Two sides to the crop coin on the Canadian Prairies
Calvin Daniels analyzes the grim harvest outlook and weak price prospects as heavy snow and late-season snows reduce harvest chances and price recovery remains unlikely into 2010. He notes a September pause saved yields earlier, but a global recession and a strong dollar undercut demand and grains markets.
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Calvin Daniels
Rapture talk and mockery mix in warped modern discourse
A jagged essay mocks religious zealots and media frenzy while recounting incidents from Bush to Muntazer al Zaidi and Robin Williams. It contrasts fervent beliefs with absurd post Rapture schemes like Eternal Earth Bound Pets and Yeave. It notes rising online discourse about faith, politics, and culture.
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Joe Wilson
South Carolina
Squeaky Fromme
Ford
Muntazer al-Zaidi
George Bush
Mark Heard
Heard
Kanal T
Istanbul
Holy Land
Vatican
Jerusalem
Mecca
Tibet
Stephen King
Robin Williams
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