Afghan denials denied - thestar.comSource: 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?
Walkom: Afghanistan sacrifices may have been in vain - thestar.comSource: 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.comSource: 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 millionSource: 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.
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.

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.

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 …

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 authorSource: 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.
Canada and the Case for the CoalitionSource: 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.