Edimorae Letter on Cell Phones as Addiction Hazard
A mother argues that cell phones and constant connectivity harm parent child communication, comparing phone use to drug addiction. She recalls late night calls, high costs, and a teen who chose her phone over family, urging minors be restricted like alcohol and cigarettes to prevent dependence.
Grandmother recalls day with computerized baby lesson
A mother recounts her son bringing home an eight pound Think It Over baby for a Family Studies assignment. The 24/7 simulated infant cries and requires feeding and burping, with data logged at school for grading. The experience aims to teach realistic child care and lasting lessons.
Little changes with the Do little government
A reader letter critiques Manitoba's throne speech as slow and incremental, noting only a $100 personal tax exemption increase and minimal reforms. The writer credits the government for ending logging in provincial parks, while questioning when licenses for firms like Timbec and Louisiana-Pacific will be canceled.
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Never waste a crisis and Obama's bold open agenda
Gwynne Dyer argues Obama inherits a crisis that offers chances for radical change. He urges shutting Guantanamo, reshaping emissions rules, and using the downturn to reform finances, diplomacy, and climate leadership while avoiding Middle East entanglements and protecting U.S. standing.
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