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January 27 highlights include Mozart born in Austria and dying at 35 in poverty in 1791, Ottawa named national capital by Queen Victoria, and a Nevada atomic test from a one kiloton blast at Frenchman Flats. Michael Jackson burned during a Pepsi shoot, Whitney Houston and the Star-Spangled Banner at a Gulf War era Super Bowl, Ice-T contract release over creative differences, and bird flu found in China with mass cullings and WHO pandemic fears.
Comco Tech fundraiser tops 61000 for tsunami relief
The Comco Technologies Group raised more than $61,000 for Red Cross tsunami relief in under a month. Donations began at the end of December after the tsunami and ended January 21.
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One-Call required for digging in Medicine Hat
Alberta legislation now requires residents of Medicine Hat to call Alberta One-Call before any digging. Ted Reid, manager of gas distribution for the City of Medicine Hat, says the call helps mark gas and electricity lines to prevent damage.
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Alberta rancher resumes operation after mad cow case
Wilhelm Vohs, the Alberta rancher whose cow tested positive for mad cow disease, announced he is rebuilding his business. He said his quarantine has been lifted and he can resume operations at his farm about 100 kilometres northwest of Calgary.
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Canada
Wilhelm Vohs
Calgary
Martin denies bullying by Bush over missile defence debate
Prime Minister Paul Martin rejects a report that George W. Bush threatened to cut military aid to Canada unless it joined the missile shield. Meanwhile the Liberal government plans to move ahead with a same sex marriage bill upon Parliament’s return, amid rising opposition. Justice Minister Irwin Cotler said the bill would be introduced as soon as winter break ends.
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Canada
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Champion Drilling Seeks Record Year Expansion
Brooks based Champion Drilling, Southern Alberta's largest drilling firm, operates 40 rigs from southwest Saskatchewan to southeast Alberta. It employs about 600 rig workers and 100 office and service staff as it eyes another strong year.
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Champion Drilling
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Roddick eases to Australian Open semifinal as Davydenko retires
Andy Roddick reached the Australian Open semifinals after Nikolay Davydenko retired with breathing problems in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile Daniel Nestor and partner Rennae Stubbs lost in mixed doubles to Andy Ram and Conchita Martinez in a tight finish. Also, a Glendale train derailment killed and injured several people as emergency crews responded to the crash.
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U.S
Roddick
Russia
Nikolay Davydenko
Daniel Nestor
Toronto
Rennae Stubbs
Andy Ram
Israel
Conchita Martinez
Spain
Potter author welcomes baby girl Mackenzie
J K Rowling announced on her site that she gave birth to a daughter named Mackenzie. The baby was born at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on Monday.
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Mackenzie
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
Dealers guitarist belts out Born to Be Wild in cab date tale
Mal Spooner of the Dealers performs in denim and a Harley T shirt while night gigs reveal alter egos of four Bay Street men. By day they handle business finances, by night they imagine a rock band in a studio, offering a tongue in cheek view of finding love in New York.
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Mal Spooner
Bay Street
Motorsports Enthusiast Loses Car After Deer Collision
Jim Morrow struck a deer while returning from a night with friends and called his insurer for help. The incident drew him into a dispute over risk and custom modifications, culminating in him surrendering his vehicle.
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Jim Morrow
Balance found in 2005 Tacoma
Balance can be difficult in life and winter driving, but Toyota delivers with the 2005 four wheel drive Tacoma DoubleCab offering capable handling in treacherous conditions.
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Alberta
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