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Oct. 28, 2005. 02:38 PM RENE JOHNSTON/TORONTO STAR Want to terrify the neighbourhood with a George W. Bush pumpkin design? Use the .pdf links in this article. PUMPKIN CARVING STENCILS > George W. Bush (PDF) > Michael Jackson (PDF) > Saddam Hussein (PDF) > Zombiepumpkins.com: More stencils At the stroke of midnight, George W. becomes a pumpkin: A how-to It's arts and crafts time! Want to carve your own pumpkin in the likeness of George W. Bush, Saddam Hussein or Michael Jackson? Here's how: Find a nice, head-shaped pumpkin and scoop out guts Download pumpkin carving stencils, designed by Raffi...

OTTAWA - Canada should work with the United States in the controversial missile defence program for political reasons, not just security concerns, Defence Minister Bill Graham says. "We are talking about the nature of the relationship we want with the United States and that's why I'm a strong proponent," Graham said in an interview. "My view is, on continental defence matters, we should be really accommodating of the Americans and work with them as closely as we possibly can." Both Canadian and U.S. officials have argued the defence shield, costing an estimated $53 billion (U.S.), is needed to protect North...

Martin, Bush plan summit Meeting late this month could push election to June Martin strategists see possible campaign boost TIM HARPER IN WASHINGTON Paul Martin has decided to make his first official visit to Washington as Prime Minister later this month in what is expected to be a pre-election meeting with U.S. President George W. Bush. Sources in both capitals confirmed yesterday the White House meeting is being set for late April, indicating Martin may be leaning toward an election as late as June. The exact date could be announced as soon as today. Strategists in the Prime Minister's Office...

Here's the summary: Statement 1:"Canada should actively support the Bush Administration's missle defense system even if it may require dedicating military spending to the program or allowing US missile launchers in Canada." 29% Agree/Strongly Agree 69% Disagree/Strongly Disagree 2% No opinion Statement 2: "Canada’s limited military spending should be used to enhance our abilities in peacekeeping and conflict resolution rather than trying to maintain multi-purpose forces intended for heavy combat alongside US military forces." 77% Agree/Strongly Agree 21% Disagree/Strongly Disagree 2% No opinion Statement 3: "Canada should establish an energy policy that provides reliable supplies of oil, gas and electricity...

The best-friend relationship that Canada and the U.S. once enjoyed might have become more of a one-way affair. While 50% of Canadians said the U.S. was our "best friend," only 20% of American respondents in the Leger Marketing poll felt likewise about their northern neighbour. Britain, which has forged even closer political ties with the U.S. in recent years, topped the best-friend list for 62% of Americans. Only 25% of Canadians chose Britain as their country's best buddy. The poll also suggested that 68% of Canadians thought the two countries were very different, while 29% believed they were very much...