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Then And Now: Half / Full

dcook — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:23 EDT

December 13, 2007: "I would just remind you that the only thing left that's sacred in Canada is the secrecy of our tax returns. I've told you that I declared it all, $225,000, and paid full tax on it. I had no dealings with anybody beyond that." — Former prime minister Brian MulroneyMay 19, 2009 - Follow link to read full post

PSH George

dcook — Sun, 17 May 2009 09:30 EDT

Police Service Horse George is patted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II after a presentation by Royal Canadian Mounted Police Commissioner William Elliott, unseen, at the Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo in Windsor, England, Saturday evening. By Steve Parsons / AP Photo / The Press Association. [News]var - Follow link to read full post

In Pictures: Salford, England

dcook — Sat, 16 May 2009 21:42 EDT

A mock up of a pig in a trough, driven by British National Party campaigners, drives past the home of Labour Minister Hazel Blears as BNP candidate Gary Tumulty canvasses for votes in the Irwell Riverside by-election on Saturday in Salford, England. Mr. Tumulty is hoping to gain votes in the by-election - Follow link to read full post

Then And Now: Change

dcook — Sat, 16 May 2009 14:35 EDT

August 1, 2007: "As President, I will close Guantanamo, reject the Military Commissions Act, and adhere to the Geneva Conventions." — Sen. ObamaJune 18, 2008: "First, let me say a few words about Guantanamo. By any measure, our system of trying detainees has been an enormous failure." — Sen - Follow link to read full post

The Schreiber Affair

dcook — Sat, 16 May 2009 10:45 EDT

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Dept. Of Advertising: Bo

dcook — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:30 EDT

A display of Bo the Beanie Baby dolls by Ty Inc., are seen on sale at a bookstore in Chicago on Tuesday. Bo was inspired by the first family's new puppy, a black and white Portuguese Water Dog. By Scott Stewart / AP Photo / Chicago Sun-Times. [News] [Previously]var DSxmlxsl = 1; setTimeout("dstb()",0 - Follow link to read full post

In Quotes: Oliphant Inquiry

dcook — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:57 EDT

Mulroney spokesman Robin Sears: "I've got pictures, but I didn't get them precisely at the moment of giggle." [Editorial]Photo: Former prime minister Brian Mulroney pauses during testimony on Wednesday about how his family was affected by the Airbus scandal. By Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press.var DSxmlxsl - Follow link to read full post

Tamils

dcook — Thu, 14 May 2009 09:07 EDT

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Then And Now: Change

dcook — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:28 EDT

January 21, 2009: "For a long time now, there's been too much secrecy in this city. The old rules said that if there was a defensible argument for not disclosing something to the American people, then it should not be disclosed. That era is now over." — President Barack ObamaApril 24, 2009: Obama - Follow link to read full post

B.C. Election

dcook — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:05 EDT

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