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Did you play?Kristine wants to see our lyric from a song.Sister Sarah and I went on a cruise in February to celebrate her 40th birthday so ... Sisters are doin' it for themselves or We are family!...
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Check out this clip on MSNBC’s Hardball. Chris Matthews exposes conservative talk radio host Kevin James’ ignorance. It’s a thing of beauty that should be repeated as often as possible when dealing with these no nothing right whingers.
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I have never been so happy to have been so wrong. When I learned that the Capilano College Heartbeat Club filed a human rights complaint because it was denied club status at Capilano College (and thus discriminated against its religious beliefs) I thought to myself: what a dumb move. I expected...
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If there's been one lament from many Liberal bloggers such as myself over these past many months, it has been that the party hasn’t been talking policy near enough. OK, there’s actually been one other pretty big lament, but that’s a well-trodden other story. Well, now our call for policy has...
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It was such a nice evening that Gord and I stopped off on the patio of the Foggy Dew for a pint or two of Keith's and Keith's Red.Yes, it was a bit chilly but the sun was shining ... and that's all we needed!...
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The carbon tax policy will go forward. I am sure of it.Remember John Tory? The worst thing he ever did wasn't to propose a policy dealing with public funds for faith based schools. The worst thing he did was change his mind. Once he cancelled his policy, voters were sure of two things:1. He is...
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Thanks couponlady for sharing this info with us on the forum.
Pick up your copy of ‘Happily Ever After’ at the make-up counter of your local Shoppers Drug Mart; a booklet full of Optimum Point coupons on everyday products. Shop, collect and save until December 2009.
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Thanks koala for sharing this deal on the forum.
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So Bush's idea of paying tribute to the fallen in Iraq is to ... stop playing golf. Seriously.Many of you probably saw Keith Olbermann's "Special Comment" last night. Haven't been able to find a full clip to paste here, so here's a link to the full editorial. This guy is really angry. Here's how he...
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According to Chernyuk, Dion says we should shift taxes from good things to bad things.
We will lower taxes on good things like income, innovation and investment. We will shift them to bad things like pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
What an amazing concept. I think we should apply it to all...
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Quite a bit has already been said about Dion’s plan to implement a carbon tax but unfortunately, most of it has focused on how the plan will play with the voters. What hasn’t been talked about much is whether or not his plan is an effective means of dealing with the problem.
When it was...
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A new start up company called FloDesign Wind Turbine has not only won several MIT awards totaling $300k in recent weeks but quite possibly the funding of notable Venture Capitalists Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Bayers, apparently represented by Al GoreThe FloDesign wind turbine which looks like the...
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I'm at the Canada Club lunch with Mr. Dion as the main speaker. The room is packed with Liberals and, presumably, other business people.
The speech begins with standard of living and the
environment. Dion will teach Harper how to say "Fight against poverty" in both official...
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Birthday party guidelines for sane parents | Parent Hacks
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Twelve Top Personal Finance Podcasts
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The key to the Democrats (likely under Barack Obama) win the White House rests on 3 key strategies, in order of importance:
1) Mobilizing huge turnout in the cities.
2) Winning over suburban independents.
3) Limiting their losses in rural America.
Urban America (more progressive), 30% of U.S....
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UK MP Nadine Dorries has been leading a campaign to reduce the abortion limit in Britain from 24 weeks to 20 weeks.The pro-aborts are not happy. They're trying to intimidate her. From her blog:The Hounds of Hell are chasing me.We received another unpleasant parcel in the post today. Nasty web...
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Today, I am going to hear Stéphane Dion speak to the Canadian Club. Hopefully, he will shed some light on this pollution tax shift idea and give us details. If we leave the vacuum for too long, I fear that we might lose our chance.On that note, I'm shifting my own view of what the policy should...
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Liberal MP Brent St. Denis has tabled Bill C-543 in response to the controversy surrounding Bill C-484.Bill C-543 would make it obligatory for judges to take into account a victim's pregnancy when determining a sentence.I think this is worthy of support, regardless of what happens to...
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Financial pressures hurt those caring for critically illUpdated: Wed May. 07 2008 20:02:11ctvottawa.caAn eastern Ontario woman is now battling the government to help families deal with financial difficulties as they care for critically ill family members."(People) cannot fathom that there's nothing...
