Empty blather in throne speech shocks Manitobans and aides
A critical ode to the throne speech derides it as empty blather while Premier Doer praises a health care funding pledge and Kyoto climate plans. The piece argues Manitoba faces risky dependence on federal dollars and warns exporters could suffer under Kyoto rules, with Allied parties blasting scant military funding.
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Nortel’s collapse sparks investor fear and advice
Nortel shares have plummeted from $124 to under a dollar as losses mount and a costly downsizing plan unfolds. Despite $3 billion in cash and $3 billion in credit lines, the stock remains below one dollar while management argues the strategy is sound. The piece warns about overexposure to single equities and urges diversification into actively managed funds or dollar-cost averaging as a prudent response.
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