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The long war at Kandahar province |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 16:36 |
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The CF were holding the fort, as it were. From BruceR. at Flit:CSM: Zhari fight just beginningFour years after Canadians first deployed to Zhari district, here is one writer's synopsis of all that we achieved: "In many places, as in Zhari, the Read the complete story at: |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 16:01 |
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They are certainly not naturally of the Talib sort; consider the "Frontier Gandhi", Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan:Khan had Gandhi's friendship and vision'He was a 6-foot-5 giant of the human spirit,' says Canadian filmmaker Teri McLuhan. 'That is what Read the complete story at: |
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Possible Closure of Benson Public School |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 14:22 |
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Dear West End Residents,This Thursday, February 11th at 7pm, there will be a community gathering discussing the potential closure of Benson Public School. It will take place at St. John's Church at 3305 Sandwich St. Please pass this Read the complete story at: |
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T2B Gala 13..WHAM...BHAM...POW... "HUGE SUCCESS!!!" |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 14:04 |
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T2B would like to thank all the gala volunteers, committee members, guests and sponsors for another successful gala year! Through the generosity of the 2010 gala guests and sponsors, T2B had one of our most successful gala’s to Read the complete story at: |
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Edmonton Poet/Writers Seeking Soldiers’, Families’ Words |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 12:54 |
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A group of Edmonton-based artists, including Canada’s embedded war poet Suzanne Steele, is looking for the words of Canadian soldiers and their families for a new project – InArms.ca – as part of the Edmonton Poetry Festival: In Arms is a Read the complete story at: |
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Briefs: Monday, Feb. 8th, 2010 |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 12:51 |
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Briefs is a daily SUMMARY of Windsor-Essex news, compiled here for your reading pleasure.
Matty Maroun has been told by the Wayne County court to demolish the toll booths he’s had erected on the US side of bridge. The booths are apparently Read the complete story at: |
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2010 Detroit Tigers Preview |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 12:17 |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 12:09 |
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When it comes to breakfast I’m usually an oatmeal kind of girl. It’s so warm and creamy and stick-to-your-ribs filling but lately I’ve been eating eggs in the morning for an extra source of protein. This morning when I opened the egg Read the complete story at: |
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Watch ALL the Superbowl Ads In One Place! |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 09:36 |
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Advertising Age has assembled ALL of yesterday's Super Bowl XLIV ads in one resource on their website for your viewing pleasure. I didn't realize there were so many of them. ENJOY! Read the complete story at: |
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Life After Google and Wikipedia |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 09:31 |
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A life before Google and Wikipedia. Seems unimaginable doesn't it? I cannot count the amount of debates I have settled, the amount of questions I have answered and the amount of frustration I have avoided simply by having access to what I see as the Read the complete story at: |
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A Life Before Google and Wikipedia |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 09:31 |
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A life before Google and Wikipedia. Seems unimaginable doesn't it? I cannot count the amount of debates I have settled, the amount of questions I have answered and the amount of frustration I have avoided simply by having access to what I see as the Read the complete story at: |
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New fixed-wing SAR aircraft: "DON’T HOLD YOUR BREATH." |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 09:26 |
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That's the assessment of the Ottawa Citizen's David Pugliese at his blog. Seems right to me:The official word from the Defence Department on the Fixed Wing Search and Rescue aircraft project is that the various government players will be ready in Read the complete story at: |
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Does all chicken taste the same? |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 09:22 |
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I co-wrote an article with Dick Snyder of City Bites magazine out of Toronto some 3-4 months ago regarding the state of poultry in Canada.While I can't take any personal credit for rare poultry breeds becoming more readily available since it's Read the complete story at: |
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Catch The Movie Deal If You Can (02.08.10 - Day 1040) |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 09:21 |
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Catch The Movie Deal If You Can (02.08.10 - Day 1040)
www.howmanydays.ca One of the biggest days in my film career - thought I would share it with you as I put pen to paper and ink my first big distribution deal for an upcoming horror/sci-fi film Read the complete story at: |
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Russians want big honking French ships |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 09:13 |
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No Joint Support Ship mess for them:France has agreed to sell Russia an advanced amphibious warship and is considering a Russian request for three more, French defense officials said Monday. It would be the first major arms deal between Russia and a Read the complete story at: |
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Singing to Improve Mood and Raise Energy |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 09:08 |
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I have always loved singing. As a child, I sang with my sisters, occasionally recording our voices into a cassette to send to our Dad, who worked overseas. When I was in university, my friends and I formed a group that went caroling in Christmas. We Read the complete story at: |
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UWindsor researchers will spur economic rebound, says MPP |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 08:44 |
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Multicultural festival to celebrate Strength in Harmony |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 08:44 |
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Recital today to showcase music of eastern Mediterranean |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 08:44 |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 08:39 |
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I never thought I would see the old frankenbike I rode back in the mid 70s come into fashion again. This morning I was reading a new post at Bike Commuters where they showed a photo of a new bike he got for his daughter made by KHS called the Hot Read the complete story at: |
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How Administration Failed The Children |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 08:21 |
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Should you be surprised that Administration people were in tears, according to the Mayor, as they wrote their Report closing down Municipal daycare?The Mayor and Council blew it big time with their decision on Monday to close all Municipal daycare. Read the complete story at: |
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"A" GOOD MONDAY MORNING |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 08:00 |
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ALTERNATE/ALTERNATIVEExplain the difference between "alternate" and "alternative".What part of speech is each word? Be sure to refer to "alternate" as two different parts of speech in your explanation.Create sentences using "alternate" and Read the complete story at: |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 07:52 |
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- For the motorcycle enthusiast, this is the ultimate trip, a 248 day supported journey spanning 30 countries, 5 continents and costs $101,000 excluding air fare. A journey of extremes, the Discover Our Earth tour will travel through one of the Read the complete story at: |
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Zero Tax Increases, but Severe Service Cuts Expected in Windsor this year |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 07:30 |
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The draft Windsor Municipal Budget for 2010 is out and ready for public consideration and there are some alarming devils in the details.
