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Sanders Vows to Kill TPP If Elected. Will Clinton?

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As the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) “free-trade” agreement was signed in New Zealand by representatives of the 12 participating countries, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders strongly voiced his opposition and committed to doing what he can to kill the deal if he is elected president. Rival Hillary Clinton has also stated opposition to the TPP, but […]

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Not Married Yet? Marriage Success Starts Now!

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I was recently asked if I had any financial advice for 20-somethings. As I wrote out my thoughts, and reflected back on 10 years helping newlyweds make their wedding and honeymoon dreams come true without blowing their budget, I realized that a few smart money moves in one’s twenties can be hugely impactful on future […]

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US Lawmakers Grill Ex-Pharma Chief Shkreli

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A former U.S. business executive, who abruptly raised the price of a life-saving drug by more than 5,000 percent, refused to answer questions when he appeared before Congress on Thursday. Martin Shkreli’s appearance before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform was a chance for lawmakers to sound off on the case, which drew […]

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ila signs Rudding Park spa deal

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Award-winning British Organic spa and beauty brand, ila, has signed a partnership with luxury hotel Rudding Park, with the introduction of ila products and treatments to the venue’s Harrogate Spa. Set among the beautiful landscape gardens and woodland, Rudding Park Harrogate Spa is the perfect place to enjoy ila’s signature treatments using artisan spa products, […]

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Is That a Threat?

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I am a woman and I am on the Internet. It’s brave. It’s not “eat a burger in public” brave, but it’s still pretty admirable. It shouldn’t be. Last month I wrote a joke on Twitter. That’s not notable because I’ve done it literally fifteen thousand times. I spend all day every day writing jokes […]

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Channing Tatum remembers his 'worst' audition ever for 'Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift'

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He may have landed roles in hit films like “21 Jump Street” and “The Hateful Eight,” but model-turned-actor Channing Tatum has had terrible audition experiences. During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Wednesday night, Tatum said his worst audition was for the third “The Fast and the Furious” film, “Tokyo Drift.” “I stopped in the […]

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20 for '16 in the Year of Music: Mariel Buckley

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This profile is part of a series of 20 pieces spotlighting members of the Calgary music community. The attached video is one of several special performances recorded at the Calgary Herald as part of this project. For a Q&A with Mariel Buckley, see this link. For more Calgary 2016: Year of Music coverage, visit this […]