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  1. JLM

    Is Measles a really big deal?

    One of the lead news items on the T.V. news at noon was four cases of measles in Toronto! Are they referring to the same Red Measles we all had as kids. I remember when our entire family was infected except for Dad at the same time about 1/3 of our school was infected. We knew what we had...
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    How cost effective is recycling?

    Does the value of the end product exceed the cost of the process?
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    Major bank laying off!

    CIBC confirms job cuts - Business - CBC News Methinks everyone except the rich is in for some "belt tightening"!:) Probably a good thing, time we had some major deflation for a change- the dollar has gotten pretty much worthless lately.
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    Target sh*tting on front end employees!

    Top Target Canada managers get big cash payouts as stores close - Business - CBC News
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    Spunky little woman!

    Julie Abrahamsen, rescued snowboarder, says she'd go out-of-bounds again - British Columbia - CBC News While she's to be admired for her spunk, I think at this time it's best she keeps her thoughts to herself! :)
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    So nice to read news with a happy ending!

    Julie Abrahamsen, missing snowboarder, found near Whistler Blackcomb - British Columbia - CBC News
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    Ponzi scheme bitch fined!

    Rashida Samji, 'magic lady', fined $33M for Ponzi scheme - British Columbia - CBC News So what is the difference between her and Bernie Madoff who is spending 150 years in jail? (Other than the fact that this is Canada)
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    Nanaimo brat's parents assessed $48 grand for damange to school. http://www.cbc.ca/n

    Nanaimo sprinkler prank costs parents $48,000 - British Columbia - CBC News Stupid verdict- 1. That amount of damage wasn't intentional, 2. Parents can't be expected to micro manage school age kids. 3.The hardship imposed will create even more damage or possible lawlessness. A better plan...
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    Downloading from Digital camera

    For several years I've been downloading pictures from my wife's digital camera directly to Picasa 3 without a problem. Now I'm finding nothing happens when I try to down load. How would I go about trying to find the problem?. I would greatly appreciate any help. Thank you.
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    Good job if you can get it?

    ‘Bizarre situation': Controversial assisted suicide expert missing from B.C. university, but still drawing salary | National Post
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    Little Jimmy Dickens

    I guess it's only proper to establish a thread for Little Jimmy as well! Little Jimmy Dickens, beloved 'Opry' star, dies at 94
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    Eddie Greenspan dead!

    Top criminal lawyer Eddie Greenspan dies at 70 | Toronto Star
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    Lamborghini crashes and burns!

    Speeding Lamborghini caught on video as it spins off B.C. highway, bursts into flames | National Post Hopefully one more idiot learned a lesson today!
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    Obama breaks through economic barrier!

    Just heard on C.B.C. news that the U.S. economy is growing fastest in over a decade. Right now it's growing at 5% per annum, higher than any year since 2003. Smart people never doubted the strength and wisdom of Obama. We should send Harper down to Washington for some lessons...
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    Six year old girl, assalted, beaten West of Edmonton.

    This is one crime where I don't believe in the death penalty. 20 years with the general population! What a bastard!!! Man arrested after girl, 6, found beaten on Paul First Nation - Edmonton - CBC News
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    Tonight is the longest night of the year!

    But contrary to previous report NOT the longest night ever. That happened in 1912. The length of the days are actually stretching out now by up to 25/1 millionth of a second per day. I'll be watching my light bill to try to confirm this.:) Correction: Tonight will not be the longest night in...
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    Break and Enter Artist caught napping!

    Alleged intruder caught taking a nap during break and enter in North Vancouver - British Columbia - CBC News I know there is a designation for criminals of "not mentally competent" but I think it's time for another one............."Plain F**King stupid"!
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    Jeb to run for Prez

    Jeb Bush: I Will 'Actively Explore' Run for President Should be good, he'll have the two Georges for advice!
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    Good news for Rob Ford!

    Rob Ford says his tumour has shrunk in half, doctors considering surgical removal | National Post Hope he makes a full recovery.
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    How does this happen?

    Lisa Batstone faces 2nd-degree murder charge after daughter's body found in trunk - British Columbia - CBC News Am I naïve or what??? There is something wonky here. I would think only the lowest and most diabolical form of human life could deliberately murder her own sweet child and yet that...