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America’s failing reputation has it slithering into oblivion

As Uncle Sam’s debt grows amid declining tax revenues, an aging population and growing trade imbalances with China, cracks are starting to appear in America’s generally sterling international reputation as an economic leader. Recent bickering over budgeting is merely symptomatic … Continue reading

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Toronto to become world’s most important city over next 20 years

Here’s Toronto’s reputation among a common cross section of people: – Where’s Toronto? – Oh, the city where SARS was really big a few years ago – That G20 summit last year in Toronto was pretty embarrassing – Isn’t Toronto’s … Continue reading

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Search data shows English speaking world becoming more loving

Interesting data from Google Trends comparing the search terms of “I hate” and “I love” (in blue and red, respectively) seems to indicate that the English speaking world is becoming a more loving place, despite the recent recession and other … Continue reading

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