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HOW PHILOSOPHY COULD SAVE THE WORLD
15Aug/160

Kyrgyzstan president: ‘Women in mini skirts don’t become suicide bombers’ – BBC News

The president of Kyrgyzstan, where 80% of the population is Muslim, warns against some Islamic clothing.

Source: Kyrgyzstan president: 'Women in mini skirts don't become suicide bombers' - BBC News

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15Aug/160

How Usain Bolt Came From Behind Again to Win Gold – The New York Times

Usain Bolt of Jamaica became the first runner to win the 100 meters at three Olympics.

Source: How Usain Bolt Came From Behind Again to Win Gold - The New York Times

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14Aug/160

Elizabeth May caught in a joyless political marriage: Hébert | Toronto Star

When I came across this, I experienced a pulse of excitement. It occurred  to me that I should send along the two-engine economy argument from my book: How Philosophers Could Save the World for consideration by Green Party cognoscenti.

The problem (I say this with some assurance because I have been a card-carrying member for a decade!) is that the Green Party has not been including provocative ideas capturing public attention.

Since the party appears to be languishing, there is nothing to lose.

What the Hell!  I will send Elizabeth May a communication as soon as I marshal my resources.

Stay tuned!

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What Elizabeth May’s model performance as a parliamentarian has not accomplished is to advance the fortunes and the policies of the Green Party in or out of Parliament.

Source: Elizabeth May caught in a joyless political marriage: Hébert | Toronto Star

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13Aug/160

In pictures: Weather Photographer of the Year – BBC News

Finalists of this year's competition run by the Royal Meteorological Society and The Royal Photographic Society to find the best weather pictures.

Source: In pictures: Weather Photographer of the Year - BBC News

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13Aug/160

Answer of who settled the Americas is far from clear | Toronto Star

New research another challenge to theory that ice-free corridor was first route into continent

Source: Answer of who settled the Americas is far from clear | Toronto Star

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12Aug/160

‘We thirst for your blood,’ Aaron Driver warned Canada in video threat | Toronto Star

RCMP was in a “race against time” after tip from the FBI that terror suspect was planning rush-hour attack in a major urban centre.

Source: ‘We thirst for your blood,’ Aaron Driver warned Canada in video threat | Toronto Star

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11Aug/160

One drug is ‘new hope’ for three killer infections – BBC News

A single drug can treat three deadly and neglected infections - Chagas disease, leishmaniasis and sleeping sickness - animal studies show..

Source: One drug is 'new hope' for three killer infections - BBC News

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11Aug/160

The Millions of Americans Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Barely Mention: The Poor – The New York Times

While their economic platforms are markedly different, both candidates promise to create jobs but have said little about helping people while they are not working.

Source: The Millions of Americans Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton Barely Mention: The Poor - The New York Times

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10Aug/160

Sympatico E-mail Settings in Eudora Client Version 7.1.0.9 – Bell Canada | DSLReports Forums

Forum discussion: I need help setting up my Eudora Client Version 7.1.0.9 on WinXP. I am using a "e;Sponsored Mode"e; which is completely free, except there is no tech support from Qualcomm on it. I also use AVG Version 7.557 for anti-virus. I use Bell Internet Max 10 (wh

Source: Sympatico E-mail Settings in Eudora Client Version 7.1.0.9 - Bell Canada | DSLReports Forums

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8Aug/160

How the Tragically Hip was always ahead by a century | Toronto Star

The fusion of two Canadian pop strains — lyrical storytelling and Can-rock stomp — made the Hip a unique proposition.

Source: How the Tragically Hip was always ahead by a century | Toronto Star

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