Draft budget cutbacks include plans to eliminate multiple flagpoles throughout the city, turning off public Read the complete story at: |
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windsorite daily poll / February 8th 2010 |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 07:29 |
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The City of Windsor is proposing a zero-percent increase to municipal taxes in 2010 — at the cost of some possibly controversial services. How do you feel about this?
Results of Friday’s poll:
“Have you voted for Windsor to be Read the complete story at: |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 04:13 |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams' decision to have heart surgery in an undisclosed U.S. hospital has set off a heated debate about the quality of health care on both sides of the border. Read the complete story at: |
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Feb. 7, 2010 — Mum Mum Mum Mah |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 02:22 |
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Weights today. Nothing much to say about it except they played Lady Gaga on the sound system, so I felt pretty fabulous as I grunted out the reps.
Don't I look fabulous? You know it, baby.
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Valentine’s Day 2010 at Thai Palace and Thai Silk |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 00:16 |
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Both Thai Palace and Thai Silk, which if you remember back on January 7 when we announced they are now both owned by Ray Anderson, are offering a Valentine’s Day 2010 special for $35 (taxes, beverage and gratutuity not included). Here is what Read the complete story at: |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 00:01 |
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A few weeks ago we took a look at 331 Ouellette which was once home the Red Robin Store.
The photo above appeared in the Gladstone-White Book “A Moment in Time”, so it likely came from either the Windsor Archives or the Museum, as most Read the complete story at: |
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 23:29 |
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Yesterday I decided it would be a nice thing to do to “Pay It Forward” so I paid for the green tea of the gentleman in the car behind me at Tim Horton’s. I know it really isn’t much but I thought it would be a nice start to someone Read the complete story at: |
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A Gala Evening (02.07.10 - Day 1039) |
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 23:03 |
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A Gala Evening (02.07.10 - Day 1039)
www.howmanydays.ca Steph stands in as my date at the T2B Annual Gala to raise money for their cancer charity! www.howmanydays.ca Filmmaker Gavin Michael Booth is on a mission to meet the Hollywood Read the complete story at: |
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 19:55 |
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It was the Ice Wine weekend, this
weekend and as being the contrarian I am, we decided to go today,
Super Bowl Sunday to avoid the crowds. This strategy worked
exceptionally well at Zehrs too!!
We had gran intentions and off we went
to Harrow. Read the complete story at: |
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The Lost Generation (or is it?) |
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 19:34 |
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Check out the link below:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRG4ySdi_aE Read the complete story at: |
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bikeSABBATH WRCS 2010 No. 8 |
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 18:16 |
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http://bikesabbath.blogspot.com/2010/02/wrcs-2010-no8.html
The results are in with photos ; )
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where the bear and the bison blow |
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 15:42 |
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Today Peter and I took a walk along the road that leads uphill to the university in order to photograph the ubiquitous Canadian Shield graffiti. We ended up climbing to the top and taking a hike along some of the trails that wind through the area. I Read the complete story at: |
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 15:37 |
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It can be lonely at the top. The series is down to a single leader - good luck not crumbling under the pressure.And what aobut 2nd place? The new guy is surging from obscurity after his multi to single switch - nice job Dan, just don't succumb to Read the complete story at: |
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 14:57 |
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One of the things I won’t do for the Bikini Birthday is stop drinking alcohol. While I don’t drink often, yesterday I got my fair share of one of my favourites: Icewine.
Matt and I went with my dad and his friends to 5 different wineries in Read the complete story at: |
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 14:47 |
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I didn’t expect the sun to be out today, but it was a nice surprise. Still a bit windy but I love riding on cold and crisp days like today when the sun is out. I just wish some tires I ordered would come in so I could ride my road bike Read the complete story at: |
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 13:19 |
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So I have an idea. Well I've had this idea for a couple years now.You know how at the end of your fantasy baseball season, you feel a little annoyed that it doesn't carry over to the next year? If... Read the complete story at: |
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2010 Cleveland Indians Preview |
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 13:13 |
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windsoriteDOTca
Briefs: Monday, Feb. 8th, 2010 http://windsorite.ca/2010/02/08/briefs-monday-feb-8th-2010/ #wespeak
BrokenCityLab
RT @windsoriteDOTca: Zero Tax Increases, but http://windsorite.ca/2010/02/08/zero-tax-increases-but-severe-service-cuts-expected-in-windsor-this-year/ #wespeak
AshleySampson
RT @windsoriteDOTca: Zero Tax Increases, but http://windsorite.ca/2010/02/08/zero-tax-increases-but-severe-service-cuts-expected-in-windsor-this-year/ #wespeak
