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... but will it help?Billions spent for office ergonomics - but will it help?
  Lanny Boutin writes that with compensation costs topping $20B annually there's a big push on for office ergonomics. Will it help? Here's how you can stop the pain.
 

Ideology creates chaos for energy consumersIdeology creates chaos for energy consumers
  Murray Dobbin writes that free trade chickens come home to roost for energy consumers. Will Canada follow California where prices have doubled and tripled?
 

Air Travel Hell...Air Travel Hell
  Susan Sperlingwrites that Air Canada at holiday time makes travel via Parcel Post look good.
 

How to survive natural gas price deregulationHow to survive natural gas price deregulation
  Jim Kempkes' latest animation offers consumers helpful suggestions on what do as gas prices skyrocket in wake of deregulation.
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Trust in government? Why does that sound like an oxymoron?
Larry SolwayLarry Solway says right-wing moves toward fewer politicians are all wrong. To create a healthier democracy, we must restore politics not destroy it.

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Annual list of corporate baddiesThe Ten Worst Corporations of 2000
  Russell Mokhiber and Robert Weissman of Multinational Monitor present their annual list of corporate baddies.
 

Activists prepare for next global trade thrustGet ready for FTAA
By Glenn Wheeler
  Activists prepare for next global trade thrust at April international trade summit in Quebec.
 
 

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