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The last resort: Joseph Reid, head of a computer problem-solving service, says getting human attention is the big step in fixing a problem.
The last resort: Joseph Reid, head of a computer problem-solving service, says getting human attention is the big step in fixing a problem.

The last resort: Joseph Reid, head of a computer problem-solving service, says getting human attention is the big step in fixing a problem.

Date3/28/1980
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0132641F
For the defence: Designating suitable off-road riding areas away from noise sensitive areas will go a long way to solving current problems with off-road motorcycles, says Bruce MacMillan, in letter below
For the defence: Designating suitable off-road riding areas away from noise sensitive areas will go a long way to solving current problems with off-road motorcycles, says Bruce MacMillan, in letter below
4/2/1981
Solving consumer complaints concerning the computer is James Finch's newest job. He's toronto's first computer ombudsman and will head a service organized by Canadian Information Processing Society and the Consumer Association of Canada. Here he handles a
Solving consumer complaints concerning the computer is James Finch's newest job. He's toronto's first computer ombudsman and will head a service organized by Canadian Information Processing Society and the Consumer Association of Canada. Here he handles a
2/15/1977
The winners in the Senior Volunteers service are Vince and Betty Delaney. They are tireless workers visiting people, solving problems, and organizing activities. Their profit is the interesting work and meeting wonderful people.
The winners in the Senior Volunteers service are Vince and Betty Delaney. They are tireless workers visiting people, solving problems, and organizing activities. Their profit is the interesting work and meeting wonderful people.
12/12/1974
They're thinking: Charles Ledger andhis wife Gwen teach match in their North York and Markham schools with a new method that helps students develop problem-solving skills
They're thinking: Charles Ledger andhis wife Gwen teach match in their North York and Markham schools with a new method that helps students develop problem-solving skills
5/18/1987
On line: John Swinden, national director of the computer audit group at chartered accountants Clarkson Gordon, says when small computers are introduced in a large corporation problems can result
On line: John Swinden, national director of the computer audit group at chartered accountants Clarkson Gordon, says when small computers are introduced in a large corporation problems can result
1/12/1983
Shirinking worker problems: Phil Daniels, head shrink of a consulting firm, says everyone benefits if employees get help with problems affecting their work.
Shirinking worker problems: Phil Daniels, head shrink of a consulting firm, says everyone benefits if employees get help with problems affecting their work.
7/16/1984
Present boss John McCutcheon denied he is part-time president, and said his firm's troubles are part of the overall problems of crowded computer service field
Present boss John McCutcheon denied he is part-time president, and said his firm's troubles are part of the overall problems of crowded computer service field
8/27/1971
Big Jim Leeson parks his Cessna Skyplane, zips up his jacket and goes to pay a house call. By flying, Wiarton's Dr. Leeson figures he's beaten one of the biggest problems facing the progessive rural doctor today: Isolation from his colleagues and the big city medical centres. With his Cessna he can hop down to Toronto in an hour for a lecture. Still, he admits, a rural practice might not be every doctor's cup of tea, I'm a farm boy myself...I'm used to it, he says.
Big Jim Leeson parks his Cessna Skyplane, zips up his jacket and goes to pay a house call. By flying, Wiarton's Dr. Leeson figures he's beaten one of the biggest problems facing the progessive rural doctor today: Isolation from his colleagues and the big city medical centres. With his Cessna he can hop down to Toronto in an hour for a lecture. Still, he admits, a rural practice might not be every doctor's cup of tea, I'm a farm boy myself...I'm used to it, he says.
3/10/1970
Pollution solution: Retired biochemist Dr. Dmytro Buchnea says solution to gull problem on Leslie St. Spit is to harvest eggs for eating. But Canadian Wildlife Service officials have tabled his idea.
Pollution solution: Retired biochemist Dr. Dmytro Buchnea says solution to gull problem on Leslie St. Spit is to harvest eggs for eating. But Canadian Wildlife Service officials have tabled his idea.
4/15/1984
New approach: Psychologist Steven Stein, top, has helped develop a computer program that allows children with emotional problems to answer intimate questions by using a computer at Thistletown Regional Centre
New approach: Psychologist Steven Stein, top, has helped develop a computer program that allows children with emotional problems to answer intimate questions by using a computer at Thistletown Regional Centre
2/24/1986
Wired up: Dr. Viktor Matosevic puts Marlie coach Tom Martin through a fitness test. Matosevic, an expert in cardiac rehabilitation, has turned his attention to the prevention of heart problems.
Wired up: Dr. Viktor Matosevic puts Marlie coach Tom Martin through a fitness test. Matosevic, an expert in cardiac rehabilitation, has turned his attention to the prevention of heart problems.
3/19/1984
Not the answer: Visiting Israeli politician Haim Ben-Shahar says indexation is not the answer to inflation problems. And he should know, for in Israel, inflation is currently 130 per cent and has been a chronic problem for that state.
Not the answer: Visiting Israeli politician Haim Ben-Shahar says indexation is not the answer to inflation problems. And he should know, for in Israel, inflation is currently 130 per cent and has been a chronic problem for that state.
8/20/1981