CAF Goes Rabid On The Feds

Canadian Arab Federation President Khaled Mouammar I think of it this way. You don’t bite the hand that feeds you. When Canadian Arab Federation President Khaled Mouammar expressed his opinion that Hamas and Hezbollah should be recognized as legitimate political organizations [ explained in great depth here from my article yesterday ], the Minister for Immigration Jason Kenney had every right to express his own opinion in return. This was a reiteration of the federal support for Israel in com

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Newton resident takes a unique approach to pet training (The Daily News Tribune)

Bonnie Gregory knew she had to do something about her German Shepherd’s aggressive behavior. Her three-year-old dog Dandy was growling at neighborhood children and lunging at other dogs.

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Why Training is Essential in a Recession

Many senior managers and business leaders will take the view that discretionary spending must be reduced or eliminated in a recession - it’s one of the founding principles behind prudent financial management. And of course, training falls into that category, right? Wrong! In a recession, businesses will generally need to downsize which means they need to get greater performance from the fewer resources that remain. And this is the key factor that makes high quality training an essential comp

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Puppies Come With Many Unseen Expenses

DogsMarch 27th, 2009 After getting a puppy, many people have difficulty with house obedience training. A good deal of effort must be invested in new pets. There are many businesses that offer working dog training and obedience classes. Taking your pets to these classes is beneficial to both the animal and the owner. New pets can be difficult to manage. Pets are time consuming, but are rewarding. Animals are a big responsibility; one must think carefully before purchasing a furry companion. Many

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Bloody Elbow Book Review: A Fighter’s Heart by Sam Sheridan

Sam Sheridan's A Fighter's Heart wasn't a book I had planned on reading, but a good friend passed on his copy at Christmas. Here's the Amazon blurb: Sheridan joined the merchant marines after high school, eventually graduated from Harvard, and worked his way to Australia on a yacht. There, in 1999, he decided to indulge his fascination with fighting, hoping to test himself and explore what has become a mostly sublimated aspect of masculinity. After some months of training in Australia, he m

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