My Perspective - Consumer power 2.0

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Published on Friday, July 8, 2016

By Kate Jackman-Atkinson

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There’s a farmer in New Jersey who posts videos to YouTube.  A hay producer, his videos usually include reviews and demos of equipment and clips of him farming or fixing things. His channel, onelonelyfarmer, has over 57,000 subscribers and over 34 million views.

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Right in the centre - Decisions, decisions

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Published on Thursday, July 7, 2016

By Ken Waddell

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This quiet summer morning it’s difficult to write a column as an old saying is hanging over our heads. The saying goes something like this, “We can handle adversity, it’s uncertainty that drives us crazy.”

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Faithfully yours - An impossible dream

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Published on Saturday, July 2, 2016

By Neil Strohschein

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One of these days, I hope to visit the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg.

I have driven by the museum dozens of times. It will be nice to finally go inside and spend a few hours looking at the different exhibits, gaining an appreciation for the progress Canada has made in the field of human rights and being reminded of how much work we still need to do.

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Homebodies - A flash of golden sneakers...

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Published on Friday, July 1, 2016

By Rita Friesen

The Neepawa Banner

When my friend and I spent time in Holland, we stayed several days in Groningen. Our accommodation was a lovely old hotel in the heart of the city – Miss Blanche – kitchen, living room, bedroom, water closet and bathroom. Walking distance to almost everywhere.

As we paused for a coffee at the train station, Marie struck up a conversation with a well kept, articulate woman.

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