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Art Imitating Life: The Roman Polanski Saga ContinuesRoman Polanski knows all about drama, professionally and personally. The Hollywood director was arrested recently in Zurich, Switzerland, for a crime committed in 1977 after 32 years of exile in France. -
Relationships According to FacebookWhatever happened to the Dear John Letter? -
Swine Flu, a Misinformation PandemicA look at the current Swine flu pandemic and a comparison with its genetic ancestor, the Spanish flu of 1918.
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Independent Video Game Developers on the RiseRecent developments in the multi-billion dollar video game industry has made it easier for small developers to publish their products and make themselves known.
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Eco-Labels Help Consumers Make Real Decisions with Their MoneyGreenerchoices.org supplies consumers with a user-friendly way to grade product labels. These "report cards" allow buyers to determine if the label is telling them what they really want to know about a particular product or brand.
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Playboy, Prime Minister or Pop Idol? Silvio BerlusconiItaly, the heart of the renaissance, the center of Catholicism and for centuries the heart of western civilization has a new emperor. He isn't new. But Italy's longest-serving prime minister, billionaire playboy Silvio Berlusconi, sure is original.
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We're All Habs; Influence of the Canadiens in MontrealHockey mania in Montreal as seen through the eyes of a social psychologist. Why are Montrealers so crazy about their hockey team, and what are the consequences?
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How Soon is Now? Obama's Nobel PrizeThis essay argues that President Barack Obama did not deserve the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to him last week. It cannot be given to someone for the promise of a greater act of good for the world.
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Taxing, Tipping, and the Savage Cult of EntitlementBy taxing restaurant tips, the Quebec government has created a culture of entitlement among our servers. Whereas it's merely expected in other North American cities, tipping in Montreal is civilly obligated.
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America the ParanoidAmerica's long tradition of suspicion and extreme protest is alive and well in the new millennium. Examples of this tradition have been most recently exemplified by the treatment of the last two U.S. presidents by their critics.
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When is a Pandemic Not a Pandemic?Internet rants deflate H1N1's significance and threaten global health.
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A Vote for Hope - Obama's Nobel PrizeThis essay argues that President Barack Obama should accept the Nobel Peace Prize as a tribute to all Americans and the West. It stands as a sign of promise and hope for the future.
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To Assimilate or Not to Assimilate: That is the QuestionAn examination of different cities' methods regarding immigrant populations. Should they assimilate to our culture and drop their own, or should they seek out those that came before them, and stick to what they knowA
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Coco Avant Channel - Movie ReviewDressing up a bad film in mademoiselle's designs does not guarantee haute couture.
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How to Choose a Video CardSometimes it can be hard to find a video card which will suit your needs. That's why you need to know what you should look at when buying a graphics card. -
Is Montreal Ready to Dream Anew?This article analyzes the current Montreal municipal election, with a particular emphasis on the positive role played by candidate Richard Bergeron, leader of the pro-transit Projet Montréal.
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The Beatles: Rock Band - a Product ReviewThe Beatles recently re-released their entire catalog, remastered to perfection. They also came out with The Beatles: Rock Band .
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Has Canada Forgotten How to Dream?This article broadly examines the trajectory Canada has taken under Stephen Harper. It argues that after four years of Harper government, Canadians have lost the ability to 'dream big' about Canada's future.
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Myths About Aerobic FitnessThe myth that aerobic training is the only way to burn fat is prevalent in Western society.
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A Quick Summary of Blood PressureBlood pressure is not that difficult to monitor and control. Several factors cause high blood pressure, but fortunately it can be treated by lifestyle changes.
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Can Fast-food Bans Reduce Obesity? Fat Chance, Study FindsLocal government lawmakers find fast-food eateries an appetizing target in the battle against obesity. But new research reveals the idea is a recipe for failure.
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Canadian Loonie Soars Higher After Strong September Employment ReportA strong Canadian employment number released on Friday helped the Canadian dollar hit a new high for the year against the greenback. The surge in the Canadian dollar has reaffirmed some analysts' expectations for parity by 2010.
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Got Milk? Downtown Montreal DeliversA giant iconic milk bottle gets a new spin thanks to a deal between businesses and urban heritage group. The bottle's restoration may be sign of progress and preservation.
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The Water Crisis is Everyone's ConcernGuy Laliberté, founder of Cirque de Soleil and the One Drop Foundation, traveled to space to raise awareness of water issues.
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Briatore's Lifetime Ban from Formula 1This is a brief synopsis of the recent FIA lifetime ban given to Flavio Briatore - following the allegations he manipulated the outcome of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix after ordering Nelson Piquet Jr. to deliberately crash his car.
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Microbes: The Good, the Bad and the Very UglyNever has it been more important to ensure your immune system is functioning at its optimum level.
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Nutritional Supplements: Putting Profits Ahead of PeopleThe classification of nutritional supplements and other natural remedies as drugs, bringing them under the control of the pharmaceutical industry, is just one of a catalogue of serious threats to our health freedom.
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Dr. Ann's Original Energy Soup: A ReviewEnergy soups can be very healthy. They are great for diet and can help you achieve body metabolism.
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All About Energy SoupsEnergy soups can make you much more healthier. They are also great for diet.
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Putting Money Infront of People's HealthPeople are becoming sicker every day yet if this unthinkable agenda is employed, we will look back on these times as the good old days.
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A Few Things You Should Know About WaterBy drinking more water, not only you will be healthier, you will feel happier too.