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Canadian Forces hope to thwart Afghan bombings
The increasing rate at which IEDs are exploding in the face of Canada's efforts in Afghanistan has forced the military to explore as many avenues as possible to counter the lethal threat. Over a dozen Canadians have been injured this month alone. The IED casualties are happening in January even though the frigid winter months had traditionally been a quieter time in the war.
Brig.-Gen. Guy Laroche suggested that's because insurgent tactics have shifted.
"There's no direct engagement, obviously, what they have been using are IEDs as their weapon of choice," Laroche, the top Canadian commander in Afghanistan, told reporters Thursday.
The last time there was a January fatality for Canadians was in 2006 when diplomat Glyn Berry was killed by a suicide bomb. More>>
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SEC probe ends; ScanSource will not be punished
We look forward to putting this matter behind us and focusing on serving our business partners,' he said. As previously announced, ScanSource received an informal request from the SEC for information on its historical stock option grant practices. Advertisement A special committee consisting of independent members of ScanSource's board of directors conducted a review of those practices.
Last January, ScanSource announced completion of the independent review, which didn't conclude that current senior management, the former CEO, or members of the compensation committee engaged in intentional misconduct in the administration and oversight of the company's stock option program.
ScanSource presented the results of the independent review to the SEC, whose officials couldn't be reached for comment. More>>
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Our Town: Millham a man of many talents
It used to be McDonald's, but now I'd say ice cream. He loves his ice cream."
Janet: "Cheryl's cheesecake. It's one of the reasons he married her. He would bring it into work, and everybody loved it."
2.) What's Tom's favorite sport to watch? Participate in?
Tom: To watch: "It's a tie between volleyball and college basketball, especially during March Madness." To participate: "Volleyball." (Tom has been playing competitive volleyball since age 13.)
Cheryl: To watch: "He loves Sunday football, but he also watches wrestling. Oh boy, this is really so hard."
Janet: To watch: "I would say college football - UCLA. To participate: "Softball. He used to play volleyball, but I think he switched to softball."
3.) What book is Tom currently reading?
Tom: "(Laughs) I am very bad at reading. More>>
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