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Are wages all the rage or is it profit taking?

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It is quite uncommon to see the US dollar rising across the board on a significantly worse than expected Non-Farm Payrolls. Jobs advanced by 151K, worse than 190K expected and well below the average of recent months. The dollar initially dropped, with EUR/USD reaching 1.1244, USD/JPY continuing its reversal of the BOJ move and other […]

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Ten Things to Remember About Solo Travel

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By Meera Dattani Solo It may feel scary Whether it’s the first time or the tenth, striking out on your own can be daunting. Aim for an auspicious start by not getting scammed at the airport and research that first journey. Apart from obvious safety reasons, don’t arrive too late, so you can switch accommodation […]

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US Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.9 Percent

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The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 4.9 percent in January, the lowest level in eight years. Friday’s report by the Labor Department also said the U.S. economy had a net gain of 151,000 jobs, which was lower than the past couple of months and lower than what most economists had predicted. Analysts say sectors of […]

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Moving Away From Fear

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“8. Drive out fear: Encourage effective two way communication and other means to drive out fear throughout the organization so that everybody may work effectively and more productively for the company.” — Dr. Edwards W. Deming Most of my earlier years were filled with some kind of fear. I don’t really remember, but I wonder […]

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'I Am Running for Mayor of Baltimore'

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I love Baltimore. This city has made me the man that I am. Like an old friend, I’ve seen it at its best and its most challenged. From Ms. Rainey’s second grade class at Rosemont Elementary School to the mixes of K Swift & Miss Tony on 92Q, to the nights at Afram, Shake N […]

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Non-Farm Friday — Is America Working?

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What a crazy start to 2016! Of course, it is no crazier than the 3rd quarter of 2015 so far, when we had our August crash followed by a slow September bounce that led into a mega-rally that closed our year off back at the highs. At the moment, we are playing with the premise […]

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20 for '16 in the Year of Music: The Shiverettes

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This profile is part of a series of 20 pieces spotlighting members of the local music community. For more Calgary 2016: Year of Music coverage, visit this page. It seems rather ridiculous to be talking confidence with Kaely Cormack in reference to her local punk quartet The Shiverettes. If you’ve seen the band play live […]

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Lightning Zaps Airplane Wing Tip In Terrifying Video

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Nervous fliers, look away. A terrifying video posted online shows lightning striking the tip of a passenger airplane’s wing. The electrostatic discharge zapped the Etihad Airways Boeing 777 as it approached to land at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport in France on Wednesday. Mesmerizing footage shows how the bolt then spiraled out into the clouds, […]