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    Tory Logos on Federal Cheques

    CBC News - Nova Scotia - Tory logos on federal cheques draw fire The Federal Government is for all Canadians. We all pay taxes; we all should benefit equally. I smell porkers who've failed civics! Thoughts
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    Annapoorna's Turkey

    MEMORANDUM: To: All my turkey cousins From: Spade Date: 2009 10 12 Re: Thanksgiving Please be kind to all thy brethren! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=501sNcmrwGQ
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    Canada Savings Bonds (Series 120) 1 year 0.40%

    Canada Savings Bonds » About Canada Saving Bonds Okay, let's figure this out. Series 120 (Nov.1, 2009) 1 Year Interest 0.40%. Suppose I had $10 000 000. Yep, that's a 1 followed by 7 zeros, and I purchased Series 120, my annual interest would be $40 000. Yep, that's a 4 followed by 4 zeros...
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    Now Ray Lahey Down to Sleep, He Asks the Lord...

    Another cleric hits the turf! Ottawa police issue warrant for ex-N.S. bishop - Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca Time for the Church to adopt a married priesthood in the Latin Rite - and of course, women clergy. Can the Church turn its back on needed change?
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    Great White Balls Seen over Ottawa and Toronto

    Large ball of white falls from sky, seen in Ottawa and Toronto areas - The Sault Star - Ontario, CA Isn't this exactly what the rest of Canada thinks?
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    The Greater Edmonton Potato Famine

    What is the real cost of urban and industrial development to farmland needed for food production? CBC News - Edmonton - Free spuds snarl Edmonton traffic
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    How about them Oilers!

    I see Oiler fans no longer fear Comrie-ism. Oilers fans warm up to Comrie
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    Quebec Junior Hockey Player Convicted of Assault with a Weapon

    Quebec junior hockey player convicted of assault with a weapon | CFRB It's about time, don't you think?!
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    Justice in Gaza

    Justice in Gaza
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    Former Tory MP Charged with Impaired Driving and Cocaine Possession

    Former MP Jaffer faces impaired driving, drug charges Good thing it wasn't a former Liberal or NDP Member of Parliament. Were it a Grit or a New Democrat, you can just imagine the hard liners braying for blood?!
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    UFO over China

    Chinese scientists 'filmed UFO for 40 minutes' - Telegraph
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    I Met the Walrus Earns Emmy

    Jerry Levitan's short animated film is awarded a daytime Emmy. Canadian's Lennon peace film nabs Emmy Excellent message! YouTube - I Met the Walrus
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    Californicated?

    Conan the Terminator is holding a state-wide garage sale to reduce the public debt. California holds giant garage sale to pay down debt Sic transit gloria mundi. Will it work? IOU anyone?
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    Afghan Election Ennuie

    Seems that the election turnout in the Big A is in the 35% range. Afghan voter turnout low, officials say Sort of like an Alberta election with the same preordained result. Any thoughts?
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    Visa Requirements for Czech and Mexican Travellers

    The recent requirements for Czech and Mexican travellers to Canada - a necessity or pandering to the intolerant base of the Tory Party? Just curious. Visa restrictions 'unfriendly': Czech consul general
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    Honey, Who Shrank the Kids (Well, Lambs, Not Kids)?

    According the scientists, sheep on the Scottish island of Hirta have been getting smaller. Shrinking sheep blamed on climate change Scientists conjecture it's because of global warming - small sheep which severe winters used to do in are now surviving to breed. Hmmm... maybe this also explains...
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    Summer Solstice Parties?

    The summer solstice in this fair Dominion occurs at 1:45 EDT, June 21. Any bonfires? Wild dancing, clothed or otherwise? Sacrifices to the Sun? To Apollo? Just curious...
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    Jaywalking to Financial Security

    I see in the Edmonton Journal there is a ticket blitz in the Alberta capital! In addition to fining ne'erdowells who speed or coast through red lights, peace officers (aka police and bylaw offices) are nabbing jaywalkers. The fine for jaywalking in this River City is $250. Now, I don't...
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    Should the Taxpayer be on the Hook for People who Choose to Build on Floodplains?

    It is spring again in Manitoba and homes built on Red and Assiniboia floodplains are in jeopardy once again. Some homes have been flooded a dozen times or more. Yes, it may be great to live along a river, but should taxpayers be on the hook for bad judgement? Government might buy, not...
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    Geez, I Thought Mulroney Was a Conservative!

    From the CBC website: Quote MacKay asks Tory boss to clarify Mulroney's status 'The Conservative Party of Canada has no lifetime members' Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2009 | 9:27 PM ET The Canadian Press A senior cabinet minister has pleaded with the president of the Conservative party to...