Writing electric letters and licking the fax
The author contrasts old fashioned letter writing with modern email and fax. He recalls licking envelopes and stamps, describes rapid email replies, and laments fax machine delays. He celebrates email as efficient and cites ongoing frustrations with fax machines and remote coordination.
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MPI reports record net income for Manitoba public insurance
MPI reports a 46 million net income for the year ending February 28 1997, citing lower fatalities and injury costs plus fraud and defect controls. The profit will bolster rate stabilization reserves including Autopac, protecting Manitobans from future large insurance rate hikes and volatile weather impacts.
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Manitoba Teachers Donate 50000 to Red Cross Flood Relief
Manitoba's 13400 public school teachers pledged 50000 to the Red Cross Manitoba Flood Relief Appeal. Ken Pearce, president of The Manitoba Teachers' Society, said the contribution aims to relieve flood victims. Teachers continue fundraising locally while coordinating student volunteers and sand bagging.
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