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Hey My Fellow Yanks, July 1 Is Canada Day

Amb. Marc Ginsberg | Posted 08.30.2011

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Amb. Marc Ginsberg

How about stretching our 4th of July fireworks fuse a bit by adding a belated congrats to our "true north" Canadian colleagues on the commemoration of their own Canadian birthday, which comes 3 days before ours.

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Obama Visit Strengthened Historic Partnership with Canada

Megan Harris | Posted 05.25.2011

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Megan Harris

During this period of global economic turbulence, it is astute for America to remind its friends how much they are valued and to refer to their shared history. It's a diplomatic retention strategy.

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The Moral Case Against Tar Sands

Ben Jervey | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ben Jervey

If more people understood the conditions on the ground in Northern Alberta, the outcry against this dirtiest of fossil fuels would be a lot harder to ignore.

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Obama Fends Off Neighbor-Lady's Advances

Giles Slade | Posted 05.25.2011

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Giles Slade

Now is the time to focus on a new approach to energy, one that includes smart grids and electric cars. Business as usual is just not going to work. A good crisis is a terrible thing to waste.

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