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August 30, 2004

Give de Lima a Gold Medal

The first post-9/11 Olympics were supposed to have the tightest security in history, in fact the Greeks spent billions of extra dollars to secure the Games and athletes. Despite all of that money, we saw two major security breaches and... More...

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August 29, 2004

U.K.-Italy Soccer controversy

Details are now emerging in soccer controversy that could strain relations between Britain and Italy. During a recent friendly match on the lawn of Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi's Sardinia mansion, the British side played to form. An aggressive tackle from... More...

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Filed in: Politics / World

August 28, 2004

Spy Intrigue in U.S.

A senior policy analyst in the American Defense Department is under investigation over allegations he may be a mole for Israel. According to CBS News the FBI has "solid evidence" the alleged spy passed confidential information on to the Israeli... More...

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Filed in: Politics / United States

August 27, 2004

Reaping what you sow

All is not well in the Court of Prime Minister Paul Martin. There appears to be a division between backbench MPs and Cabinet over the American missile defence scheme (Citizenship Minister Judy Sgro says Carolyn Parrish "should have kept her... More...

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Filed in: Politics / Canada

August 26, 2004

Need 30 pounds of scissors? Have I got a deal for you...

California Governor and non-girlie-man Arnold Schwarzenegger has been looking for ways to cut his State's massive deficit. His latest tactic is something called the "California Garage Sale." Up for sale this weekend in Sacramento and on eBay is a host... More...

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Filed in: Science and Technology

August 25, 2004

Parrish does it again

The MP who gained notoriety for saying she hates "those (American) bastards" is now calling our friends in the United States "idiots." Carolyn Parrish spoke today at a demonstration protesting the American plan to deploy a missile defence shield and... More...

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Filed in: Politics / Canada

Perdita's unnecessary apology

Canadian sprinter Perdita Felicien apologized to her friends, family, teammates and country for letting them down yesterday, but it wasn't necessary. Canadians (to whom the media rations news about athletics) have come to know her over the last week and... More...

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August 24, 2004

Love... Ain't it grand!

Some of us have been guilty of doing crazy things to get close to the ones we love. Others have done outright dangerous things. But a komodo dragon at the London Zoo went to great heights to get to the... More...

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Do we really need Photo Radar?

Yesterday, Ontario's municipal leaders told Premier Dalton McGuinty they'd like him to reintroduce photo radar. Mr. McGuinty opened the door to redeploying cameras on Ontario highways a few moths ago, saying he would look into it if municipalities asked him... More...

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Filed in: Politics / Ontario

August 18, 2004

Canada's Olympic Idiot

A Canadian dressed in a tutu and with the name of an internet casino emblazoned on his chest and back dove from the 3-metre spring board at the Olympic Diving venue Monday night. No, he didn't win a medal. Instead... More...

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August 14, 2004

Controversy spoils Opening Ceremony for Greeks

While the rest of use were watching the spectacular Opening Ceremonies of the 2004 Olympics from Athens, two Greek athletes, including one who was to light the Olympic Flame (left), were in hospital recovering from injuries they sustained in... More...

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August 13, 2004

From the rumour mill...

With the rumoured late summer Cabinet Shuffle beginning to look unlikely, new rumours are filling the gap at Queen's Park. The latest surrounds the communications branch at Ontario's Ministry of Health. Over the winter, that branch's top three civil servants... More...

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Filed in: Politics / Ontario

August 12, 2004

Media Event of the Day - August 13

Tourism Toronto will be unveiling tour packages targeted at WWE fans tomorrow. The packages will include tickets to the WWE "Summer Slam" event to be held at the Air Canada Centre on August 15 as well as passes to Ontario... More...

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Filed in: The Media

August 8, 2004

British Government to investigate Atkins Diet

The Atkins Diet is coming under scrutiny from the British Government. The popular diet has recently been criticised for being unhealthy. Critics say it can cause kidney disease, osteoporosis, and high cholesterol. A recent study also links the diet with... More...

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England chooses new Court Jester

It took 355 years, but England has finally replaced Muckle John as Court Jester. Muckle John was Jester to the Court of King Charles I, but lost his job when Charles lost his head at the hands of Cromwell. After... More...

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August 7, 2004

Fake beheading not funny

This morning news outlets around the world began reporting the beheading Ben Vanderford of San Francisco. Al-Arabiya led the way being the first to report the beheading with Al-Jazeera and the rest of the world's media following suit. The two... More...

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Filed in: The Media

August 6, 2004

Where's the plan, Premier?

Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty is touring the province this summer in an attempt to "reconnect" with average Ontarians, as one senior Liberal put it. Really, Mr. McGuinty's road show should be called the "Redemption Tour." So far, the Premier has... More...

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Filed in: Politics / Ontario

August 5, 2004

Drop the T's

Ontario Tory leadership hopeful Frank Klees' solution to the cost of providing public education in Ontario must be to start dropping the letter 'T'. How else can you explain why a news release emailed to reporters yesterday was sent with... More...

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Filed in: Politics / Ontario

August 3, 2004

Cult of personality not working for Kerry

The latest poll results have observers of the American Presidential Election scratching their heads. The conventional wisdom is parties get a jump in their popular support following their conventions - the "convention bounce." This phenomenon has been observed after every... More...

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Filed in: Politics / United States

August 2, 2004

Yikes!

The company that tried to use the Canadian election as marketing gimmick is at it again. The Public Relations geniuses at Unilever Canada will be running something called "Camp Touch" this September to promote its Axe brand of perfumes and... More...

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Filed in: Politics / Canada

August 1, 2004

Why are we paying?

The great thing about Canada is you get to pay for others' stupidity and nobody bats an eyelash. On Friday, a bunch of brainiacs decided it would be a good idea to take part in Strathmore, Alberta's version of the... More...

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Filed in: The Media

London Tube Poster Stinks, says Italy

London's Transport Authority has agreed to remove a poster encouraging people not to eat smelly foods while riding its famous Underground system. The Associated Press says Greater London Mayor Ken Livingstone order the posters removed after the Italian ambassador wrote... More...

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