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23:51
25/Jun
2008
Storm and rain lash south | china - chinadaily.cn; 475 words.
Download Tropical storm Fengshen brought more rain and misery to southern China yesterday, throwing life out of gear in the economic hubs of Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Fengshen, downgraded from a typhoon... Read »
23:35
25/Jun
2008
U.S. hopes Zimbabwean parties reach political settlement over presidential dispute | africa - silobreaker.com; 1101 words.
I think it's our hope that there can be a political settlement that involves discussions among all the parties, including the ZANU- . LONDON (Reuters) - Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai ... Read »
23:14
25/Jun
2008
Drew Carey Defends NAFTA | north america - belowthebeltway.com; 354 words.
In the latest edition of The Drew Carey Project, it s a defense of the North American Free Trade Agreement: Campaign season is just getting warmed up, but looking back on the primaries we ve already s... Read »
23:13
25/Jun
2008
Fed ends streak of interest rate cuts | news media - washingtontimes.com; 847 words.
With inflation moving higher on its worry list, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, ending nearly a year of cuts to bolster the economy, and hinted that the next direction for ra... Read »
23:13
25/Jun
2008
Gramm disputes role in oil price | political blogs - washingtontimes.com; 874 words.
A top McCain campaign official accused by Democrats of allowing speculators to drive up the price of oil Wednesday said he is the victim of a smear campaign that is "verifiably false" and that distrac... Read »
23:11
25/Jun
2008
Mandela Blasts Mugabe's 'Tragic Failure of Leadership' | south africa - newser.com; 541 words.
Newser) Nelson Mandela broke his silence today and denounced the "tragic failure of leadership" of Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe. The influential former South African leader had previously held back so ... Read »
23:10
25/Jun
2008
Mexico ready to eclipse Canada a | trucks suvs - chinamet.com; 805 words.
Mexico is riding a boom in small-car sales that has put the nation's vehicle production on track to pass Canada for the first time and become the second-largest vehicle manufacturer in North America t... Read »
23:10
25/Jun
2008
Tupper Lake conference aims to redefine US climate change debate | mortgages - northcountrypublicradio.org; 520 words.
6/30/08 Karen DeWitt looks back at the political career of Joe Bruno. Brian Mann visits the set of a new Star Trek episode being filmed in Port Henry. Amy Ivy fills joins us for her weekly gardening c... Read »
23:10
25/Jun
2008
Round the bases and read the rest of Fete Nationale - A Brief History of Pro Ball | baseball - mopupduty.com; 1273 words.
I don't think a Canadian city will suppo. 25th, 2008 in Baseball History , Canadian Baseball , Early , International Baseball by Early Tags: , Can-Am League , Canadian Baseball , eastern league , expo... Read »
23:09
25/Jun
2008
Eucharistic Congress Ordinations Called "THE Turning Point" in the History of the Church in Quebec | roman catholic - lifesitenews.com; 573 words.
The ordination of 12 men to the priesthood last Thursday night, a highpoint of the International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec City, was called "the turning point" in the history of the Catholic Chur... Read »
23:09
25/Jun
2008
Mandela to mark 90th birthday in London | united kingdom - thewest.com.au; 613 words.
Nelson Mandela celebrates his coming 90th birthday with a giant concert in London's Hyde Park on Friday supporting his AIDS campaign. Queen, Paul Rodgers, Razorlight and Annie Lennox are among artists... Read »
23:07
25/Jun
2008
Wailers Summer Tour and Album Plans | eating disorder - antimusic.com; 397 words.
Grave Motley Crue Bloodbath Backtrack: R. Martriden Sirhan Sirhan Averse Sefira Twisterbait Distorted Robben Ford Deadsea . Wailers, featuring Los Angeles-based singer Elan Atias... Read »
22:59
25/Jun
2008
Tough card trick to follow | canadian history - amherstdaily.com; 555 words.
11:09 PM on 25/06/08Tough card trick to follow The Amherst Daily News Such comments about nationalism might have Pierre Trudeau rolling over in his grave. Federal political leaders current ones t... Read »
22:59
25/Jun
2008
Bernier contradicts ex-girlfriend s claims that he knew about her past | canada - amherstdaily.com; 487 words.
Bernier contradicts ex-girlfriend s claims that he knew about her past The Canadian Press ST-GEORGES, Que. Maxime Bernier directly contradicted his ex-girlfriend on Wednesday, claiming to have been... Read »
22:58
25/Jun
2008
Britain Annuls Mugabe's Honorary Knighthood | africa - rttnews.com; 286 words.
Research In Motion Q1 Profit Surges As Revenue Soars; Guides Q2; Stock Down In Extended Trade - Update 2 . (RTTNews) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has stripped Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe of ... Read »
22:55
25/Jun
2008
Tough Guy Actor Challenges Senate Minority Leader | at home - fearlessnews.com; 1470 words.
Home. LOUISVILLE, Ky Sonny Landham carved out a tough-guy reputation in a series of big-screen roles, from roughing up Sylvester Stallone to getting tossed out a window by Carl Weathers. He pulls no... Read »
22:53
25/Jun
2008
Bernier speaks out on Couillard affair | canada - nationalpost.com; 1043 words.
Mathieu Belanger/ReutersFormer Canadian foreign affairs minister Maxime Bernier speaks at the congress center in St. -- Former Foreign Affairs minister Maxime Bernier says Julie Couillard never inform... Read »
22:51
25/Jun
2008
Tough-Guy Actor Seeks D.C. Role | political blogs - foxnews.com; 1004 words.
Politics HOME. LOUISVILLE, Ky Sonny Landham carved out a tough-guy reputation in a series of big-screen roles, from roughing up Sylvester Stallone to getting tossed out a window by Carl Weathers. He... Read »
22:51
25/Jun
2008
J.P. Cormier still has the magic touch | concerts - capebretonpost.com; 962 words.
J. He s a wizard with instruments, a wonderful singer and a writer who paints pictures with his words. He can command a stage with his presence and hold an audience with a comment or a well-placed and... Read »
22:50
25/Jun
2008
When Is a Lake Not a Lake? | canada - grist.org; 594 words.
Sixteen lakes across Canada are set to be quietly reclassified as allowable areas for mines to dump toxic waste. While Canadian law technically disallows chucking harmful substances into fish habitat,... Read »
22:48
25/Jun
2008
The Terror Card | canada - silobreaker.com; 759 words.
John McCain just as quickly distanced himself from it, so I have no desire to make hay with it here. My questions is rather, is it even true? It's safe to assume that through 2004 it probably would h... Read »
22:29
25/Jun
2008
Harper dealt himself a dead hand for any fall election battle | canada - nationalpost.com; 953 words.
Canadian Politics. Chris Wattie/ReutersCanada's new International Trade Minister Michael Fortier, Public Works Minister Christian Paradis and Secretary of State for the Pacific Gateway, the Olympics a... Read »
22:29
25/Jun
2008
Nova Scotia: Fishing industry says fuel catastrophe is looming | trucker - sott.net; 477 words.
Flashback: The Real Deal: The Catherine Austin Fitts Money Changer Interview - "What better way to kill someone than to make money off of them killing themselves?" . With some forecasting a catastro... Read »
22:22
25/Jun
2008
Man accused in agent's death freed | travel security - washingtontimes.com; 758 words.
U. officials were shocked that a Mexican judge had freed a man imprisoned in connection with the death of a U. Border Patrol agent, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Wednesday. 22 in n... Read »
22:21
25/Jun
2008
Protect our children | child rights - sulekha.com; 1758 words.
Every time the bar is raised on standards that are considered humane, there are some humans who object to them. "They (people raising the bar) don't understand ground realities." (fear) "Why should I ... Read »
22:19
25/Jun
2008
Mandela: Zimbabwe s Facing Failure of Leadership | africa - thisdayonline.com; 1007 words.
In his first major criticism of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, former South African President Nelson Mandela said last night that the problem in Zimbabwe was a failure of leadership. Also, superm... Read »
22:18
25/Jun
2008
Vancouver 2010 congratulates Secretary of State Moore on his new 2010 Winter Games role; thanks Minister Emerson | figure skating - newswire.ca; 457 words.
Vancouver 2010 congratulates Secretary of State Moore on his new 2010 Winter Games role; thanks Minister Emerson . John Furlong, Chief Executive Officer for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the... Read »
22:17
25/Jun
2008
Arise, Sir Salman | cnn - cnn.com; 521 words.
Home. Hot Topics Zimbabwe Nelson Mandela Eco Solutions Fuel prices America votes Euro 2008 more topics . Queen Elizabeth II confers knighthood on Salman Rushdie . Announcement that Rush... Read »
22:10
25/Jun
2008
Grimsby History News | u s history - thedocktower.com; 637 words.
What eventually would become Grimsby came into being when a community at the site was founded in the 9th century by Danish explorers. In fact, in a very short time it did became known as Grim s By -- ... Read »
22:09
25/Jun
2008
TD Insurance to expand Saint John Client Service Centre operations | canadian history - insurance-business-review.com; 220 words.
TD Insurance Home and Auto has announced that it will expand its Saint John Client Service Centre operation and will establish a new National Claims Response Centre that together is expected to create... Read »
21:55
25/Jun
2008
Cross-Canada Blog Tour: Nunavut | canadian history - blogher.com; 439 words.
I'm about to hop in our car and hit the road heading east to the Canadian Maritimes so I thought that it was a good time to continue heading east on our Cross-Canada blog tour. We'll be continuing eas... Read »
21:43
25/Jun
2008
Britain strips Mugabe of knighthood (AAP) | australia - koozi.net; 39 words.
Britain strips Mugabe of knighthood By EPA Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been stripped of his honorary British knighthood as a mark of revulsion following recent pre-election violence, the ... Read »
21:39
25/Jun
2008
Harper missed chance to promote women in cabinet shuffle | canada - greenparty.ca; 290 words.
Green Party today. Women Members of Parliament are scarce in the Conservative Party, but Diane Ablonczy and Jos e Verner are two who display competence without the attack dog qualities of so many of ... Read »
21:29
25/Jun
2008
Maritime students favour MUN | canada - thetelegram.com; 64 words.
