Recently, leaders of big business in New Brunswick organized an "an economic  summit" to advise the government and us great unwashed on how to run the economy (with all the implications that has for social policy.) Various groups were invited to take part. These included business leaders, community groups (vaguely defined) the local neo-conservative "think tank", university presidents, government leaders, etc. to represent the whole society.

I have just started a new blog. The URL is unfortunate. I wrote in when I was angry, then found I could not change it. Anyway, it deals with how and why newspapers mislead us - at least, that's the starting point.

it's      http://themonctongrimes-dripdrain.blogspot.com

Also a reminder for Moncton and area readers. I have a current events group that meets the first week of each month at Moncton Library at 2:pm. The next meeting, then, is May 6.

The economic newsletter I read yesterday was full of dire predictions of falling production, no consumer confidence and global layoffs.  I remembered what it felt like to be suddenly searching for a job.

Hello Everyone!

I am looking to start a networking group for professionals.  I am a financial advisor, and find that I get requested for referrals to real estate agents, lawyers, accountants, and mortgage brokers.  I have discovered the Shepards Guide is strictly used for advertising - and not everyone who actually advertises in there is actually Christian - they just advertised to reach "more people."