Monthly Archives: August 2010

World August 28th, 2010 (10)

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Jack

#1 — BBC | Chief investigator of Mexico mass killings goes missing Mexican prosecutors say they are deeply concerned for the safety of a detective who is leading an investigation into the killing of 72 foreign migrants. [...] Fox | … Continue reading →

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Canada August 28th, 2010 (10)

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Jack

#1 — CBC | Judge slams RCMP for destroying evidence A provincial court judge in Regina has slammed the RCMP for destroying video evidence that could have been used in a drinking and driving case. [...] #2 — CBC | … Continue reading →

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No apologies: Williams (2)

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Jack

I am disappointed, yet not surprised, by the nasty attacks on me in the National Post ( “From Newfoundland, another tantrum,” editorial; and “The Cuckoo of Corner Brook,” by Peter Foster; both of Aug. 26). I certainly can take the … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Update August 27th, 2010 (22)

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Jack

Canada #1 — CBC | Conrad Black appeal set for Sept. 29 The date has been set for Conrad Black’s appeal to be heard of his 2007 convictions on three counts of fraud. [...] #2 — CBC | U.S. businesses … Continue reading →

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Economy at a Standstill

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Jack

WASHINGTON — The government is about to confirm what many people have felt for some time: The economy barely has a pulse. The Commerce Department on Friday will revise its estimate for economic growth in the April-to-June period and Wall … Continue reading →

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China sets new trade curbs

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Jack

BEIJING | China has ordered its banks and other major companies to limit use of foreign computer-security technology, setting up a possible trade clash with the United States and Europe while adding to strains over high-tech secrecy as some nations … Continue reading →

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Special Forces Ratchet Up Fight Against Taliban

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Jack

Through nighttime attacks and drone strikes, special forces led by the United States have massively ratcheted up their hunt for Taliban. In the past three months alone, the highly secretive forces have eliminated 365 insurgent commanders. The international troops in … Continue reading →

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The last refuge of a liberal (7)

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Jack

Liberalism under siege is an ugly sight indeed. Just yesterday it was all hope and change and returning power to the people. But the people have proved so disappointing. Their recalcitrance has, in only 19 months, turned the predicted 40-year … Continue reading →

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Health care in Canada 'a glaring failure of execution'

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Jack

The health-care system Canadians cherish — and spend billions on — is in decline and needs better management, the new head of the Canadian Medical Association said Wednesday. “It’s not a lack of resources. It’s not an absence of will. … Continue reading →

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