Monthly Archives: July 2011

Susan’s Eye–and the death of common sense

Posted on July 30, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Everyone knows that you shouldn’t put ear drops in your eye, right?  But what happens when your doctor prescribes ear drops for a nasty eye infection, then what do you do? After 3 days of wondering why the tiny little … Continue reading →

Posted in General Health Care | 6 Comments

The Blue Moon And Its Impact on Oil Sands Development

Posted on July 24, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Once in a blue moon something remarkable happens in the world of politics—disparate opinions begin to align.  Last week the Federal government, the Alberta Federation of Labour, Greenpeace and Environmental Defence agreed with former Premier Peter Lougheed:  the pace oil … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned from the Americans

Posted on July 17, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

I just returned from a business trip to Washington DC.  It was hot, sticky, confused and angry—hot and sticky because 200 years ago some bright light decided that the best place to locate the capital was in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Dr Patrick White (aka Rocky Balboa)

Posted on July 10, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Dr Patrick White is a very smart man.  He has to be.  He’s is the lead negotiator for the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) which is negotiating a new 3 year master agreement for physicians services with the Alberta Dept of … Continue reading →

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Musings on Canada Day

Posted on July 2, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Have you ever wondered why the American Declaration of Independence reverberates phrases like:   “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these … Continue reading →

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