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Titans' Harper out up to 6 weeks with broken arm

Tennessee Titans cornerback Nick Harper will be out up to six weeks after surgery on a broken right forearm.

Fresh from arena2, Harper hopes to stick around

Rod Harper couldn't contain himself.

Obama pal and actor: ‘He gets it right’

Actor Hill Harper is best known for his role on the CBS drama “CSI: NY,” where he plays Dr. Sheldon Hawkes, among other film and television roles. But right now, Harper has taken on another role: parlaying his celebrity status into a campaign for presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

Harper Sworn in As Canada's 22nd PM

Stephen Harper, who promises to mend Canada's frayed relations with the United States, was sworn in as the nation's 22nd prime minister Monday, marking the first time in more than 12 years that the Conservative Party will rule this traditionally liberal nation.

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Afghan denials denied - thestar.com
Source: Toronto Star

What should Prime Minister Stephen Harper have known when he assured Parliament on April 24, 2007, that "we have no evidence that supports the allegations" that Canadian-transferred Afghan detainees were abused or tortured?

Canadian officials discussed torture in 2006 - thestar.com
Source: Toronto Star

OTTAWA – Top Canadian officials discussed in 2006 whether the then-governor of Kandahar was involved in the torture of prisoners and dismissed the concern, The Canadian Press has learned.

'Liberation was just a big lie' - thestar.com
Source: Toronto Star

She sleeps in safe houses, with a rotating squad of bodyguards securing the doors. She goes out only in a billowing burqa. Even her wedding was held in secret.

PM's Jewish pitch hits a new low, critics say - thestar.com
Source: Toronto Star

OTTAWA–Angry Liberals Wednesday accused the Conservative government of reaching a new political low by circulating flyers characterizing the Liberals as anti-Semitic.

Hébert: New citizenship guide: Good, bad and ugly - thestar.com
Source: Toronto Star

MONTREAL Reading the 1995 edition of the federal Citizenship guide, an immigrant to Canada might have been forgiven for thinking he or she was signing up to join the Boy Scouts or the Girl Guides.

Walkom: Afghanistan sacrifices may have been in vain - thestar.com
Source: Toronto Star

Where does the war in Afghanistan go? My sense is that it is finally beginning the long and drawn-out process toward an inglorious end. For Canada, this would mark the finish of the longest – and the least considered – war that this country has ever fought.

Hebert: Hillier book ensures mission's end - thestar.com
Source: Toronto Star

MONTREAL—In what may be a case of unintended consequences, Rick Hillier, who once was the most effective promoter of Canada's military mission in Kandahar, has likely hammered the last nail in its political coffin.

Omar Khadr case cost Ottawa $1.3 million
Source: Toronto Star

Ottawa has spent more than $1.3-million fighting against Toronto-born captive Omar Khadr, who has been held at the U.S.-run Guantanamo Bay detention centre for seven years, the government has revealed.

TheStar.com | Canada | Judge to rule if 2008 Harper election call legal
Source: Toronto Star

I didn't know this was brought to court in Canada. Its going to be really interesting. That no confidence vote debacle at the end of last year was quite some drama. This should help in clearing up some misconceptions of how Parliament works in Canada.

Canadian PM blackmails Opposition leader Ignatieff with old Videos
Source: Toronto Star

In a move described as "Nixonian," Prime Minister Stephen Harper suggested he would release potentially damaging videotapes of Michael Ignatieff after the Liberal leader called on Harper to fire Finance Minister Jim Flaherty.

The Quebec sovereignty debate
Source: Concrete Jungle Media

A debate about Quebec and the sovereignty issue.

The Coalition, BC-STV and next steps for the Left | rabble.ca
Source: Rabble

"Youth attracted to non-partisan mobliziation" --- the "anything but Harper" movement.

Perception and Reality: Is Canada Safe?
Source: Google

Harris-Decima senior vice-president Jeff Walker said surveys over the years have repeatedly found Canadians' perception of crime is worse than reality. In large part, he said that's due to sensationalist media coverage of crime.

Frequency Fine Tuning

Did you ever listen to the radio? There are broadcasts that go out over the airwaves and into our hearts, minds, and souls via our ears. I imagine God as the ultimate DJ.

Minority Specific Stimulus

There is one very specific agenda that could be declared a no holds barred SUCCESS, if the spirits are willing, the flesh is able, and President Obama and the descending chain of demand of politicians make it so - actions to promote an increase in the minority bone marrow donor l …

Dear Mr. President: We're confused and we need your help
Source: The Globe and Mail

Open letter to Obama from a Canadian journalist. It's entertaining.

Observe, Question, Contemplate - REMIX

THE SKY IS FALLING!!!! THE SKY IS FALLING!!! A MOUNTAIN IS RISING!!! A MOUNTAIN IS RISING!!! ...oh wait, that was just an acorn falling on my head, and a mole hole tickling my toe.

'Driving Under the Influenza'
Source: Market Wire

Excerpt: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM-- More than 125,000 crashes were caused last year by motorists with colds and flu, as new scientific research reveals the serious impact of driver illness on accident rates(2).

Movie deal for 9-year-old dating author
Source: msnbc.com

The film studio is ready to take advice from fourth-grader Alex Greven: They have acquired the rights to his 43-page self-help book, "How to Talk to Girls." The deal was in the low-to-mid six figures.

Harper 'ran away from Parliament,' Dion says
Source: CBC

Leaders of the NDP-Liberal coalition said Saturday they'll continue efforts to topple the minority Conservative government for the good of the economy.

Canada and the Case for the Coalition
Source: the Tyee

Stephen Harper has demonstrated that he's a thoroughly dangerous driver. With support from the Bloc, the Liberals and NDP are taking away the keys.The Conservatives argue that Canadians did not vote for a Liberal/NDP coalition supported by the Bloc Québécois.

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