East meets west receives funding 25/06/08 10:07 PM. Fishing for fun slowly losing popularity, Statistics Canada says 25/06/08 9:50 PM. Clothesline billboard hoped to draw tourists to Newfoundland and ... Read »
21:25
25/Jun
2008
Cheeky Mandela charms Queen on London visit | sleep and sleep deprivation - smh.com.au; 366 words.
Old friends. former South African president Nelson Mandela meets Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. Former South African president Nelson Mandela has charmed Queen Elizabeth as she welcomed him to Buckingh... Read »
21:23
25/Jun
2008
Report says Islandwide public transit system feasible | public transport - pe.ca; 1042 words.
Report says Islandwide public transit system feasible MIKE CARSON The Guardian KENSINGTON - An Islandwide public transit system is feasible and would improve the quality of life for rural P. resident... Read »
21:17
25/Jun
2008
Record rate of C-sections worry doctors | pregnancy birth - nationalpost.com; 1348 words.
Health and Fitness. Getty ImagesA record number of women across the country are seeking to have their babies via C-section, a trend that has doctors worried. Canada's pregnancy specialists are calling... Read »
21:09
25/Jun
2008
Dying With Dignity: The Case of the Filipino Caregiver in Canada | canadian history - mabuhayradio.com; 2035 words.
An Irish follower of Jose P. Rizal sent to his fellow Rizalists an appeal to help Juana Tejada, an Overseas-Filipino worker (OFW) in Canada. Tejada is a cancer-stricken Filipino caregiver, who has bee... Read »
21:07
25/Jun
2008
Comic Book Urban Legends Revealed #158 | comics animation - comicbookresources.com; 8760 words.
This is the one-hundred and fifty-eighth in a series of examinations of comic book urban legends and whether they are true or false. Click here for an archive of the previous one-hundred and fifty-sev... Read »
20:56
25/Jun
2008
Caribbean remains top cruise destination | international cruises - indiatimes.com; 1044 words.
News By Company. NEW YORK: The Caribbean remains a top destination among cruisers, and more are bringing their children along for the journey, according to a new survey by the Cruise Lines Internation... Read »
20:55
25/Jun
2008
Salman Rushdie is finally knighted - NDTV.com | jamaica - avashya.com; 106 words.
Indian-origin author Salman Rushdie received a knighthood for services to literature from Britain 's Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, saying he was proud of the honour and had ''no regrets'' over the ... Read »
20:55
25/Jun
2008
Diamond Discoveries Receives NI 43-101 Technical Report on Caribou Property, Thetford-Mines, Quebec | press release information - newswire.ca; 583 words.
RECENT SAMPLING HAS CONFIRMED THE POSSIBILITY OF FINDING ECONOMIC GRADES OF PLATINUM AND PALLADIUM" NEW YORK, June 25 /CNW/ - Diamond Discoveries International Corp. (DMDD:OTCBB) is very please... Read »
20:53
25/Jun
2008
Rats or Ratbags? You Decide | australia - newmatilda.com; 3438 words.
Toby Creswell asks you to nominate your favourite Labor Rat or Ratbag of all time In the absence of sufficient foxes and hounds, the Australian national blood sport happens mostly indoors it's known a... Read »
20:53
25/Jun
2008
Inuit oral stories could solve mystery of Franklin expedition | canadian history - nationalpost.com; 796 words.
Huton Archive/Getty ImagesA 19th-century artist's rendition of survivors of the Franklin Expedition which was lost in Canada's north in the 1850s. More than 150 years after the disappearance of the Er... Read »
20:52
25/Jun
2008
McGuinty supports carbon tax plan despite cost | canada - ctv.ca; 711 words.
8:39:25 PM The Canadian Press TORONTO The prospect of a billion-dollar bill isn't dampening the Ontario government's enthusiasm for the federal Liberals' controversial carbon tax plan, Premier Dalto... Read »
20:44
25/Jun
2008
Black History Month Events at | africa - ethnicnow.com; 316 words.
Manchester s Libraries will be celebrating Black History Month, which runs from October 1, with a series of free events and displays. Storytelling and poetry Caribbean style will be held at Hulme Libr... Read »
20:37
25/Jun
2008
Searching for the Left | political history - ukwatch.net; 4412 words.
Faced with a Labour government which is resolutely set on ensconcing itself as a centre right nationalist party, it is time for the left to start making new connections. Compared with its counterparts... Read »
20:34
25/Jun
2008
Closing Mass Drenches 60,000: Eucharistic Congress Brings a "Cleansing" for Quebec | roman catholic - lifesitenews.com; 856 words.
By Jenna Murphy **See special photo essay of the Mass with 16 photos **.com) - The 49th International Eucharistic Congress literally ended with a bang on Sunday as over 60,000 faithful gathered in pou... Read »
20:30
25/Jun
2008
Mugabe loses knighthood over human rights | united kingdom - upi.com; 110 words.
Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe has been stripped of his honorary British knighthood for his "abuse of human rights" it was announced Wednesday. Britain's Queen Elizabeth II approved the annulment of ... Read »
20:26
25/Jun
2008
New Park Super Has 28 Years Experience | canada - westcoaster.ca; 324 words.
Kim Seward-Hannam is the new superintendent of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. (Submitted Photo) By Keven Drews TOFINO The new superintendent of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is on the job. K... Read »
20:22
25/Jun
2008
Capital market and the bug of demutualisation | stock markets - businessdayonline.com; 1292 words.
Any nation desirous of building a vibrant and prosperous economy requires a successful and vibrant capital market of which the Stock Exchange is the hub; though capital market activities are not limit... Read »
20:14
25/Jun
2008
Calls for delay of Zimbabwe election | africa - cnn.com; 1099 words.
Story Highlights. NEW: Southern African Development Community urges postponement of elections . Nelson Mandela called the violent crisis "a tragic failure of leadership" . Robert Mugabe stripped of Br... Read »
20:08
25/Jun
2008
Spring-Summer Season for Women's Fashion Comes to Life in Brazil | women issues - brazzilmag.com; 1220 words.
AIDS Among Poor Women Goes Up Sharply in Brazil. Brazil's Women Power Movement to Vote and Be Voted. Women Get 60% of All New Jobs in S o Paulo, Brazil. Brazil Aims at Borders in Campaign Against Wome... Read »
20:08
25/Jun
2008
Au Qu bec, les villes de petite et moyenne tailles sont durement touch es par la d gringolade du secteur manufacturier | medium sized - conferenceboard.ca; 433 words.
Au Qu bec, les villes de petite et moyenne tailles sont durement touch es par la d gringolade du secteur manufacturier . pr voit qu Abbotsford, en Colombie-Britannique, affichera cette ann e la plus ... Read »
20:02
25/Jun
2008
Cheeky Mandela charms Queen | jamaica - smh.com.au; 363 words.
Old friends. former South African president Nelson Mandela meets Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. Former South African president Nelson Mandela has charmed Queen Elizabeth as she welcomed him to Buckingh... Read »
20:02
25/Jun
2008
Rushdie knighted by queen in low-key ceremony | england - wikio.com; 708 words.
Author Salman Rushdie slipped into Buckingham Palace on Wednesday to receive a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II that had angered many parts of the Muslim world when the honor was announced last year... Read »
19:58
25/Jun
2008
Mugabe is stripped of knighthood as 'a mark of revulsion' | africa - wikio.co.uk; 723 words.
26 minutes ago ROBERT Mugabe was last night stripped of his honorary knighthood over his "abuse of human rights" and "abject disregard" for democracy, the Foreign Office said . The Monarchist ( Free ... Read »
19:48
25/Jun
2008
World condemnation of Zimbabwe leader Mugabe grows | south africa - baltimoresun.com; 712 words.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - President Robert Mugabe faced deeper international isolation today, with African states demanding that a discredited runoff election be postponed and anti-apartheid icon N... Read »
19:45
25/Jun
2008
Tuesdays with TMAC - Getting Out of Dodge! | auto racing - tjslideways.com; 1644 words.
Tuesdays with TMAC - Getting Out of Dodge! From Bill W: Sprint car driver Terry McCarl has nothing against Dodge City, Dodge City Speedway, its great fans, or anyone else in Kansas, but it treated him... Read »
19:42
25/Jun
2008
Health Networks Benefit Four Island Communities | general issues - nationtalk.ca; 84 words.
19:18:20 - Mainstream Aboriginal Related News - First Nations lawyer seeks prohibition - Daily Obs. NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2008HEALTH0067-000991 June 24, 2008 Ministry of Health Services V... Read »
19:34
25/Jun
2008
Adding colour to a historic city | canadian history - com.my; 421 words.
THE banks of Malacca River in Padang Nyiru opposite St Francis Xavier Church came alive when more than 20 brightly-lit handmade lanterns were strung up during a contest here recently. The lanterns in ... Read »
19:34
25/Jun
2008
Pallister says government working hard, but not everyone agrees | canadian history - cpheraldleader.com; 233 words.
Canada s federal government adjourned for the summer on June 20, and according to Portage-Lisgar Member of Parliament, Brian Pallister, his government was busy for the entire session. This government... Read »
19:33
25/Jun
2008
Canada's Para-Alpine Ski Team Building on Record Performance | international skiing tours - firsttracksonline.com; 525 words.
Calgary, Canada - Canada s para-alpine ski team (CPAST) will have the largest team of high performance athletes in its history as it attempts to build off the momentum of last season s record-setting ... Read »
19:31
25/Jun
2008
Mr. Maliki Goes to Washington | middle east - warnewsradio.org; 4920 words.
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on his trip to Washington, D. How was his visit received in America, in Iraq, and in the rest of the Middle East?. Then, we get a glimpse of the secret life of an ... Read »
19:31
25/Jun
2008
Carlton Club opens up | music and entertainment - telegraph.co.uk; 597 words.
