Monthly Archives: October 2011

Afternoon Update October 27th, 2011 (10)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jack

CANADA #1 — CNews | Philanthropist target of murder-for-hire plot, court told  TORONTO — Marshal Ross orchestrated the murder of his first cousin and benefactor Glen Davis to solve his crushing financial problems, Crown attorney Hank Goody said in his opening … Continue reading →

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One TRILLION euro deal hammered out (12)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jack

With the very future of Europe apparently at stake, Eurozone leaders have managed to thrash out a deal they hope will convince markets they have an effective response to the growing economic crisis. In the early hours of this morning, … Continue reading →

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Napolitano queried on lack of Fast and Furious probe

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jack

Congressional Republicans are trying to expand the scope of questions over disastrous ATF gun-sting operation Fast and Furious to Homeland Security Secretary Janet A. Napolitano, asking her why she never investigated even after suspected guns showed up at the scene … Continue reading →

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Gaffney: Who lost the world?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jack

Conventional wisdom has it that the 2012 presidential election will be all about the dismal economy, unemployment and the soaring deficit. That appears a safe bet because such matters touch the electorate, are much in the news at the moment … Continue reading →

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Mafia reach includes political parties, construction industry (2)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jack

OTTAWA — Quebec is like a cow that has been milked too hard for too long, and it is now getting ready to give the farmer a kick in the head. For decades, the Mafia and their friends have been … Continue reading →

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Ottawa to spend up to $477M on U.S. military satellites

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jack

OTTAWA — The federal government is planning to spend as much as $477-million to participate in a U.S.-led military satellite program that has been subject to delays and cost overruns over the past decade, Postmedia News has learned. The Wideband … Continue reading →

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Canadian Wheat Board sues Ottawa over plan to dismantle its monopoly

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jack

The battle over the future of the Canadian Wheat Board is shifting to the Federal Court, where a judge is being asked to rule on whether the Harper government can unilaterally end the institution’s monopoly over Western grain sales. A … Continue reading →

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Shiver: Why Herman Cain Electrifies the Grassroots: Five Voters Speak Out

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jack

Like so many others, I’ve watched Herman Cain’s presidential candidacy go from no-shot to long-shot to front-runner status. I’ve seen prominent political forecasters eating nasty-tasting crow on national television, as Cain’s rise continues despite their dire dissing. I’ve seen campaign … Continue reading →

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Gunter: Gun registry can’t protect slacker cops (2)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jack

All along, one of the worst excuses given by police chiefs to retain the gun registry is that it is a valuable tool when responding to domestic disputes. Really? A search of the registry database may tell police that there … Continue reading →

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