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Posted: January 13, 2010
PROROGUING SHUTS DOWN INVESTIGATION by Linda McQuaig
Harper's decision cut off inquiry into possible complicity in torture.
US CAR FLEET SHRINKING by Lester R. Brown
After a century of growth, US car ownership entering era of decline.
THE WORLD IS WATCHING by Maude Barlow
Canada's reputation as a progressive middle power is gone.
FLASH FROZEN IN HISTORY from the European Science Foundation
Big freeze plunged Europe into ice age in months.
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NEXT BUDGET WILL BRING "BLOOD ON THE STREETS" by Ish Theilheimer
Conservatives will cite austerity to de-fund left and gore enemy oxen.
Gordon's corner
CAPITALISM IN FLIGHT by Charles Gordon
Capitalism shrinks the world – and each of us, too.
 Science matters
IMAGINE A BRIGHTER 21ST CENTURY by David Suzuki, with Faisal Moola
Constant growth is just not possible in a finite world with finite resources.
MeanToons
THE NEW JOB HAZARD
Yet another warning about air travel.
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 Canadian Politics
SENATE REFORM: THE LAST REFUGE OF INTELLECTUAL BANKRUPTS by Geoffrey Stevens
Harper's bid to deflect prorogation rage bound to backfire.
WHEN THE PUNCHLINE IS A REAL PUNCH by Elsie Hambrook
Funny how the people who urge us to "get over it" have the most to gain.
HEALTH AUTHORITY TO CLOSE VITAL COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORT by Bill Tieleman
Closing Chimo Achievement Centre for people with serious disabilities will cost lives and dollars.
Workplaces
ALARMED BY PROPOSED TRADE DEAL from NUPGE, CUPE, PSAC and the European Federation of Public Service Unions
Public sector unions in Canada and Europe want major improvements to agreement.
XSTRATA COPPER SHUTS TIMMINS OPERATION by Ben Lefebvre
Local workers organize to reinstate ore processing facilities.
 World beat
YEMEN A THIRD QUAGMIRE by Uri Avnery
The Quiet American blunders from one disaster to the next.
Consumers
TOP TEN SCAMS OF 2009 from the Better Business Bureau
Free trial offers and scams that take advantage of tough economic times dominate the list.
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 Hot headlines
THE SWINE FLU VACCINE SCREW-UP by Barbara Ehrenreich
Optimism alone won't protect public health.
CALLING FOR INTELLIGENT AIRPORT SECURITY by Gwynne Dyer
Security "enhancements" are a waste of time and money.
PALIN WAS A LAST-MINUTE CHOICE by Anderson Cooper for 60 Minutes
New book reveals inside story on 2008 US presidential campaign.
SICK WITH TERROR by Amy Goodman
Money spent on security does not secure good health.
WAZIRISTAN – THE LAST FRONTIER from The Economist
Ungovernable for centuries, Waziristan now the focus of hunt for al-Qaeda.
OUR OCEAN COUSINS by Jonathan Leake
Scientists say dolphins should be treated as "non-human persons"
Take action!
TELL PARLIAMENT, "GET BACK TO WORK!" from No Prorogue!
On January 23, join anti-prorogation demonstrations across Canada.
Feedback from our readers
TIME FOR A MAXIMUM WAGE by Rick Gebethner
Capping the earnings of top-level executives would boost economy, increase equality.
Humour
IRISH FARMER IN A CAR ACCIDENT from the Internet
There are always two sides to a story!
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