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International News Desk – At Home: Money Mart fees called ?conspiracy? – In Foreign News: Ireland not prepared to battle swine flu

At Home: Money Mart fees called ?conspiracy? As a class-action lawsuit against National Money Mart and its US parent company began, the company’s interest rates were described by the lead lawyer in the case as a ?conspiracy.? More than 240,000 plaintiffs are represented in the lawsuit, which alleges that, between 1997 and 2007, National Money… Read more »

Click of the Wrist – Musicality

This week we’ve got a collection of sites with plenty of harmony?musical harmony, that is. From the sweet sounds of a Stradivarius to the eerie echo of the Theremin, here’s a look at the quirky side of hitting all the right notes. Neanderthal Flute It’s hard to change our mental stereotype of a Neanderthal (brutish… Read more »

In Conversation With . . . The Spinney Brothers

The Spinney Brothers are an acclaimed bluegrass band from the Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia, known by bluegrass fans all over North America for their masterful musicianship, tight, rich vocals, and amazing performances. They’ve just put out their seventh album since 1993, When the Golden Leaves Begin to Fall (reviewed this issue). Wanda Waterman St…. Read more »

Education News – Cars of the future roll onto campuses

Automotive Partnership Canada ties industry to research, ignites controversy OTTAWA (CUP) ? The federal government is getting students into the auto business. On April 16, Industry Minister Tony Clement announced Automotive Partnership Canada, a five-year program aiming to foster automotive research and development at Canadian universities. The program will support research projects that aim to… Read more »

Dear Barb – Dating Dilemma

Dear Barb: My father is 55 years old and has been widowed for several years. He didn’t date for a long time after my mother passed away and I know he was very lonely. The problem is that now he is dating indiscriminately. When I go to his apartment I find women’s clothes, makeup, etc…. Read more »

On the Hill – Our Own Backyard

?Canada is a world leader in the promotion and protection of women’s rights and gender equality.? So claims the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada website. It’s no surprise, then, that Canadian officials expressed outrage at the Afghan government’s recent erosion of women’s rights, with a new law ?that would make Afghan women financially and… Read more »