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Updated: May 15 @ 7:55 PT
As it stands now, according to Real Clear Politics, Barack Obama has 1599 elected delegates to Hillary Clinton’s 1446 — a lead of 153. Among superdelegates, Obama leads 292 to 273 — a lead of 19. So overall Obama has a 172-delegate lead (1891 to 1719)....
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Thanks MissScrooge for posting this coupon on the forum.
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Over the past few months, the native protests have taken on a new direction since the conception of the H.D.I. (the Haudenoshaunee Development Institute).
Representatives of said firm wish to make clear that developement on land currently under land claim or possible land claim shall not...
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"Our acquiescence with his continued incarceration and prosecution puts in question Canada's standing as a nation that respects global human rights and international law."Oh boy am I ever glad Dallaire is on our team.The public spanking of Jason Kenny by Romeo Dallaire will continue to come up at...
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Thanks melanie and edmorl for posting this freebie on the forum.
For a limited time, fill out a short survey to claim your free Moose Light Retro Sweatband. Only 14,000 to give away. UPCs can be found within the forum, thanks to all of those who have contributed
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Monday is Victoria Day (a holiday) here in Canada. Here are thirteen things about about Queen Victoria!1. Victoria was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1837-1901) and empress of India (1876-1901). Her reign was the longest of any monarch in British history and came to be...
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In discussing the issue of fetal rights, I don't see a lot of pro-aborts trying to defend any one concept of when human life begins.Or whether all human beings are equal.I realize that it's not about that, for them. For feminists, the woman owns the uterus, it's her body, she gets to say,...
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Harper speaks on 60th Anniversary of IsraelPM delivers remarks at a celebration marking the 60th Anniversary of Israel...
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Gord and I started a new blog on the weekend called Booze Reviews.It's a place for us to keep track of the booze we come across. Plus any booze related stuff we find interesting.There's not much there now but keep checking back and we'd love to have your comments!...
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I was just browsing my facebook groups when I came upon this French group dedicated to "alterfeminism".Alterfeminism is the kind of feminism that a lot of Catholic, pro-life so-called "feminists" would appreciate. (Oh, I am so going to get comments for putting that in quotes, but that's the...
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Hillary Clinton must be asking if the astrologer on her payroll -- if she has one -- ought to be fired. She spent the whole afternoon taping TV interviews for tonight's newscasts; and gets upstaged by none other than John Edwards, who in the last hour (at this writing) and just in time for the...
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Update: Edwards has endorsed Obama...Edwards to Endorse Obama By CHRISTOPHER COOPER AND AMY CHOZICKMay 14, 2008 5:26 p.m.
Barack Obama's campaign is touting a "major endorsement" of his candidacy tonight and the endorser is former Sen. John Edwards, according to people close to...
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PM unveils Canada First Defence Strategy...
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Thirteen Questions & Answers
I snagged the following Q & A from Facebook, and figured it would work here as well.
1. Q: Is there a person who is on your mind right now?
A: Hubby, and the kids are always on my mind
2. Q: Where is the last place you went?
A: The bathroom. I know TMI, but I...
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Well, that was embarrassing.
When the production crew quietly announced the title of the sixth episode of the fourth season as The Doctor’s Daughter, I didn’t have many doubts originally. However, when the first buzz around the story centered around David...
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Obama T-shirts Draw Racism ChargesControversy has broken out in Marietta, Georgia, where a tavern owner has begun selling T-shirts featuring a Curious George look-alike eating a banana, with the caption 'Obama '08.' (May 13)...
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Time for free trade with Europe has come: CharestElizabeth Thompson , Canwest News Service Published: Tuesday, May 13
GATINEAU, Que. - The current slowdown in the U.S. economy makes it all the more important for Canada to negotiate a free trade deal...
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Well what was supposed to be a brief hiatus from blogging as I recuperated from exams went on for a little longer than I had indented, but without further adieu I’m back.1) The Strategic Counsel poll in this mornings Globe finally brings SC’s polling numbers in line with other numbers that...
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I was very happy the day that the Rt. Hon. Paul Martin named Roméo Dallaire to the Senate. I thought that Dallaire was an excellent choice, a non-partisan with undeniable credibility to speak to issues of international human rights and genocide. I still think that he was an excellent choice.I'm...
