May urges strategic voting
September 26, 2008
Canadians should vote in their ridings for any party able to defeat Tory candidates, Green leader says
Sep 25, 2008 04:30 AM
Sandro Contenta
STAFF REPORTER
ON BOARD THE CANADIAN–This cross-country train, like all fast-moving vehicles, is responsible for its share of road kill. But every now and then, it becomes the object of a suicidal revolt from a considerable force of nature.
It usually happens during the rutting season: bull moose have been known to charge the train head-on. The impact is hard enough to jolt the front car, but the result is predictably unfortunate.
“The last thing that went through that moose’s mind was its ass,” said a train worker of a recent incident.
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Hollywood ‘paid fortune to smoke’
September 25, 2008
Tobacco firms paid huge amounts for endorsements from the stars of Hollywood’s “Golden Age”.
Industry documents released following anti-smoking lawsuits reveal the extent of the relationship between tobacco and movie studios.
One firm paid more than $3m in today’s money in one year to stars.
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