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Unconventional Knowledge Sunday, July 19, 1998 By Mario deSantis So how is business and business managing with the new Information age. Mario examines the problem and let's us consider the thoughts of some experts on the problem.

ELECTRONIC COMMERCE, INTERNET AND CULTURAL CHANGES Sunday, July 26, 1998 Mario deSantis raises our awareness of the growing and developing trend toward "e-commerce"

EXAMPLES OF MENTAL MODELS IN SASKATCHEWAN HEALTH CARE AND RACISM Sunday August 2, 1998 Mario deSantis tells it like it is in the world of government as it relates to the financial end of health care

Internet Commerce, Review of Internet Creator Sunday August 9, 1998 Mario deSantis explains the features of the new software Internet Creator and the importance of this kind of software as it relates to our evolving world.

August 10/98 with Timothy (Tim) Shire. Sunday August 16, 1998 Mario deSantis reflects on the new economy and how he sees it in practice.

THE THEORY OF LIVING SYSTEMS AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES, ARTICLE 1: AN INTRODUCTION. Sunday August 23, 1998 Mario deSantis begins a several part series on the remarkable connectivity between all things. This first articles features references to The Web of Life" by Fritjof Capra.

Theory of Living Systems and Organizational Changes: Article 2-A From Reductionism to a System Perception of Life Sunday August 30, 1998 Mario deSantis gives us a peak at the fascinating combination of pure science and ecologyical humanity.

Theory of Living Systems and Organizational Changes: Article 3-Living Systems:Organization/Pattern, Structure and Process/Cognition Sunday, September 6, 1998 Mario deSantis explains that if we consider all things as they relate to one another we might more easily understand those things.

Theory of Living Systems and Organizational Changes: Article 4-Living Systems:Principles of Organization and Building Sustainable Human Communities Sunday September 13, 1998 Our journey into the realm of sustainable ecological human existance by Mario deSantis

NEED OF TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGES IN SASKATCHEWAN: An Introduction Friday September 18, 1998 Mario deSantis introduces us to a series of articles on how Saskatchewan needs to catch up on organising itself politically and economically to meet the demands of this era.

NEED OF TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGES IN SASKATCHEWAN:The Learning Organization, and Knowledge Economy Sunday September 20, 1998 Our economy is now global and we need management and administration techniques that will get us to a competitive position Mario deSantis explores the management world through a much different perspective.

Need of Transformational Changes in Saskatchewan: The biological origin of cognition and implications for Education Sunday September 27,1998 Mario deSantis reveals an exciting and more appropriate direction for modern education based on the nature of human beings.

Need of Transformational Changes in Saskatchewan: Healthcare Reform and Authoritarian Management Sunday October 4, 1998 Mario deSantis gives us a hard look at the purpose of healthcare reform and its remarkable tax consuming shortcomings.

Need of Transformational Changes in Saskatchewan Fight against Racism and A new Worldview Sunday October 11, 1998 Mario deSantis discusses the concerns of racial inequality in our province and how it affects us all.

Need of Transformational Changes in Saskatchewan Healthcare Reform and New Economic Policies, part 1 Sunday October 18, 1998 Mario deSantis explains how the use of central authority and unquestionable direction, reduces efficiency and nullifies the effect of the district board system. This article goes considerably beyond opinion as it relies upon a large number of sources in and out of government.

Need of Transformational Changes in Saskatchewan Healthcare Reform and New Economic Policies, part 2 What Happened to the Saskatchewan Vision for Health? Sunday October 25, 1998 Mario deSantis explains the quagmire that is developing within the health care system due to deliberate provincial governmental policy.

NEED OF TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGES IN SASKATCHEWAN: Healthcare Reform and New Economic Policies, Part 3: Is the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO) above the Law? Sunday November 1, 1998 Mario deSantis points toward the corrupt beginnings of the regional healthcare system in the province.

Need of Transformational Changes in Saskatchewan: Healthcare Reform and New Economics Policies, Part 4, Personal Experiences With Corruption. Sunday November 8, 1998 Mario deSantis takes us through the unpleasantness of discovering corruption and being fired when it is discovered that he knows what is going on.