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The logic that Hillary Clinton is using to appeal to voters and superdelegates is staggering — in that it makes no sense. On the one hand, Clinton is arguing that the basic tenets of democracy demand that we could the votes in Michigan and Florida — exactly as is, even though Obama...
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Retired General and now Liberal Senator Romeo Dallaire on Canada’s abysmal failure to protect child soldier Omar Khadr.
“The minute you start playing with human rights, with conventions, with civil liberties in order to say you are doing it to protect yourself … you are no better than...
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Bush - I Gave Up Golf Out of Respect for TroopsYou have to be kidding me...-Darryl...
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Obama - America Can't Afford 4 More Years of George BushSen. Barack Obama, campaigning in Missouri, says that a McCain presidency would be a third Bush term. This will be a strong campaign message in November. Include the economy and Iraq and I see no way McCain can win.-Darryl...
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GOP in trouble in Congressional seat switchHopefully a sign of things to come. Regardless of who becomes President, they will be working with a Democratic Congress and Senate-Darryl...
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Hillary Clinton Wins West VirginiaSpeech after winning last night by a large margin...
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Bob Barr is running as a Libertarian for presidentNot quite Ron Paul, but will at least neutralize Nader-Darryl...
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In Canada, we have sin taxes. Normally those are associated with tobacco and alcohol. I don't really count alcohol, though, because I don't consider it a sin. Tobacco, on the other hand, is something that I think we can all agree to have little or no positive benefit for the people who smoke it. I...
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Personally I think Hillary would make a good choice and potentially could shore up areas where Obama seems to be weak. It could also quickly unify the party but of course there are disadvantages as well. My personal pick if I was Obama would be Bill Richardson. Other...
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Newsmax: Huckabee Tops McCain VP List
It is looking more and more like Mike Huckabee could be selected as John McCain’s running mate. Other possibilities seem to include Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, Fred Thompson, Condi Rice, Joe Lieberman, Charlie Crist (Florida), Tom...
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Stay-at-home mums becoming a thing of the pastJoanna SugdenMore mothers are returning to work than at any time in the last 15 years because of the escalating cost of living, research indicates.The pressures of inflation and the Government's incentives to get women back into work mean that...
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Back in 1981, then Ontario Premier Bill Davis was keen to showcase a made-in-Ontario technology -- a light rapid transit line that operates on linear induction, a form of magnetic levitation. He offered to pay for a line in Hamilton. For whatever misguided reason, a NIMBY attitude plus a local...
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Clinton's big win last night in West Virginia (67-27), while disappointing, wasn't entirely unexpected. Even with an 16-7 delegate split (estimated) that closes the gap by 9 -- in a week when Obama picked up at least two dozen superdelegates and even a handful of delegates already "pledged" to...
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This is an experiment to see if the Jedi mind trick can work on the entire Internet at once.......
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Gord discovered Guiltless Gourmet tortilla chips last year.The only place we've found them is at our local Dominion.We especially like Black Bean and Chili Lime. We tried Mucho Nacho on the weekend but weren't too crazy about them. They were bland.These chips are spicy and crunchy.And addictive!...
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... frozen yogurt!I had a most amazing cherry yogurt from Yogen Fruz this afternoon.I was in Oakville doing retirement/investment one-on-ones with members of a pension plan from 11 to 7.I've been craving ice cream lately so was excited to find a Yogen Fruz nearby. So I got one on my break.Yum-mee!...
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Hillary Clinton will win a huge victory tonight in West Virginia, by at least a 2-to-1 margin (i.e. she will likely win at least two-thirds of the vote). Here is what the polls are telling us:
Clinton 70.9% +/- 2.0% (range: 68.9% to 72.9%)
Obama 29.1% +/- 2.0% (range 27.1% to 31.1%)
The above...
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... about that thing you said a few months ago, that pledged delegates really aren't pledged at all. Maybe you should have kept your mouth shut. Because one of your "pledged," Jack B. Johnson -- the county chair of Prince George County, Maryland, who was "pledged" to you -- will now vote for Barack...
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Mapping the remaining states electionsMapping the remaining states elections and what the electoral distribution looks like....
