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IMMIGRATION LAW: How Does the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Assess Applications
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program is an immigration selection program in which Manitoba selects applicants who have a strong likelihood of becoming successful and permanently established in Manitoba. What happens when an application is
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Experience Jordan
– a highlight of the Middle East On beautiful autumn days of October we visited the holy places and local must-sees of the Hashemite Kingdom of JORDAN. The tour was a perfect combination of
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Lay & Pray – Go Away
April 9, 2005. The Finale of Spike TV’s hit new reality show, The Ultimate Fighter. Forrest Griffin won a unanimous decision against Stephen Bonnar to become the Light Heavyweight Champion of the show. It
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Geoff the Klezmer Clown and Bard
(On Geoff Berner and Klezmer Music) I arrived in Canada, specifically in British Columbia, in 2003; and being a passionate music enthusiast with Alternative Rock being my favorite, one of the first activities I
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Ikinahihiya Mo ba ang Iyong Pagkabata?
(On Recalling Some Childhood Memories) May mga taong tuwang-tuwang ikuwento ang kanilang nakaraan, lalo na ang kanilang pagkabata. However, there are also many people who choose to keep portions of their past private perhaps
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What’s That in the Woods? Birds!
(On Some Philippine Birds and Their Local Names) One day a nephew of mine asked me if ducks are birds. I said yes, but he seemed unconvinced. “Really?” he insisted. Apparently, one of his
Read More »The kleptocrats never left
The recently released 2010 Global Integrity Report rated the Philippines “very weak” (57) in terms of governance and corruption. The overall rating was also “very weak,” a downgrade from the 2008 overall rating of
Read More »Pacman and Paris Hilton
After Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao’s post-fight press conference last May 7, 2011, my investigative reporter approached Pacman as he and his party were leaving the conference room. His wife, Jinkee, and Hollywood actress and hotel
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Pacquiao gets austere welcome from fellow congressmen
It seems the House of Representatives have run out of awards for Saranggani Rep.? Manny Pacquiao since it has already?bestowed him with the highest available award from Congress, the Congressional Medal of Distinction. The
Read More »Marquez wants Pacquiao, accepts Top Rank contract
The third fight between boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and counter puncher Juan Manuel Marquez will take place on Nov. 12 right after the World Series. This was disclosed by Top Rank chief Bob Arum
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