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Easter and Spring Equinox Greetings

March 25, 2009 by

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Easter is derived from two ancient traditions: Pagan and Judeo-Christian. Easter celebration is definitely traceable all the way back to ancient Babylonian trinitarian paganism, Circa 1500 B.C. Pagans have celebrated death and rebirth themes following the Spring Equinox for millennia. Passover Pasch can be traced to a pre-Israelite pagan ritual practiced by wandering Semitic shepherds.

International Women's Day: A Downer

March 19, 2009 by

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This year I did not take part in the Bloggers' Unite International Women's Day event because I could not overlook this irony. Just days prior to International Women's Day our Canadian government passed a bill that legislates away the right of women who are public sector workers to file complaints for pay equity with the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

No Competence – No Success

March 2, 2009 by

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Letʼs begin with a caveat. No matter how many tips for success you read, nothing replaces competence. Assuming a minimal aptitude for the work, what follows are some practical lessons learned over a 35 year career working in a large organization as a middle manager.

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