearby Chatham. -- Full Story @ London Free Press from March 17, 2006http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/tilbury-couple-roll-up-suv-win.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114306007953424044Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:39:00 +00002006-03-22T15:41:19.643-05:00 -- The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan reported a 17.1 per cent return for 2005 on Thursday, even as it acknowledged that it is slipping even further behind in its ability to make payments to future retirees.The fund, which has more than $96 billion in assets, said it made $14.1 billion from investments in 2005. The 17.1 per cent return is solidly above the 12.7 per cent increase in the benchmarkhttp://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/pension-shortfall-deepens-for-ontario.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114305997123436504Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:35:00 +00002006-03-22T15:39:35.453-05:00 -- For the first time since 1817, U.S. Coast Guard vessels on the Great Lakes are being outfitted with weapons – machine-guns capable of firing 600 bullets a minute.Until now, coast guard officers have been armed with handguns and rifles, but the vessels themselves haven't been equipped with weapons. -- Full Story @ CBC News from March 15, 2006http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/us-puts-machine-guns-on-great-lakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114305962910808542Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:26:00 +00002006-03-22T15:33:49.213-05:00 -- The odds of winning a big prize when you roll up the rim on a cup of Tim Hortons coffee depend on where you live, CBC News Online has learned.Canada's biggest fast-food chain is running its annual spring promotion that offers customers a chance to win prizes ranging from a cup of coffee to a $33,000 sport utility vehicle.Albertans and Atlantic Canadians have nearly twice the opportunity of http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/not-all-rims-rrroll-up-equally-say-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114305915781911766Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:21:00 +00002006-03-22T15:25:57.910-05:00 -- The National Joint Council is pleased to announce that an agreement on the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) has been reached between representatives of the bargaining agents of the National Joint Council, the Federal Superannuates National Association and the Treasury Board Secretariat. The Public Service Health Care Plan is an important program providing health care benefits and http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/important-changes-to-public-service.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114305885836133977Wed, 22 Mar 2006 20:15:00 +00002006-03-22T15:20:58.686-05:00 -- A vital role for government is to provide easy access to information on programs and services. This is particularly important for seniors.So CARP has urged federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments to fund and market efficient telephone inquiry capabilities. The need for this access is taking on a new urgency as the population ages and government programs change.And although http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/information-lines-help-50plus-find.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114305741323535627Wed, 22 Mar 2006 19:51:00 +00002006-03-22T15:01:42.070-05:00 -- A gradual rise in the state pension age to 68 has been put forward as part of a major proposed shake-up of UK pensions.In return, the basic state pension would be increased and rise in line with earnings rather than inflation.In its report the Pensions Commission also proposes a National Pension Savings Scheme, which many workers would be automatically enrolled into. -- Full Story @ BBC News http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/state-pension-age-to-rise-to-68-uk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114305704240647175Wed, 22 Mar 2006 19:45:00 +00002006-03-22T15:03:35.963-05:00 -- They say the main issue in Alberta heading through the Conservative leadership campaign to the next election will be medicare.That's what the media think, anyway -- but I don't.I predict the main issue of the leadership and the next election will be the creation of an Alberta Pension Plan to replace the Canada Pension Plan in our province -- Full Story @ Calgary Sun from March 10, 2006http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/plan-of-attack.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114305674762484590Wed, 22 Mar 2006 19:42:00 +00002006-03-22T14:45:47.740-05:00 -- This guide is for you if you are a non-resident of Canada and you are receiving Old Age Security (OAS) payments. This guide will help you complete your 2005 Old Age Security Return of Income -- Full Story @ Canada Revenue Agencyhttp://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/t4155-old-age-security-return-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114305655555207255Wed, 22 Mar 2006 19:39:00 +00002006-03-22T14:42:35.643-05:00 -- Nearly all of the over $51,000 paid out in fraudulent Employment Insurance (EI) claims has been recovered and a former employee of the federal department responsible for the program is facing charges, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Greater Toronto Area Commercial Crime Section announced today -- Full Story @ RCMP from March 8, 2006http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/former-hrdc-employee-charged-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114305636375326796Wed, 22 Mar 2006 19:37:00 +00002006-03-22T14:39:25.216-05:00 -- A man who worked at the Ottawa International Airport and who called security at the facility an "illusion" and "customer-service based" on CBC's The Fifth Estate has been stripped of his security clearance, a move that could cost him his job. -- Full Story @ CBC News from March 10, 2006http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/airport-whistleblower-has-security.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23898096.post-114305612160555728Wed, 22 Mar 2006 19:30:00 +00002006-03-22T14:36:55.150-05:00 -- The Department of Canadian Heritage has been ordered to reinstate a former employee who was fired because she belonged to a sovereigntist organization. -- Full Story @ CBC News from March 10, 2006http://jlbmadblogger.blogspot.com/2006/03/ottawa-ordered-to-reinstate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (JLB.Mad.Blogger)0