The Never Ending Story of the Canadian Wheat Board Saga
The piece treats the Canadian Wheat Board as a Washington style political drama with plot turns and villains. It argues the single desk buyer for Prairie wheat will end, despite court challenges and political debate. It notes the federal court ruling and possible Supreme Court appeal shaping the change.
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Stephen Harper
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Gerry Ritz
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Flash-Matic inventor Eugene Polley reshaped TV control
A column recalls Eugene Polley who created the Zenith Flash-Matic in 1955, the first remote control. It changed viewing habits despite flaws like sun interference and corner targeting, enabling lazy channel surfing and shaping modern television culture. Polley died at 96 last month, proud of his impact on civilization.
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Eugene Polley
Polley
Sci Fi Special Effects
Flash-Matic
Horatio
Nature Channel
ESPN
Jeep
Flash- Matic
Eugene
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