Labour. Ann Widdecombe has struck a blow for women's rights by becoming the first female to become a full member of the Carlton Club. Ann Widdecombe talks to Guy Ruddle about becoming the first women ... Read »
19:30
25/Jun
2008
Emerson now Canada's official Foreign Minister | other entertainment - 24hrs.ca; 1061 words.
Facebook. OTTAWA - David Emerson was promoted Wednesday to the prestigious Foreign Affairs portfolio and may now be in line for another prime ministerial favour: a safe new riding in which to run in t... Read »
19:30
25/Jun
2008
Ian McKellen Meets Queen For Another Honour | belize - showbizspy.com; 155 words.
SIR IAN McKELLEN has received another accolade from British monarch QUEEN ELIZABETH II, in recognition of his acting work. The Lord of the Rings star was knighted by the Queen in 1991 for his outstand... Read »
19:23
25/Jun
2008
Emerson reaffirmed as foreign minister in mini-shuffle | canada - ctv.ca; 7821 words.
Michael Fortier, Christian Paradis, and James Moore (left to right) are sworn to their posts at Rideau Hall in Ottawa . Public Works Minister Christian Paradis is sworn in to his post during a cabine... Read »
19:23
25/Jun
2008
Bernier claims he was unaware of Couillard's past | canadian history - ctv.ca; 950 words.
Conservative MP Maxime Bernier said Wednesday he had no idea about Julie Couillard's past until the scandal broke, and suggested the sensitive nature of documents he forgot at her home may have been e... Read »
19:19
25/Jun
2008
Betting on Separation | foreign exchange - walrusmagazine.com; 1287 words.
On Thursday, October 26, 1995, four days before Quebec voters headed to the polls to vote on the referendum question, the Dom Perignon was flowing at a crowded table in a Toronto steakhouse. It was th... Read »
19:18
25/Jun
2008
ReGenesis Finale Reveals The Truth | tv shows - tv-eh.com; 1108 words.
ReGenesis From a media release: After four groundbreaking seasons, Shaftesbury s Gemini Award-winning television series ReGenesis concludes this Sunday, May 25 at 8 p. Created by Christina Jennings, t... Read »
19:18
25/Jun
2008
25-Year-Old Planned Shooting at Henderson Plastics Plant | australia - wbko.com; 399 words.
North Korea's long-awaited nuclear declaration won't include atomic bombs. Regional heads of African states meet to find a solution for Zimbabwe. Queen Elizabeth II strips Zimbabwe's President Robert ... Read »
19:14
25/Jun
2008
Conservative MP Maxime Bernier reached out to supporters in his Quebec riding Wednesday, explaining the events that led to his resignation as foreign | canada - ctv.ca; 603 words.
Mugabe stripped of knighthood The Queen stripped Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe of his honorary knighthood on Wednesday, as a sign of displeasure over alleged human rights abuses by his administra... Read »
19:14
25/Jun
2008
Line between private, public lives is thin: Bernier | canada - ctv.ca; 774 words.
Conrad Black loses appeal The U. Court of Appeals has ruled against former newspaper magnate Conrad Black in his appeal of his fraud and obstruction of justice convictions. Conservative MP Maxime Bern... Read »
19:13
25/Jun
2008
Mugabe loses knighthood for ‘disregard of democracy’ | africa - jrc.it; 1711 words.
Robert Mugabe of his ceremonial knighthood on Wednesday, revoking the honor amid new attempts to rebuke the president Robert Mugabe of his knighthood. This highly unusual move is a protest by the quee... Read »
19:12
25/Jun
2008
Zimbabwe's Mugabe Stripped of Knighthood | dance - wnyc.org; 124 words.
As banks charge more and higher fees for transactions — from overdrafts to ATM use — consumers may be taking a hit to their checking accounts without realizing it. Here are some tips for k... Read »
19:07
25/Jun
2008
Our gaming expert weighs in on the portable rock experience of "Guitar Hero on Tour" for Nintendo DS | music reviews - rollingstone.com; 2013 words.
Barack Obama, Stevie Wonder Geek On the Charts: Coldplay Video: Moby Talks Pimp Chicken Breaking Artist: Lykke Li Bach Says Axl Penning Autobiography Gadget Envy: Guitar Hero On Tour EMI L... Read »
19:06
25/Jun
2008
Mandela joins chorus against Mugabe | africa - news.com.au; 462 words.
FORMER South African president Nelson Mandela has broken his silence on Zimbabwe, blaming the country's crisis on a "tragic failure of leadership". At a celebrity fundraising dinner in London to mark ... Read »
19:02
25/Jun
2008
Celebrate the Royal Canadian Mint s Centennial on Canada Day! | coin - coinnews.net; 408 words.
The Royal Canadian Mint is opening its doors to all on Canada Day to celebrate its centennial with fun-filled family activities. All activities will take place at the Mint s historic, 100-year-old fac... Read »
18:59
25/Jun
2008
Robert Mugabe loses one | united kingdom - mahalo.com; 249 words.
New York Times: Queen Strips Mugabe of Knighthood (June 25, 2008) ..Guardian Unlimited: Foreign Office revokes Mugabe knighthood (June 25, 2008) ..Times Online: Queen strips Robert Mugabe of knighthoo... Read »
18:58
25/Jun
2008
Harper names David Emerson foreign minister | canadian history - reuters.com; 290 words.
Louise Egan OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper made minor changes to his Conservative cabinet on Wednesday to fill a gap left by the forced resignation last month of Foreign Mi... Read »
18:58
25/Jun
2008
Understanding FINTRAC's Compliance Message | regulatory compliance - nowpublic.com; 971 words.
Bill C-25, which went into effect June 23, 2008, introduces significant regulatory revisions to Canada's proceeds of crime (money laundering) and terrorist financing legislation. The Bill requires the... Read »
18:55
25/Jun
2008
Antarctica celebrates shortest day | jamaica - indiatimes.com; 352 words.
SYDNEY: There s nothing like a good party to beat the winter blues, especially in Antarctica where the cold is bitter and the sky is a very dark blue. The shortest day of the year on June 21 is the cu... Read »
18:54
25/Jun
2008
Bernier's pastry photo-op no cakewalk | canada - nationalpost.com; 715 words.
Paul Chiasson for Canwest News ServiceThen Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Bernier hands out Jos Louis cakes to Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan. MONTREAL -- History books may not remember the contrib... Read »
18:47
25/Jun
2008
Nine Races, Nine Faces in PASS Super Late Model Victory Lane | car racing - racerap.com; 573 words.
Norm Desjardins -- The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) super late models have completed a third of their 2008 schedule and there s yet to be a repeat race winner in either the North or South divisions. In... Read »
18:46
25/Jun
2008
Health Networks Benefit Three Island Communities | general issues - nationtalk.ca; 78 words.
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2008HEALTH0066-000990 June 24, 2008 Ministry of Health Services Vancouver Island Health Authority VICTORIA Three new integrated health networks will provide physic... Read »
18:41
25/Jun
2008
Mandela, Bush weigh in on Zimbabwe crisis | africa - cnn.com; 1006 words.
Southern African Development Community urges postponement of elections . Nelson Mandela called the violent crisis "a tragic failure of leadership" . Robert Mugabe stripped of British knighthood as int... Read »
18:41
25/Jun
2008
Mandela talks of leadership failure in Zimbabwe | africa - southernledger.com; 411 words.
Former president of South Africa Nelson Mandela, left, chats with Britain's Prime Minister Gordon Brown during a meeting at a hotel in central London, Tuesday June 24, 2008. Mandela is in London to at... Read »
18:37
25/Jun
2008
Canada holds winning hand in oil fight | oil energy - financialpost.com; 688 words.
Obama's fight against 'dirty oil' could hurt oil sands. Oil at US$200 would trigger global recession, Deutsche Bank warns. With the fight against Canada's oil sands getting uglier by the day, the Unit... Read »
18:37
25/Jun
2008
Missing voices | canada - dominionpaper.ca; 915 words.
The Globe Salon Fifteen, plus moderator Patrick Martin (bottom-right corner) discussed Harper's apology: Can you spot who's missing? . Reactions in the media to the federal government s June 12 apolo... Read »
18:32
25/Jun
2008
Queen knights disgraced author | canada - presstv.ir; 188 words.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has conferred a knighthood to Salman Rushdie -- the author of the blasphemous book Satanic Verses . The ceremony to confer the knighthood was held in London's Buckingham P... Read »
18:29
25/Jun
2008
Mini Cabinet Shuffle (Richard Madan's story) | canada - citynews.ca; 483 words.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has moved junior minister Christian Paradis into the giant Public Works portfolio and formally shifted David Emerson to Foreign Affairs. Senator Michael Fortier moves fro... Read »
18:25
25/Jun
2008
Immigrants fuel B.C. s population growth | immigration - straight.com; 269 words.
British Columbia was one of only three provinces to record a population growth higher than that of the country between 2001 and 2006, according to figures released today by Statistics Canada on the 20... Read »
18:24
25/Jun
2008
A list of Bush's Michigan visits since becoming president in 2001 | michigan - freep.com; 715 words.
The following is a list of visits President George W. Bush has made to Michigan since he became president in January 2001. April 20, 2007: Visited East Grand Rapids to discuss the war in Iraq and a... Read »
18:15
25/Jun
2008
Emerson moves to top of cabinet, buttressing Harper hopes he will stay on | canada - am770chqr.com; 1011 words.
Public Works Minister Christian Paradis shakes hands with Prime Mnister Stephen Harper after he was sworn in. David Emerson was promoted Wednesday to the prestigious Foreign Affairs portfolio and may ... Read »
18:14
25/Jun
2008
AG Blasts Supreme Court's Child Rape Ruling | death - abc3340.com; 638 words.
The U. Supreme Court made America more dangerous for children Wednesday when it outlawed the execution of child rapists, Alabama Attorney General Troy King said. "Anybody in this country who cares abo... Read »
18:11
25/Jun
2008
Shining a spotlight on torture | terrorism - scoop.co.nz; 502 words.
