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A Harley biker is visiting the zoo in Calgary , Alberta when he sees little girl leaning into the bars of the lion’s cage. Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the...
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It’s not a pretty site and not the way that I thought it would end. I have always enjoyed each season of American Idol. That is until now. This year Paula Abdul is missing. In her place Ellen DeGeneres, a talented lady, but not enough to fill Paula’s shoes. Simon Cowell is leaving so that...
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The Olympics have come to a close. The torch has been passed to Russia and Canadians everywhere can breath a sigh of relief and satisfaction.  The games did not go off problem free, the opening ceremonies had the technical problem and of course the death of the Luger in trial runs. Those will always be...
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This is one piece of journalism destined to be a classic. Kind of brings a lump to your through and makes your chest stick out ….. just a little mind you…
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While I can’t say that I am much of an Olympic fan, for more than one reason, I must say that last night’s opening ceremony pulled at my heart and made me proud to be Canadian.   It has been seven long years of preparation leading to a night of unbelievable technical and artistic...
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In the midst of the worst recession since the Great Depression and while involved in two wars in far off lands, the United States once again shows the leadership and compassion it has been know for. The tiny, impoverished country of Haiti certainly did not need or deserve a natural disaster, especially one of...
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Isn’t it strange how a person adapts to their environment. When in Rome do as the Romans etc. For the past two years now, as soon as my feet cross the US boarder my mind swings into football mode. NFL football of course. Being that our winters are spent in Arizona, it was...
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Can you believe it? A decade has past since we welcomed the new millennium. It seems like yesterday in some respects, but with all that has happened it seems like two or three decades. Ten years ago this week, I was busy backing up all of the computers at work for the imminent Y2K...
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Looks like we are finally getting somewhere.   CBC News B.C. drivers have until Dec. 31 to get hands-free gear if they want to use a cellphone while operating a motor vehicle. (CBC) The B.C. government is reminding drivers that on New Year’s Day it will become illegal to drive in the province while using a hand-held...
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