Information Technology is changing the way to study and learn. Sunday November 15, 1998 Mario deSantis explains the tangible and positive link that is establishing between the learning process and the computer.

NEED OF TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGES IN SASKATCHEWAN: Healthcare Reform and New Economic Policies, Part 5 Sunday November 22, 1998 Mario deSantis shows us the more then $4,000,000 fiasco of squandered money on payroll processing that could have been and still could be, accomplished within health districts, for what relatively speaking, would be pocket change.

NEED OF TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGES IN SASKATCHEWAN: Healthcare Reform and New Economic Policies, Part 6 Sunday November 29, 1998 Mario deSantis enters a plea for the inclusion of the massive money managed by Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations in the work of the provincial auditor.

Bureaucratic Incompetence and Talks Between CUPE and SAHO Sunday January 10, 1999 Mario deSantis returns to Ensign today with a pointed and sharp comment about the negotiations and situation threatening health care in the province.

Some Observations on Changes Brought by new Technologies in Business and Education Sunday Janury 17, 1999 Mario deSantis shares with us his understanding of accounting software and how it can be used by all of us. Mario has packed into this little article a wealth of important information as well as a set of references that could really help you get your books under control.

The Incompetence In Dealing with Y2K Tuesday January 19, 1999 Mario deSantis expresses his indignation and deep concern about the cavalier attitude toward the taxpayer and how the healthcare agencies intend to deal with this serious problem.

The culprit of the Y2K Nightmare in Health Care is plain Corruption! Wednesday January 23, 1999 An authorative and fully documented report by Mario deSantis on squandering of funds in healthcare over the Y2K problem.

Thoughts on Education, Knowledge, Learning and the Internet Sunday January 24, 1999 Ensign is proud to post articles as well researched and yet easy to understand and apply to our daily world. Mario deSantis gives us some serious food for thought about the education system today as it points out the positive and progressive means to making that system better.

A New Approach In Learning Mathematics Sunday January 31, 1999 Mario deSantis explains the use of software designed to teach students calculus. This practical article gives you a look at this software cuts down on the learning curve.

A Personal Story: Learning and New Technologies In Education Monday February 1, 1999 You can't beat first hand experience to bring awareness of not only problems but how problems can and are solved. Mario deSantis tells us clearly and consisely about some problems our educational system has and points to the direction we can take to improve things drastically.

A Personal Experience: Knowledge Is Not Transferred, It is Constructed Tuesday February 2, 1999 Mario deSantis shares with us his thoughts on the learning process, this is an article that you need to read carefully and think over. In it, he explains the key to a learning, the ability to construct one's own knowledge base.

Embedding The Internet In Our Education System: It Is Not A Matter of Money, It Is A Matter of Mind Sunday February 7, 1999 Be sure to drop back and see Mario deSantis' excellent article on how schools can impliment the use of the internet into their curriculum.

Saskatchewan Tin Pot Dictatorships: Lack of Integrity Is A Lack of Leadership Monday February 8, 1999 Mario deSantis has some insightful comments about recent reports of reports from our provincial government.

SAHO Payroll Policies Wednesday February 10, 1999 An article in the Leader Post evokes an indignant response from Mario deSantis as tax money is squandered by SAHO on yet another payroll computer fiasco.

Systems Dynamics In Education: An Introduction Sunday February 14, 1999 Mario deSantis tells us about an educational approach that will bring together the fragmented elements of the curriculum.

A change of mind set is better than a change of strategy Monday February 15, 1999 Mario deSantis suggests a common sense approach to the most obvious political and social problem facing Saskatchewan people.

An ominous suspicion: has SAHO corrupted the pension fund? Tuesday February 16, 1999 Mario deSantis reveals his worries about the Saskatchewan Health Care pension fund and how it might be the source of the money that SAHO seems to throw away at regular intervals.

Systems Dynamics in Education: Thinking Differently Sunday February 21, 1999 This exciting approach to problem solving needs our full attention as Mario deSantis explains the pitfalls of the present system and the way to make things work.

