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Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Although this is often referred to in the context of maintaining […]

First they pointed a finger at Spanish cucumbers. Then they cast suspicion on sprouts from Germany. Now German officials appear dumbfounded as to the source […]

The federal Competition Bureau is taking Canada

Polish inflation will peak within two months after a surprise interest rate increase in May eased price pressure, central bank Governor Marek Belka
“We are […]

Air Canada pilots have voted to reject a new tentative contract, putting the airline

Despite higher gas prices, auto sales rose in the Untied States in April, including a larger-than expected gain for General Motors.
GM reported Tuesday that […]

The Dow Chemical Co. says first-quarter earnings increased 34 percent on especially strong results in its health and agricultural sciences business.
The Midland, Mich., company on […]

Britain’s economy probably grew 0.5 percent in the first quarter, barely enough to erase the contraction in the final three months of last year and […]

There are some good signs on the foreclosure front this morning, but if you’re hoping for long-term improvement, don’t hold your breath.
The number of foreclosure […]

The funding grants nobody wants. The "mobile" policing unit that doesn’t get around much. How about the big fancy telescope that has been mismanaged?
President […]