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Jul 11, 2011

THE TORONTO STAR News, Jul 11, 2011


Reduce snow clearing, street cleaning, recycling, cost-cutting report says

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Backing off Toronto’s "very aggressive" target of directing 70 per cent of household waste away from landfill through recycling could yield savings, a cost-cutting report says.
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By David Rider and Paul Moloney
The list goes on: Scrap the four free garbage bag tags for each household gets per year for overflow garbage bags. Consider reducing the scale of bike infrastructure. Outsource facility security services and grass cutting. (0)

SPORTS | GOLF

British Open: Wild drives the norm at Royal St. George’s

Spanish golfer Pablo Larrazabal poses for a photo with his girlfriend Gala by the famous bunker on the 4th hole during a practice round at  Royal St. George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England on Sunday.
The circus has come to town and, as it happens every year for the Open, the town loves it and opens its arms. (0)

NEWS | WORLD

Updated: Murdoch tabloid scandal reaches 9/11 victims, ex-PM Gordon Brown

News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch leaves his London residence with News International CEO Rebekah Brooks July 10, 2011.
Details surrounding Brown’s infant son’s battle with cystic fibrosis were allegedly stolen for a 2006 story. (7)

MONEYVILLE | FEATURES

Updated: How piercings and tattoos hurt your career

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A study by the online career site CareerBuilder.com has some tips on proper etiquette for job applicants.(38)

PARENTCENTRAL | EDUCATION

Curious how Toronto student earned 100 per cent average? That's good

Whiz kid David Morrello, 17, is congratulated by his grandparents Domenico and Ada Iuliano. The Bishop Allen Academy graduate, who had a 100 per cent average, says the secret to his success at school lies in being extremely curious.
David Marrello completed his final year of high school with a 100 per cent average. How did he do it? (20)

MONEYVILLE | REALESTATE

We bought an Arizona dream home for 60% off

The U.S. housing crisis has created some great deals, but there are things to consider with buying a foreclosure property south of the border. (5)

MONEYVILLE | REALESTATE

Our 9-acre, 3 br, Florida home cost $360,000

With Florida property a bargain, Moneyville columnist Alison Griffiths took the plunge. Her home came with ATV and lawn tractor. (5)

BLOGS

Royal watch: Looking back on Kate's fashion tour

Kate and William arrive at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club for a charity event in support of the American Friends of The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry. Once again Kate went back to old reliable Jenny Peckham for this silver and marble-grey, hand-pained chinoiserie silk dress.
The Duchess of Cambridge satisfied just about every fashion taste on the royal tour. Here's a gallery of her choices, day-to-day and from sea-to-sea.

PARENTCENTRAL | NEWS & FEATURES

Change to pool rules means less time for kids to cool off

Two-year-old Andrew Macwilliam, of Oakville, cools off with in the wading pool at Sir Casmir Gzowski park Sunday.
Wading pools, which contain non-circulated water, have to be drained and refilled every four hours under new guidelines. That means facilities that...(11)

WHEELS

Updated: Dan Aykroyd stopped for speeding on way to Honda Indy

It looks like Dan Aykroyd was all revved up – but with someplace to go.

NEWS | GTA

The Fixer: Bad cycling habits can be deadly

When a woman is run over and nearly killed by a cyclist going the wrong way on a one-way street, it's hard to cede the high ground to bike riders.(146)

NEWS | GTA

City to raise guard wire at Bluffs after teen's fatal fall

One death, four rescues recently at the Scarborough Bluffs prompt city to take action.(3)

NEWS | GTA

Bear St. to Bay St.: How Toronto icons got their names

What animal gave Bay Street its original name? Who is Christie Pits Park named after? A guide to the names of famous Toronto places (6)

WHEELS

Updated: Whatever happened to the courteous, professional truck driver?

Tailgating behemoths, red-light runners, and middle-lane hoggers. Here's the trouble with today's truck drivers.

NEWS | WORLD

Corruption’s chokehold threatens new nation

Saturday’s Independence Day, though raucously celebrated in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, was just like any other in Kolel, a village about...

NEWS | WORLD

'You just do what you have to do to survive,' Jaycee Dugard says

The interview came on the eve of Jaycee Dugard’s memoir about her time in captivity, A Stolen Life, which will be released Tuesday. (4)

NEWS | GTA

Wild Toronto: Babies and bunnies an more of your photos

Suzanne Coolen snapped a photo of this baby oriole waiting for the return of its parents.
We continue our Wild Toronto photo series. Send us your critter sightings to wildtoronto@gmail.com, or @wildtoronto.

