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 		Schoolboy wins Multiple Sclerosis Campaign
Ryan McLaughlin, a 14 year old Glasgow schoolboy, has persuaded the Scottish Government to inform Scots of the link between Vitamin D deficiency and Multiple Sclerosis.
Barbara Ann Scott Carries Olympic Torch
1948 Canadian Olympic figure skating champion Barbara Ann Scott entered the House of Commons carrying the Olympic Torch.
Obama Nobel Peace Prize 2009
Surrounded by a harsh atmosphere of criticism, Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize by an incautious committee that caused him embarrassment and unintended trouble.
Internet Intifada
Lebanese-born Fadi Madi is urging support for a new Palestinian anti-Israeli rebellion through his Lebanon View Yahoo.com conversation group.
The Swiss Vote To Ban Minarets
After a popular referendum on 29 November, minarets can no longer be built in the small, landlocked European nation. The result surprised many, both Muslim and non-Muslim
Muslims Raid Uganda Worship Service
An angry Muslim mob busted into a Christian worship service in a church outside of Kampala and threatened to harm or kill the churchgoers if the service didn't disband.
Edmonton's Light Rail Transit Issues
While the Edmonton City Council touts plans for a new and better LRT system, where it will run and how long it will take to build remains uncertain.
Constructive Dismissal in UK Employment Law
The dismal truth is that when it comes to claiming Constructive Dismissal against a UK employer, an employee is likely to experience disappointment .
Harmonized Sales Tax Becomes Law In Ontario
The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) has become law in Ontario. On Dec. 9, 2009 it was passed into law despite stiff opposition to the controversial idea.
UK Boiler Scrappage Scheme Gives £400 Cash Back
To reduce carbon emissions, the government has announced a boiler scrappage scheme: a £400 cash incentive for those with the oldest most inefficient boilers to upgrade.
Green Power from Oceans
As the world tries to find ways of reducing the carbon footprint of humanity, some experiments with ocean waves are showing promise.
December 2009 Britsh Pre-Budget Report
Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced the final Pre-Budget Report before next year's general election. What did it contain?
World Cup 2014 - Soccer in Brazil
World Cup 2014 showcases soccer in Brazil, with Brazilian football hosting for the second time. The 12-city FIFA finals test the country's infrastructure and planning.
Employment Rights in the United Kingdom
Temporary employees are offered the same legislative protection as their permanent counterparts, but many members of the temporary or casual workforce are unware of this.
The California Redevelopment Association
The California Redevelopment Association was created to eliminate urban blight and boost local economies. Is it destroying local economies instead?
Advertising and Post Recession Profitability
Spending on advertising in a recession and identifying new consumer segments could reap greater rewards in the future for businesses willing to meet the challenge.
U.K. Anti-Terrorism Act, 2000
Police are being accused of using anti-terrorism measures, including searches, to stop tourists and others from taking photographs of public buildings and landmarks.
After D.C. Council Denies Ban on Gay-Marriage
Many say same-sex marriage poses a threat to Western civilization, the traditional family, freedom of religion, gender identification and even the heterosexual lifestyle
Five Characteristics of Social Entrepreneurship
Business innovators are those who make changes to increase a company's profits. This article talks about innovators who make changes to increase the welfare of everyone.
Utah Anti-poverty Advocates Fight Food Tax Hike
Utah is considering hiking a tax on food that it lowered two years ago. Advocates for the poor ask state officials to reconsider the plan.
Sending Parcels & Packets with Royal Mail in UK
How much will it cost more to post when sending Christmas presents or birthday gifts by Royal Mail delivery service? Can a CD, DVD or game be sent as a large letter?
Texas Divorce Law
The first step in filing your own divorce in the state of Texas is to familiarize yourself with the law. This article is a brief overview of Texas divorce laws.
Millions Fed, 20 Initiatives that Reduced Hunger
"Millions Fed: Proven Successes in Agricultural Development" was commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. It presents successes in alleviating world hunger.
Biography of Alistair Darling
Alistair Darling is the current Chancellor of the Exchequer, a position he has held since 2007. He is also the Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South West.
G20 Summit Moved To Toronto
Toronto will play host to the G20 in June 2010. The meeting, co-hosted with South Korea, has been relocated from Huntsville over security concerns.
Darling Set to Impose Banker's Windfall Tax
Chancellor Alistair Darling is expected to impose a windfall tax on bankers bonuses as he attempts to get to grips with the UK's dire finances in the pre-Budget report
Political Hypocrisy in Canada
Ontario's Progressive Conservatives have distanced themselves from their federal Conservatives cousins, as federal government seeks to enable Ontario to pass HST.
Ontario Taxpayers Rise to Protest Proposed HST
A proposed harmonized sales tax raises the ire of Ontario voters to fever pitch as its Liberal government tries to sell it a positive move for its ailing economy.
U.S. Domestic Problems vs. War
How should patriotism be defined in order to be truly meaningful?
Environment - Perspectives on Global Warming
Two perspectives on Environment and issue of Climate Change. Global Warming, the Sceptic's View and the Pro-active Approach. Rainforest deal between Norway & Guyana
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