Monthly Archives: May 2010

Germany's Lonely Chancellor (2)

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Jack

Angela Merkel’s partners in Europe are angry, her opposition at home is more aggressive than ever, and she even faces increasingly vocal criticism from within her own ranks. This is the toughest period of her chancellorship so far, and there … Continue reading →

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Crisis Hits Greek Tourism as Cancellations Soar

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Jack

The Greek tourism industry, which was hoped to contribute to the country’s recovery, is in crisis. Hundreds of hotels are for sale, and visitor numbers are in sharp decline. The cash-strapped government is hardly in a position to help. The … Continue reading →

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MPs shouldn't fear expenses audit: AG (1)

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Jack

Canadian members of Parliament should not be afraid to have their expenses audited, if it’s true that the rules and regulations in place are as good as the MPs say they are, says Auditor General Sheila Fraser. “Well, I don’t … Continue reading →

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Palin shapes two races

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Jack

Having attended a speech of Nikki Haley’s in Atlanta last year, her run for Governor of South Carolina is one I’ve followed. Living here, I’ve also watched the California Senate race. Both situations seemed to be stable: Haley was stuck … Continue reading →

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No winners in Bryant case

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Jack

Nobody “won” Tuesday when special prosecutor Richard Peck withdrew criminal charges against former Ontario attorney general Michael Bryant, in connection with the death of Toronto bicycle courier Darcy Allan Sheppard last Aug. 31. A 33-year-old man is dead and people … Continue reading →

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World May 26th, 2010 (10)

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Jack

#1 — BBC | US demands world response over Korea warship sinking US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the international community must respond in the growing crisis over the sinking of a South Korean warship. [...] #2 — BBC … Continue reading →

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Canada May 26th, 2010 (10)

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Jack

#1 — CBC | Toronto-area plane crash atop building kills 2 A small plane crashed onto the roof of an office building Tuesday in Markham, north of Toronto, killing the two people on board. [...] #2 — CBC | High … Continue reading →

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The Little Blue Pill

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Jack

Many, many years ago I was a young man growing up in Northern Ontario fighting (as were we all) our hormones. The problem was both male and female and in most cases we restrained ourselves ‘lest we end up in … Continue reading →

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'We're bankrupt, broken and bust' (8)

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Jack

David Cameron pledged to rebuild Britain after 13 years of Labour ‘recklessness’ today after unveiling a radical blueprint for sweeping political and social reform. The Prime Minister launched a savage attack on the previous administration, accusing them of leaving the … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Update May 25th, 2010 (23)

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Jack

Canada #1 — CBC | Charges against Bryant in fatal crash withdrawn Crown prosecutors have withdrawn all criminal charges against former Ontario attorney general Michael Bryant stemming from the death of a bicycle courier in downtown Toronto. [...] #2 — … Continue reading →

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'Tea party' favorite surges in Nevada

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Jack

The Nevada Republican primary battle to challenge Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has morphed from a two-candidate race to a three-candidate race with the stunning recent surge of “tea party” favorite Sharron Angle. Early voting began Saturday in the race … Continue reading →

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