The country's mess is our fault Nov 17, 2009
Leonard wrote on Nov 16, 2009 4:52 AM:" Its instructive to imagine an alternative world in which, John McCain having quickly succumbed to the pressures of office, Sarah Palin was now President. Would people support our invasion of Holland, even after it had sank into a bloody insurgency? Would the sale of Alaska to Canada be seen as a mistake or a brilliant bit of fiscal wizardry? How would the eradication of the Mennonites and the subsequent arrest of the entire Supreme Court be perceived here... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The One Thing Nov 17, 2009
Doctor lotteries in Canada. The 4,000 babies born in the hallways in Britain due to a shortage of delivery rooms. (Fox News)
GM To Begin Repaying $6.7B in U.S. Loans Nov 17, 2009
The United States and Canada have the weakest standards among first world nations. However the United States and Canada have the toughest emissions requirements. (CBS News)
Australia Apologizes to Abused Child Migrants Nov 17, 2009
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is due to make his own apology to the 130,000 British children sent from Britain to Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Australia sometime next year. This is the second prominent apology Rudd has made since he took office in a landslide election in 2007. (Time.com)
An anxious wait in Afghanistan Nov 17, 2009
It will be serving its own strategic goals while core members of the Brussels-based alliance like Canada and the Netherlands are faltering on their future commitments when Afghans and Americans need them the most. Urban Afghans who make up the majority of the country's population are aware of Western wavering and international indifference to their plight, largely thanks to global satellite television, the Internet and low-tech, bazaari gossip. (Asia Times Online)
Global village moves to U.S. campuses Nov 16, 2009
Canada, the only non-Asian country in the top five, was fourth with 29,697 students, up by 2 percent. Japan was fifth despite a 14 percent decline to 29,264 students, its fourth consecutive yearly loss that experts say is the result of declines in both the country's economy and number of high school graduates. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
DeKalb police get Tasers again Nov 16, 2009
There have been more than 400 deaths in the U.S. and 26 in Canada since 2001, according to a study by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Tasers have contributed to more than 30 of those deaths, according to medical examiners. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
U.K. PM sees 5,000 new NATO Afghan troops Nov 14, 2009
Canada, Finland and the Netherlands have either pulled troops out or set withdrawal dates. Other countries, such as Denmark, Italy, Germany, Norway and Sweden, say they will maintain current troop levels but have no immediate plans to increase them. (MSNBC -- International)
'It's Orwellian': Everyone in UK could be given a personal 'carbon allowance'... Nov 14, 2009
Adrian, Canada 00004000 on November 13, 2009 at 05:43 PM. What a SCAM. (The Drudge Report)
Activist: Rights, Liberties Waning In Ethiopia Nov 14, 2009
Daniel Bekele, 42, is crisscrossing the U.S. and Canada on a speaking tour after being honored for his human rights work by New York-based Human Rights Watch. The soft-spoken lawyer - who won a court order that allowed him serve as an election monitor in Ethiopia in 2005, only to be arrested and charged with treason and attempted genocide later - says a bevy of new, restrictive legislation bodes poorly for a free vote in 2010. (CBS News -- World)
Fanning the breeze Nov 14, 2009
preventing us from buying EXACTLY THE SAME meds made here, in Canada and Mexico, at considerably lower prices. Were the prices of Meds reduced. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Namibia: Young 'Born Frees' Have Issues With Politicians Nov 14, 2009
A rule change and a sponsor from Canada allowed her to return last year, and now she is achieving top marks. She is determined not to fall pregnant like many other girls in her school. (allAfrica.com)
Deadwood marks 20 years of legal gambling Nov 13, 2009
MORE FROM U.S. & CANADA ... U.S. & Canada Section Front ... Add U.S. & Canada headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Sampler for Nov. 12 Nov 13, 2009
Best wishes go to former governor and former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Paul Cellucci and his wife Jan who celebrate their wedding anniversary on Nov. 12. Nov. 12 birthday greetings go to Shannon Boyle and to Marlborough Lions Club member Bob Page. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Twitter undermines Canada election rules Nov 13, 2009
OTTAWA - Twitter 1, Elections Canada 0 ... As Canadians in four electoral districts spread right across the giant country cast ballots on Monday to fill vacant seats in the House of Commons, Elections Canada asked a newspaper to remove from its Web site a story revealing initial results from one constituency where voting had ended early ... The agency did not notice reporters had been discussing the same by-election results on the microblogging network Twitter, which is accessible across Canada.... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Drugs: Virtually legal Nov 13, 2009