Amnesty International Orange jump-suited walking petition to shine a spotlight on torture Amnesty International will mark International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (June 26) by seeking signat... Read »
18:08
25/Jun
2008
World condemnation of Zimbabwe grows (AP) | africa - newsfordev.org; 1313 words.
President Robert Mugabe faced deeper international isolation Wednesday, with African states demanding that a discredited . Tougher sanctions, sporting bans and economic boycotts could be next and ... Read »
18:05
25/Jun
2008
Arctic Gas: A Solution or a Problem? | energy - wilsoncenter.org; 322 words.
9:00 a. Event Summary Event Summary will be posted shortly . Rising energy costs, the decline in southern Canadian gas exports, and the need for secure energy supplies have focused attention on the im... Read »
17:59
25/Jun
2008
John McCain: We ve Got to Give Americans Hope and Optimism | political - townhall.com; 1637 words.
Nationally syndicated host and journalist Hugh Hewitt interviewed John McCain on June 24as the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party travelled through southern California. Hugh Hewitt: Senator ... Read »
17:57
25/Jun
2008
North Korea nuclear program to dominate G8 ministerial meeting in Japan | russia - cbc.ca; 705 words.
Queen strips Mugabe of knighthood In the wake of political violence gripping Zimbabwe, Queen Elizabeth has stripped Robert Mugabe of his honorary knighthood, an extremely rare move by the British mona... Read »
17:56
25/Jun
2008
KFR | suvs - autobloggreen.com; 505 words.
3. Here is what they did in 2005 on the same test to account for different size tanks. Yep, they just drove around a bit with the cars that had bigger tanks. " Instead, we calculated how much fuel we ... Read »
17:42
25/Jun
2008
World condemnation of Zimbabwe grows | south africa - statesman.com; 1384 words.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa President Robert Mugabe faced deeper international isolation Wednesday, with African states demanding that a discredited runoff election be postponed and anti-apartheid ic... Read »
17:38
25/Jun
2008
318.26 | mining - stockwatch.com; 643 words.
AHT - Ashford Hospitality Refinances Sole 2008 Debt Maturity [2008-06-25 17:36 ET] ALB - Albemarle Invests in Cleaner, Safer Magnesium Alkyl Process [2008-06-25 17:35 ET] TRXI - TRX to Relocate Corpor... Read »
17:24
25/Jun
2008
Arnold Schwarzenegger s Blog | movie reviews - newsgroper.com; 1842 words.
Arnold Schwarzenegger became the youngest Mr. Olympia ever at age 23 in 1970, and held the bodybuilding title for six years, thanks to steroids. He then turned to acting and proved his range by playin... Read »
17:24
25/Jun
2008
Salman Rushdie is a girlie-man knight | light - newsgroper.com; 252 words.
The quality of action I get from playing Your Body is a Wonderland has drastically decreased by John Mayer . Unbelieveable! Salman Rushdie was just made a knight by Queen Elizabeth II . Is she cra... Read »
17:21
25/Jun
2008
Bernardo's horrors still resonate | canada - nationalpost.com; 1112 words.
Watch video of Bernardo's 2007 interview with police. National PostA screen grab from an interview the police held with Paul Bernardo in 2007. The interview was released to the media on Tuesday. After... Read »
17:17
25/Jun
2008
No Getting Around the Wall | immigration - ncmonline.com; 631 words.
The Supreme Court was wrong to refuse to hear an appeal by environmental organizations to stop the construction of the wall along the United States-Mexico border. The high court was able to avoid givi... Read »
17:17
25/Jun
2008
UK strips Mugabe of honorary knighthood | australia - com.pk; 102 words.
UK strips Mugabe of honorary knighthood LONDON: Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been stripped of his honorary British knighthood as a "mark of revulsion", the Foreign Office in London said on W... Read »
17:14
25/Jun
2008
John McCain: 'We ve Got to Give Americans Hope' | economy trade - crosswalk.com; 1075 words.
Nationally syndicated host and journalist Hugh Hewitt interviewed John McCain on June 24as the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party travelled through southern California. Hugh Hewitt: Senator ... Read »
17:14
25/Jun
2008
Campbellsburg Police Kill Man in Shootout | australia - wbko.com; 157 words.
Regional heads of African states meet to find a solution for Zimbabwe. Queen Elizabeth II strips Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe of his knighthood. British Man Guilty of Killing Wife, Daughter in M... Read »
17:09
25/Jun
2008
IN OTHER WORDS | farming - theaurora.ca; 696 words.
The word has come down from the provincial government (by way of hired consultants): Milk cows have no future in Labrador. A Gander-based consulting firm was commissioned by the Department of Natural ... Read »
17:09
25/Jun
2008
Guests of labour | homeworking organizing - theaurora.ca; 399 words.
The province's labour boss Reg Anstey (left) was last in Labrador West in 2007 when he accompanied USW Local 5795 to the picket line to offer support to striking workers. Federation of Labour, which r... Read »
17:07
25/Jun
2008
Artevo Corporation opens new Victoria, BC retail location | canadian history - newswire.ca; 247 words.
THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ CALGARY, June 25 /CNW/ - ALBERTA - June 19, 2008 - Artevo Corporation ("Artevo" or t... Read »
17:03
25/Jun
2008
CNSOPB issues call for bids | canada - energycurrent.com; 327 words.
8:02:52 PM GMT HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA: The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB) has issued Call for Bids NS08-1. The call includes two industry nominated parcels, one in shallow water an... Read »
17:02
25/Jun
2008
Failure of leadership in Zim - Mandela | cable - news24.com; 252 words.
Former South African president Nelson Mandela spoke of a "tragic failure of leadership" in Zimbabwe during a celebrity fundraising dinner in London Wednesday to mark his 90th birthday. In what are tho... Read »
17:00
25/Jun
2008
Doris Kathleen Mattingly | canadian history - somd.com; 360 words.
Mattingly, Doris Kathleen Birth: 1922-10-08 in Washington, DC Residence: Leonardtown, Maryland Death:. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Cemetery, Leonardtown, Maryland . Doris Kathleen MeMaw Matting... Read »
17:00
25/Jun
2008
I saw Tony literally change Kelly ... It was about visualization and taking yourself outside your body. And Kelly probably played the best hockey of h | hockey - daylife.com; 345 words.
MasterCard to pay $1. Ana Ivanovic of Serbia kisses the net after her second round match against Nathalie Dechy of France at Wimbledon, Wednesday, June, 25, 2008. Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harpe... Read »
17:00
25/Jun
2008
John Tortorella | canada - daylife.com; 380 words.
Wall-E" charts new territory for Disney-Pixar . Cher harassed at Nashville club, man is arrested (AP). Ana Ivanovic of Serbia kisses the net after her second round match against Nathalie Dechy of Fran... Read »
16:58
25/Jun
2008
Life in Florida V | florida - wizbangblog.com; 486 words.
More news from around the Sunshine State Just lyin' around- A man dies and his body begins to decompose, but no one reports it for at least three days. Caution to Florida firefighters- Don't knock on ... Read »
16:58
25/Jun
2008
Salman Rushdie conferred knighthood | top authors - indiatimes.com; 684 words.
LONDON: Author Salman Rushdie slipped into Buckingham Palace on Wednesday to receive a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II that had angered many parts of the Muslim world when the honor was announced l... Read »
16:54
25/Jun
2008
Salman Rushdie Knighted by The Queen | canada - observer.com; 270 words.
According to the Associated Press , Queen Elizabeth II conferred knighthood on Salman Rushdie today, despite protests from Islamic countries. Rushdie after his 1988 novel, The Stanic Verses , was deem... Read »
16:53
25/Jun
2008
Appointment to the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal | anti virus - digitalmedianet.com; 457 words.
By marketwire OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/25/08 -- The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Que... Read »
16:51
25/Jun
2008
Mugabe criticized by Mandela, loses knighthood | jamaica - usatoday.com; 80 words.
Nelson Mandela complimented the queen on her looks as she greeted him in the palace Wednesday. Former South African president Nelson Mandela said there is a "tragic failure of leadership" in Zimbabwe.... Read »
16:50
25/Jun
2008
A Communiqu from National Chief Phil Fontaine - U | canadian history - nationtalk.ca; 203 words.
17:00:08 - Education/Career - Six Nations Youth Rally 2008 - 2008/6/25 16:54:35 - Arts & Culture - 2008 Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival > Call f. - 2008/6/25 16:47:12 - Arts & Culture - Red Sky Perf... Read »
16:44
25/Jun
2008
Philip Jalufka | college - leadmaverick.com; 471 words.
Philip W. Jalufka, Founder and President, Legacy International Resort Properties Mr. Philip Jalufka, as of 2007, serves as President of Legacy International , a Residential Sales and Marketing Operat... Read »
16:40
25/Jun
2008
Institute calls for national pension plan summit | pensions - globeinvestor.com; 241 words.
MONTREAL The Canadian Institute of Actuaries is calling on the federal and provincial government to hold a national summit to discuss the country's ailing pension system. The summit is needed to add... Read »
16:38
25/Jun
2008
695 Opinions | political - whereistand.com; 1492 words.
Sure, he was one of the biggest and most respected names in our media. This was a major shock to everyone and considering he was so young and at the peak of his career, I think this tragedy did merit ... Read »
16:37
25/Jun
2008
Emerson confirmed as Canada's FM | canada - presstv.ir; 191 words.
David Emerson is confirmed as Canada's Foreign Minister, a job he took over from disgraced Maxime Bernier last month over security breach. Bernier was forced to resign in May for leaving classified do... Read »
16:25
25/Jun
2008
Canada potash miners plan growth at underused port | canada - forbes-global.com; 576 words.
Canada - By Roberta Rampton WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - As Canadian potash miners push to double exports in the next decade, they will tap an underused western port to try to avoid congestion in th... Read »
16:20
25/Jun
2008
African leaders urge Mugabe to delay vote | africa - upi.com; 291 words.
Mugabe says election won't be postponed. A group of African leaders Wednesday urged Zimbabwean leaders to delay the runoff election, saying results would be illegitimate if it were held on Friday. Int... Read »
16:15
25/Jun
2008
Mugabe, a Knight No Longer | united kingdom - nytimes.com; 452 words.
