I thought this was very interesting. The Global Mobile World Awards 2008 were given out last week and one of the categories was “Best Use of Mobile for Social & Economic Development“. Grameenphone: CellBazaarGrameenphone CellBazaar is a user-generated virtual marketplace,…
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One thing you have to admire about the CFIB, they are consistent. No waffling there. In today’s TJ Leanne Hachey, Vice-President, Atlantic Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), demanding the province cut small business taxes. Unidimensional. Consistent. When Lord cut…
Continue ReadingTurn down the pressure valve
Well, I have had my intellect, credibility, experience, writing skills and career slammed in recent commentary. And that’s not the personal stuff. So, to move the subject off my person foibles and inadequacies, let’s start arguing about oil again! Doesn’t…
Continue ReadingAccording to Corporate Research Associates, types of boomers seem to cluster together in certain parts of the country. Their study classified them into five categories: -The Free Spirits of British Columbia-Modern Altruists of the Prairies-The Self-Reliants spread across the country-Passive…
Continue ReadingThe Accidental Journalist
Someone called me a ‘journalist’ today. That’s a compliment. If I was starting over, I would have likely gone into journalism. But, I think we are stretching the term to call me a journalist. I’m just a blogger.
Continue ReadingTax and spend Campbell
I guess I am now a bonafide liberal. After being accused of being a right wing fanatic earlier in my career, I guess that’s par for the course. I argue this morning in the TJ that we shouldn’t be cutting…
Continue ReadingLots of work to do
I have to admit living in a somewhat cloistered reality. I work 9-10 hours a day, write columns and blogs and listen to podcasts/read stuff maybe 15-20 hours a week. Then I make a conscientious effort to spend quality time…
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Fun stuff: Daily Gleaner“Our economy is extremely strong and we are moving forward,” Doherty said Friday morning. Canadian Press (TJ)“The labour force has grown significantly over the last few months, and once again this demonstrates the New Brunswickers have confidence…
Continue ReadingSpinning wheels
Those of you who have been reading my blog for several years will know that I went from annoyance to frustration to anger back to annoyance with how government’s portray the monthly labour force data coming out of Statistics Canada.…
Continue ReadingImmigrant funds for economic development
A new provincial Crown corporation is hoping to attract investment money from immigrants for local economic development projects. The Nova Scotia Strategic Opportunities Fund Inc. will be administered by a board of directors made up of deputy ministers from various…
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