Systems Dynamics in Education: Systems Thinking and Systems Dynamics Sunday February 28, 1999 Mario deSanatis explains the need to put things together and how this educational process offers a means to that end.

Systems Dynamics In Education: Constructivism and Knowing Thyself Sunday March 7, 1999 Mario deSantis practices what he preaches and he points out the impossiblity of separating education from its society. Keep in mind that Mario's endnotes are all dynamic and the meat of his article is in these references.

Lack of Vision in Saskatchewan Education Sunday March 14, 1999 Mario deSantis points out in a short editorial the failure for education leaders within government to demonstrate the skills that students most need.

System Dynamics In Education: Failures of the Current System Sunday March 21, 1999 Mario deSantis explains how the current approach in our school's is crippling our students and reducing their chances to be creative problem solvers.

System Dynamics In Education: Commonality of Structure and Behaviour Monday March 29, 1999 Mario deSantis explains the way using a system could not only stream line education but how it would enrich the stutent's experience by permitting the exploration of a wider range of topics with competent techniques.

Never Enough Money For SAHO Wednesday March 31, 1999 When is $50,000,000 not enough money? When SAHO wants to fix the year 2000 problem. ($50 million would buy 19,230 brand new business type Macintosh Computer systems or 33,333 Windows 98 computers 366Mhz 64Mb 6GB)

The Number Game Thursday April 1, 1999 Mario deSantis suggests that there should be more then numbers on which to base re-election of the present provincial government.

Premier Romanow's Shining Light To The World: The Canadian Light Source Synchrotron Monday April 5, 1999 Mario deSantis reports the concerns many have voiced about the new project in Saskatoon and how it may negatively impact on the tasks at hand.

Few Words On The Synchrotron,Politics and Education In Saskatchewan Wednesday April 7, 1999 Mario deSantis reflects on the connections that people would like to make between education and the University of Saskatchewan Synchrotron project.

Bad Faith of Honourable Romanow: Back To Work Legislation For Nurses Friday April 9, 1999 A short condemning editorial about the Premier's shameful disregard for collective bargaining.

Nurses Strike, Premier Romanow And The 22% Sunday April 11, 1999 Mario deSantis points out the glaringly obvious errors of the government and identifies it as the real culprit in the present hospital services disruption.

Premier Romanow: Playing the Number Game Tuesday April 20, 1999 Publicising the 22% salary increase and covering up the $40 million over run on the closing of the Plains.

The Political Mission of Premier Romanow: Divide and Conquer Sunday April 18, 1999 Mario deSantis has identified the Premiers inclination to use what ever works to gain re-election

SUN's Strike and Premier Romanow's Paper Legislation Sunday April 25, 1999 Mario deSantis takes aim at the Premier's knee jerk reaction to pass back to work legislation while espousing the "rule of Law".

Romanow's Legacy: Mortgaging the Future of Saskatchewan Monday May 3, 1999 The stifling of descent in government, within government agencies and even within the University of Saskatchewan disturb Mario deSantis in today's editorial.

The Saskatchewan Government and SAHO: Mismanaging Health Care and Blackmailing SUN Nurses. Sunday May 9, 1999 Mario deSantis levels a serious attack on the government and its leader for the bungling of the Plains closure and Regina hospital renovations and the underhanded dealings with Saskatchewan nurses with whom negotiations resume tomorrow.

Premier Romanow's Latest Magics: Shuffling Numbers & Mysterious Bank Accounts Sunday May 16, 1999 Mario deSantis points out some odd behaviour by the premier that poses some troubling questions.

An Education Inquiry Sought: A Bravo For Mr. Ted Merriman! Tuesday May 18, 1999 Mario deSantis comments about the state of affairs in Saskatoon Board of Education.

Do We Need Further Specialised Research In Saskatchewan Health Care? Friday May 21, 1999 Richard Plains study of Saskatchewan Health Care is discussed by Mario deSantis and common sense is applied.

Technological Changes In Saskatchewan Health Care: An Abysmal Disaster Thursday May 27, 1999 The health care budget for Saskatchewan is high but far to much of that money is being spent in a regressive non-productive manner. Mario deSantis explains the ways of waste.

