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Low water in Great Lakes means high costs for Canada: expert

OTTAWA –Steadily dropping water levels in the Great Lakes threaten to leave the Canadian economy high and dry as shipping routes evaporate and water dependent industries shut down, costing billions of dollars, according to one expert.
- Sunday, January 20, 2013



MALI (Africa): France Intervenes with Campaign Against Rebels

Sources: Barnabas Aid, Compass Direct/World Watch France has taken decisive action by launching a military campaign against Islamist rebels that aggressively seized control of northern Mali last year. More recently, the militants have been trying to advance further into the south, posing danger to the Christians who were forced to flee to this area. With links to al-Qaeda, the rebels are also imposing a harsh version of sharia law in the territory.
- Thursday, January 17, 2013


ABF Truck Driver Comes to Aid of Elderly Couple

Alexandria, Virginia –Ronnie Milner of Valparaiso, Indiana, a professional truck driver for ABF Freight System, Inc., of Fort Smith, Arkansas, has been named a Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Highway Angel. Milner is being recognized for helping an elderly couple in trouble on the highway.
- Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Good news for knees

If you get a cut, break a bone or scrape an elbow, your bloodstream brings the injury all the necessary nutrients for healing. But if your cartilage gets damaged, you’re out of luck. This flexible soft tissue that cushions joints – especially in the knee – has no blood vessels and therefore little ability to heal itself.
- Wednesday, January 16, 2013


February is for Suite-Hearts at staySky Hotels & Resorts

We're thrilled to announce staySky Hotels & Resorts is celebrating Valentine's Day for the whole month of February, with "February is for Suite-Hearts," offered at seven all-suite accommodation properties in the heart of Orlando, Fla.
- Monday, January 14, 2013



New Book on Conservative Talk Radio Draws Reviews

Talk radio is again a focal point of debate in America in light of the recent election. Some argue that Republicans must discard the advice of Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck. Others contend the radio hosts are still the most formidable voice of conservative commentary in the face of four more years of a Democratic president.
- Sunday, January 13, 2013


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- Thursday, January 10, 2013

IRAN: Family Visit Prompts Unexpected Imprisonment

Sources: Fox News While visiting his family in Iran, 32-year-old Rev. Saeed Abedini, now an American resident, was imprisoned without notice of any formal charges. He is currently awaiting trial at Iran's notoriously brutal Evin Prison, where he has been incarcerated since late September of 2012. Family members residing in Iran (also Christian converts) are currently under house arrest. Fortunately, his wife Naghmeh, and their two young children, didn't accompany him during this most recent visit.
- Thursday, January 10, 2013

Eagle’s Nest Cut down for wind project

Disturbing news regarding Bald Eagle nest here in Ontario Canada. It is deeply concerning because the wind turbine project at Ostrander Point IBA has now been approved in spite all the many experts who contributed to the comments suggesting this location is not only devastating but ridiculous.
- Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Bye Bye Birdie…Hello Wind Turbine?

NORTH BAY – Recent government approvals which are allowing the dismantling of the homes and habitat of birds in favour of wind turbine construction is proof positive there needs to be an immediate moratorium on wind development, PC Energy Critic and Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli said today.
- Monday, January 7, 2013

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