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The Secret Benefits of Germs

Jason Tetro | Posted 04.12.2013 | Canada
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Jason Tetro

2012-05-28-GermGuyBanner.jpg Pathogens only make up a fraction of the diversity of germs on Earth and a number of environmental germs have been examined for their financial and environmental benefit. For the most part, these germs are unknown and kept away from the science spotlight.

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Oil Prices Fall Below $86 U.S. A Barrel Amid Concern About Europe's Debt Crisis

CP | Pablo Gorondi, The Associated Press | Posted 11.12.2011 | Canada Business
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Oil prices fell below US$86 a barrel Monday as OPEC cut its forecast for global oil demand and investor concerns over Europe's debt crisis prompted an...

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Loonie Falters on Volatile Commodity Prices

Scott Boyd | Posted 10.12.2011 | Canada
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Scott Boyd

In its last statement, the Bank of Canada advised that an interest rate hike later this year was likely, but this may now be on hold given the recent turn of events. Indeed, some quarters are even suggesting that the Bank of Canada may be forced to lower rates, although this seems like a long shot.

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