Monthly Archives: December 2009

Storm clouds ahead for America (2)

Just two and a half weeks after he was elected and before he even set foot in the White House, U.S. President Barack Obama was presented with a 120-page report that was supposed to help him to peer into the … Continue reading

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States Seek Bailout to Replenish Empty Jobless Funds (1)

WASHINGTON — With the front line of defense for unemployed Americans crumbling, the jobless are facing potentially reduced benefits, and businesses — possibly higher taxes. So far, 25 states, including California, New York, Texas and Michigan, have run out of … Continue reading

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The Batboat takes on the whalers

Sleek, black and bristling with technology, this stealth yacht is animal conservationists’ latest weapon in their ongoing battle with Japanese whalers. The New Zealand-registered ship called Ady Gil came within 66 feet of colliding with the bow of Japanese harpoon … Continue reading

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Steyn: Why climate change is hot hot hot

According to the CIA’s analysis, “detrimental global climatic change” threatens “the stability of most nations.” And, alas, for a global phenomenon, Canada will be hardest hit. The entire Dominion from the Arctic to the 49th parallel will be under 150 … Continue reading

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Steam train's snow rescue 'glory'

Passengers were rescued by a steam locomotive after modern rail services were brought to a halt by the snowy conditions in south-east England. Trains between Ashford and Dover were suspended on Monday when cold weather disabled the electric rail. Some … Continue reading

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Where There’s Smoke … There’s a Trade-In

KEENE, N.H. — The wood stove was blazing in Rosemary Urato’s living room on Christmas Eve, giving off a hypnotic glow and only a hint of smoky smell. It is brand new and cleaner than its predecessor, which was dispatched … Continue reading

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When the Changes Could Take Effect

WASHINGTON — For consumers, the most confusing part of the health-care bill may be when — and if — they will see its benefits. Under the Senate bill scheduled for a vote Thursday, a slate of provisions designed to be … Continue reading

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War on Christmas escalates

Mariah Jordat, 8, was reading her Bible during quiet time at Madison Park Elementary School in Oldbridge, N.J., when her teacher told her to put the book away. Mariah put her Bible under her desk, but that wasn’t away enough. … Continue reading

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World Dec. 25th, 2009 (10)

#1 — BBC | Holiday blizzards wreak havoc in central United States A “humongous” winter storm is rolling across the central US, bringing chaos to road and air transport from Texas to Minnesota. [...] CNN | Winter storm forces interstates, … Continue reading

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Canada Dec. 25th, 2009 (10)

#1 — CBC | 4 die in Toronto scaffolding collapse A highrise scaffolding collapse claimed four men’s lives on Christmas Eve, leaving their split staging equipment dangling more than 10 storeys above a west-end Toronto street. [...] #2 — CBC | Tribunal … Continue reading

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The Battle for Tora Bora (1)

Four days before the fall of Kabul in November 2001, Osama bin Laden was still in town. The Al Qaeda leader’s movements before and after September 11 are difficult to trace precisely, but, just prior to the attacks, we know … Continue reading

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