WHEELS

Updated: The real reason drivers fight traffic tickets

Why don't guilty drivers just admit to breaking the law and pay up? There's one good reason, writes Eric Lai.

WHEELS

Updated: A car that’s eerily quiet while cruising at 240 km/h

Wheels contributor John LeBlanc goes for a spin in a car that's eerily quiet and stable inside, even when cruising at 240 km/h.

NEWS | GTA

City bosses face buyout offer in Ford's quest for cuts

City will offer buyout package for senior staff as part of mayor's mission to reduce government. (29)

NEWS | WORLD

In Britain, MPs feel wrath of tabloids: ‘They do make or break reputations’

In 2004, Clare Short, a Labour MP, learned what could happen to British politicians who criticized the country’s unforgiving tabloids. (2)

NEWS | GTA

Gas-fired power plant proposed for waterfront

Are small neighbourhood cogeneration plants, which sell electricity and the heat by-product, the answer to Ontario's power woes? (37)

NEWS | CANADA

Canada opposes Palestinian bid for recognition of statehood

The move is not surprising given that the Harper government has forcefully highlighted its loyalty to Israel and the United States. (120)

NEWS | GTA

Ottawa gives $56,500 for Caribbean Carnival

Flanked by fluorescent feathers and midriffs, federal Labour Minister Lisa Raitt announced a $56,500 investment towards the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival on Monday at the Toronto Stock Exchange. (10)

NEWS | WORLD

Somalia drought the world's 'worst humanitarian disaster'

The head of the UN refugee agency said Sunday that drought-ridden Somalia is the “worst humanitarian disaster” in the world. (6)

NEWS | WORLD

He risked his life for our soldiers, now he's coming to Canada

Sayed Shah Sharifi,(R), has been accepted under a special visa program to come to Canada. He has served as a battlefield interpreter with Canadian combat troops.
When Sayed Shah Sharifi heard the good news, the rush of joy and relief was quickly tempered by more fear. (5)

SPORTS | TOURDEFRANCE

New: Photos: An up-and-down opening (mostly down) at Tour de France

Jurgen Van Den Broeck after crashing Sunday, July 10. Van Den Broeck retired with a fractured shoulder blade.
A roundup of the bloody crashes during the first week of the 2011 Tour de France, which have taken out many of the front-runners.

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This photo, taken on an iPhone, has a mysterious quality that is captivating, says Lautens. "It asks more questions than it answers." That it was taken on a phone shows that you don't need a $10,000 camers to take a great shot.

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Mallick: Time for someone to speak up for shy young girls

@builder.m Don't we just love labels? Some think that by simply putting a label on a person, they can suspend... Alex+Greene

In Britain, MPs feel wrath of tabloids: ‘They do make or break reputations’

What a shame that Britain doesn't have the sort of privacy laws that other civilized nations have...Angry_In_Mayfair

Reduce snow clearing, street cleaning and recycling, consultant suggests

Poor choices Interesting that the consultants choose eliminate things like rolling out bike lanes and diverting... ArtVandelai
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ENTERTAINMENT News, Jul 11, 2011

