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Created by dipity on Nov 26, 2010
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...a leader of the Conservative party. And there is not enough oxygen in any singleroom to accommodate both Stephen Harper and Danny Williams. Quite aside from the fact the leader's job is not vacant at the moment, Williams is not bilingual. Williams has made...
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Vancouver Sun
http://feeds.canada.com/~r/canwest/F229/~3/7Y7N4J9ERT0/danny-williams-in-ottawa-not-a-chance.aspx
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...but to help all Newfoundlanders find opportunity." Federal Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff echoed McGuinty's sentiments. "Danny Williams promoted the people of Newfoundland and Labrador with a tenacity unmatched in Canadian politics," Ignatieff said in a...
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MetroNews.ca
http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/canada/article/701966--danny-williams-walks-away-from-politics
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...Williams announced Thursday he is leaving politics. The Canadian Press file photoNewfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams, shown giving a speech in Calgary in December, 2009. ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Premier Danny Williams of Newfoundland and Labrador will...
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The Record
http://news.therecord.com/article/819665
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...Danny Williams, who is leaving politics within two weeks, speaks in St. John's on Nov. 5. (CBC) Danny Williams, who was first elected premier of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2003, announced Thursday he is leaving politics within two weeks. "Today is...
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CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2010/11/25/nl-williams-future-1125.html?ref=rss
A Premier Danny Williams exclusive - Mark Critch helps Newfoundland repair its broken relationship with Quebec by bringing Premier Danny Williams to French class. Watch 22 Minutes Tuesdays at 8:30pm on CBC.
Derek Chisora lifted the British heavyweight title at Upton Park and confirmed what Danny Williams has been saying for months - he's a shot fighter.
Danny Williams Interview
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The point of this article is due to the fact it is a big mistake coming back out of retirement once again to face one of the hottest prospects on the domestic scene. After two defences against the tough but unskilled fighter John McDermott (wins by
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BoxingNews24.com
http://www.boxingnews24.com/2009/12/danny-williams-vs-sam-sexton-danny-dont-do-it/
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New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham says he will try to correct "misinformation" from Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams about the proposed sale of NB Power when the two men meet face to face in Labrador.
Graham, Williams and the premiers
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CTV
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20091119/NB_Power_091119/20091119?hub=Canada
Danny Williams squares up to Audley Harrison in their December 2006 2nd bout. Regardless of the result on the night they actually met ... Audley doesn't look too comfortable especially when confronted after the weigh in, where Danny calls Audley a 'Pussy h@!#!' If all goes well at the Prizefighter and both men beat their respective opponents at the Heavyweight Prize Fighter taking place at sellout Excel Arena on Friday October 2nd 2009 - there awaits a potentially mouthwatering and adrenalin packed final between Danny and Audley!
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Tyson Fury is hoping that a win over Scott Belshaw will leave him just one step away from a shot at the British title.
Fury takes on Belshaw at the Watford Colosseum on Saturday night in a "Battle of the Big Prospects".
The scheduled eight-round bout
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ESPN STAR Sports
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Newfoundland and Labrador's premier said Wednesday it was his late-evening phone call that broke the deadlock between negotiators for the province and the nurses union that led to a tentative agreement to keep nurses on the job.
Premier Danny Williams
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CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/05/20/williams-nurses-520.html?ref=rss
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The union representing more than 5,000 nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a tentative agreement with the provincial government and its regional health boards. (CBC)
About two hours before its members were poised to hoist picket
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CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/05/20/tentative-nurses-deal-520.html?ref=rss
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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. -- Premier Danny Williams says his government will provide financial benefits for workers displaced by the closure of the AbitibiBowater mill in Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L.
The company, which has obtained protection from its creditors,
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Financial Post
http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=1609199
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GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, N.L. Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams promised Tuesday to provide severance and other benefits to 800 laid-off workers at the AbitibiBowater Inc. paper mill in central Newfoundland.
Mr. Williams said the province is
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Globe and Mail
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Whilst not admitting that the club saw this as the real relegation decider, it was clear that the Chairman saw the need to get as many fans as possible down to Bristol in order to give the Falcons the best possible chance of beating Bristol and thus
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SportNetwork
http://www.sportnetwork.net/main/s95/st144633.htm
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Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams issued a warning to the province's nurses Wednesday, telling them they will lose some government offers if they have to be legislated back to work.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Nurses' Union will launch
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CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/05/13/wiseman-nurses-513.html?ref=rss
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ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland, May 11 (UPI) -- Newfoundland and Labrador's refusal to support Ottawa's trade talks with the European Union "nearly derailed" negotiations, a diplomatic official said Monday.