The Constitutionality of Bill 23 : BackTo Work Legislation Against Saskatchewan Nurses Wednesday June 9, 1999 Strong evidence exists that Bill 23 is illegal and the government will get rid of it to avoid embarassment as soon as there is a settlement with nurses.

What Happened To The Saskatchewan Health Information Network? Friday June 11, 1999 The puzzle of why we as tax payers spend so much on health care and it is not enough, is demonstrated in this insightful article about wasting money by Mario deSantis.

On Milgaard's Compensation of $10 Million Monday June 14, 1999 Mario deSantis reacts unfavourably to some comments published in the Nipawin Journal about the settlement between government and David Milgaard.

Premier Romanow Is Breaking Down Saskatchewan's Rule Of Law Saturday June 19, 1999 Mario deSantis explains and gives evidence of the continuous encroachments on the rights of the citizen and of the society in general as a result of government actions.

The WCB Is Defrauding The People of Saskatchewan Tuesday June 21, 1999 Mario has done some investigation and has discovered that more than the provincial auditor are worried about the possible fraudulent practices of the Workers Compensation Board.

Milgaard's $10 million compensation : covering up the personal assests of our policing Saskatchewan Government Friday June 25, 1999 Mario deSantis helps us sort out some of the issues that seem a puzzle over this case now over twenty seven years.

Downsizing and the City of Saskatoon Saturday August 21, 1999 City Manager hired as a hatch man is himself axed. No justice involved, just confusion.

Balancing the Budgets & Downsizing Education Sunday September 12, 1999 Mario deSantis condemns the Premier for his electoral promises and his government's record in education.

A Good Samaritan and Premier Roy Romanow's Third Way Tuesday September 14, 1999 Mario deSantis tells us of his adventures and how hollow is the sound of the Premier's advocacy of the Third Way.

Fragmented Research Come To The Help Of Sasktchewan Reform Thursday September 30, 1999 No doubt you were confused about he recent research that indicates that health care is better since 1993, Mario deSantis helps us to understand the odd information and sheds some light on what we have been hearing.

Governmental coalition in Saskatchewan: A private contractual deal at the expense of the electorate? Monday October 4, 1999 Mario deSantis takes a critical look at the coalition deal between Liberal leader and Premier.

Saskatoon Mayor Dayday : A professional politician with no cause beyond being in politics Tuesday October 5, 1999 Mario deSantis lacks enthusiasm for the Saskatoon Mayor's desire to become a member of parliament.

The Saga of Health Reform:Pat Atkinson Wants Fewer Health Boards and Fully Appointed Boards Sunday October 17, 1999 Mario deSantis presents a compelling argument for us to reevaluate government thinking as it relates to health care reform.

Health Reform:Digging Holes in the Ground Friday October 22, 1999 Only in Ensign will you see such remarkable and insightful criticism and in-depth explanation of issues in Saskatchewan health care. Today's article by Mario deSantis reveals the foolishness of "short-term management confusion.

Saskatchewan Health Information Network: Gord Nystuenleaves his post to cover his assets Monday October 25, 1999 Money wasting project loses its boss, or is there some house cleaning taking place?

University of Saskatchewan: A Vision Built on Privileged Education and on the Synchrotron Tuesday October 26, 1999 Mario deSantis takes an uncomplimentary look at the current trends at the University of Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Bureaucracy: The Need of Better Decision Making Processes Thursday October 28, 1999 Mario deSantis is dissatisfied with the way decisions are being made and condemns the Premier for his methods.

Getting Ready For Re-Reengineering and Shifting the Blame Tuesday November 2, 1999 The minister of health has commissioned an inquiry into the Regina health boards budget problems, Mario deSantis is suggesting the minister need not look any further then in her own department.

A message for our insulting Barb Byers: Solidarity is not for ever! Wednesday November 3, 1999 Mario deSantis lacks enthusiasm for continued support of the present government given its abuse of democratic processes.

