Archive for May, 2009

TV industry braces for blackout bargaining chip - Globe and Mail


CBC.ca

TV industry braces for blackout bargaining chip
Globe and Mail
Canadian television networks may get the right to pull their feed from cable and satellite services, and possibly black out shows on US channels, if the broadcasters can't reach a deal with distributors on compensation for their signals.
Broadcasters, cable execs make final pitch to MPs The Gazette (Montreal)
We must say no to broadcasters Times and Transcript
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Fraser Institute research based on sound methods - Canada.com


Chilliwack Times

Fraser Institute research based on sound methods
Canada.com
In his May 26 column, Paul Walton goes to great lengths to disparage and insult the Fraser Institute and our research, essentially calling the Institute several nasty names, because he doesn't like the fact we have produced a report that compares the
Delta fares well in report card on health Delta-Optimist
Ridge hospital ranks poorly Maple Ridge News
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Penguins ill-prepared for lively boards - CBC.ca


Washington Post

Penguins ill-prepared for lively boards
CBC.ca
The Pittsburgh Penguins talked before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final about how lively the boards at Joe Louis Arena are. The team intentionally shot pucks off them during the morning skate, and discussed the impact they could have on a game.
Wings take first game of Stanley Cup Globe and Mail
Red Wings get lucky in Game 1 Vancouver Sun
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What's behind Opel salvage? - Xinhua


Times Online

What's behind Opel salvage?
Xinhua
By Xinhua writer Wu Liming BERLIN, May 30 (Xinhua) — After overnight marathon talks at German Chancellor Angela Merkel's office, a deal to salvage Germanauto-maker Opel was stricken early Saturday morning.
Obama administration welcomes GM-Opel deal Reuters
Magna bid wins Germany's Opel The Gazette (Montreal)
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Pakistan hunts Taliban leadership after Swat gain - AFP


Globe and Mail

Pakistan hunts Taliban leadership after Swat gain
AFP
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) - Pakistan pursued the Taliban leadership in the northwest after seizing the main town in Swat valley from the militants, as it continues its drive to flush out extremists.
Video: Pakistani military claim Taliban land recaptured ITN NEWS
Swat offensive 'over in days' Aljazeera.net
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Cavs' Wallace hints at retirement - ESPN


guardian.co.uk

Cavs' Wallace hints at retirement
ESPN
By Chris Broussard ORLANDO, Fla. — The Cleveland Cavaliers' crushing defeat at the hands of the Orlando Magic Saturday may not have been their only loss.
LeBron not enough to save Cavs from elimination The Associated Press
Lakers get home court, but will they have advantage vs. Magic? Los Angeles Times
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SLanka seeks to dismantle Tigers' global network - AFP


Washington Post

SLanka seeks to dismantle Tigers' global network
AFP
SINGAPORE (AFP) - Sri Lanka appealed for support in dismantling the Tamil Tigers' international support network after declaring victory over the rebels following the decades-long conflict.
Sri Lankan cricketers cancel Oxford University visit over security Xinhua
Calls mount for Sri Lanka probe BBC News
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GM Bankruptcy Plan Clears Bondholder Hurdle - New York Times


Washington Post

GM Bankruptcy Plan Clears Bondholder Hurdle
New York Times
By NICK BUNKLEY DETROIT - General Motors' bondholders finished voting Saturday on the company's plan to exchange their debt for an ownership stake as high as 25 percent in GM, the final obstacle to an orderly bankruptcy for the ailing carmaker.
General Motors Bondholders Clear Path to Bankruptcy, NYT Says Bloomberg
GM bondholder deadline passes; focus now on Ch. 11 Reuters
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Scottish singer Susan Boyle's fairy tale stops short - Los Angeles Times


Washington Post

Scottish singer Susan Boyle's fairy tale stops short
Los Angeles Times
In Blackburn, Scotland, friends hold Susan Boyle masks as they watch the “Britain's Got Talent” final. The Scottish singer who gained worldwide fame with her audition, and was the favorite to win, loses to a dance group in the finals of 'Britain's Got
Susan Boyle Loses on British Talent TV Show New York Times
I've overdosed on talent. Get me to ER guardian.co.uk
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Gates Warns North Korea of Buildup - New York Times


Telegraph.co.uk

Gates Warns North Korea of Buildup
New York Times
By ELISABETH BUMILLER SINGAPORE - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates raised the idea of a tougher approach toward North Korea's recent nuclear test in meetings here with Asian allies on Saturday, including the prospect of building up United States
Video: Gates: N. Korea Nukes a Grave Threat The Associated Press
North Korean nuclear program sign of 'dark future,' Pentagon chief CBC.ca
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