In this issue - #113 June 27, 2008

  1. Copyright Reform 
  2. $511.6 Million Patent Infringement Award  
  3. Best Excuses For Being Late For Work 
  4. Tax Implications Of Working In The United States  
  5. Golf Haters: 1 Canada Revenue Agency: 0  
  6. Is Poverty Causing Bigotry ? 
  7. Bell Canada Sued For Slowing Internet Speed 
  8. Brain Injury; Documentary 
  9. Study: Puttering About On Golf Carts Has Its Risks 
  10. Brain Injuries From Falls 
  11. Alberta No Fault Insurance Hammered 
  12. Flds Custody Ruling In Texas - Protecting The Kids? 

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1. Copyright Reform

The Canadian Government introduced a bill on June 13 to amend the Canadian Copyright Act. 

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2. $511.6 Million Patent Infringement Award

Computer giant Microsoft ordered to pay $511.6 million in damages and costs to Alcatel Lucent for patent infringement on June 23.

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3. Best Excuses For Being Late For Work Some people wake up each morning before the alarm rings, glad to see the glowing sun and excited to start the day. They arrive to work whistling and are hard at work before most people even arrive. These rare creatures, also known as "morning people," are incomprehensible to those of you whose morning routines are exercises in panic and frustration.
A lot more people belong in that latter group than you might have guessed. Fifteen percent of workers admit to arriving late at least once a week, according to a recent CareerBuilder.com survey.
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4. Tax Implications Of Working In The United States

Many Canadians enjoy living and working in the U.S., some moving permanently while others choose ultimately to return and make their home in Canada.

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5. Golf Haters: 1 Canada Revenue Agency: 0

Employees routinely pay tax to the Canada Revenue Agency in relation to benefits received as an employee.

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6. Is Poverty Causing Bigotry ?

Apartheid may have made racist despots out of whites; it seems that globalization amid inequality and enduring
poverty can make a bigot out of anybody, according to Time Europe.

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7. Bell Canada Sued For Slowing Internet Speed

BellCanada is facing another challenge to its internet throttling practices as Quebec's consumer watchdog..

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8. Brain Injury; Documentary

Brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability among young men under the age of 35.

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9. Study: Puttering About On Golf Carts Has Its Risks

Beware: Puttering around on golf carts can be hazardous to your health.

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10. Brain Injuries From Falls

Brain injuries cause half of seniors' fall deaths.

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11. Alberta No Fault Insurance Hammered

A recent Alberta case has shaken the foundation of No-Fault Insurance throughout Canada.

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12. Flds Custody Ruling In Texas - Protecting The Kids?

Why the Texas Supreme Court's ruling in the FLDS custody case significantly more protective of the children involved than the media have painted it to be.

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