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We Will Remember Him

PattiM — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:00:05 +0000

They shall grow not old, as we who are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun, and in the morning We will remember them In memory of our fallen Canadian: Spr Brian Collier – Afghanistan July 20, 2010 Always Caring — Always Canadian [...]

We Will Remember Him

PattiM — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:12:37 +0000

In Case the Liberals are Wondering…

PattiM — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:33:13 +0000

Just so I’m transparent here, I am currently a Liberal supporter. I became one when Ignatieff became leader because I believe, notwithstanding my previous disapproval of him, that he had improved his performance and might just be a good leader for the Liberals. In the intervening time, I have to admit, I have sure wondered [...]

Keeping it Simple

PattiM — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:35:54 +0000

If you are anything like me, you’ve spent time online trying to figure out how make some money. Actually, some serious money, not just pocket money, but a living which allows for the freedom and lifestyle you dream about. I’ve downloaded files, paid and free, until the most I’ve got to show for them is [...]

Breaking the Silence

PattiM — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:40:13 +0000

Well, it has been a while since I did a post here, other than a memorial post when a Canadian dies in Afghanistan. I’ve been rather busy and for the last couple of weeks have been suffering with bronchitis. The upside to the bronchitis is that it gives me time, although not necessarily the energy, [...]

We Must Not Shrug Off Our Democratic Rights

PattiM — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:50:50 +0000

Two weeks after the G20 summit concluded the fallout continues, and so it should. Canadians watched an unprecedented attack on our civil liberties and human rights as the result of police action during that weekend. The question is, who issued the orders which allowed this to take place with impunity? Many Canadians remain blissfully unaware, [...]

Site Changes Coming

PattiM — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:40:05 +0000

This site is currently undergoing some revamping. I’ve finally reached a better sense of where I need to go with it and have some great content coming. Stay tuned! visit the Patti Network News to see where else I’m writing. Site Changes Coming Share This On:

Eco Fees — A Cash Grab by Any Name

PattiM — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:27:54 +0000

Along with the HST coming into effect in July 1st, more Eco fees came into effect covering a wide range of products. The Eco fees are supposed to be fees charged to manufactures based on the amount of products or packaging they put into the market place. Stewardship Ontario which receives these fees claims not [...]

We All Lost With the G20

PattiM — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:27:07 +0000

I watched in disgust on Saturday the footage of the rampage by black clad protesters as they wantonly vandalized stores and businesses in the downtown area of Toronto. I saw police cruisers vandalized and set on fire. For a while, I was willing to reluctantly consider that the almost $1billion in security costs may have [...]

How About Some Truth on Spending?

PattiM — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:57:39 +0000

The Harper Conservatives have fancied themselves as ‘tough on crime’ by bringing a string of crime bills into the legislature and daring the Opposition to vote them down. The so called “Truth in Sentencing” bill passed in February was one of those bills. The bill places stronger limits on when a judge can give credit [...]