Work Widens Hours Gap Across North America
A Vancouver based consulting firm reports 57 percent of executives work 20 hours beyond the standard 40 hour week while U S and Canada see more workers juggling full and part time roles. The text notes rising anxiety and stagnant productivity despite longer hours, urging a shift to smarter work.
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Canada’s Role in U S Mexico Trade Talks Remains Unclear
The article notes President Bush and President Salinas de Gortari plan formal talks on a U S Mexico free trade deal and Canada’s position is undecided. Trade Minister Crosbie says Canada may be observer or participant, while critics fear impacts on Canadian manufacturers and jobs. Experts argue rules of origins in the U S Canada FTA cushion dumping.
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George Bush
Carlos Salinas de Gortari
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Mexico
Canada
Japan
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Mulroney Faces Fear of Words in Political Speaking
A profile notes Brian Mulroney loves words as a child but fears their political poison as prime minister. He gives few news conferences, favors interviews, and often uses colorful phrases like roll the dice and ya dance with the lady who brought ya to signal a gamble on Canada’s future.
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John A. Macdonald
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John Robert Colombo
Words That Became Everyday Terms From Places
A reader challenge questions how places like Meech Waterloo Munich Stockholm became words with meaning. It traces Meech Lake’s evolution and cites Munich and Stockholm syndrome, noting misquoted statements from Munich and the origin of the term Stockholm syndrome and a proverb missing word.
Mexican President urged to halt Oaxaca turtle massacre
Scripps Howard reports from Oaxaca on a government endorsed processing plant killing Olive Ridley sea turtles and poaching eggs. Earth Island Institute warns the slaughter threatens extinction while quotas exceed legal limits. Environmentalists urge Salinas to sign CITES and end the trade.
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Earth Island Institute
Japan
Mexico
Gally
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Salinas
Japan should open doors to Asian immigrant workers
In a discussion mirrored by history, Japan faces racial bias against Southeast Asian workers, who enter on tourist or false papers and work illegally. The piece contrasts Japan's current restrictions with early 20th century U.S. immigration, noting wage gaps and the potential for expanded self-advancement if Japan offers equal opportunities.
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