Issue 58 | Nov 2014 [roll] Hi again. November starts weeks of contradictions. We have Remembrance Day, the Toronto Santa Claus Parade, Black Friday,

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Issue 58 | Nov 2014 [roll]

Hi again. November starts weeks of contradictions. We have Remembrance Day, the Toronto Santa Claus Parade, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday. Each has a different meaning and significance.

— Promod

PS What are your plans for the holidays? I've been doing extra exercise to prepare for the inevitable extra eating.

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