The new political climate in Washington, DC, has made it easier for Canada to take a more liberal line on cannabis. In British Columbia, harder drugs are treated in innovative ways too: heroin addicts can get their doses on prescription, and take them in supervised conditions. (The Economist)
Iranian threat extends beyond nuclear bounds, says official Nov 13, 2009
Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 1:10 AM EST When Iranian authorities murdered peaceful protestors over the summer, it became clear that the nation poses a danger to its own people as much as it does to Israel and the rest of the world, a member of Canada s parliament said during a conference on the Islamic republic this week. Irwin Cotler, a Jewish professor of law and director of the human rights program at McGill University in Montreal, believes it is unwise for Western countries,... (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Sri Lankan solution will not deter smugglers Nov 12, 2009
Hasn't one of the pirates been deported from Canada previously, while now claiming that he used to work in a "US call center" (lies, lies and more lies, anyone. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Stuck in neutral? Hardly! Nov 12, 2009
edumacation wrote on Nov 8, 2009 5:51 PM:" Sam- Here is a science project for you.Take I5 South to 8 mile road turn West on 8 mile. Take 8 mile road west to the levee. Before you cross the bridge to King Island, turn right on North Rio Blanco Rd. Follow this road North. Follow the road until you see fishermen in boats. That big building you see to the East next to the "water" is the Lodi poop plant. Now walk into the area and tell the anglers what the plant is---there are no signs.How long have... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Spio's man wins NDC Chairmanship Nov 12, 2009
To rub it in, the NDC Friends of Spio in Canada, the USA, the Nordic region, Germany, Switzerland and the UK have issued a statement of "most hearty congratulations" to Horace Nii Ayi Ankrah for winning the Chairmanship slot of the UK-Ireland NDC at the elections held on Saturday 31st October in Tottenham, London. In the view of the NDC Friends of Spio, "the victory of Mr Ankrah attests to the fact that despite attempts by some hardliners within the NDC to marginalize and denigrate the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Obama's troops dilemma Nov 12, 2009
Canada, with 2,800 troops, wants to pull out from Kandahar by 2011, while Gordon Brown - with an election looming next year - has begun to hint that even Britain's 9,000 troops will begin handing over some areas in Helmand to Afghan forces as soon as they can. As one American diplomat recently put it, nobody in the alliance is yet running for the door - but they are walking towards it. (BBC News -- Americas)
Zargon Energy Trust Announces 2009 Third Quarter Results Nov 12, 2009
In January 2006, the CICA Accounting Standards Board ("AcSB") adopted a strategic plan for the direction of accounting standards in Canada ... The Trust's principal business activity is the exploration for and development and production of petroleum and natural gas in Canada and the United States ("US") ... In January 2006, the CICA Accounting Standards Board ("AcSB") adopted a strategic plan for the direction of accounting standards in Canada. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
US Airways alters frequent-flier rules Nov 11, 2009
For example, under the carrier s current program, a passenger flying in coach needs to accrue 25,000 or 50,000 miles to travel within the United States and Canada. Under the overhauled program, a passenger will need to accrue 25,000, 40,000 or 60,000 miles to qualify. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Work together to save fundamental freedoms Nov 11, 2009
Wendell wrote on Nov 9, 2009 9:31 PM:" I was born and raised in White City Saskatchewan Canada. WE have socialized medicine in Canada and it is a nightmare. You must make appointments months in advance and hope the clinic doesn't run out of government money before your turn comes up. If you need an operation, you are looking at more than a year waiting time. WE have heart patients dying by the thousands here because of our horrible medical program. People that can afford it go to the United... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Using Dead Soldiers as Props Nov 11, 2009
Ben Shapiro is a regular guest on dozens of radio shows around the United States and Canada and author of. TOWNHALL DAILY: Be the first to read Ben Shapiro's column. (Townhall.com)
Sandhills plant to expand, add 135 jobs Nov 11, 2009
Canada has purchased a controlling interest in Richmond Yarns, which will be renamed LLC and expanded to serve new markets. It makes specialized yarns from fibers and fiber blends to serve the military, medical, protective wear, marine, upholstered furniture and other markets. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Devil's Dictionary of Healthcare Reform Nov 10, 2009
Canada and England -- People whose citizens come to the US for critical medical care when they can afford it because the US does not have the health care system they do ... Reform (as used by Democrats) -- Any legislation approved of by the SEIU; Any legislation which increases the power, scope, and cost of government; A change toward a health care system such as exists in Canada and England. (Human Events Online)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap Nov 10, 2009