Queen Elizabeth II and President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe attending a conference in Durban, South Africa, in 1999. Because most people might know him as the face of brutal oppression in Zimbabwe, it... Read »
16:15
25/Jun
2008
'Satanic Verses' author finally gets his sword on the shoulder | united kingdom - com.lb; 583 words.
Robin Millard Agence France Presse LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday gave controversial author Salman Rushdie the knighthood that caused protests by Muslims around the world when it was announce... Read »
16:08
25/Jun
2008
Mandela charms Queen | jamaica - com.pk; 246 words.
AFP) - Former South African president Nelson Mandela charmed Queen Elizabeth II as she welcomed him to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. "You look younger every time I see you," the 89-year-old Nobel Pe... Read »
16:05
25/Jun
2008
Hanemaayer of crime exonerated after Bernando confession | africa - yahoo.ca; 918 words.
LONDON (AFP) - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been stripped of his honorary British knighthood as a "mark of revulsion" following recent pre-election violence, the Foreign Office in London sai... Read »
16:02
25/Jun
2008
Ladies Who Lunch | electronic products - authorsden.com; 466 words.
StephenKogon ,i PatriciaBehnke ,i Romantic PoetessVictoria L. McColley ,i NeilLevin ,i JamesMcClelland ,i TerryRizzuti ,i DebraWelch . Daughter of a Legendary Beauty Boundary Lines 5 (On Vacation, T... Read »
16:00
25/Jun
2008
Transport Canada announces winner of 2008 SCL Green Supply Chain Award | logistics - newswire.ca; 358 words.
OTTAWA, June 25 /CNW Telbec/ - The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, is pleased to recognize XTL Transport Inc. as the recipient of the 2008 SCL Green ... Read »
15:55
25/Jun
2008
Quiz: How well do you know Canadian food? | austria - homemakers.com; 488 words.
Are you a Canadian foodie? Test your knowledge about some of our country's favourite edible products. Take this quiz to show what you know about some of our country's specialties. According to legend,... Read »
15:52
25/Jun
2008
Sir Salman | new zealand - sfgate.com; 720 words.
06-25) 12:22 PDT LONDON, United Kingdom (AP) -- Author Salman Rushdie slipped into Buckingham Palace on Wednesday to receive a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II that had angered many parts of the Mus... Read »
15:50
25/Jun
2008
Queen Elizabeth | united kingdom - platinum-celebs.com; 791 words.
Singer MORRISSEY accepts he has wrecked his chances of being honoured by QUEEN ELIZABETH II - but he insists he is more deserving of a title than many recipients.The former SMITHS frontman distanced h... Read »
15:50
25/Jun
2008
John McCain: We ve Got to Give Americans Hop | political - townhall.com; 2641 words.
Hugh Hewitt. June 24as the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party travelled through southern California. Hugh Hewitt: Senator McCain, welcome to Orange County, California . In fact, Joe Klein of... Read »
15:47
25/Jun
2008
Philly PD | security safety - philadelphiaweekly.com; 3831 words.
Over the weekend, the cops raided the home of Daniel Moffat for having eyes that were just too dreamy for Philadelphia. Okay, actually, Moffat (a co-owner of the house) and three others were detained ... Read »
15:47
25/Jun
2008
Facing Down "Forced Neutrality" | journalism - cjr.org; 1080 words.
In an online chat with readers this week, New York Times political editor Richard Stevenson was asked a question that goes to the heart of one of our most persistent criticisms of his paper and its br... Read »
15:30
25/Jun
2008
Researchers Invent Helmet that Significantly Reduces Direct Impact to Neck During Head-first Impact | back problems - physorg.com; 475 words.
Internet. University of British Columbia researchers have invented a sports helmet that reduces direct impact to the neck by up to 56 per cent, according to preliminary testing using a mechanical head... Read »
15:29
25/Jun
2008
Oasis set to 'Dig Out' new album after tour | canada - livedaily.com; 385 words.
Dig Out Your Soul" in fans' laps this fall. The British pop-rockers--who are currently gearing up for a North American run kicking off Aug. 26 in Seattle, followed by visits to eight Canadian cities--... Read »
15:29
25/Jun
2008
Queen Strips Zimbabwe's President of Knighthood | united kingdom - 11alive.com; 250 words.
LONDON (AP) -- Queen Elizabeth II stripped Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe of his ceremonial knighthood on Wednesday ? a highly unusual move meant to show Britain's revulsion with the human rights ... Read »
15:28
25/Jun
2008
Harper makes a minor cabinet shuffle | canada - cpheraldleader.com; 577 words.
OTTAWA Prime Minister Stephen Harper is poised to realign his cabinet Wednesday to fill the void left by Maxime Bernier s departure from the important Foreign Affairs post., is expected to be small,... Read »
15:28
25/Jun
2008
Surplus! | canada - cpheraldleader.com; 173 words.
Statistics Canada says federal, provincial, territorial and local governments racked up a combined surplus of $28.1 billion last year, the fourth year in a row that the black ink has totalled more tha... Read »
15:26
25/Jun
2008
Sonny Landham | bathroom - chicagotribune.com; 865 words.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Sonny Landham carved out a tough-guy reputation in a series of big-screen roles, from roughing up Sylvester Stallone to getting tossed out a window by Carl Weathers. He pulls no punc... Read »
15:25
25/Jun
2008
The Queen strips Mugabe of his honorary knighthood | africa - 3news.co.nz; 535 words.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been stripped of his honorary British knighthood as a "mark of revulsion" following recent pre-election violence, the Foreign Office in London said Wednesday. Qu... Read »
15:22
25/Jun
2008
A Victory for Anti-Dhimmitude? | muslim - jihadwatch.org; 372 words.
Saudi "marriage officiant": Muhammad married Aisha when she was six and had sex with her when she was nine. Breaking news: Muslim women must not marry non-Muslim men! . Could it be? A show of infi... Read »
15:18
25/Jun
2008
While America Aged: How Pension Debts Ruined General Motors, Stopped the NYC Subways, Bankrupted San Diego, and Loom as the Next Financial | debts - powells.com; 727 words.
Business. While America Aged: How Pension Debts Ruined General Motors, Stopped the NYC Subways, Bankrupted San Diego, and Loom as the Next Financial. ISBN13: 9781594201677 ISBN10: 1594201676 Condition... Read »
15:15
25/Jun
2008
Superb CBC Coverage of a Soldiers' day in Kandahar | cnn - pe.ca; 3319 words.
A superb Dispatch from Kandahar by CBC Reporter Paul Hunter.Please read on and realise how our young troops are doing under extremely difficult circumstance. Perhaps this will assist our Nay Sayers in... Read »
15:14
25/Jun
2008
Liberal Carbon Tax is a delusion | change - eastottawa.ca; 729 words.
Dear editor, When the Liberal Chretien government took office in 1993, I was happy for it. I knew that care for our environment was important to me and the Liberals had promised action. I was also you... Read »
15:13
25/Jun
2008
Eighty Mexicans Spend Night in Canadian Jail and Sent Home | immigration - mostlywater.org; 1182 words.
Mexican Rights Violated by Canada in Free Trade s Name. No One is Illegal - Vancouver Report on Vancouver Actions to Oppose the SPP (Includes Video). [VIDEO] Greece: Shocking Video of the Torture of I... Read »
15:13
25/Jun
2008
Canada: Peacekeeper or Warmonger? | anti war - mostlywater.org; 845 words.
Canadian Workers Demand Immediate End to War in Afghanistan . Criminalizing Mohawks, Imprisoning Warriors: From Trevor Miller to Shawn Brant. Liberals and Death Merchants Have Tory's Back on Afghan Mo... Read »
15:12
25/Jun
2008
E/T/C in Quebec City celebrations | projectors - lsionline.co.uk; 713 words.
Canada - E/T/C Paris is creating a new world record in large format video projection as part of the festivities for the 400th anniversary of the City of Quebec, which runs from the 20 June to 24 Augus... Read »
15:06
25/Jun
2008
Librarians take deal with 20 per cent increase in wages | canadian history - thetelegram.com; 96 words.
The final group of CUPE workers have approved their deal with the provincial government. As of Wednesday close to 200 employees with the Newfoundland and Labrador Libraries Board voted 99 per cent in ... Read »
15:03
25/Jun
2008
Bell's Congestion "Problem" | canadian history - michaelgeist.ca; 329 words.
Bell files its congestion data as demanded by the CRTC. The data suggests no congestion problems for at least 95 percent of the network in Ontario and Quebec. Bell files its congestion data as demande... Read »
14:54
25/Jun
2008
Canada PM names David Emerson foreign minister | canadian history - forbes-global.com; 502 words.
Adds reaction) By Louise Egan OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper made minor changes to his Conservative cabinet Wednesday to fill a gap left by the forced resignation last month... Read »
14:50
25/Jun
2008
Via satellite video, pope urges Catholics to make world better | canadian history - thebostonpilot.com; 459 words.
Pope Benedict XVI is seen on giant monitors as he gives the homily via satellite during the final Mass of the 49th International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec City June 22. More than 55,000 people ga... Read »
14:50
25/Jun
2008
The pursuit of peace a matter of faith | religious - mennonitechurch.ca; 1215 words.
Leaders from a diverse cross-section of the Christian Church in Canada met with MP NDP Leader Jack Layton on Parliament Hill after a National Prayer Breakfast organized by parliamentarians. If we do ... Read »
14:47
25/Jun
2008
Saudi king slams Britain | united kingdom - news24.com; 496 words.
Britain of not taking terrorism seriously enough on Monday, hours before arriving in London for a controversial state visit. In a BBC interview prior to his arrival, the king said his country had give... Read »
14:44
25/Jun
2008
Indian and Russian Army Chiefs meet | india - frontierindia.net; 405 words.
Within the framework of his visit to Russia, the military delegation of the Indian armed forces headed by the chief of Army staff General Deepak Kapoor, met with Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Grou... Read »
14:43
25/Jun
2008
Emerson moves to Foreign Affairs in shuffle | canadian history - 24hrs.ca; 457 words.
