Faithfully yours - A model from history
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- Published on Saturday, September 10, 2016
By Neil Strohschein
Neepawa Banner
An exceptionally high tide, so the story goes, had washed hundreds of starfish on to a west coast beach. As the tide receded, the starfish became stranded. Without water to cover them, it was only a matter of time before they would die.
My Perspective - Two kinds of talent
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- Published on Friday, September 9, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Last week, I had the opportunity to catch up on some podcasts– one of which was author Malcolm Gladwell’s new podcast, Revisionist History. One episode, called “Hallelujah”, particularly stood out. It looks at two kinds of talent, the kind that bursts on to the scene and the kind that takes some time to develop.
Right in the centre - At least ask the questions
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- Published on Thursday, September 8, 2016
By Ken Waddell
Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
The province of Manitoba is under a lot of pressure. sixteen years of managerial neglect by the NDP has left Manitoba in a funding swamp. The running of the province is one big mess. Education funding is under the microscope and so it should be. The province has expanded school funding at well beyond the rate of inflation, but there is still way more to do.
Thumbs up - To refreshing citizens
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- Published on Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Submitted by Len and Don
The Neepawa Press
Thumbs up to the generous lady who brought two ice-cold smoothies to two old guys doing the COPP Speed Watch on Main Street and Brown Avenue on Aug. 7. Much appreciated.
My perspective - Health care of tomorrow
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- Published on Friday, September 2, 2016
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner/Neepawa Press
Today, from the phone in my pocket, I can do lots of things. I can pay bills, order food or watch videos. I can track my own health through any number of health apps, but what I can’t do is use it to access my actual health data. In such a data-driven world, this seems entirely out of place. But maybe not for long.