Look, we're adding the equivalent GDP of Canada ... Wayne Rogers, Wayne Rogers & Co: Well, oddly enough, you know, in Canada you have a six month waiting period whether you like it or not ... In other words, they have universal health care in Canada and the average wait in Canada is six months. (Fox News)
Canada Lobby Watchdog Warns of Potential Political Fundraising Conflict Nov 10, 2009
Canada Lobby Watchdog Warns of Political Fundraising Conflict - Bloomberg ... Canada Lobby Watchdog Warns of Political Fundraising Conflict ... Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Canadas lobbying watchdog is advising registered lobbyists that working on election campaigns or conducting political fundraising may create conflicts of interest. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
* World News Quick Take Nov 9, 2009
CANADA War crimes charges filed. Police have charged a Rwandan immigrant living in Windsor, Ontario, with war crimes related to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
UK change of heart on bank tax plan Nov 9, 2009
Russia, Canada, IMF and European Central Bank also criticized plan ... But London's emphasis switched after the idea of a tax came under fire from the US, Canada, Russia, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank, in effect killing a proposal that Mr Brown said needed global support to be effective. (CNN -- International)
Click to read:Should Pot Be Legal? Nov 9, 2009
A revealing look at how the profit motive will take over is found in a Reuters story involving Warren Eugene, a pioneer of Internet gambling from Canada ... Initially he will target medical users, but the market could grow if Canada decriminalizes the possession of up to 15 grams of cannabis, just over half an ounce ... Canada has up to 400,000 users of medical marijuana. (CBS News)
A Great Pro-Life Victory Nov 9, 2009
Something like Britain or Canada. I only ask. (The American Conservative)
Democrats forget how they were toward Bush Nov 8, 2009
It seems like there s never a shortage of entertainment in Klamath Falls. Ross Ragland events, Linkville plays, the museums, and the skate park just to name a few. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Our Dangerous Cold War Nostalgia Nov 8, 2009
Location: PA Reply # 1 Date: Nov 8, 2009 - 2:56 AM EST nationalizing health care I thought the GOP pushed the war on drugs and they knew, they just knew, that if you wanted to treat pain with codeine (like you can do in Canada, the UK and Ireland for example) if you do that you will end up on heroin. We have so many anti-competive regs and rules it is a joke to claim we have some health free market. (Townhall.com)
Obama nears decision on Afghanistan troops Nov 8, 2009
Although the administration privately is holding out little hope of persuading Canada or the Netherlands to abandon their plans to withdraw combat troops, much less getting additional allied troops, it wants to avoid creating the impression - at home and abroad - that the U.S. "is going it alone" in Afghanistan, one military official said. Administration officials also want time to launch a public-relations offensive to convince an increasingly skeptical public and a wary Democratic Congress -... (AZCentral -- News)
Hudson delegation heads to Harlem seeking youth funds Nov 8, 2009
Geoffrey Canada, president and CEO of HCZ, was named to this year s Top 50 Power and Influence list by The Nonprofit Times. Canada s message is about using a "conveyor belt" of programs to nurture a child through each stage of development ... The Obama administration has singled out the Harlem Children s Zone as a model for other cities to boost poor children, and First Lady Michelle Obama recently called Canada, one of my heroes. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
McCain: No, really, we vetted her! Nov 8, 2009
"Her neighbors are Canada and Russia, which means she's dealt with international problems.". The McCain campaign sees Palin as more than tough enough to withstand the feeding frenzy here this week -- and in fact, they think it might help her. (Salon)
The republic Nov 7, 2009
I'm sure this sort of thing would not be tolerated in any other country, apart from Canada and New Zealand and some obscure country which still up holds the same stupid system I have always voted Liberal, but on this issue John Howard is in the dark ages. The Commonwealth is finished as a force and it is about time we all understand that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
A last shoe waiting to drop in upstate New York Nov 7, 2009
Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb, R-Canadaigua, said he ll decide next week whether or not to remove the Gouverneur assemblywoman as the party s pro tempore, or floor leader ... One only needs to look at Canada, the former Soviet Union, France, Sweden, Norway and Finland. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
United States Claims #1 Spot For First Time as World's Top Country Brand Nov 6, 2009
