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Romney announces running mate Congressman Ryan

by Wikinews on 12 Aug 2012
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Paul Ryan prepares to deliver his acceptance speech after Mitt Romney's introduction. Image: Tony Atler.

Yesterday, in front of the USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Virginia, presumptive Republican presidential nominee, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney selected Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate.

Paul Ryan prepares to deliver his acceptance speech after Mitt Romney's introduction.

After an introduction from Virginia governor Bob McDonnell, who himself had been considered a potential running mate, Romney officially made the announcement.

Matheson powers Canada to 1-0 victory over France and bronze medal at Summer Olympics

by Nelson Daily Sports on 09 Aug 2012
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Matheson powers Canada to 1-0 victory over France and bronze medal at Summer Olympics

 

It's official.

Canada has won its first medal in a traditional team sport in the Summer Olympics since the 1936 games in Berlin.

Diana Matheson scored in extra time, blasting a rebound in the vacant goal to give Canada a 1-0 victory over France in the bronze medal match Thursday at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England.

Out shot by a staggering 25-2 margin, including a couple of saves by the posts and crossbar behind Canadian keeper Erin Macleod, Canada saved its best for last.

Women's rights activist won't be silenced by right wing political tactics

by Wikinews on 02 Aug 2012
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Sandra Fluke, women's rights activist; Photo: submitted

By: Wikinews

In an opinion piece published by CNN on Tuesday, Georgetown University law student and women's rights advocate Sandra Fluke insisted she will not allow slurs from critics to silence her and other women from continuing to speak out on issues regarding women's health and contraception.

OP/ED: Is video piracy really costing Hollywood money?

by Adrian Barnes on 25 Jul 2012
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OP/ED: Is video piracy really costing Hollywood money?

This interesting and innovative graphic, created by a group of American graduate students in the field of digital design and research, makes the case that video piracy doesn't seriously harm movie studio profits and that such piracy is largely the result of a dearth of legitimate digital options. Their argument is that the industry should embrace digital innovation, not fight against. Check it out!

OP/ED: "Blanket thinkers"

by Robin Yassin-Kassab on 23 Jul 2012
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OP/ED: "Blanket thinkers"

One of my infantile leftist ex-friends recently referred to the Free Syrian Army as a ‘sectarian gang’. The phrase may well come from Asa’ad Abu Khalil, who seems to have a depressingly large audience, but it could come from any of a large number of blanket thinkers in the ranks of the Western left.

New Stones book celebrates 50 years of rock and roll

by Contributor on 19 Jul 2012
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Photo of A Concentrated Solo; Brian Jones in his element, solo's at all night gig, Alexandra Palace, London, 26th of June 1964, the release date of the Rolling Stones hit 'Its All Over Now'; Photo, Getty Images

 

Through their long and wild career, The Rolling Stones have made their mark on our culture; from epic albums to famously bad behavior.

MP calls for change in Canadian international military involvement

by Alex Atamanenko MP on 19 Jul 2012
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MP calls for change in Canadian international military involvement

As Canada prepares to withdraw from Afghanistan in 2014, it is time to reflect on the future role of our military in the world.

Our active involvement in Afghanistan transformed Canada into a “nation at war”. The tragic loss of 158 Canadian men and women to this war along with the enormous price tag of $18 billion is a constant reminder of Canada’s longest-ever war. The Conservatives are constantly glorifying war and the fact that they spent $30 million to celebrate the War of 1812 is another testament to this effect. 

Imagine a world without free speech - Russia debates rules

by Wikinews on 12 Jul 2012
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Imagine a world without free speech - Russia debates rules

Access to the Russian-language Wikipedia is disabled across almost all its pages on Tuesday, July 10, due to the Russian parliament, the Duma, debating amendments to the law "About information" which may lead to censorship of Runet through blacklisting and filtering of internet sites.

U.S. residents in east struggle without power after storms

by Contributor on 05 Jul 2012
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U.S. residents in east struggle without power after storms

The Huffington Post

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Across the eastern U.S., people are struggling through a third day of sweltering heat with no electricity. Their groceries are long gone, either used up in weekend cookouts or left to spoil in useless refrigerators. The usual frozen treats people turn to on a hot summer day have melted away.

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