Monthly Archives: October 2009

Canada Oct. 28th, 2009 (10)

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Jack

#1 — CBC | Stress disorder on rise in RCMP The number of Mounties on disability for post-traumatic stress disorder has climbed significantly in the past decade, according to RCMP statistics obtained by CBC News. [...] #2 — CBC | … Continue reading →

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Many brave long lineups for swine flu vaccine

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Jack

VANCOUVER — Canadians from coast to coast rolled up their sleeves Monday as the country’s provinces and territories began vaccinations for the H1N1 virus, but for many the process was far from smooth. In British Columbia, long lines were the … Continue reading →

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Canadian charged in assassination conspiracy

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Jack

A Canadian citizen living in Chicago has been charged in an assassination conspiracy targeting employees at the Danish newspaper that published cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed in 2005. Tahawar Hussain Rana, a 48-year-old Canadian citizen originally from Pakistan, was taken … Continue reading →

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Dismantling America

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Jack

Just one year ago, would you have believed that an unelected government official, not even a Cabinet member confirmed by the Senate but simply one of the many “czars” appointed by the President, could arbitrarily cut the pay of executives … Continue reading →

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Old Trick Threatens the Newest Weapons

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Jack

Despite a six-year effort to build trusted computer chips for military systems, the Pentagon now manufactures in secure facilities run by American companies only about 2 percent of the more than $3.5 billion of integrated circuits bought annually for use … Continue reading →

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The Post-Gracious President

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Jack

Nine months after Barack Obama entered the Oval Office, his most adamant critics must concede he’s delivered on “change.” And we see it in our first post-gracious presidency. The most visible manifestations of the new ungraciousness are the repeated digs … Continue reading →

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Asteroid explodes with force of three Hiroshimas

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Jack

An asteroid that exploded in the Earth’s atmosphere with the energy of three Hiroshima bombs this month has reignited fears about our planet’s defences against space impacts. On 8 October, the rock crashed into the atmosphere above South Sulawesi, Indonesia. … Continue reading →

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Wildrose growing like a weed

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Jack

It’s just short of incredible that Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach won’t simply sail through an upcoming leadership review. After all, only 18 months ago he won 72 out of 83 seats for the Alberta Progressive Conservatives thus ensuring another four … Continue reading →

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World Oct. 27th, 2009 (10)

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Jack

#1 — BBC | Czech court to hear Lisbon case The Czech Constitutional Court is due to hear what could be the last legal challenge to the EU’s Lisbon Treaty. [...] #2 — BBC | Honduras leader’s nephew killed The nephew of … Continue reading →

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Canada Oct. 27th, 2009 (10)

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Jack

#1 — CBC | Tories propose tighter parole rules The federal government said Monday it will introduce legislation to crack down on early parole for non-violent offenders, a move it says will augment proposed tougher sentences for white-collar criminals. [...] … Continue reading →

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Flash Mob (4)

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Jack

OTTAWA – A group of climate change activists caused a ruckus in the House of Commons today when several protesters stood up and began chanting loudly from the public gallery during Question Period. “Climate justice!” the group chanted as they … Continue reading →

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End State

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Jack

California is a mess, but I love it all the same–especially the Bay Area, where I lived for 15 years. I went to Berkeley in 1962–a refugee from Amherst College, which at that time was dominated by frat boys with … Continue reading →

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