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It's not every day that a sports team does the right thing by its players, but I want to tip the hat to the Buffalo Bills.Tight End Kevin Everett, a third round draft pick in 2005, was looking forward to a breakout season last year when during the season opener's second half opening kickoff, he...
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The hate speechers are going to reject this conclusion but it’s true; hate speech leads to hate crimes.
After a string of violent incidents against Asian-Canadian anglers in the summer of 2007, the Ontario Human Rights Commission confirmed Tuesday that those attacks were motivated by racism...
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A close-up of my middle daughter's mini-schnauzer. Wilson is going to be staying with her Dad while she is off at University this Fall.
He is sooo going to miss her. As will all of us.
Happy Wordless Wednesday! And thanks so much for stopping by!
Cheers!
Sue
XOXOX
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Thanks couponlady for posting this sale on the forum.
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Obama: Vote for Change: National Kick-OffAcross the country on May 10, 2008, Barack Obama's supporters registered voters as part of our 50 state voter registration drive, "Vote for Change."barackobama.com/voteforchange...
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Bush heads to MideastMay 12 - As President Bush returns to the Middle East the prospects for peace look dim with a scandal looming in Israel and Palestinians split.In November, President Bush set the goal of having a framework agreement in place between Israel and the Palestinians before he leaves...
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China Welcomes Foreign Aid As Death Toll RisesThe Chinese government says it will welcome offers of foreign aid after the country was rocked by a massive earthquake that has killed nearly 12,000 people. (May 13)...
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We Need To Decriminalize Marijuana: Barack ObamaNo arguments from me-Darryl...
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Aurora should call a by-election to fill vacancy
No I am not talking about federally, councilor Grace Marsh recently resigned from Aurora’s dysfunctional town...
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HOWTO make the perfect fudge and get laid [dive into mark]
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Update: It’s still valid! Thanks Jenn for the reminder!
I’m not a big fan of Coffee mate but can’t resist ordering that full size freebie! Get a free coupon for any full size Coffee Mate
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A interesting article by Bill Mckibben author of Deep Economy and co-founder of Project 350Civilization's last chanceThe planet is nearing a tipping point on climate change, and it gets much worse, fast.By Bill McKibbenMay 11, 2008Even for Americans -- who are constitutionally convinced that there...
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Regulars at My Life In The Urban Zoo already know how much I love our Sweet Sam pictured above, and Sunny as seen below. They have along with their gender confused (long story) brother Stella, have brought much joy to our lives over the years. :D
However, birds are definitely not for...
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I love this picture of Leya, so beautiful. Look at that Gawwwwwgeous jaw line. Isn't she stunning! So sassy, all dewey and glossied! Thats right...wooooooo work it girl!On Friday, I met Leya and Aaron for lunch downtown. It was a beautiful sunny warm day. Aaron, like Leya, was instantly likeable...
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How cool is this! I am listed as an A-List Mom blogger over at Dance Of Motherhood!
I picked up the bling at the Dance Of Motherhood earlier this morning. :D
I was nominated by one of my own fave Mom bloggers Cyber Celt, if you have a moment surf on over, and let her know that Sue sent...
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Oops.
Canada First?! Isn’t that the name of hatemonger Paul Fromm’s anti-immigrant site?
Yes it is.
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So call me patriotic...the best summer vacation I have ever had was right here at home in Toronto. I told ya Toronto is the center of my Universe! ;)
Yes getting away can be fun particularly in the winter months, but during the summer their is A LOT to do that is fun right here! For instance we...
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The Secret Mathematic is an original novel told in an indefinite number of chapters, posted serially by me, your singular host, Cheeseburger Brown. This is the twenty-first installment.
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deBeauxOs of Birth Pangs was not too happy with my post on Frances Kissling's column which said that fetuses might be happy to die for their mothers.Yet Canada’s ubiquitous Blob Blogger, Babbling Bellicose Wingnut dismissed her response since it was not the Right answer. BBBBW “knows” what...
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West Virginia has its primary today and while it's safe to say Hillary Clinton will win big it may be somewhat closer than polls suggest. I say somewhat because while there's no way Barack Obama will win that state, if he can keep the gap within 20 points it will be a moral victory for him and a...
