This good news story is a salute to all the businesses that charitably give so much at Christmas. The contribution to worthy causes is huge during these challenging times.

…more from Mike: Yikes! The Federal Culture of Entitlement

These numbers will shock you. StatsCan’s Chief Economic Analyst took a look at “sick days” etc of Federal employees to discover that employees are taking 26% of the year off. That’s not all, it’s worse than that….

…more on Government from Michael: Both Sides Don’t Trust the System

In an interview this weekend Michelle Obama made it very clear that as far a she and the Democratic party are concerned the 95 million unemployed aren’t important. Social justice issues and global warming are what need attention. The fierce divide between the two parties appears insoluble and big trouble is sure to follow.

….also from Michael Campbell: Accelerated Harvesting of Tax Dollars

Now its a tax on Netflix. Vancouver isn’t happy with the increased property taxes from the boom and is now going to raise them 3.9% plus a 6% increase in Utility charges…. to raise more money to throw away. It’s never enough. What’s next, taxing the air you breathe (carbon tax anyone?).

….also from Michael: The Elimination of Cash