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for February 10th, 2010

Canada

1. First Nations University loses funding

Misspending, bad governance cited as reasons for redirecting funds

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World

2. “Today we started to make 20 per cent enriched nuclear fuel”

Official says Tehran will process weapons-grade uranium

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World

3. Kerrigan’s father’s death a homicide

Former Olympian’s family refutes ruling

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Olympics

4. “Canadian Olympic hospitality appears to be cold, aggressive and overcompetitive”

The Times is unimpressed by Vanoc’s 128-page etiquette guide

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Canada

5. Round up: Investigating Col. Russ Williams

Tire tracks led police to Williams; investigators look into unsolved crimes

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Autos

6. Toyota recalls 437,000 Priuses, hybrids globally

Latest blow to world’s largest automaker

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Entertainment

7. Rock band v. Air Force

White Stripes accuses Reserves of using song without permission

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Olympics

8. Creepy, cuddly Olympics

Polish newspaper mistakenly identifies “Pedobear” as an official Olympic mascot

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technology

9. Google takes on the language barrier

New phone technology will translate foreign languages instantly

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World

10. US government acts on junk food in schools

Legislation to ban candy, sugary drinks

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World

11. Karaoke spurs killings in Philippines

Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” is especially problematic

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Canada

12. Competition Bureau to challenge MLS

CREA limits consumer choice and prevents innovation in the real estate market

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Canada

13. Military commander facing first-degree murder charges

Charges related to deaths of two women in CFB Trenton area

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Business

14. “It’s just not the way a firm should end”

WTC architect’s shop closes amidst financial problems, litigation

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World

15. Germany to purchase stolen Swiss bank data for $3.5 million

Country expects to recover $600 million in back taxes

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Canada

16. Snowmobile accidents kill five

Quebec sees five separate fatal snowmobiling accidents in one weekend

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Entertainment

17. How Letterman, Leno and Oprah Came Together

The Super Bowl ad that surprised everyone

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Olympics

18. Economist predicts Canadian gold

Canada to earn 27 medals in Vancouver?

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Canada

19. Tories smother release of documents

Secrecy case echoes sponsorship scandal of Liberal days

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World

20. Taliban reject peace deal

Islamists’ website says victory ‘right around the corner’

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Contrary to popular belief, the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame at the Opening Ceremonies is, in fact, a decidedly modern affair. The culmination of the torch relay in a grandiose display at the Opening Ceremonies is a relic of the 1936 Berlin Games—just one of many attempts by the Nazi regime to lend a mythical air to the Games. Still, despite its dubious history, the lighting of the cauldron has evolved into one of the most spectacular and ostentatious displays at the Games. And the secretiveness that surrounds the lead-up to the ceremony only lends to the hype.

When it comes to the 2010 Games, the speculation about who will be selected to light the cauldron has coalesced around whether VANOC will go the traditional route and opt for a former Olympian or take the road less-travelled and pick someone from outside the sports world. Facebook groups have popped up promoting everyone from Terry Fox’s mother, Betty, to former Vancouver Canucks captain Trevor Linden. So far, Vancouver’s Olympic organizers have kept a tight lid on who the potential candidates might be. We’ve assembled a list of the names making the rounds, but feel free to add your own in the poll or in the comments below.

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