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    Coyote Population on the Rise

    Kaiyoots where I come from. I admire the animal; they keep rodent and stray-cat numbers down. Coyote sightings on the rise - Edmonton - CBC News Mind you, when the neighbour's bitch is in heat, there is quite the ruckus. Not everyone likes them. Pity?
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    America to Mint a Trillion Dollar Coin?

    The idea, backed by Nobel- Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman, is for Obama to order minted a trillion-dollar platinum coin to be deposited in the American Treasury. The Treasury would have cash to end run any Republican-Congressional attempt to block funds needed to run government...
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    Captain Kirk Hails Commander Hadfield on ISS

    Two Canadian space icons have a conversation. William Shatner opens hailing frequency to Chris Hadfield aboard ISS - Your Community Love Shatner on "Weird or What" Like these forums
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    What's Your New-year's Resolution?

    I am so old that I've just about run out of really good resolutions. For instance, I gave up smoking decades ago! I no longer sling rocks at power-pole insulators. I don't steal crab apples. I've almost reached the bottom of the resolution barrel. Perhaps there is only one left? So, I'll give...
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    Why Don't Canadians Embrace Winter?

    In many parts of Canada, winter lingers the greater part of the year. Yet, many of us do our best to avoid it- by staying indoors or by travel. I just watched "Life Below Zero" on CBC's Doc Zone. Other winter peoples, in Scandinavia and Russia, have mustered their creativity to celebrate the...
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    Children Behind the Wire - In Canada

    In 2012, 289 children of illegal migrants to Canada were in detention camps. Detention centres no place for migrant children, critics argue - Canada - CBC News Thoughts?
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    NASA Launches Apollo 17

    We wish Cernan, Evans, and Schmitt a safe journey to the moon. NASA - Apollo40 Imagine what mankind will have accomplished 40 years from now.
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    "No Mermaids" Declares US Government

    The American government denies that mermaids exist. That is sheer effrontery! What's next? Will the Americans deny the existence of elves, faeries, trolls, angels, hidden people, devils, and leprechauns? I thought the US government stayed clear of controversy. BBC News - No evidence of...
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    Why Can't I Grow Radishes?

    My parents could grow radishes. My grandparents could grow radishes. I try to grow radishes. When I place the seeds in the ground, they germinate, grow into leafy sonsofbitches, but they don't have a radish root. Please help! Reward offered.
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    Woman Sees Jesus in Shower

    Chyenna Richards Sees Jesus In Bathroom Mold (VIDEO) Are you convinced or a sceptic? Vote here!
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    Chuck, the Monarch?

    Is Canada ready for King Charles? - Canada - CBC News Your opinion?
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    Pornographic Currency

    Is Canada's new $20 bill too 'pornographic'? - Your Community Some see naked women. Others hear voices. And, you?
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    Santorum Sanely Suspends Campaign

    Go figure! Rick Santorum suspends presidential bid - World - CBC News Is Romney next?
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    Plesiosaur Eggs Found and Destroyed in Okanagan

    Vancouver, April 1, 2012, 8:25 am PDT BC fishery officers have discovered and destroyed the nest, eggs, and hatchlings of a breeding pair of plesiosaurs on the south shore of Lake Okanagan. "The plesiosaur is a reptile that can grow to a length of 30 metres. Just think what this would do to...
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    Lotto tops 640 million

    BBC News - Record Mega Millions jackpot tops $640m Wow! Anyone know an American who'd buy me a ticket?
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    O Gawd, the Penny's Tail has been Salted.

    Budget: Penny pinch What to do? What to do?
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    Pizza-Flavoured Beer to be Shipped to Britain

    Would you drink pizza-flavoured beer? - Your Community Initially, I thiought even the British wouldn't drink this brew, but then I remembered the British enjoy sheep-flavoured potato chips (crisps). Would you drink this beverage?
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    Woodchuck Week Begins February 2

    Woodchucks across Canada were probed and pushed this morning into meteorological musings. Woodchuck Wiarton Willie was optimistic winter wood be short; however, Winnipeg Willow and Balzac Billy demured.. CP24- Groundhog Day: Wiarton Willie predicts early spring As woodchuck fanciers...
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    Japanese to Shrink by One-Third

    BBC News - Japan population to shrink by one-third by 2060 How will the overpopulated archipelago handle this decline? Accompanying this decline is an increase in life expectancy. By 2060, Japanese women will live, on average, to 90.9. Only 50% of the population will be of workplace age: 15...
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    Fighting Has No Place in Hockey

    Governor General says fighting has no place in hockey - Politics - CBC News Finally, a voice of reason from the government.