Ignoring its mandate and diverting money for Y2K Nightmare Thursday November 4, 1999 Mario deSantis clues us in on how SHIN money is turned from its intended purpose to supporting Y2K problems in the health system

A Museum Mentality is Cheating Our Economy: Healthcare, SHIN and the Synchrotron Tuesday November 9, 1999 Mario deSantis, in an extremely well documented article describes the waste and disfunctional confusion with in the department that controls 40% or the budget of the provincial government.

U of S Ranks 14 out of 15: Why not being the best of yourself! Friday November 12, 1999 Mario deSantis offers us some reflections and explanations for the apparent drop in academic standing of the University in Saskatoon.

Brian Rourke Wants more healthcare money: 40% of public expenditures are not enough Sunday November 14, 1999 The head of SAHO is complaining about insufficient government funding as he notices that reserves are declining yet the amount of spending continues to rise.

The U of S Synchrotron: A Mausoleum for a Museum Mentality Wednesday November 17, 1999 Mario deSantis is less than impressed with the major University of Saskatchewan research project.

Healthcare Payroll and SAHO's Big Brains Saturday November 20, 1999 Saskatchewan's nurses have still not received their back pay and salary increases because of payroll problems.

Learning & Creativity: Basic Ingredients of the new Economy Tuesday November 23, 1999 Mario deSantis gives us a hint about what would make things, all things better. This three paragraph message is well worth your serious consideration.

Saskatchewan Nursing Shortage: Shifting the blame for our own Incompetence Satruday November 27, 1999 The idea to close hospitals and reduce hospital beds was a deliberate effort by hospital administrators to cut back on the labour component in health care costs. Mario deSantis explains how this procedure crippled health care and increase over all expenditures.

Saskatchewan Healthcare: Using Research to Blatantly Lie to the Public Sunday November 28, 1999 Things don't look good and Mario deSantis worries about the use of research to cover up the real picture.

Saskatchewan Nursing Shortage: Our Leaders Must Walk Their Talk Tuesday November 30, 1999 Mario deSantis comments on the practice of signing bonus practices for nurses and how the same folks complaining of nursing shortages created the problem.

Our Leaders Can't Recognize An Asset From A Hole In The Ground Friday December 3, 1999 Mario deSantis explains to us some facts about government spending that will shock you as millions and millions are used to purchase poorly functioning software.

A governmental responsibility is to clean up our house first Tuesday December 7, 1999 Mario deSantis gives us some thoughtful comment on the recent conference on the World Trade.

It is the system's fault: an incident with banking transactions Friday December 10, 1999 Post date a cheque, used to work but not anymore. Mario tells us about his real life experience with the service charge kings of the marketplace.

Banking is Changing: electronic cheques on their way Wednesday December 15, 1999 Mario tells us about the things we can expect from our banks in the future.

The Closure of the Plains Health Centre: The $50 million overrun and the gimmick of saving money in health care Sunday December 19, 1999 Mario gives us his take on the Minister of Health's comments about the huge over run on the closure of the Plains Hospital.

Revisiting Maturana's Genius At Christmas 1999: Being human means languaging and emotioning Friday December 24, 1999 Mario deSantis brings us a message of hope as he points the way to a simpler and much easier way of handling our personal growth as we plod through each of life's experiences.

The Hypocritical Behaviour of Peter Federko, CEO of the WCB Saturday January 8, 2000 Mario deSantis takes a hard look at the recent statement by this powerful individual who claims the critics of the Workers Compensation Board are "off-base".

Saskatchewan's Troubled Children: 40% of our School Children Sunday January 16, 2000 Mario deSantis questions the logic behind the present governmental attitudes and policies towards children involved in crime.

Pat Atkinson: Blaming the doctors for the deaths of patients Tuesday January 18, 2000 Mario deSantis gives a chilling look at the Provincial Minister's attitude toward health care and you better pray you don't get sick.

The misuse of Statistics as a scientific tool Thursday January 20, 2000 Mario deSantis points directly at the use of miss-information as a means to political power and control.

Saskatchewan Healthcare: Breaking the Law & Mismanagement Friday January 21, 2000 Mario deSantis makes a convincing argument that gravely undermines the credibility of politicians and health care officials as he points out their squandering of tax dollars on mamoth proportions.