Myxer's BoomBox mCommerce Report Reveals Key Findings in Consumer Purchasing Behavior Among Mobile Shoppers
Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:40 AM PDT
MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - 07/11/11) - Myxer , a mobile technology company that operates the largest ad-supported mobile entertainmentsite in the U.S., today released the Myxer Q2 BoomBox Report on mCommerce revealing key findings in consumer's purchasing behavior among mobile shoppers. The report reinforces consumer's increasing reliance on smartphones for communications, entertainment ...
Entertainment / Lifestyle
Malaysian Digest Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:34 AM PDT
From your own observation, what was the total turnout for the Bersih 2.0 rally in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday?
Marsha Norman Will Craft New Play About Issues Facing Girls and Women
Playbill Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:31 AM PDT
Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman ( 'night, Mother ) will write the inaugural play for Theatre for Humans, an arts and entertainmentproduction company "dedicated to telling the poignant stories of those impacted by current global issues," the troupe announced on July 11.
The 'Dramatic Picture' of Richard Feynman
New York Review of Books Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:30 AM PDT
Freeman Dyson Quantum Man: Richard Feynmanâs Life in Science by Lawrence M. Krauss Feynman by Jim Ottaviani, with art by LelandMyrick and coloring by Hilary Sycamore Shelley Gazin/Corbis Richard Feynman, circa 1985 In the last hundred years, since radio and television created the modern worldwide mass-market entertainmentindustry, there have been two scientific superstars, Albert Einstein and ...
TRAVPR.COM DIRECTROOMS.COM CELEBRATE LAKE FESTIVAL IN AUSTRIA ON 6 AUGUST 2011
PitchEngine Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:28 AM PDT
TRAVPR.COM THAILAND - July 11th, 2011 - Many Austrians have long known about the relaxing atmosphere and pretty scenery which is available in Zell am See, and in addition to the great walking and hiking opportunities available, the 2nd Zell's Lake Festival offers greatentertainment both at day and at night.The event is a celebration of folk culture and music in the Austrian resort and people ...
Photos - 'Ruff' surf at Hull's Sea Dog Fest
Boston Globe Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:23 AM PDT
Take a look at the day's activities, which included a doggie playpen, liveentertainment, drinks, a children's tent, and vendors.
Photos: Bluesfest, Sunday July 10, 2011
Ottawa Citizen Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:22 AM PDT
Perfect summer entertainment
New Tradition Begins in Stone Harbor
Cape May County Herald Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:22 AM PDT
STONE HARBOR - Stone Harbor has a beautiful marina at 80th Street and the Bay and is an ideal location for a sunset ceremony. Every Tuesday night in July and August, Stone Harbor is hosting a flag lowering ceremony, entertainment and refreshments on the dock of the bay.
Japanâs DLE to Launch New US Animation Channels with SyncTV
Business Wire Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:18 AM PDT
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SyncTV, a leader in delivering TV services to Internet connected TVs and other service-enabled devices, has announced an agreement with leading Japanese animation studio, Dream Link Entertainment.
Find Paddy for a chance to win circus tickets
North-West Evening Mail Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:07 AM PDT
ZIRCUS Plus is coming to town â and as the count down begins to theentertainment extravaganza we have a fantastic giveaway for our readers.


LIFESTYLE News, Jul 11, 2011

From the Daily: Ditch the ban
The Michigan Daily Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:47 PM PDT
On July 1, and without much of a fuss, the University campus became smoke free. Taking a page out of the nanny state constitution, it seems that the University believes personal choice is subordinate to thelifestyle they want to instill in their students. With the smoking ban, the University has created an imperious policy that infringes on the rights of the individual. read more
Entertainment / Lifestyle
Malaysian Digest Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:26 PM PDT
From your own observation, what was the total turnout for the Bersih 2.0 rally in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday?
Young tech millionaires keeping 1-bedroom lifestyle
Seattle Times Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:12 PM PDT
With a few notable exceptions, Silicon Valley's rising young stars are rejecting the traditional symbols of status: fast cars, yachts, luxury homes. To make their mark, they're putting their wealth into social causes and startup ventures.
Healthy Memphis: Think like Mediterraneans for richer, fuller lifestyle
Memphis Commercial Appeal Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:00 PM PDT
A life of great ease can lead to a much shorter life.
Phases of the Investing Lifestyle
Forbes via Yahoo! News Sun, 10 Jul 2011 20:25 PM PDT
The four stages an investor will experience throughout a long period of investing â Accumulation, Consolidation, Spending and Gifting. These stages can help determine how much risk an investor should take on. In the beginning of the Accumulation stage, investors should take on the most risk. As the investor moves towards the Gifting phase, risk should decline.
Artists showcase work at Bay Point Invitational
WJHG Panama City Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:56 PM PDT
Thousands of people spent this weekend at the 27th annual Baypoint Invitational for the billfish tournament. While the big fish on the scale are a main attraction, there's also an array of artists that line the marina, showcasing their work each year. This year's tournament was a first for artist Larry Rackley who's art resembles a lifestyle.
LIFESTYLE: Estorian Kantan Chamorro 3: The Songs and Stories of Gus & Doll July 15
Pacific Daily News Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:27 PM PDT
The Legacy of Estorian Kantan Chamorro continues with the songs and stories of Gus & Doll â the islandâs pioneer Chamorro country music music duo. This will be the first concert of this magnitude since 1988.
Nikki Beach AND SECRET CHEF SOCIETY PROVIDE ESSENTIAL FUNDS TO REPAIR DAMAGED SCHOOL
Thaipr.net Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:19 PM PDT
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Renovation can pay if done well
Northern Star Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:15 PM PDT
AUSTRALIANS have always been enthusiastic renovators, and the multitude of television programs touting simple home improvements is testimony to this. A quality renovation can add value to a home while also improving your lifestyle.
Are we too busy to help our brothers?
The Star Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:56 PM PDT
A LETTER published in the Letters Page last week began with these words, âOur lifestyle in the city these days is filled with fear and insecurity, so much so that many would-be Good Samaritans are afraid to help those in need for fear of being harmed.â