Werner Patels is a freelance translator, interpreter, pundit and writer in Calgary, Alberta. He holds degrees in translation/languages and political science. Werner Patels is a Canadian citizen with an extremely international background: he spent many of his formative years in Canada, Austria and Britain.
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Happy 50th Birthday, Mr. Harper
Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper turns 50 today. Many Happy Returns – to Harper the person, not Harper the Prime Minister.
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The End of Conventional TV?
Will conventional broadcast television disappear any time soon?
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Patience Is A Virtue: Is Conventional TV Worth Saving?
Conventional TV is worth saving, but it takes a bit of patience.
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Obama and Clinton: Nasty Politics
The battle between Obama and Clinton threatens to tear the Democratic party apart.
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An Inevitable Split?
Canadians could see major political changes after "Super Saturday"
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Canada's 2006 Fall TV Season
The 2006 fall season, as seen by a Canadian
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Blogging: A Threat To Journalists?
Are journalists afraid of bloggers? Is Adam Radwanski?
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Choosing Sides in Canadian Politics
Why this voter is changing his affiliation.
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Tory or Liberal?
Which way should Canada go: Conservative or Liberal?
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Political Blogging and Punditry
Should political bloggers be impartial or driven by their affiliation with a certain party?
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