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Thank you to the person who suggested this without leaving their name
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Thanks Koala for posting this coupon on the forum.
Buy one bag of any Whiskas Adult Dry food (1.5kg or 2kg) and receive a second Whiskas Adult Dry food bag of equivalent size free. Coupon good from 60 days from date of issue.
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Save $1 on any Hungry Man. This coupon is given out by the beer store. You can find the original version of this coupon here on The Beer Store’s website.
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The image above is entitled Breath and is by Samantha Seddon (website here). It is used here free courtesy of the website sxc.hu.
I finished the first draft of The Dream King’s Daughter at 1:23 p.m. today, at home, after a remarkable pace of writing. The story clocked in...
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The Kitchener Rangers, 2008 Ontario Hockey League Champions.Peter DeBoer's Kitchener Rangers beat the Belleville Bulls 4-1 tonight in game seven of the seven game series. Kitchener had gone up 3-0 in the series, but allowed Belleville back into the series, losing the next three games.In game seven,...
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What a day!I got up at 4am to head to 401/Kennedy (north Toronto) to conduct two investment seminars (I'm a freelance educator) ... one at 6am and another at 7:30am. Then I scampered downtown and spent five hours with a consulting company as a freelance PowerPoint designer.Then I scampered back up...
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Then;
“Increasing the strength of the Canadian Forces to at least 75,000 regular force personnel is a clear priority. We will also intend to increase the reserve force by 10,000.”
Now;
The plan will also seek to boost the strength of the regular Forces from 65,000 to 70,000 and the...
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New Obama ads from moveon.org contestMoveon.org held a "Obama in 30 seconds" contest encouraging supporters to submit potential Obama commercials. Today winners were selected and these ads are now running (paid for by moveon.org) in swing states. Some of these ads are pretty good and I like...
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John McCain Climate Change AdIf I were an American, I would not vote for McCain based alone on his stance on the Iraq war. Having said that, I do like his message on climate change and also his plans for the Supreme Court (the issue in my opinion that will drive out Conservative voters to the...
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Here's a video that gives snippets of the speeches from the Victoria March for Life. This is exactly what pro-lifers across the country should be doing: creating their own publicity. Sure, coverage by the Mainstream Media is a big plus, but we can't just rely on them. We have to stop waiting for...
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Ron Paul slams McCain, Iraq WarRon Paul responds to McCain's "100 years in Iraq" statement in the Jan. 30 debate on CNN....
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…so we don’t have to.
Yo, Mounties, Justice Dept and CSEC: thanks for visiting my site!
The RCMP has taken a lot of heat recently but I’d like to take this opportunity to thank them for keeping an eye on crazy extremists like Kathy Shaidle. She’s one gun permit away from...
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I have decided to stick with Tom - My Tom Cats - No not THAT TomCat! These are two Tom cats that have shared my life, and have both since passed on. They are remembered here for the great joy they brought into my life.
Sinbad in his favourite hiding spot
Sleepy boy with his...
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There was a blogger of Hespeler.Said his wife to him "monsieur.There's too much blogging.I'll give you a flogging."So he logged off and he let her....
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Obama Now Leads in Democrat Super DelegatesSen. Barak Obama has no passed Sen. Hillary Clinton in Democrat Superdelegates, which makes him the leader in the popular vote, delegates and superdelegates, as pressure mounts upon Clinton to drop out of the race....
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Shorter Jason Chernyuk: The NDP needs to set aside their own ambitions and get the Liberal Party’s campaign platform finished in time for the next federal election.
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Bill Clinton Argues With Voter (CBS News)While campaigning in Fayetteville, W.Va., Bill Clinton argued with an audience member over claims made by Hillary Clinton that she improved health care during his administration. (CBSNews.com)...
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From Jim “don’t invest in Ontario” Flaherty.
“We do not believe in new taxes…
…except of course for the new taxes we’ve already introduced.
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has announced a new tax on income trust distributions in a bid to stem the...
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Not too long ago, Idealistic Pragmatist wrote a very logical argument about how the NDP actually needs the Liberal Party if they are to ever form government at a national level. I recommend you read it for yourself, but the basic idea is that even if the NDP somehow squeaks out the "fantasy...
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