Mission Statement -True North is not for everyone

______

Editor’s Notes

______

Russia-Iran squabble over money

Russia will delay starting up Iran's first nuclear power plant because Tehran is behind with payments, a Russian atomic industry source said on Monday, as a U.N. deadline neared for Iran to curb disputed nuclear activity. In Tehran, a senior Iranian official denied any payment holdup, saying Iran had adhered precisely to contract terms with Moscow over the Russian-built plant at Bushehr. — 689 words.

______

New heart guidelines

for women stress aspirin

Virtually all women are at risk of heart disease and doctors should more strongly consider prescribing a daily aspirin for their female patients, the American Heart Association said in new guidelines released on Monday. The new guidelines greatly boost the recommended amount of exercise to at least an hour on most days of the week. They say women should be counseled more strongly to lose weight, eat more fresh vegetables, eat less fat and to quit smoking, according to the new guidelines. — 399 words.

______

Many Playboy Playmates

have died before age 50

The selection of Anna Nicole Smith as a Playboy Playmate in 1992 made her a member of an exclusive sorority. Her death at 39 put her in a more grisly club - Playmates who haven't reached their 50th birthday. Automobile accidents, drug overdoses, homicides, a plane crash — all have claimed the lives of Playmates. The cause of Smith's death is still unclear. — 483 words.

______

Venezuela’s U.S. ambassador hammers LA Times

for editorial on Chavez ‘Theoretical Democracy’

Bernardo Alvarez says, “In your recent editorial, "Venezuela's Theoretical Democracy", you compare President Hugo Chavez to a dictator while simultaneously acknowledging that major democratic hallmarks have been implemented under his administration. As Venezuela's ambassador to the United States, I have spent much of my time attempting to translate the benchmarks of our democracy to Washington in the hopes that a thoughtful dialogue between our two nations could be established, and with time, even flourish. Editorials such as this one only serve to confuse the public by admitting, on the one hand, that Venezuela is a democracy, while, on the other hand, stating that our president, democratically elected with 63% of the popular vote, is comparable to Mussolini. — 588 words.

______

Taking care of business . . .

Analysis: Europe faces only

modest gains if yen nightmare ends

Europe's dream of a stronger yen may soon be fulfilled, helping its exporters to defend their global leadership, but gains for the continent's economy as a whole will probably be modest. — 941 words.

______

True North Canuck Fact of the Day

Cry of angst sells nine million singles

Paul Anka’s 1957 hit Diana is considered to be the eighth biggest selling single of all time with nine million in sales, according to Russell Ash’s book, The Top 10 of Everything 2004. Fellow Canadian Bryan Adams comes in at number 10 with his hit (Everything I Do) I do It for You, which has sold eight million copies.

Trivia compiled by Randy Ray and Mark Kearney. Visit their Web site at: www.triviaguys.com

_____

Harold Wright, True North's Doctor of Punology, says, "Acupuncture: a jab well done."

______

Link not working? Story not loading? Can't click on the links? Got another computer problem? Never fear! Carl is here!

If you have any problems with accessing the newsletter or problems with your computer, send an email to Carl Hall chall2k5@gmail.com, and he will be more than happy to assist you.

______