David Emerson moved from International Trade to Foreign Affairs in the federal Conservatives mini-Cabinet shuffle. OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper has moved junior minister Christian Paradis in... Read »
14:41
25/Jun
2008
Rushdie receives knighthood from Queen | jamaica - msn.com; 199 words.
London: Controversial India-born British author Salman Rushdie was knighted by the Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday for his "services to literature. Rushdie, 61, who has written a number of acclaimed b... Read »
14:39
25/Jun
2008
Zimbabwe s President Mugabe stripped of knighthood | united kingdom - freshnews.in; 236 words.
LONDON (AP) Queen Elizabeth II stripped Zimbabwe s President Robert Mugabe of his ceremonial knighthood on Wednesday - a highly unusual move meant to show Britain s revulsion with the human rights a... Read »
14:38
25/Jun
2008
Call to delay Zimbabwe run-off | africa - aljazeera.net; 261 words.
Leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), holding an emergency meeting in Swaziland on the crisis in Zimbabwe, have called for the country's presidential run-off vote to be postpon... Read »
14:35
25/Jun
2008
Rough Trade | canada - walrusmagazine.ca; 854 words.
DAN Marion seems unperturbed by the manic dinging of the seat-belt alarm as he drives his black Mercury Marauder around Rae-Edzo, a Dogrib town an hour west of Yellowknife in Canada s Northwest Territ... Read »
14:35
25/Jun
2008
Revulsed | africa - newser.com; 271 words.
Newser) Queen Elizabeth II stripped Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe of his honorary knighthood today, calling the move a mark of revulsion at the abuse of human rights and abject disregard for the democra... Read »
14:29
25/Jun
2008
Canpotex to Nearly Double Potash Shipping Capacity | canada - chemweek.com; 101 words.
Canada Canpotex to Nearly Double Potash Shipping Capacity Russian Firm Builds Melamine Plan Lanxess, K+S Sign Fertilizer Deal Comex Buys Some Akzo Brands in Canada Chemspec Europe: EU Industry Carves ... Read »
14:25
25/Jun
2008
Queen Strips Zimbabwe's Mugabe of Knighthood | united kingdom - fearlessnews.com; 282 words.
AP June 24: President Robert Mugabe delivers a speech during his campaign rally in Banket, Zimbabwe. June 24: President Robert Mugabe delivers a speech during his campaign rally in Banket, Zimbabwe. L... Read »
14:25
25/Jun
2008
Bottle or tap? Income, education influence choices: StatsCan | canada - fearlessnews.com; 999 words.
Home. Almost 30 per cent of households chose bottled water as their main drinking source in 2006, and factors such as education and income influenced whether Canadians turned to a bottle or tap to que... Read »
14:19
25/Jun
2008
JED Oil Inc. Announces Note Redemption Extension | press release information - miningtopnews.com; 619 words.
JED Oil Inc. (AMEX: JDO ) ( JED or the Company ) today announced that it signed a Term Sheet with the holders of its $40.24 million principal amount of 10% Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes ( No... Read »
14:18
25/Jun
2008
Cabinet shuffle? PM barely cut the deck | canada - nationalpost.com; 1047 words.
John Ivison: Cabinet appointment the beginning of the end. Chris Wattie/ReutersCanada's new International Trade Minister Michael Fortier, Public Works Minister Christian Paradis and Secretary of State... Read »
14:05
25/Jun
2008
Canada's Arctic Army Woefully Unprepared For Northern Role | canadian history - digitaljournal.com; 719 words.
Any other country vying for a piece of the Arctic turf and ts mineral wealth would be embarrassed. Not Canada, where the governmental mindset of 'it could be worse' rules and screw ups are regarded as... Read »
14:05
25/Jun
2008
Small business confidence drops to a 7-year low | canada - financialpost.com; 592 words.
OTTAWA -- A new survey of Canada's small- and medium-sized firms shows optimism has sunk to a level not seen since the third quarter of 2001, a period that coincided with the Sept. 11 terrorist attack... Read »
14:03
25/Jun
2008
Relationship with Mexico a 'win-win' | canada - albertalocalnews.com; 600 words.
Harley Richards is the Advocate business editor. He also contributes a regular blog called Bizz Buzz, which can be found at www. Harley can be reached by phone at 403-314-4337 or by e-mail at hrichard... Read »
14:02
25/Jun
2008
Federal cabinet ranking after Wednesday shuffle | canada - shaw.ca; 352 words.
OTTAWA - The new federal cabinet, announced Wednesday, in order of precedence, which generally follows length of service in Parliament: Prime Minister - Stephen Harper. Minister of Justice; Attorney G... Read »
14:00
25/Jun
2008
Zimbabwe's president stripped of knighthood | united kingdom - charlotte.com; 307 words.
Britain's Queen Elzabeth II arrives for the second day of the Royal Ascot horse racing meeting in Ascot, England, Wednesday June, 18, 2008. The annual Royal Ascot horse race meeting spread over five d... Read »
14:00
25/Jun
2008
That's | e book - newser.com; 254 words.
Newser) Queen Elizabeth officially knighted Salman Rushdie today, the AP reports, a year after the award was announced to widespread Muslim protest. I have no regrets about any of my work, said Ru... Read »
14:00
25/Jun
2008
Teen centre cooks up summer fun for 2008 | canadian history - springhillrecord.com; 330 words.
Sara Laurie and Andrew Ellis serve up hot dogs and sausage at the Dr. Laurie and Ellis were barbecuing to raise money for the teen centre. nge of activities for the town's youth, says one of the centr... Read »
13:53
25/Jun
2008
I Dub Thee, Sir Salman Rushdie | terrorism - wordpress.com; 671 words.
Well I wait with bated breath for the congratulations to come pouring in from the Muslim community. Author Rushdie receives knighthood LONDON ( AFP ) Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday gave the au... Read »
13:47
25/Jun
2008
Miami Cops Bust 'Brothel Bus' That Worked Beaches | video - wcbstv.com; 310 words.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (CBS) Without a doubt, wild things occur in Miami Beach everyday, but this is new: prostitution on wheels. Police busted the bus cruising South Beach while it offered a menu of il... Read »
13:42
25/Jun
2008
Cabinet shuffle | canada - winnipegfreepress.com; 321 words.
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper has moved junior minister Christian Paradis into the giant Public Works portfolio and formally shifted David Emerson to Foreign Affairs. Senator Michael Fortier... Read »
13:41
25/Jun
2008
Queen Elizabeth II strips Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe of his knighthood | united kingdom - msn.com; 151 words.
Queen Elizabeth II has stripped Zimbabwe's leader Robert Mugabe of his knighthood _ a highly unusual move meant to show Britain's revulsion with the human rights abuses of his regime. The queen acted ... Read »
13:40
25/Jun
2008
Scenes From the Tar Wars: The World's Dirtiest Oil | oil energy - motherjones.com; 5364 words.
NEWS:As Canada scrambles to dig up some of the world's dirtiest oil, a bush doctor tracks mysterious diseases, poisoned rivers, and shattered lives. At a small airport in the northern Alberta town of ... Read »
13:38
25/Jun
2008
ICTR/BAGARAGAZA - EX-RWANDAN TEA AUTHORITY BOSS SIGNS GUILTY PLEA AGREEMENT WITH ICTR | criminal law - hirondellenews.com; 516 words.
Arusha, 25 June 2008 (FH) - Genocide-accused former boss of Rwandan tea authority , Michel Baragaragaza, has signed a guilty plea agreement over the 1994 killings with the Office of Prosecutor (OTP). ... Read »
13:38
25/Jun
2008
Michael Auslin | world affairs - aei.org; 190 words.
Michael Auslin studies U.-Japanese relations, and Asia-Pacific multilateral organizations. Prior to joining AEI, Auslin was an Associate Professor of History and Senior Research Fellow at the MacMilla... Read »
13:36
25/Jun
2008
Continental Divide | canada - walrusmagazine.ca; 1057 words.
How can Canada signal sympathy for America s post-September 11 position without leaping on a bandwagon of militarism, unilateralism, and paranoid domestic security?. Bush and Canadian Prime Minister P... Read »
13:35
25/Jun
2008
Highway Traffic Act Investigation by the Cornwall Community Police Service leads to the seizure of 2,769.35 Kilograms of Fine Cut Tobacco by the Cornw | canadian cruises - newswire.ca; 384 words.
Highway Traffic Act Investigation by the Cornwall Community Police Service leads to the seizure of 2,769.35 Kilograms of Fine Cut Tobacco by the Cornwall RCMP Detachment., officers from the Cornwall C... Read »
13:33
25/Jun
2008
Next Time You Think You Should Hold News, Don't! (Bother) | emails - poynter.org; 6352 words.
Here's a NYTimes.com piece that every editor should (no, must) read: Delaying News in the Era of the Internet. Tim Russert died, the network decided to hold onto the news for a short while until his f... Read »
13:33
25/Jun
2008
Britain's queen strips Mugabe of knighthood | united kingdom - chicagotribune.com; 335 words.
LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II stripped Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe of his ceremonial knighthood on Wednesday -- a highly unusual move meant to show Britain's revulsion with the human rights abuse... Read »
13:28
25/Jun
2008
Media Reports of Antigonish Diocese Sexual Abuse Class | medical malpractice - justia.com; 436 words.
Home > Clergy Abuse Priest Abuse Priest Sexual Abuse Sexual Abuse > Media Reports of Antigonish Diocese Sexual Abuse Class Action . Here is some of the media coverage of Ron Martin's class action on... Read »
13:28
25/Jun
2008
Sexual Abuse Claims Blog | medical malpractice - justia.com; 4137 words.
Here is some of the media coverage of Ron Martin's class action on behalf of persons who were sexually abused by priests from the Rman Catholic Docese of Antigonish. Sex-abuse suit alleges conspiracy ... Read »
13:27
25/Jun
2008
Debate Related To Controversial Billboard Heats Up | pets - kdka.com; 284 words.
