Monday, August 25, 2008
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White Sox over Rays


A.J. Pierzynski found himself in the middle of another strange play, and once again the umpire involved was Doug Eddings.
bullet Full story in SLAM! Sports


News
bullet Canucks rescued, then jailed
bullet More than a tonne of opium seized in Afghanistan, officials say
bullet Sandwich distributor launches recall, says products could contain recalled meat
bullet N.L. mayor says airline decision to replace life vests unconscionable


Sports
bullet Jays' playoff hopes takes a hit
bullet United States wins men's basketball gold at Olympics
bullet China wins gold race; US takes home most medals
bullet Games wrap after '16 glorious days'


Showbiz
bullet Ladies frontman survives plane crash
bullet Don Cheadle is a 'Traitor'
bullet Live Review: ZZ Top in T.O.
bullet Lynyrd Skynyrd Rocks on


Money
bullet Federal government back in the black after flirting with deficit
bullet Oil rises above $115 in Asia on Russia tension
bullet Q9 Networks to be purchased by Abry Partners for $361 million
bullet Precision Drilling Trust to acquire Grey Wolf Inc; Wall Street Journal reports


Weird
bullet A Montreal area man loses fight to keep painted Greek flag on garage door
bullet Priest to hold online beauty pageant for nuns: 'Miss Sister 2008'
bullet Error temporarily gives Oklahoma state worker $850,000 bonus instead of $850
bullet Kansas university fires mooning debate coach


Opinion
On a whining streak
The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing are now history, and from Canada's perspective, they ended better than they began.




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C-Health
Listeriosis death toll raised to 5
Lab tests have raised to five the death toll from an outbreak of listeriosis, which has struck 17 people across Canada, health officials said yesterday.
bullet Sandwich distributor launches recall, says products could contain recalled meat

Homes
Top tips on framing art
It is amazing how a room comes to life once you hang art on the walls.
bullet Inside the world of celebrity real estate

Tech
U.S. telecom rollouts raise ire over ugly utility boxes in neighbourhoods
PHILADELPHIA - The road to advanced video, Internet and phone services is bumpy - and the bumps can be almost as big as refrigerators.
bullet iTunes blocked in China

Lifewise
Ivy league stars
Which Batman star graduated from Columbia Uwith a B.A. in Literature and Eastern Religions?
bullet Famous Canadians' alma maters

Travel
Denver’s mile high parks
Some city parks have gazebos, lakes, fountains and jogging trails. Denver’s parks have those, plus...
bullet Santa's summer home