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Population News Sunday July 29th 2007



Nigeria: Expert Cautions Against Population ExplosionNigeria: Expert Cautions Against Population Explosion
(AllAfrica.com: Mon, 23 Jul) In the face of the nation's population growth with its attendant social problems, a federal commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC) Dr. Duro Famojuro, has predicted a population explosion in the next 20 years.


Halton Region records largest baby boom in OntarioHalton Region records largest baby boom in Ontario
(Burlington Post: Fri, 27 Jul) When it comes to child population growth, Halton is No. 1 in Ontario and No. 3 in Canada. According to new census figures released last week, the region has experienced a 17 per cent jump in its population of children up to six years old over the past five years.


Job growth continues but drops sharply from 2006 levelJob growth continues but drops sharply from 2006 level
(The Idaho Statesman: Fri, 27 Jul) Population growth kept Idaho's economy churning last spring, and businesses, led by retailers, hotels and restaurants, boosted total nonfarm jobs by 2.6 percent over the second quarter of 2006, according to the Idaho Department of Labor. B


Longtime Carol Stream fire chief leaves to take new job in ColoradoLongtime Carol Stream fire chief leaves to take new job in Colorado
(Daily Herald: Sat, 28 Jul) It's the end of the line for Carol Stream's top fire administrator. Mark Bodane, chief of the Carol Stream Fire Protection District, will be leaving next Tuesday to take a new job in Brighton, Colo., a town just outside Denver.



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(Tiscali: Sat, 28 Jul) LAKE MEAD NRA, NV - Boats are moored at the Lake Mead Marina July 25, 2007 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada.


Hispanics should be concentrating on register for voting says NapolitanoHispanics should be concentrating on register for voting says Napolitano
(The Daily Dispatch: Sat, 28 Jul) PHOENIX - Arizona Hispanics need to concentrate more on registering citizens to vote rather than organizing economic boycotts, Gov. Janet Napolitano said.


Pincher Creek an aging communityPincher Creek an aging community
(Pincher Creek Echo: Fri, 27 Jul) Census data released by Statistics Canada on July 17 shows Pincher Creek, judging by median age, is one of the older communities in southern Alberta, while the Blood Reserve and Piikani Nation are among the youngest.


Craig Ranch to get $30M hospitalCraig Ranch to get $30M hospital
(BizJournals: Thu, 26 Jul) Craig Ranch is adding more health care to its mix.


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