The debate over an attorney's bill related to a controversial, revoked billboard downtown is heating up today in Pittsburgh City Council. City Council members are deciding whether the city is responsi... Read »
13:27
25/Jun
2008
House To Vote On Limiting Minimum Tax | taxes - kdka.com; 614 words.
WASHINGTON (AP) The House is to vote Wednesday on extending relief to more than 20 million taxpayers in danger of getting hit by the alternative minimum tax this year, setting up a war of wills wit... Read »
13:25
25/Jun
2008
Rates on the rock rise on Canada Day | canada - electricityforum.com; 154 words.
NEWFOUNDLAND-LABRADOR As the flags rise on Canada Day, so will electricity rates in the province. Electricity bills for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians will increase five to six per cent on July 1. T... Read »
13:23
25/Jun
2008
Tsvangirai calls for talks to end Zimbabwean crisis | africa - cbc.ca; 721 words.
Plant worker in Kentucky kills 5 An employee at a plastics plant in western Kentucky shot and killed five people before taking his own life early Wednesday, police confirm. Zimbabwe's opposition leade... Read »
13:23
25/Jun
2008
Zimbabwe's opposition leader briefly emerged from the Dutch Embassy Wednesday to urge African leaders to guide talks to end the country's political cr | united kingdom - cbc.ca; 479 words.
6 die in murder-suicide by Kentucky worker Five people were shot and killed at a western Kentucky plastics plant by a fellow worker who then killed himself, after an apparent quarrel with his boss ear... Read »
13:23
25/Jun
2008
Salman Rushdie Gets Knighthood Honour | new zealand - sulekha.com; 512 words.
London, June 25 (DPA) Indian origin author Salman Rushdie received a knighthood for services to literature from Britain's Queen Elizabeth II Wednesday, saying he was proud of the honour and had 'no re... Read »
13:16
25/Jun
2008
The Legend Continues as 'Kaptain' Robbie Knievel Jumps at Six Flags St. Louis | amusement parks - breitbart.com; 482 words.
Six Flags St. Louis hosts Robbie Knievel on Thursday, July 3 at 1:30 p. for a record-breaking jump over 25 Dodge cars, beating his personal best of 23 cars. The announcement of the jump comes just one... Read »
13:15
25/Jun
2008
T Birds looking to be in 5A hunt The Topeka Capital Journal | canadian history - newsalbum.com; 396 words.
WICHITA Shawnee Heights track coach Brad Nicks isn't about to make any rash predictions about today and Saturday's State Outdoor, other that the fact that he expects both T-Bird teams to make some n... Read »
13:14
25/Jun
2008
Salman Rushdie is finally knighted | jamaica - sify.com; 153 words.
Photo gallery. London: Indian origin author Salman Rushdie received a knighthood for services to literature from Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, saying he was proud of the honour and had "n... Read »
13:09
25/Jun
2008
President Mugabe Stripped of Knighthood | united kingdom - time.com; 133 words.
LONDON) Queen Elizabeth II has stripped Zimbabwe's leader Robert Mugabe of his honorary knighthood. The highly unusual move is meant to show Britain's revulsion with human rights abuses by his regim... Read »
13:09
25/Jun
2008
Cabinet shuffle: The ministers on the move | canada - cbc.ca; 1132 words.
Home. The resignation of Maxime Bernier as foreign affairs minister in May 2008 left Prime Minister Stephen Harper with a couple of holes in his cabinet. He filled them with a minor shuffle a month la... Read »
13:08
25/Jun
2008
Britain strips Mugabe of honorary knighthood | australia - lycos.co.uk; 159 words.
The Foreign Office has confirmed that Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, seen here in May 2008, has been stripped of his honorary British knighthood. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been strip... Read »
13:08
25/Jun
2008
Mugabe stripped of British knighthood | united kingdom - boston.com; 283 words.
An elderly Zimbabwean woman reads President Robert Mugabe's campaign material, at his rally in Banket about 100 kilometres west of Harare, Tuesday, June 24,2008. Mugabe said that the run off election ... Read »
13:02
25/Jun
2008
Climate experts turn up the heat | alternative energy - thewhig.com; 657 words.
We're turning our backs on the very survival strategy of our species" Speakers take shots at Ottawa as wind energy summit opens . The Canadian government's stance on climate change came under fire ye... Read »
12:59
25/Jun
2008
Briefs: American Airlines offers web access | canada - journalstar.com; 534 words.
DALLAS American Airlines says customers will be able to test in-flight Internet access on two flights beginning Wednesday, with broader service expected to begin in the following couple weeks. Facin... Read »
12:57
25/Jun
2008
Ruhollah Khomeini | croquet - daylife.com; 362 words.
Ana Ivanovic of Serbia reacts after winning her second round match against Nathalie Dechy of France at Wimbledon, Wednesday, June, 25, 2008. LONDON - JUNE 25: Ana Ivanovic of Serbia kisses the net aft... Read »
12:54
25/Jun
2008
Salman Rushdie writer of Satanic Verses knighted | jamaica - ugee.com; 132 words.
London - Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday knighted the controversial British author Salman Rushdie, an award which caused protests by Muslims around the world when it was announced last year. Rushdie w... Read »
12:49
25/Jun
2008
Pressure builds on Zim to postpone vote | africa - mg.co.za; 723 words.
African pressure mounted on Wednesday to postpone Zimbabwe's presidential run-off election set for Friday, but authorities said it would go ahead despite a storm of international condemnation. A secu... Read »
12:49
25/Jun
2008
Zimbabwe s President Mugabe stripped of knighthood | united kingdom - mymotherlode.com; 217 words.
LONDON Queen Elizabeth II stripped Zimbabwe s President Robert Mugabe of his ceremonial knighthood on Wednesday _ a highly unusual move meant to show Britain s revulsion with the human rights abuses ... Read »
12:48
25/Jun
2008
Elizabeth Strips Honorary Knighhood From Mugabe | united kingdom - nysun.com; 137 words.
LONDON Queen Elizabeth II has stripped Zimbabwe 's leader, Robert Mugabe , of his honorary knighthood. JOHNNY EGGITT/AFP/Getty Images Queen Elizabeth II receives President Mugabe of Zimbabwe and hi... Read »
12:48
25/Jun
2008
Doris Kathleen Mattingly, 85 | canadian history - thebaynet.com; 66 words.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 10:00 AM in St. Viewing/Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2008 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funera... Read »
12:44
25/Jun
2008
LexisNexis Expands its Congressional Digital Collection | terrorism - istockanalyst.com; 508 words.
12:24 PM. LexisNexis Introduces its First Ever Product for the Public Library Market Jun 24, 2008 03:51 PM. Elsevier Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals for Innovative Libraries and New Scholars Jun 24, ... Read »
12:43
25/Jun
2008
Junior minister Christian Paradis was given the giant public works portfolio in Wednesday's federal cabinet shuffle, while Senator Michael Fortier was | canada - cbc.ca; 177 words.
Quebec is expected to be in the spotlight when Prime Minister Stephen Harper shuffles his cabinet Wednesday. Junior minister Christian Paradis was given the giant public works portfolio in Wednesday's... Read »
12:43
25/Jun
2008
'Viva' is No. 1 on U.S. album chart | music - upi.com; 196 words.
Chris Martin of Coldplay performs at the 2006 Juno Music Awards in Halifax, Nova Scotia, April 2, 2006. Coldplay's "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" is No. 2 on The Billboard 200 is Lil Wayn... Read »
12:40
25/Jun
2008
Canadian Governments Post Combined $28.1 Billion Surplus | foreclosures - economicnews.ca; 192 words.
Ottawa - Governments in Canada posted a near-record combined surplus of $28.1 billion in the 2007-08 fiscal year, according to a report released Wednesday by Statistics Canada. The total marked the fo... Read »
12:40
25/Jun
2008
Zimbabwes President Mugabe stripped of knighthood | africa - southernledger.com; 180 words.
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe delivers a speech during his campaign rally in Banket, about 100 kilometers west of Harare, Tuesday, June, 24, 2008. Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was... Read »
12:40
25/Jun
2008
David Emerson | canada - ctv.ca; 797 words.
View larger image David Emerson speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons following question period in the on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, June 16, 2008.ca News Staff Prime Min... Read »
12:39
25/Jun
2008
MacHall's Bleacher Creature Trivia, Part Two: The NHL Draft | hockey - bleacherreport.com; 1630 words.
As Summer burns merrily forward, M MacDonald Hall tests the hockey smarts of fellow Bleacher Report members with high doses of trivia in a multi-part series. How much do YOU know about the game? Test ... Read »
12:39
25/Jun
2008
Wal-Mart pulls annual convention from Kansas C | international destination business meetings - hdnews.net; 722 words.
Printer-friendly version Wal-Mart pulls annual convention from Kansas City Eds: Moving on general news and financial services. is planning to move its annual national managers meeting from Kansas City... Read »
12:38
25/Jun
2008
Harper promotes unelected Senator | other entertainment - winnipegsun.com; 108 words.
Facebook. OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper promoted unelected Senator Michael Fortier into the international trade portfolio today in a mini-cabinet shuffle prompted by the recent resignation of... Read »
12:34
25/Jun
2008
MTA Ends Transit, Toll Perks For Board Members | pets and animals - wcbstv.com; 459 words.
Openly Gay Celebrities. The MTA voted Wednesday to end personal use of free toll and transit perks for board members. Until now, past and current board members had been entitled to free EZ Pass perks.... Read »
12:34
25/Jun
2008
Wild Wimbledon: Ivanovic Survives, Djokovic Ousted | tennis - wcbstv.com; 822 words.
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) Top-seeded Ana Ivanovic has survived a big scare to advance to the third round at Wimbledon with a 7-6 (2), 7-6 (3), 10-8 win over Nathalie Dechy. The 20-year-old Serbian ha... Read »
12:34
25/Jun
2008
Zimbabwe's President Mugabe stripped of knighthood | united kingdom - statesman.com; 312 words.
