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Jul 11, 2011

Thestar.com Morning Headlines

Monday, July 11, 2011 Hello Cabuyano! 
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Change to pool rules means less time for kids to cool off

Wading pools, which contain non-circulated water, have to be drained and refilled every four hours under new guidelines. That means facilities that are normally open for five hours either have to drain and refill their water for an extra hour of use or shut down an hour earlier.

Rider ‘disgusted’ after TTC employee urinates on Runnymede station

TTC rider Gary Pieters says he witnessed a TTC employee urinating near Runnymede station last month.

7 Ontario hospitals still fighting C. difficile outbreaks

Hospitals, in Hamilton and Toronto, ended their C. difficile outbreaks on Friday, bringing centres battling the infection to eight before the weekend.

Gas-fired power plant proposed for waterfront

Are small neighbourhood cogeneration plants, which sell electricity and the heat by-product, the answer to Ontario's power woes?

 
 
Summerlicious
 
 

Toronto's top restaurants offer residents and tourists the opportunity to sample a wide variety of diverse and innovative cuisine. For a list of menu's and restaurants click here

 
Must Reads - Home Page Editor's Picks
 
 

What's On: This Week in Toronto

Erica Pannozzo rounds up her picks for the week including Vans Warped Tour, Beaches Jazz and Carrie Fisher's Wishful Drinking.
 
Business
 

Google left searching for patent ammunition after Nortel loss

Google’s loss in bidding for the $4.5 billion (U.S.) portfolio of Nortel Networks Corp. patents last week means the Internet-search company will be looking to buy other inventions to build a bulwark against lawsuits targeting its Android system, patent brokers say.

Italy’s debt woes coming at worst time

In sovereign borrowing, as in comedy, timing is everything, and Italy’s timing is terrible.

 

If you have a partner, you need a contract

If you are ever planning on investing or living with someone else, think about having a contract done first.

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Sports
 

Franchitti survives multiple crashes to win Honda Indy Toronto

Oakville’s James Hinchcliffe was the top-finishing Canadian at 14th.

Kelly: Indy remains one of Toronto’s great days out

It’s not as popular as in its heyday, but the city’s annual road race still has plenty of drama to offer.

 

‘Resilient’ Jays take three of four from Cleveland

Toronto heads into the all-star break at 45-47, riding a three-game win streak.

Jays’ Romero named to American League all-star team

The left-handed starter got the call late Sunday, confirming he’s an all-star for the first time.

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Entertainment
 

U2: Turn off the decline

The band's bringing a huge show but they've left their mojo behind. Some tips on on how to get it back.

TV’s summer season, with Enthusiasm

Flashpoint and Weeds returned last week to resolve last season’s respective cliffhanger storylines, with the resolution of Haven coming July 18.

 

The Sobey Art Prize: Ontario nominees

An Oakville show of the young Ontario candidates presents a worthy roster

Video: Blind guitarist’s U2 dream comes true

During a concert in Nashville, Bono saw a man in the audience holding up a sign that read: “Blind Guitar Player. Bring Me Up.” So he did.

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Living
 

Ringing true

Couples are turning to alternative materials to encircle their ring fingers, including titanium, tungsten, and even wood.

Aspergers looms over many marriages

Their marriage counsellor told them they had problems with communication. Years later, they were both were diagnosed with Aspergers.

 

Watermelon grows up

Chefs are giving watermelon, that childhood treat, some adult allure by putting it into summer salads.

The Dish: Sodium sinks Moxie’s steak dinner

This steak dinner is soaked in sodium. But making a few tweaks can help.

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Travel
 

A fan’s trip to storied ballparks leads to Cooperstown

Impending induction of Roberto Alomar and Pat Gillick a highlight for Blue Jays fans, who are making sojourn around East Coast parks.

Breathtaking Bavaria

Hiking Germany’s peaks leads to glorious views â€" and some refreshing beer.

 

She’s jilted in Jordan, Ontario

Not every romantic getaway works out as planned, but then again "togetherness might be overrated."

Barcelona rambles on

Get away from ‘fake’ tourist sites and the Spanish city reveals its magic.

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