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I really can't understand all of the arguments that Canadian healthcare is worse because in Canada one has to wait for health treatment -- we frequently have those same waits here, even when you have very good insurance. It's not uncommon to have a 2 month wait to see a specialist. I also don't understand the argument that Canada's system is worse because you need a referral from your primary care physician to see a specialist. This has been true of nearly every health plan I have had in the US -- and then when you are referred, you must see the specialist who is in your insurance company's network.

I compare the story here with the comparable story in the US. In the US, the parents were unable to get their child insured b/c of the 'pre-existing condition' clause. They finally found a charity organization which would cover their daughter -- but only if the family income classified them as poverty level. The parents in this family have had to turn down jobs that pay decently in order to stay poor enough to qualify for this health care coverage. How wrong is that?

aghh. Lost in my own too busy world and missed another! bangs head on wall.

Love the idea! Unfortunately, your date rather ironically conflicts with the AAM (American Association of Museums) national meeting, so I will be out of town and unable to attend. Perhaps next time!

Will you be hosting another "creatives lunch" in February? (sorry to miss again; I'm on deadline for tomorrow)

Just FYI, I don't expect to arrive until 6:30-ish.

Wow, thanks. I don't actually need more clients, but something else has been missing for me, and you've just nailed it. I need to find mentors and more peers. Thanks for the clarity. And for the "kick in the pants."

guess it's that time of year -- I'm also down and out with a nasty cold. Was hoping to be better by today, but as I'm still coughing up a lung, I'm going to have to pass and catch you all next time.

Lynn -- FYI, it's really usual for people to cancel on the day of or the day before...hope you get in!

Whoops, too late on the RSVP! I'll keep checking back and sign up if there's a cancellation. This was a great event last month!

Can't make it this time, but this does look like very valuable information.

I just started going to ON last week and I'm totally sold on it...but I really do office-y type work. You could use the conference rooms for private meetings, but they aren't visually so private. I'd recommend that you come check the space out yourself. Since your first day is free, there's no cost to you and you can see for yourself how the environment feels to you. If you find it works only for your office needs, then maybe you just come by on the occasional daily basis a few times a month.

I'm hosting an event immediately beforehand in Wallingford, so I may be late.

Sorry to have to cancel at the last minute...I found the first of these events very valuable. Hopefully someone else will be able to take my sapce.