Warren Wilkins, founder of Webcom, has retired. We wish him well in his retirement and thank him for all his efforts and contributions to our industry.

To those of you have been following the World Cup, I hope you've been able to find time to catch a few of the games. With just four teams left to play in the tournament, I will go out on a limb and choose Germany as the winners for 2006.I had a chance to watch most of the games and was very impressed with our homegrown Canadian Owen Hargraves. It's ironic that Owen was unable to make the under seventeen team in Canada, but shone in the World Cup while playing for England. I'm sure there's a scout kicking himself now. His determination and focus made him stand apart.

I was on a trip to Alberta last month and was astonished at the boom that is happening out there. The economy is definitely on an upswing. I spoke to people who landed, and after two days had jobs that were –paying well. It definitely seems the place to be.

Congratulations to Margaret MacLeod on her appointment as Marketing Manager of the Ottawa-based printer, Tri-Graphic Printing. Marg is also manager of Digital Imaging Association.

Remember to take some time this summer. I have a friend who is currently battling cancer. He was always of the belief that there was too much work to do to take a break. Eventually it catches up to you, though. Especially in this stressful industry that we operate, it is so important to take some down time. So make a goal this summer, especially if you haven't had a break in a long time, to set your ego to one side and trust that the business will run without you. Some of my best business ideas have hit me when I'm relaxed on holidays and have stepped away from my business. You see it with a new set of eyes and a refreshed energy. Remember, business can come and go, but friends and relationships are what make the journey worthwhile. There's no one who ever said on their death bed "I should have worked more hours!"

I will finish with an Irish blessing:

Always remember to forget,

the troubles that passed away,

But never forget,

the blessings that came each day.

As always, stay positive.