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What Can You Do?

Tim — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:57:42 +0000

Phoebe saw a man begging on the street and wondered why he was asking for money. Her mother told her that some people don’t have enough money to feed themselves. Phoebe decided she wanted to help and raised enough money to feed 17,800 people. She is 5 years old. See her story here.

Canadians getting minority-government fatigue: Poll- Politics – Canoe.ca

Tim — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:18:01 +0000

Canadians getting minority-government fatigue: Poll- Politics – Canoe.ca

Things are looking up for the fall!

Bobby Flay Giving Barack Obama Grilling Lessons

Tim — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:57:09 +0000

http://www.politico.com/singletitlevideo.html?bcpid=1155201977&bctid=26871754001

Barack Obama says Shape Up Now

Tim — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:29:42 +0000

Politico reports on Barack Obama’s plans to get Americans into better shape. Parts of the new Health Care Bill will address eating better and getting more physical exercise. Read the story here.

Ted Allen on the Obamas’ Influence on Food Culture

Tim — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:18:23 +0000

http://www.politico.com/singletitlevideo.html?bcpid=1155201977&bctid=25810530001

Michael Ignatieff on Attack Ads

Tim — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:24:12 +0000

Jean Chretien Jabbing Stephen Harper

Tim — Sun, 03 May 2009 23:33:33 +0000

Part One

Part Two

Jean still has some fire in his belly!

Bank of Canada sets stage for printing money – Canada – Canoe.ca

Tim — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:02:19 +0000

The Bank of Canada is concerned that the recession will be much more severe and longer lasting than what is being portrayed by Stephen Harper’s government. They are looking to become active in the bond market, buying up government and corporate bonds to put more money into the system. Credit markets in Canada are still tight and financing has increased in cost and decreased in availability.

The bank says Canada will begin to recover next year with a growth rate of 2.5 per cent, but in the meantime will suffer a devastating recession that surprisingly will be deeper than that in the United States, the epicentre and cause of most of the problems.

Bank of Canada sets stage for printing money – Canada – Canoe.ca

Technorati Tags: Stephen Harper,Economy,Stimulus,Canada

ottawasun.com – Greg Weston – Woo whoops

Tim — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:13:23 +0000

Greg makes an interesting commentary on the state of the nation (and the polls). It looks like a the PCs are falling and can’t get up.

Other than the PM and a few of his loyal pompom shakers, few Canadians in the know continue to pretend the economy is going to reverse its current death spiral anytime soon.

Ever since Michael Ignatieff became Liberal leader in the infamous bloodless coup before Christmas, the Harper braintrust has been waiting for the Grits to screw up.

Instead, Ignatieff has wisely spent his time bringing money, talent and discipline to his party, keeping a relatively low profile, and leaving Harper and Co. to get run over by the economy.

ottawasun.com – Greg Weston – Woo whoops

Technorati Tags: Stephen Harper,Michael Ignatieff,Economy

CARE Canada – a leading aid and development organisation fighting global poverty

Tim — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 05:25:11 +0000

Have you ever donated to a charity and wished your money could do more? CARE Canada and the Government of Canada make it possible. Any CAREGift purchased before Easter will be tripled by the Canadian Government. Why not reach out and buy 2 chickens to help someone feed themselves and make some money at the same time? CARE will distribute 8 chickens to needy people across the globe.

I just bought:

Send a Child to School for a Year $36.00
Skills training for an Afghan woman $48.00
Launch a Savings & Loans Group $54.00
Bring health education to a vulnerable community $32.00

Oh, and don’t forget to claim the charitable donation on next year’s Income Tax form. The government will give some of your donation back.

Technorati Tags: CARE,Charity,Microfinance

CARE Canada – a leading aid and development organisation fighting global poverty