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TED Talk: Why privacy matters

Excellent discussion of a complex topic we all need to continue thinking about as our societies evolve. Glenn Greenwald was one of the first reporters to see — and write about — the Edward Snowden files, with their revelations about … Continue reading →

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Gold to dip below $1000?

Mark Twain famously quipped that a miner was a liar standing beside a hole in the ground. In practice this has not been so far from truth. A good many producers were over-promising margins the past few years by under-reporting … Continue reading →

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The loonie breaks

Today the Canadian dollar index (CDW) has broken to a low last seen in November of 2008 when the great financial crisis was humbling bankers and halving global asset prices. This time around, stock markets have barely begun to decline … Continue reading →

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