LONDON Queen Elizabeth II stripped Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe of his ceremonial knighthood on Wednesday a highly unusual move meant to show Britain's revulsion with the human rights abuses... Read »
12:32
25/Jun
2008
Queen welcomes Mandela to England | australia - necn.com; 264 words.
NECN: Brad Puffer, Woburn, Mass.) - It is day two of deliberations at the Neil Entwistle murder trial and still no verdict. The panel deliberated for about six hours Tuesday and started again around 9... Read »
12:32
25/Jun
2008
Unelected Senator gets promotion in cabinet mini-shuffle | canada - lfpress.ca; 107 words.
Christina Spencer, SUN MEDIA OTTAWA Prime Minister Stephen Harper promoted unelected Senator Michael Fortier into the international trade portfolio today in a mini-cabinet shuffle prompted by the re... Read »
12:31
25/Jun
2008
Man whose life is a little less ordinary | england - nebusiness.co.uk; 2264 words.
From the Army to the wine trade and chartered surveying, via lecturing, painting and publishing, Hugh Cantlie tells Karen Dent about the restoration of Belford Hall and a life packed with adventure. F... Read »
12:30
25/Jun
2008
Le Pavillon du Canada au Victoria Tall Ships | psychologie - cnw.ca; 405 words.
CNW/ - Le Pavillon du Canada sera pr sent au Victoria Tall Ships, du 26 au 29 juin 2008. "Le Pavillon du Canada sera pr sent pour une deuxi me fois au Victoria Tall Ships, et le gouvernement du Canada... Read »
12:27
25/Jun
2008
Harper confirms Emerson in Foreign Affairs job | canada - thechronicleherald.ca; 208 words.
Harper confirms Emerson in Foreign Affairs job By The Canadian Press Wed. Jun 25 - 12:06 PM OTTAWA Prime Minister Stephen Harper is moving junior minister Christian Paradis into the giant Public Wo... Read »
12:24
25/Jun
2008
The tone between Iran and the EU is steadily becoming frostier on nuclear and other issues | united kingdom - dw-world.de; 654 words.
Negotiations and sanctions are two European options vis-a-vis Iran and its alleged nuclear program. But Tehran isn't very happy with Europe these days either. EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana ha... Read »
12:23
25/Jun
2008
Queen confers knighthood on Sa | canada - rigidnews.com; 101 words.
LONDON (AP) -- Queen Elizabeth II conferred a knighthood on "The Satanic Verses" author Salman Rushdie on Wednesday, a year after the announcement of the knighthood provoked protests from the Muslim w... Read »
12:23
25/Jun
2008
Canada Pavilion coming to the Victoria Tall Ships | canadian history - newswire.ca; 353 words.
The Canada Pavilion will be featured at the Victoria Tall Ships from June 26 to 29, 2008. "The Government of Canada is pleased to present the Canada Pavilion for the second time at the Victoria Tall S... Read »
12:21
25/Jun
2008
Equity markets in holding pattern ahead of Fed rate decision | trading - stockhouse.com; 1415 words.
Agrium and Potash decline, RIM retreats ahead of earnings. Equity markets across North America appear to be in a holding pattern this morning, trading essentially flat ahead of the FOMC U. interest ra... Read »
12:19
25/Jun
2008
Multiple Issues Complicate Iran's Dealings with European Union | language - fearlessnews.com; 813 words.
Gro ansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: President Ahmadinejad and Iran have refused EU calls to halt uranium enrichment . Negotiations and sanctions are two European options vis-a-vis Iran a... Read »
12:19
25/Jun
2008
Unnecessary vitamin D tests create lab backlogs | canada - fearlessnews.com; 713 words.
World. Labs at the largest hospital in Newfoundland and Labrador are being overwhelmed by unnecessary requests for vitamin D testing, doctors say. New research has raised hopes that vitamin D could ex... Read »
12:15
25/Jun
2008
Marriage 101: Blended families | volunteering - kxii.com; 2406 words.
The Buzz: The Vietnam Moving Wall in Tishomingo Last Updated: 10:25 AM 06/25/08 - The Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D. Now a half-size replica of the memorial will be right here in Texoma. It wi... Read »
12:14
25/Jun
2008
Canadian government surpluses hit $28.1-billion | legal settlements - nationalpost.com; 407 words.
OTTAWA -- The combined surplus for all Canadian governments exceeded $20-billion in fiscal 2008 for the fourth consecutive year, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. Federal, provincial/territorial and l... Read »
12:14
25/Jun
2008
Emerson major figure in minor Cabinet change | canada - nationalpost.com; 724 words.
Bios: Meet the new members of Cabinet. Lesson from the Bernier affair: Keep romance out of politics . Parick Doyle/AFP/Getty ImageDavid Emerson is sworn in as Minister of International Trade during a ... Read »
12:13
25/Jun
2008
At least 50 dead in Aklan; typhoon victims asking for food, water | canada - yahoo.com; 302 words.
At least 50 people were killed and seven others were reported missing in Aklan province in the aftermath of typhoon Frank. It doesn t have power most people don t have power yet," Sen. Richard Gordon... Read »
12:08
25/Jun
2008
Court clears Ontario man after Bernardo confession | canada - cbc.ca; 596 words.
An Ontario man convicted of a crime that imprisoned killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo recently confessed to was exonerated Wednesday by the Ontario Court of Appeal. Anthony Hanemaayer is fightin... Read »
12:08
25/Jun
2008
Queen confers knighthood on Salman Rushdie (AP) | canada - hot-lifestyle-news.com; 239 words.
Queen Elizabeth II conferred a knighthood on "The Satanic Verses" author Salman Rushdie on Wednesday, a year after the announcement of the knighthood provoked protests from the Muslim world. Some Mus... Read »
12:08
25/Jun
2008
CABINET SHUFFLE: Harper moves Paradis into senior cabinet ranks, confirms Emerson job | canada - pe.ca; 1387 words.
CABINET SHUFFLE: Harper moves Paradis into senior cabinet ranks, confirms Emerson job The Canadian Press . An RCMP officer removes a protest sign from Pablo Coffy who was outside a mini cabinet shuf... Read »
12:05
25/Jun
2008
Queen Elizabeth II Strips Away Mugabe's Knighthood | australia - cbs11tv.com; 91 words.
LONDON (AP) Queen Elizabeth II has strippped Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe of knighthood. Mugabe has recently been embroiled in a political standoff with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, w... Read »
11:56
25/Jun
2008
Ill., Calif. Sue Nation's Largest Mortgage Lender | consumer - wcbstv.com; 823 words.
CHICAGO (AP) California's attorney general has filed a civil lawsuit against Countrywide Financial Corp., claiming the mortgage lender used misleading advertising and other unfair business practice... Read »
11:51
25/Jun
2008
Ireland s Voters Reject Lisbon Treaty | commentary - independent.org; 1491 words.
In this week s issue:. Supreme Court is expected this month to decide on the constitutionality of Washington, D. s ban on handguns in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller the first Second Amend... Read »
11:50
25/Jun
2008
Loopt location-based service now on Verizon Wireless | canadian history - i4u.com; 238 words.
Verizon Gets BlackBerry Curve 2008-03-31 08:10:05 .. Verizon Claims Best Customer Loyalty of Leading Providers 2008-02-04 08:36:36 .. Vonage & Verizon Settle Patent Suit 2007-10-26 10:45:42.. T-Mobile... Read »
11:49
25/Jun
2008
Harpenden teen to cycle across India | camping trekking - thisislocallondon.co.uk; 235 words.
A TEENAGER is cycling across India to raise money for charity. Eighteen-year-old Harry Gilham from Harpenden is taking time out of his gap year to raise money for the International Childcare Trust. "I... Read »
11:49
25/Jun
2008
Cabinet swap sees Emerson shifted, Moore promoted | canadian history - ctv.ca; 7863 words.
View larger image Michael Fortier, Christian Paradis, and James Moore (left to right) are sworn to their posts at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 25, 2008. View larger image Public Works M... Read »
11:47
25/Jun
2008
Board of Governors Meeting Update | security safety - trentu.ca; 1064 words.
Centre of Knowledge in Humanity and Culture The Board approved a directional framework only to establish a new Centre of Knowledge in Humanity and Culture. The framework will be the subject of additio... Read »
11:47
25/Jun
2008
MCN Annual Conference | visual arts - infomotions.com; 964 words.
This is going to be one of my briefer travel logs, a description of my experiences at the MCN Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, November 5-8, 2003. I attended the MCN Annual Conference in Las Vega... Read »
11:43
25/Jun
2008
Shuffle reaffirms Emerson | canada - theglobeandmail.com; 56 words.
Harper's mini-shuffle Prime Minister Stephen Harper's mini-shuffle involved four ministers - David Emerson, Christian Paradis, Michael Fortier and James Moore . emerson is a practical, straightforwar... Read »
11:29
25/Jun
2008
.And the [Club] Owners Hate Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks With Their Agents and Their [Tour]dates | canada - tinymixtapes.com; 311 words.
Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to remain silent.And the [Club] Owners Hate Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks With Their Agents and Their [Tour]dates. Heads up, Engl... Read »
11:26
25/Jun
2008
Mandela charms Queen Elizabeth on London visit | jamaica - mg.co.za; 212 words.
Former South African president Nelson Mandela charmed Queen Elizabeth II as she welcomed him to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. "You look younger every time I see you," the 89-year-old Nobel Peace Pr... Read »
11:24
25/Jun
2008
Mckellen Meets Queen For Another Honour | jamaica - showbizspy.com; 155 words.
SIR IAN McKELLEN has received another accolade from British monarch QUEEN ELIZABETH II, in recognition of his acting work. The Lord of the Rings star was knighted by the Queen in 1991 for his outstand... Read »
11:22
25/Jun
2008
Authorities say food poisoning at Lake Garda hotel sickens 30 British tourists | middle east - ctv.ca; 355 words.
Canada, U. 'firm and fast friends,' McCain says in Ottawa Canada and the United States have a "shared destiny" in expanding free trade, maintaining security