Winterlude starts up here in Ottawa, with skating and lots of fun winter activities.
In Canada, we have continued fear-mongering about what the Conservatives will do to the Canada Pension Plan. PSAC has issued warnings to the membership about upcoming severe cuts in the civil service. How deep these cuts will be remains to be seen. With an aging Civil Service, one must wonder if the Government might cut folks. These could be people they will need in the future. Speaking as part of the aging Civil Service, we shall see.
Twitter/X Twattle
On my Twitter feed, lots of interesting rummaging around in my archives (as usual):
- After all the issues I have been having with our “new” washer. It is just 2 years old now. I wonder if I should have bought the extended warranty. I also found Pride and the Extended Warranty.
- With RRSP season starting, watch for a BIG giveaway from this site next week. I thought Sunday Banking and Ketchup would be topical.
- Many times I have said, I Know I SHOULD take the Bus. Now I finally am (and actually enjoying it). But not for long.
- With all the talks of cuts and such I found A year Ago, where I outline what happened when I got laid off (and how lucky I was).
- I’ve always wanted to see a Scared Straight for Finances type program on TV. It should have a no-holds-barred view. There should be lots of screaming at folks who do silly things financially.
- A little more information in my archives about being declared redundant On Being Laid Off, is raw, but truthful.
- Is there anything Dumber than Snake Mittens? Financially, there is.
PBS and Autism
Our friends at PBS give us an interesting panel discussion about Autism and how the American Health system and services will have to deal with the effects of the increased diagnosis that is going on:
Watch Autism Now: How Can We Cope With Autism as ‘National Health Emergency’? on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour.
An interesting discussion group.
Autism References (internal and external)
- Some of my own articles about dealing with Autism.
- Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
Government of Canada. (n.d.). Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). - The Out-of-Sync Child
Kranowitz, C. S. (1998). The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder.
This book is widely referenced by professionals working with children who have sensory challenges, including those on the Autism spectrum, like my son. - Autism Speaks – What is Autism?
Autism Speaks. (n.d.). What is Autism?
Retrieved from https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism - Autism Ontario – Resources and Support
Autism Ontario. (n.d.). Resources and Support for Autism.
Retrieved from https://www.autismontario.com - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html - National Autistic Society (UK) – What is Autism?
National Autistic Society. (n.d.). What is Autism?
Retrieved from https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism - Vaccines and Autism Myths
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (n.d.). Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/autism.html
I found it rather entertaining when you called the American political system your favorite reality tv show… lmao. Not that good humor!