"I have to be perfectly frank with you: The
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United Press International
http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2009/05/11/Premier-nearly-derailed-Canada-EU-talks/UPI-75401242074416/
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Unbeaten heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury has hit out at his British Heavyweight rivals and says he wants to bring the lustre back to the British Heavyweight title.
Fury will have his sixth professional outing at the Watford Colosseum on May 23 on the
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Sporting Life
http://www.sportinglife.com/boxing/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=boxing/09/05/11/manual_141619.html
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CLINTON -- Officials say a fire that destroyed a storage building at Walker Tire and Exhaust early Thursday morning in Clinton has been classified as suspicious.
Fire crews called to the scene shortly after 1:30 a.m. Thursday
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The Pantagraph
http://www.pantagraph.com/articles/2009/05/08/news/doc4a02c620080d1229056598.txt
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Danny Williams called animal welfare activists 'money-grabbing jokers,' following a European Parliament vote on banning seal products. (CBC)
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams has lashed out at European politicians who have approved a
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CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/05/06/williams-seal-hunt-506.html?ref=rss
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OTTAWA - Prime Minister Stephen Harper has the backing of a majority of Canadians as he launches the next phase of trade talks with the European Union, a new poll suggests.
And federal officials say the vast majority of provinces are on board, too,
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Canoe
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Politics/2009/05/03/9334606-cp.html
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with a brawling split-decision victory over old foe John McDermott.
The Brixton man was given the verdict 116-111 on two of the judges' cards, while a third scored the contest 115-113 in favour of his opponent.
Williams looked a different fighter from
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Sporting Life
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Jamie Moore defended his European light-middleweight crown in fine style stopping Ukrainian Roman Dzuman in two rounds in Sunderland.
Moore, 30, had Dzuman down early in the second with a
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BBC Sport
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/boxing/8031215.stm
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Danny Williams and John McDermott will weigh a combined 37 stones between them when they meet for the British title.
The pair weighed in at over 18 stone each for their British heavyweight title fight on the Sunderland leg of a blockbusting night of
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Sky Sports
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12183_5264173,00.html
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Danny Williams says the PCs will repay, if necessary, any funds still outstanding after criminal and civil actions have been completed. (CBC)
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams says the Progressive Conservative party will repay any
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CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/05/01/williams-byrne-money.html?ref=rss
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DANNY WILLIAMS v JOHN McDERMOTT
How many times have we been frustrated by Danny Williams? I have lost count. He's coming off a loss last time, so I suppose we're due a win but Danny hasn't looked good for a while. He certainly didn't last time these
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Sky Sports
http://www.skysports.com/opinion/story/0,25212,13275_5260394,00.html
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A PUB football team have been cruelly denied the chance to defend their cup crown because of league bureaucracy.
Rodbourne Arms wrote to the Swindon and District League to tell them they could not play their Adver Cup final against Queenstown at
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Swindon Advertiser
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/4332199.Cup_final_heartache_for_football_team/
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Jamie Noon was a late withdrawal for the Falcons, and in a re-jigged backline Rob Miller started at fly-half with Tom May and Tane Tu'ipulotu moving back a spot each in the midfield, presumably as practice for next season. Russell Winter, David Wilson,
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SportNetwork
http://www.sportnetwork.net/main/s95/st143637.htm
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Bath bounced back from 14-0 down to beat Newcastle 15-14 in the Guinness Premiership on Sunday, setting up a fascinating final weekend of action with three semi-final spots still up for grabs.
More to follow...
The scorers:
For Newcastle:
Tries:
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Planet Rugby
http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_5210777,00.html
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MONTREAL - In a world of scarce energy resources and global warming, how do you put a value on hydroelectric power?
The stuff is renewable, non-polluting and in huge demand in North America as utilities look to decrease their dependence on coal and oil-
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EcoEarth News
http://www.canada.com/Hydro+power+like+gold+today+world/1487675/story.html
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Cancer survivor Gerry Rogers says 'punishing is not the answer' to Eastern Health's problems. (CBC)
A high-profile cancer survivor who has spoken out on behalf of patients over Newfoundland and Labrador's breast cancer testing scandal says
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CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/04/08/eastern-health-rogers-048.html?ref=rss
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Williams has scored five tries in nine Premiership games for Newcastle.
Newcastle Falcons winger Danny Williams has signed a new two-year contract at Kingston Park.
