Architect of Canadian Healthcare admits it is a disaster

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	Architect of Canadian Healthcare admits it is a disaster

willhelm

6-27-2008 6:45 PM

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willhelm says:

Who would have ever thought?

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7-1-2008 7:43 PM

Rustee

I see, I see...I don't browse here at clipmarks as much anymore, so I didn't see this one.

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