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G8 summit: Stephen Harper says free trade an alternative to austerity, cutbacks

19 May

Reblogged from National Post | News:

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Leaders of the Group of Eight countries focused their attention on the European fiscal crisis on Saturday, with Prime Minister Stephen Harper arguing there are ways to resurrect teetering economies that involve neither devastating austerity measures nor massive stimulus spending.

“It doesn’t have to be an either/or situation; trade, for example, is a way to cultivate growth,” a senior Canadian government official said at the G8 summit, being held for the first time at this lush, leafy presidential retreat tucked away in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Transparent Cube In Copenhagen Harbour

19 May

Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects designed the hedquarters for one of Denmark’s leading mortgage banks, Nykredit. The ten-storey glass structure amply endows the office spaces with natural light from the harbour, thus linking the floors together. The CEO’s office is situated on the 9th floor and contains a clothing cabinet with a hidden escape hatch, built on his request.

Turkey Dubstep Intermezzo

19 May

Boston Institute Of Contemporary Art

19 May

Today! May 19 is Food Revolution Day

19 May

Reblogged from TED Blog:

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We've heard the statistics. Obesity has more than doubled worldwide since 1980. For the first time in history, being overweight is killing more people than being underweight. At least 2.8 million adults die each year as a result of being overweight or obese. Where do we begin to tackle such an immense problem?

There is not one single solution, but there are two key paths: getting moving and eating better.

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Will Smith Does The Fresh Prince Rap

19 May

Will Smith and Gary Barlow entertains the audience of BBC’s Graham Norton Show.

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