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Canadian government collapses alter nowttoldklente vote
OTTAWA, Canada: Three different and politically diverse opposition parties in Canada
united to cast a successful vote of no-confidence in the House of Commons against the cen
trist Liberal Party and Prime Minister Pita WAIL
The vote came following at months apolitical instability related to accusations of
corruption throughout the Liberal Patty 10VernMent, even though the Prime Minister was
eventually cleared of any wrongdoing.
"This is not just the end of a Wed, directkudess, scandal~i government. It's the start
of a bright new future for this great country," said Canadian cobbervative lawmaker Stephen
Harper. Harper called Monday "an Meade evening."
Martin was still upbeat about his pars chinas in the upcoming special elections.
"The decision about the Mum of our government Will be made by Canadians. They will
judge us, and they will judge our peridanattak . " said Martin, He said his party would run on
its record of "hard work and good immigemein.",
The special election is set for lan. 13.
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LONDON: The Atlantic Convemr, stoodan *tat that brings warm tropical water from
the Gulf of Mexico to Western Europe and is isighrossible for Europe's temperate climates,
has slowed by 30 percent in this hut 51) yspru shrelifEarapeice by large amounts Of cold fresh
water melting from the pole:o44# - •
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that has been tracked since 195' Atilt boo iiistoo tbeit 1100041 by Abound 30 Paco*
Harry Bryden, an 000moiropbot that beipeo titabOo dtestudY• described the current as a
process that "brings heat northwari,:frut it ukhsfirtidirrorgilu rek and we benefit in England
from having the winds pick up ihist hear and p4sriws,* wermer air over us, so that's
what gives us a good climate even iriarbosbiiiiin "
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Fahrenheit over much of &lope, traits its atilt* similar to other places of similar latitude
like northern Canada
CDC aids students
'e r services available to all
By Earl Gordon
staff writer
engsoo2@psu.edu
Around this time of the academic year, some
students are graduating. They are getting ready
to take their first steps into the real world. The
Penn State Erie campus aids students through
this exciting. yet difficult time through the use
of the CDC. which is located on the first floor of
the Reed building. The center helps students
deal with academic issues as well as personal
issues. The Career Development Center is
excellent in the fact that it works with students
to create a path for !hem and their future careers.
"The main goals of the CDC are helping stu
dents know which majors exist, which is best
for them, and what they can do with those
majors, - stated Mary Beth Peterson, who is the In order to have an interview, a student must
director of the CDC. Students who want to have some idea of what company to seek out
apply for jobs can also receive help with writing and what positions they have available. The
a resume and cover letter to begin their search CDC also posts job positions, which are emailed
for a job. Workshops are available for students to the students who ask for it. They also are pre
who want to learn the proper way of writing a sented with job fairs each year to help them
resume and tips on how to improve their own. more. The jobs include part-time, full-time,
Also available arc career portfolios. Students summer, and internship positions. Not only does
can make a portfolio of their skills, accomplish- the CDC help with interviews for seniors and
ments and a number of other things which can juniors, but also with planning for freshman and
be used for several different reasons, which can sophomores so they will be ready for the real
be an advantage when going for a job or just to world in a few years.
highlight your college academic life.
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"Until he extends the circle of his compassion to
all living things, man will not himself find
peace."
Albert Schweitzer, French Nobel Peace Prize-winning
mission doctor and theologian (1875-1965)
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Interviews are a very important part of the job
search process. The CDC also gives advice to
students on what to do before, during and after
their interviews, such as practicing well thought
out answers to questions that the interviewee
might expect to be asked, making good eye con
tact and planning how you will follow-up after
the interview. The CDC also holds one-on-one
mock interviews with students, allowing them
to practice and present themselves in a more
professional and mistake-free manner. At the
CDC, they also allow employers to visit the
Penn State Erie campus and use their offices to
conduct interviews. Also offered are video inter
views, which help students at Penn State Erie
connect and talk to an employer who is current
ly at a different Penn State Campus such as
University Park.
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Microsoft scrambles to respond to reports of Xbox 360 glitdies
REDMOND, Washington: Microsoft, the maker of the new next-generation home put*
console Xbox 360, has been receiving reports from around the country that the new ardent
fails to operate properly.
The various reports indicate that the consoles sometimes fail to load games or error mos.
sages pop up while playing. One user reported that he couldn't even get through the first lap
of "Project Gotham 3" without an error.
Representatives from Microsoft, however, are downplaying the consoles' problems.
"It's a few reports of consoles here and there not working properly," said Molly O'Donnell,
a spokeswoman for Microsoft's Xbox division. "It's what you would expect with a consumer
electronics instrument of this complexity ... par for the course."
Others aren't so sure, wondering if Microsoft cut corners to ensure the release of their
product before their main competitors, Nintendo and Sony, had finished their systems. Sonie
wonder if their power cables will catch fire again, a reference to a dangerous problem
encountered by some owners of the previous Xbox game console.
Microsoft is now offering users free online and phone support for the faulty systems and
said that if the problem cannot be user-serviced, they will pay for overnight shipping to and
from authorized official repair centers.
Representative resigns after admitting to bribery
WASHINGTON: U.S. Representative Randall "Duke" Cunningham, a Republican from
California, recently admitted to accepting over $2.4 million in bribes from defense contrac
tors in return for influencing the Department of Defense in their favor.
"The truth is I broke the law, concealed my conduct and disgraced my office," he told
reporters, visibly upset. "I know I will forfeit my reputation, my worldly possessions -- most
importantly the trust of my friends and family."
Cunningham, a Vietnam War veteran and fighter ace, apologized after finalizing a plea
agreement with the U.S. Attorney General's office, which had concluded a long investigation
of his personal sources of income and a shady real estate deal involving a defense contractor.
He faces more than $350,000 in fines and up to 10 years in a federal prison.
"The citizens who elected Cunningham assumed that he would do histest for them," said
U.S. Attorney Carol Lam. "Instead, he did the worst thing an elected official can do he
enriched himself through his position and violated the trust of those who put him there."
Under California law, the Governor has 14 days to set the date of a special election that
will determine Cunningham's successor.
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