- Canada Holds on to Second Spot and Australia Slips to Number Three - - Global Study Expanded to Cover Regional Rankings Including Asia Pacific, Sub-Sahara Africa and the Americas. LONDON, Nov. 6 /CNW/ -- The" /> | | | | November 6, 2009 Quick Search by Organization HOT TOPICS NEWS & INFORMATION: FREE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES: TOOLS FOR: RESOURCES: > > > United States Claims #1 Spot For First Time as World's Top Country Brand - Canada Holds on to Second Spot and Australia Slips to Number Three - -... (Canada Newswire)
Peak oil? Don't worry -- Obama's on the job Nov 6, 2009
Among other developments, the global clout of Canada, Venezuela and Brazil all key producers of unconventional fuels is bound to be strengthened. Canada is becoming increasingly important as the world's leading producer of oil sands, or bitumen a thick, gooey material that must be dug out of the ground and treated in various energy-intensive ways before it can be converted to synthetic petroleum fuel (synfuel). (Salon)
Joe Klein digs Time's hole deeper still Nov 6, 2009
A telecommunications engineer and graduate of Montreal's McGill University, he has lived in Canada since he's 17 years old. In 2002, he was returning home to Canada from vacation when, on a stopover at JFK Airport, he was (a) detained by U.S. officials, (b) accused of being a Terrorist, (c) held for two weeks incommunicado and without access to counsel while he was abusively interrogated, and then (d) was "rendered" -- despite his pleas that he would be tortured -- to Syria, to be interrogated... (Salon)
Immigration Alert: Ghanaians enslaving Ghanaians abroad Nov 6, 2009
Should a a platform be created for Ghanaians resident in Toronto Canada to come and share their life experiences that they have gone through here in this country, listeners would be shocked of the bitter stories that they would be told ... In recent times, many Ghanaians have easily gone through the process of acquiring Canadian visa to enter the country because of the respect Ghana earned through a successful election it conducted last year, free and fair democracy, freedom and stable... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Gay Rights Groups Regroup After Maine Loss Nov 6, 2009
Washington Post: Despite Setback, Gay Marriage Supporters Pledge to Continue State-by-State Efforts. Supporters turn out for a gay-rights rally the day before election day in Portland, Maine, on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. (CBS News)
Washington State Approves Gay Partnerships Nov 6, 2009
Lit in Greece, the Torch for 2010 Winter Olympics Will Visit Remote Corners of Canada. A Glimpse at the Day's News as Seen Through a Camera Lens. (CBS News)
Rice talks plans for the future Nov 6, 2009
He sought improved relations with Canada for local businesses and the possible creation of a 24-hour commercial port at Wild Horse to increase traffic. He also worked closely with people pushing for a widened U.S. Highway 2. (Havre Daily News, MT)
* NSC blames beef panic on poor communication Nov 6, 2009
A shop assistant shows off Canadian beef in a store in Kaohsiung City yesterday at a promotional event organized by the Canada Beef Export Federation Taiwan Office ... The OIE lists Taiwan and the US in the same category of controlled BSE risk, along with Japan, Canada and France. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Obama pledge to Native Americans Nov 6, 2009
There are about two million Native Americans in the United States and one million in Canada. There are 564 federally recognised tribes, the largest being the Cherokee with a population of nearly 730,000 Other major tribes include the Navajo, Choctaw, Sioux, Chippewa and Apache There are about 150 different Native American languages Those living on reservations must obey federal laws, can vote in national elections and can serve in the armed forces, but they are also subject to tribal laws and... (BBC News -- Americas)
Meet the evil new copyright treaty Nov 5, 2009
Hopefully, as Geist points out, it won't get slimed past parliamentary procedure in Canada since these negotiations exceed Canadian law ... Here's a quote from Ron Kirk's article of June, 2009: "Negotiations on the ACTA began in June 2008. The objective of the ACTA negotiations is to create a new, state-of-the art agreement to combat counterfeiting and piracy. The United States has been working with several trading partners, including Australia, Canada, the European Union and its 27 member... (Harper's Magazine)
Ford income nearly $1B; pact defeated Nov 5, 2009
That agreement, which guarantees that Ford will keep 10 percent of its total North American manufacturing in Canada, also would close Ford s assembly plant in St. Thomas, Ont. a facility that employs 1,600 workers and which the Woodlawn plant supplies with parts for large-sized cars that are no longer in demand. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
UN relocating about 600 staff after Afghan attack Nov 5, 2009
rrobin wrote on Jul 14, 2009 7:21 AM:" Canada has taken on a much larger role since 2006 in military operations in Afghanistan, but as usual, AP writers only report on US activity/casualties there. The 2002 "friendly fire" incident in which a US fighter jet dropped a laser guided bomb on Canadian soldiers, killing 4 and wounding 8, was down-played by the US press. Despite this, Canada committed to more forces in 2006 and more support for the next 2 years. It is disappointing that the American... (Montana Standard, MT)
