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ORNGE founder Chris Mazza used air ambulance expertise for own business interests Mazza and almost all of his hand picked executives left the non-profit air ambulance service on January 1 that year and began working for one of a series of personally owned consulting companies that were paid, often exorbitantly, with taxpayers money.
Man injured in Bangkok explosions is Iranian, say Thai officials An Iranian man carrying explosives blew off his own legs and wounded four other people in two blasts Tuesday in Bangkok, Thai authorities said. Israeli police heighten state of alert following overseas attacks The emphasis has been placed on security at public places, foreign embassies and offices, as well as Ben-Gurion International Airport, Israeli police say. Ryerson professor’s work plagiarized by Iranian academics A Toronto professor wants harsher punishment for two Iran-based academics who plagiarized his work.
Black History Month     Toronto.com has your guide For all the latest news and events happening in Toronto.		Must Reads - Home Page Editor's Picks     Torontonians don't Google romance Google searches for Valentine's Day ideas, gifts and cards have skyrocketed across Ontario, but fewer searches come from Toronto.
Business
Moody’s mass European downgrade has little impact on markets Another mass downgrade of the creditworthiness of European countries had little market impact Tuesday as investors continued to predict that Greece would soon get its hands on vital bailout cash to avoid a ruinous bankruptcy. Greece stuck in deep recession, data shows The Greek economy remained stuck in a deep recession in the fourth quarter, according to official figures released Tuesday.
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Sports
Cox: Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames share same predicament The Leafs and Flames are dissimilar in most ways, but both clubs are trying to claw their way into the playoffs. Forget Jeremy Lin, we’re out to win, says Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey With the New York Knicks and Linsanity coming to the Air Canada Centre on Tuesday, Raptors coach Dwane Casey says, “We have to be prepared to play and not get caught up in the hype.”		Feschuk: Western road swing should test Maple Leafs’ mettle Even if the Maple Leafs find their legs and start playing better hockey, they might still come away from this week’s three-game road trip with only a point or two. Kelly: Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin proves a kid can have a life and play sports too Jeremy Lin is a thumb in the eye to everyone who says you can’t change your own story.
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Entertainment
Grammys 2012: Chris Brown’s appearance on awards show draws criticism The Grammy Awards’ warm embrace of Chris Brown three years after his assault of Rihanna has drawn the ire of viewers who claim the controversial R&B star shouldn’t have been rewarded with such attention. Valentine’s Day dream? Cougar Town stars may soon be partying in a bar near you Cougar Town fansâ€"want to share a glass of wine or two with the cast in Toronto?		Whitney Houston funeral planned for Friday: reports Two people who have spoken with Whitney Houston’s family say the singer’s body will be taken home to New Jersey late Monday for a funeral to be held at week’s end. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter trailer Abraham Lincoln not only freed the slaves and brought America together, he also fought vampires on the side. Or so says Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, a movie mash-up headed to a multiplex near you.
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Living
Valentine’s Day 2012: Emotion-focused therapy wins York University professor distinguished U.S. award Professor Leslie Greenberg will receive an award from the American Psychological Association for his work in emotion-focused therapy. Don’t blame modern life â€" kids have never gotten enough sleep, new study finds Think your kids aren't getting enough sleep? Parents and experts more than a century ago had the same concern, saying then that “new technology” — meaning the radio — was to blame, a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics found.		Valentine’s Day 2012: A critic’s love for chef Grant Soto Amy Pataki writes a Valentine to Chef Grant Soto, the fictional and satirical Twitter account. Mark Bittman shares his passion for cooking New York food writer Mark Bittman wants everyone to cook more. He chats food over dinner at Enoteca Sociale in Toronto with five food enthusiasts.
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Travel
Valentine’s Day: North America’s most romantic hotels, restaurants Looking for a little romance? Check out these hot spots for travel n Florida, Montreal, California, British Columbia and Calgary. Tahiti in French Polynesia offers romantic â€" and now legalâ€"backdrop for Canadian weddings When the bride and groom fail to show for a photo shoot promoting resort weddings, author and pal are delighted to comply.		Tahiti cruise through French Polynesia on Paul Gauguin luxury ship an affordable way to visit Paul Gauguin luxury cruise ship an affordable way to visit French Polynesia. Scottsdale, Arizona in spring: baseball, food, music and more Spring training drew a record 1.6 million fans to Scottsdale last year for 233 games. This city of only 218,000 â€" which boasts 200 golf courses and an astonishing 600 restaurants â€" has grown into a popular spring destination for resorts, art/architecture and food.
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