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From the Ministry of Truth, a report about the Ministry of Business:

Province Attractive To Business
July 6, 2008

Interest in Newfoundland Labrador as an attractive place to do business is growing. The Minister Responsible for Business, Paul Oram, says wherever he travels there is a great buzz about this province being a fantastic place to do business. Oram says there are a lot of companies inquiring about the potential to do business here, especially with the economy booming as it is now. Oram says oil continues to drive the economy, but he also sees great opportunities for growth in areas like Ocean Technology; Information Technology; the fishery and agriculture. He stated all of this will benefit rural areas of the province.

OK, so now we can add to the lexicon of the economic Potemkin village not only those old chestnuts "opportunities" and "potential", but now we shall all grow fat and happy on a steady diet of "buzz" for dessert.