Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
The death knell of horseracing in Ontario
Good article in today's Star by Dave Perkins: "If you want to kill a sport once and for all, take a lesson from the
Ontario government. What our elected assassins have done to horse racing
is the new template for sport execution."
I believe the majority of people just don't get it - read the rest of Perkins' article: http://www.thestar.com/sports/2013/02/15/government_slowly_killing_off_horse_racing_in_ontario.html
I believe the majority of people just don't get it - read the rest of Perkins' article: http://www.thestar.com/sports/2013/02/15/government_slowly_killing_off_horse_racing_in_ontario.html
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Needing to purchase one more gift? I have a suggestion
On a new tangent today....
In order to maintain my ability to volunteer, I work at a part-time job. As anyone knows, it isn't cheap being a volunteer with the cost of gas to travel to meetings and events, the cost to buy tickets to attend those events, memberships to belong to the organizations for whom one volunteers and so on it goes....
I started a new sales career with the Amway line. I used to sell Amway way back in the mid 70's and my, oh my, has the product line changed in the intervening years! Amway products were always "green" but are even greener now. The product line has expanded to include makeup, healthcare products, gift cards, as well as an growing laundry product line (especially good for those on septic systems) and a whole lot more. Check out my website for the full product line.
If you haven't finished your shopping yet, the gift cards are unique. You decide how much you want to spend - your recipients gets the gift card and booklet - no prices or values are shown anywhere. The recipient selects what they want, and it's delivered to their home.
Read more here. I have the $35 dollar card on hand now for the special price of $30 each if you buy one. Buy 5 and you pay only $140 (that's $28 each).
In order to maintain my ability to volunteer, I work at a part-time job. As anyone knows, it isn't cheap being a volunteer with the cost of gas to travel to meetings and events, the cost to buy tickets to attend those events, memberships to belong to the organizations for whom one volunteers and so on it goes....
I started a new sales career with the Amway line. I used to sell Amway way back in the mid 70's and my, oh my, has the product line changed in the intervening years! Amway products were always "green" but are even greener now. The product line has expanded to include makeup, healthcare products, gift cards, as well as an growing laundry product line (especially good for those on septic systems) and a whole lot more. Check out my website for the full product line.
If you haven't finished your shopping yet, the gift cards are unique. You decide how much you want to spend - your recipients gets the gift card and booklet - no prices or values are shown anywhere. The recipient selects what they want, and it's delivered to their home.
Read more here. I have the $35 dollar card on hand now for the special price of $30 each if you buy one. Buy 5 and you pay only $140 (that's $28 each).
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
It begins at Home
This is an excellent article from Burlington Mayor, Rick Goldring's blog. I've copied it here in its entirety.
Many of us have heard the story unfolding in the
U.S. election campaign about Republican presidential candidate Mitt
Romney referring to 47 per cent of the U.S. population as receiving some
form of social assistance and government entitlements. In a speech to a
small group of loyal supporters he commented this group made no
contributions to society.
Regardless of who wins the U.S. election, a significant portion of the country will vote for Mitt Romney and his party.
While in Burlington we are not directly affected by the outcome of the American election, and while we are all entitled to our own ideological views, the lack of empathy in this story is a real concern for me. It reflects a lack of compassion that has developed in our society and our own community as well.
The make-up of society is always changing. Changes in our economy and demographic generate much of this change as ebbs and flows create different circumstances. The gap between the wealthiest and the poorest is alarming.
As an example, my generation was able to go to university and fund their education. A summer job could pay tuition and books. Today, most young people do not have the same opportunity. Tuition rates are through the roof and young people borrow tens of thousands of dollars to get the education we desperately need them to acquire to be part of a competitive society.
The province is under tremendous pressure to restructure financially. Healthcare and social services are under pressure. There are significant outstanding liabilities for pensions and infrastructure. If we do not deal with these challenges, we will be passing on to our children a society in worse shape than when it was handed to us, leaving bills to be paid.
On the employment front, we struggle to see the job generation we need. It is difficult to pay off student loans at minimum wage, never mind becoming part of the active economy.
We live in the second best place to live in Canada, according to MoneySense magazine. That does not mean it is the best place for everyone.
Our community continues to have a 9-10 per cent poverty rate. Burlington is faced with the same social challenges as other cities — mental health, addiction, violence against women, gender equity, unemploy- ment, underemployment, affordable housing, youth and immigrant opportunities, support for those with disabilities and many others.
Many try and help, financially or through volunteerism. Our many non-profit organizations do excellent work to try to make a difference.
We can all contribute by being empathetic. Remember there are many in our community who need support — your neighbours, colleagues, friends at school and family members. Showing empathy for others is a good place to start.
A good place to start
Regardless of who wins the U.S. election, a significant portion of the country will vote for Mitt Romney and his party.
While in Burlington we are not directly affected by the outcome of the American election, and while we are all entitled to our own ideological views, the lack of empathy in this story is a real concern for me. It reflects a lack of compassion that has developed in our society and our own community as well.
The make-up of society is always changing. Changes in our economy and demographic generate much of this change as ebbs and flows create different circumstances. The gap between the wealthiest and the poorest is alarming.
As an example, my generation was able to go to university and fund their education. A summer job could pay tuition and books. Today, most young people do not have the same opportunity. Tuition rates are through the roof and young people borrow tens of thousands of dollars to get the education we desperately need them to acquire to be part of a competitive society.
The province is under tremendous pressure to restructure financially. Healthcare and social services are under pressure. There are significant outstanding liabilities for pensions and infrastructure. If we do not deal with these challenges, we will be passing on to our children a society in worse shape than when it was handed to us, leaving bills to be paid.
On the employment front, we struggle to see the job generation we need. It is difficult to pay off student loans at minimum wage, never mind becoming part of the active economy.
We live in the second best place to live in Canada, according to MoneySense magazine. That does not mean it is the best place for everyone.
Our community continues to have a 9-10 per cent poverty rate. Burlington is faced with the same social challenges as other cities — mental health, addiction, violence against women, gender equity, unemploy- ment, underemployment, affordable housing, youth and immigrant opportunities, support for those with disabilities and many others.
Many try and help, financially or through volunteerism. Our many non-profit organizations do excellent work to try to make a difference.
We can all contribute by being empathetic. Remember there are many in our community who need support — your neighbours, colleagues, friends at school and family members. Showing empathy for others is a good place to start.
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