Williams, 22, has impressed
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BBC Sport
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/newcastle/7950230.stm
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Jeffries: Returning home for second pro outing
Manchester has been the capital of British boxing for a decade, but the north east is about to take that crown
Jamie Moore, Danny Williams and hometown hero Tony Jeffries will all be in action on a bumper
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Sky Sports
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12040_5059030,00.html
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Rogers concedes that Swindon, under the management of Danny Williams, had their fair share of good fortune during the cup run, particularly pinpointing the quarter-final trip to eventual Second Division champions Derby and the semi-final
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BBC Sport
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swindon_town/7935702.stm
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Blaydon winger Andrew Fenby will make his full Guinness Premiership debut for the Newcastle Falcons as they host Harlequins on Sunday.
The 23-year-old accountant ran in a memorable debut try at Sale just four minutes after coming off the bench.
Fenby
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Sky Sports
http://www.skysports.com/rugbyunion/match_preview/0,20244,11069_3025393,00.html
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A newly released public opinion poll suggests little change in the long-running public support for Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams.
Corporate Research Associates, whose quarterly tracking poll is closely watched in political circles,
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CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/03/11/williams-cra-poll.html?ref=rss
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N.L. premier mulls 'Anyone but Canada' to avoid getting 'shafted' in trade negotiations with Euro economies
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. -- A Memorial University political scientist is throwing cold water on Premier Danny Williams' suggestion that his government
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National Post
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/NP_Top_Stories/~3/549970370/story.html
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MacDonald In the November economic statement, you projected balanced budgets through 2012 and said that there was really no need for much further stimulus. Sixty days later in the budget, you forecast a $64-billion deficit over two years, $85-billion
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National Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2009/03/03/l-ian-macdonald-jim-flaherty-on-his-budget-equalization-and-danny-williams.aspx
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In late 2002, Wilmington University's men's basketball team traveled to Albany, N.Y., for a tournament.
Three games and 48 hours later, the Wildcats emerged winless but stronger for the experience.
Wilmington had only five players for those three games
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The Delaware News Journal
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090226/SPORTS11/902260304/1002/rss02
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Maybe he figures the contingent of MPs from Newfoundland and Labrador don’t warrant the time and effort. If there was a rebellion brewing among Ontario MPs, well, that would be a different story. Two class of provinces: those that count and those
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National Post
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2009/02/03/steve-janke-michael-ignatieff-caves-to-danny-williams.aspx
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Debbie Forward said the health-care system could crack without a decent contract for her union's members. (CBC)
Premier Danny Williams is dismissing an allegation that the Newfoundland and Labrador government is bullying nurses, while their
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CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/01/29/williams-bully.html?ref=rss
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Oil pumped off Newfoundland's east coast hit the billion-barrel mark recently, Premier Danny Williams said.
Williams said the tally was recorded on Friday night, and marks the combined production of the three fields â Hibernia, Terra Nova and White
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CBC News
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2009/01/27/billionth-barrel.html?ref=rss
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DeGale is fighting alongside Billy Joe Saunders and Frankie Gavin
James DeGale has been tipped to become the first British Olympic champion to win a world title after joining forces with trainer Jim McDonnell.
DeGale, 22, makes his professional debut
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BBC Sport
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/boxing/7824753.stm
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NEW YORK - Flashiness is out and subdued celebration is in among wealthy Americans on Valentine’s Day. As the economic crisis spreads and conspicuous consumption loses its luster, hedge fund
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Vancouver Sun
http://feeds.canada.com/~r/canwest/F259/~3/kMiiL8haZHo/story.html
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A Walk Into the Sea: Danny Williams and the Warhol Factory
A member of Andy Warhol’s inner circle (and likely his lover), Danny Williams made avant-garde films and designed lighting for the Velvet Underground before abruptly disappearing in 1966,
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The Week
http://www.theweek.com/article/index/91817/The_Weeks_guide_to_whats_worth_watching
Danny Williams comes back from a huge points deficit, a crazy referee and an over-enthusiastic promoter to break Airich's unbeaten run
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Newcastle director of rugby Steve Bates has hailed the impact of winger Danny Williams after his try in the 20-16 European Challenge Cup win in Parma.
Williams, 22, who joined from Super League
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BBC Sport
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/newcastle/7771482.stm
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Premier Danny Williams says his government is hoping young adults will find it easier to stay in Newfoundland and Labrador. (CBC)
Premier Danny Williams has told a Newfoundland and Labrador youth conference that higher wages from a more robust
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