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Leamington's McCarty hints at retirementLeamington's Darren McCarty, a four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Detroit Red Wings, hinted at retirement at Saturday's OHL game between Belleville and Oshawa."I haven't officially, like, sa...
Canadastandard.com Thursday, November 05, 2009Seven Cities Launch Collaborative Efforts to Improve College Graduation RatesSan Francisco, New York, Dayton (OH), Mesa (AZ), Riverside (CA), Phoenix, and Jacksonville will forge partnerships between city, educational, and community leaders to evaluate and expand programs and policies that work
prnewswire.com Thursday, November 05, 2009Robots aid Japan's elderly residentsBut this is no sci-fi film — it's a promotional video by Cyberdyne, a Japanese electronics company. It shows an elderly male patient with Parkinson's disease being strapped into a robotic skelet...
Canadastandard.com Thursday, November 05, 2009Retirement tools often underestimate riskBOSTON (MarketWatch) -- When it comes to retirement planning, it's important to measure risk. But it's just as important not to mismeasure it. Unfortunately, that's what most Americans and financial-s...
Canadastandard.com Thursday, November 05, 2009Browns' Lewis going ahead with retirement plansBEREA, Ohio ? Jamal Lewis can see the goal line to his career. It's just eight games away. Cleveland's durable running back said Wednesday that he hasn't changed his mind about retiring aft...
Canadastandard.com Thursday, November 05, 2009NOTEBOOK / Governor gets nostalgicRendell was visiting Yankee Stadium for the first time since it opened this year. He was impressed with the $1.5 billion palace but had hoped it would more closely resemble the ballpark he remembered ...
Canadastandard.com Thursday, November 05, 2009Supplements can raise asthma riskSydney, Nov 5 (IANS) Researchers have identified a link between folic acid supplements taken in late pregnancy and allergic asthma in children aged between 3 and 5, suggesting that the timing of supplementation in pregnancy is important.
Canadastandard.com Thursday, November 05, 2009Thrifty Thursday: Save With Toy Store Price MatchingWant to spend less on kids' toys this holiday season? Grab a cup of coffee, and spend some time reading your newspaper's most recent toy ads. Several stores, including Wal-Mart and Target, are offering price matching this season, which means they'll match any price printed in a competitor's ad circular. This kind of bargain hunting may require more of a time investment up front, while you're comparing ads and planning your shopping strategy. However, spending less time running from store to store, and knowing that you're getting the best price, is well worth it. Just don't let your kids find your stash of marked-up toy ads! Online Price Matching Policies: Wal-Mart | Target Read More Thrifty Thursday Blog Posts on the About.com Parenting Channel: Single
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About Thursday, November 05, 2009'Muffin-top' tweens rising Down UnderMelbourne, Nov 5 : One in three girls aged between nine and 13 is overweight or obese, a new Australian study has showed.
Canadastandard.com Thursday, November 05, 2009PCB officials, former players annoyed over Younis Khan's plan to return to T20Lahore, Nov.5 : Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan's decision to come out of retirement to play T20 cricket once again has not gone down well with the country's cricket fraternity, with both officials and former players criticising Khan for expressing his desire to play in the fast paced version of the game.
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