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  1. Andem

    Quit smoking... it worked

    I just wanted to let everyone know, I've been a non-smoker for almost 4 months (officially, on the 25th) and I did it using Zyban (bupropion hydrochloride) and I already have a few friends on it. I've tried patches (6 times failed), nicorette, cold-turkey and hypnosis and Zyban did the trick...
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    Happy Canada Day!

    Just got home and wanted to wish everyone a Happy Canada Day (even though its past 12!). Cheers
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    yahoo.... or google?

    Just a little observation. Tons of people still use Yahoo! for everything when it comes to the world wide web. What was once the most comprehensive content portal is now a mirror of google when it comes to search technology. And the rest is just third party duplicates! Why use Yahoo to search...
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    ARTICLE: Mother chops off neighbours' hands

    Hey, when I saw this headline, I was completely shocked. It looks like something from Simcity2000 (you know those stupid and useless artciles)... Mother chops off neighbours' hands By SAHM ADRANGI and COLIN FREEZE From Thursday's Globe and Mail E-mail this Article Print this...
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    "Canada 'not immune' from terrorism, Easter says"

    Canada 'not immune' from terrorism, Easter says CTV.ca News Staff The threat of terrorist attacks against Canadian assets exists and Canadian security agencies should do "whatever we can to protect Canadians," Solicitor General Wayne Easter said. Tabling his annual report on the Canadian...
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    Help! I need to get rid of this cold sore

    Does anyone know of a remedy which will make this bloody cold sore go away? I've drenched it with disinfectant, peroxide (3%), rubbing alcohol, gin, antibacterial soap and lipactin! None of the above work! It's just not healing. I need to get rid of this sucker! :(
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    Bob.. any news on Rogers bitcap?

    :p I need to know when I should get ready to dump Rogers cable and internet in favour of satellite tv and some form of other internet access (dsl isnt available in this building for some reason :()
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    where did everyone go?

    I guess there's not much news going around the hi-speed highway lately... When Rogers caps, watch everyone flood back ;p
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    No SARS aid for business, PM says

    No SARS aid for business, PM says Chretien and his cabinet in city to show solidarity with citizens JAMES MCCARTEN CANADIAN PRESS Prime Minister Jean Chrétien says small businesses hurt by the outbreak of SARS in the Toronto area are not part of the federal government's recovery plan right...
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    Everybody loves Toronto campaign

    Did anyone here go to Toronto on their massive campaign to get people into the city? I just happened to be downtown on the weekend by chance (pre-planned) and noticed a large amount of people in the city in certain areas. What does everyone think of Toronto? Would you visit Toronto right now...
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    Best speedtest site?

    I'm sure everybody has used some kind of speedtest site (such as the popular broadbandreports.com test) or others suggested by your provider. But have you found one that just stands out as being more accurate than the others? I sort of want to get a list of good speedtests so we can all get the...
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    Our dollar reaches a 5 year high!!

    Ahh, I woke up amazing today to watch our dollar soar to $0.7020 USD and it's still rising (last I checked $0.7053.. WOW! haha.. Ahh, I know it might hurt a little bit on the borders and exports, although our dollar might bring us a bit further in other countries. What are the good sides and...
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    These looters...

    What will the wolrd (let alone Iraq) do about this Iraqi museum being looted? I've read that this piticular site is among the world's top 5 most valuable museum, holding some of the oldest artifacts of human civilization. It kind of makes me think... why are my tax dollars going towards these...
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    Amazing election outcome in Québec.. so

    Charest ends nine years of PQ rule in Quebec CTV.ca News Staff Incoming Quebec premier Jean Charest will hold a news conference this afternoon during which he is expected to discuss how he will reconcile his reputation as a strident federalist with his campaign position as a strong Quebec...
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    This is fun...

    Hehehe, I was accepted as a moderator for HotOrNot.... How much fun is that :) Some freaky people out there!
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    What immigration does to a city (and a nation)

    After reading a post by JSZ, I did a little research about the history of Canada and the history of our European ancestors as the saxons, the celts, the aryans, the slavs etc. Anyways, after educating myself a little more on the history of europeans who subsequently built Canada and the United...
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    Québec's premier is an embarassment to _our_ country.

    Quebec premier refuses flag pin Canadian Press Friday, April 04, 2003 MONTREAL -- An enthusiastic federal government employee bearing lapel pins of the Maple Leaf created a few moments of awkwardness for Premier Bernard Landry on the campaign trail Friday. The persistent pin...
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    Canadian Media

    I didn't really notice it much before, but today it came to me. The Canadian media is moving closer to the american media which fills it's viewers with hate for whatever they want. In this case, it's hate for Iraq and Iraqis. What tipped me off was this: Last week, I was watching CBC news when...
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    Syria... is next.

    I really think Syria is next with the latest news coming up. Apparantly they are providing Iraq with night-goggles and some weapons (?). I'm going to include an article. I have a feeling the U.S. is getting ready for their next target. I don't believe Syria would purposely break any...
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    World War III (2 articles: Russia assisting Iraq)

    I don't know how many of you guys are worried about this turning into a world war, but word is around that Russia is aiding Iraq throw US missiles astray. Here's the top story: Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Monday, March 24, 2003 Washington Accuses Russia of Assisting Iraqis: Al Jazeera The...