Cops: N.D. Students Likely Didn't See Pond Nov 5, 2009
Ashley Neufeld, 21, of Brandon, Manitoba in Canada, and Afton Williamson, 20, of Lake Elsinore, Calif. are shown. (CBS News -- US)
Military ruler will simply thumb his nose at us Nov 5, 2009
Search brisbanetimes. Illustration: Rocco Fazzari. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Pigs in Indiana Test Positive for H1N1 Nov 5, 2009
News of the virus in pigs came after herd infections in several other countries, including Canada, Australia, Argentina, Ireland, the United Kingdom and Norway. The positive tests in Indiana came just days after U.S. officials successfully negotiated an end to one of the more damaging commercial effects of swine flu - a six-month ban on pork imports to China. (CBS News -- Health)
Watts wins re-election Nov 5, 2009
THE TRUTH wrote on Nov 4, 2009 1:47 PM:" i m still waiting for all you who said if Obama won the presidency you d move to Canada, to leave. We could sell your property to pay the debt ". Little Al wrote on Nov 4, 2009 2:05 PM:" 300 votes, 15 percent voter turn out ? Partisonship ? Darts flying ? Holy crap !!Where do you people get this stuff ? No wonder logan drivers act like your all nuts. Was good reading . Funny. Des it wasnt cause of your dem. bummpersticker, It was you driving . ". (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Olympian steps up to grapple for Higgins Nov 5, 2009
He said that some relatives who had come to Australia with him soon packed up and left for Canada, because they did not believe Australia would be able to defend itself against Indonesia. I think Australia is becoming too Asianised,'' he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
LETTER: 'Bite the bullet or die from the wounds' Nov 5, 2009
cedric66 wrote on Oct 31, 2009 8:15 PM:" Nineteen States Move to Defend Individual Health Care Choice Regardless of what the U.S. Congress decides about health care reform, a growing number of states are standing up for individuals freedom of choice when it comes to purchasing or not purchasing health insurance.Several Kansas Republicans have introduced a state constitutional amendment that would protect the right of Kansas residents to make their own health care choices. That makes Kansas the... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Prince Charles visiting S. Ontario Nov 5, 2009
MacNabb was Canada s prime minister from 1854 to 1856 ... The royal couple are making several stops in Ontario and Canada during their visit. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Blowing jobs to China Nov 4, 2009
On the other hand, don't forget the advantages to being an ordinary country like any other country: Nobody expects Canada, or France, or Italy to send another 40,000 troops to Afghanistan, on top of the 68,000 already there and the 120,000 still in Iraq ... Amazingly, Jartoux also surmised that wild ginseng's propensity for growing in shady, cool forests in northern latitudes suggested the likelihood that the plant might also be at home in the forests of Canada, a country he had never visited... (Salon)
Ask the HOA Expert Nov 4, 2009
Real Estate News and Advice. Question: We recently read that names should not be included in the minutes. (RealtyTimes)
Canada Proposes Extending Unemployment Insurance Benefits to Self-Employed Nov 4, 2009
Canada Proposes Extending Jobless Benefits to Self-Employed - Bloomberg ... Canada Proposes Extending Jobless Benefits to Self-Employed ... Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Canadas government introduced legislation to extend jobless benefits to the countrys 2. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
College softball players found dead in pond Nov 4, 2009
Ashley Neufeld, 21, of Brandon, Manitoba in Canada, and Afton Williamson, 20, of Lake Elsinore, Calif ... Ashley Neufeld, 21, of Brandon, Manitoba in Canada, and Afton Williamson, 20, of Lake Elsinore, Calif ... (AP Photo/Dickenson State University) In this undated photo provided by Dickenson State University, missing student Ashley Neufeld, 21, of Brandon, Manitoba in Canada is shown. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Karzai victory unlikely to put questions about his administration's credibility Nov 4, 2009
Furthermore, U.S. President Barack Obama, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and some other countries including China, Canada, Britain and Turkey has congratulated Karzai over his reelection. Earlier, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had downplayed significance of Dr. Abdullah's withdrawal from the election race. (Xinhuanet, China)
After flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up... Nov 4, 2009
" - You mean, you have to PAY someone to research that??? GarandFan Nov 3, 2009 Fraud? I thought "Sheriff Joe Biden" had been assigned by Obama to make sure that no fraud occurred. You telling me that Sheriff Joe fell down on the job? Again. Doughgirl Nov 3, 2009 $11 million to Microsoft? Bill Gates couldn't afford to invest in his onw company and build his own bridge? liz from canada Nov 3, 2009 All freedom loving Americans should go to Washington D.C. Think how your great country was founded.... (The Drudge Report)
