Editorial ridicules bump outs on Main Street
A citizen letter condemns the Main Street revitalization bump outs as ridiculous and cites traffic congestion and snow removal concerns. The writers urge Town Council to reassess the project and redirect the grant to a better use for local merchants and visitors.
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Main Street
Let the voting begin for WEN Ultimate Fishing Town
The World Fishing Network begins public voting for its Ultimate Fishing Town contest with a $25,000 prize. Nomination period has ended and voting runs until Sept 1 2010, with 10 towns advancing to a final round Sept 7–28.
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Canada
World Fishing Network
WEN
Letter to the Editor questions Bipole II route choice
In a Brandon Sun letter Manitoba residents argue the Bipole II line on the west side raises costs by 1.75 billion and lowers reliability. They accuse Premier Selinger and Hydro Minister Rosann Wowchuk of ignoring engineers and basing judgments on emails from American lobbyists.
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Rosann Wowchuk
Manitoba
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Bob Brennan
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China’s Rise Faces Slump and Political Risk
The essay notes China overtook Japan as the second largest economy and became the top energy consumer with vast exports and rising coal use. It warns that sustained 10 percent growth is unsustainable, predicting a later transition to a lower growth rate and potential domestic political strain as the regime relies on economic performance for legitimacy.
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China
Japan
International Energy Agency
Germany
United States
Imperial Palace
Tokyo
California
Thailand
South Korea
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