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"The U.S. trade deficit widened by the most in nearly 34 years in November amid a surge in capital goods imports, likely driven by an artificial intelligence investment boom, which could prompt economists to trim their economic growth estimates for Q4. "
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U.S. trade deficit widens by the most in nearly 34 years in November
Trade gap increased 94.6% to $56.8-billion, above the $40.5-billion forecasted
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:32 PM
"The U.S. trade deficit widened by the most in nearly 34 years in November amid a surge in capital goods imports, likely driven by an artificial intelligence investment boom, which could prompt economists to trim their economic growth estimates for Q4. "
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To sell, or not to sell? That is the question.
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Bessent says Europe dumping US debt over Greenland would 'defy logic'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday rejected the idea that European governments could aggressively sell American debt to counter Washington's threats over Greenland, saying such a move woul...
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January 20, 2026 at 7:34 PM
To sell, or not to sell? That is the question.
uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/bessent...
uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/bessent...
Royal Keane on Darren Fletcher as full time manager of Man United.
“Do I think Fletch is the man to do it? Absolutely not,” he said on Sky Sports.
“But he’s stepping in to do it for a few weeks and a few months. He’ll probably win a few games.”
Damning with faint praise.
“Do I think Fletch is the man to do it? Absolutely not,” he said on Sky Sports.
“But he’s stepping in to do it for a few weeks and a few months. He’ll probably win a few games.”
Damning with faint praise.
January 9, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Royal Keane on Darren Fletcher as full time manager of Man United.
“Do I think Fletch is the man to do it? Absolutely not,” he said on Sky Sports.
“But he’s stepping in to do it for a few weeks and a few months. He’ll probably win a few games.”
Damning with faint praise.
“Do I think Fletch is the man to do it? Absolutely not,” he said on Sky Sports.
“But he’s stepping in to do it for a few weeks and a few months. He’ll probably win a few games.”
Damning with faint praise.
Liverpool v Fulham is full of surprises.
January 4, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Liverpool v Fulham is full of surprises.
Farmers stunned after unexpected impacts of new solar farm project: 'It's exciting'
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Farmers stunned after unexpected impacts of new solar farm project: 'It's exciting'
One Puerto Rican farmer has developed an agrivoltaics system to both grow coffee and produce solar energy.
www.thecooldown.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Farmers stunned after unexpected impacts of new solar farm project: 'It's exciting'
www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/p...
www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/p...
While a but dramatic, this article raises interesting questions. Does a bifurcated society reduce the effectiveness of monetary policy? Will much higher taxes for the ultra rich fix it?
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thehill.com/opinion/fina...
thehill.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
While a but dramatic, this article raises interesting questions. Does a bifurcated society reduce the effectiveness of monetary policy? Will much higher taxes for the ultra rich fix it?
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
thehill.com/opinion/fina...
The bond market crashes the AI party
www.ft.com/content/cf83...
www.ft.com/content/cf83...
The bond market crashes the AI party
The grown-ups have officially arrived
www.ft.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The bond market crashes the AI party
www.ft.com/content/cf83...
www.ft.com/content/cf83...
From the Globe & Mail on oil prices: ICE vehicles account for 41% of global oil consumption. But IEA expects 20 million EVs sold in 2025; 25% of total vehicle sales. Q1 '25 sales +35% yoy. Demand for oil should drop 45 million barrels pa.
November 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
From the Globe & Mail on oil prices: ICE vehicles account for 41% of global oil consumption. But IEA expects 20 million EVs sold in 2025; 25% of total vehicle sales. Q1 '25 sales +35% yoy. Demand for oil should drop 45 million barrels pa.
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The Avenue
Helen McNicoll
1921
Helen McNicoll
1921
November 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Avenue
Helen McNicoll
1921
Helen McNicoll
1921
In case some auto manufacturing capacity suddenly opens up in Canada ....
evidencenetwork.ca/researchers-...
evidencenetwork.ca/researchers-...
Researchers dismantle Tesla and BYD batteries and reveal "surprising results.” - Evidence Network
German researchers from RWTH Aachen University recently conducted an unprecedented analysis of electric vehicle battery technology, dismantling cells from both Tesla and BYD to reveal ... Read more
evidencenetwork.ca
October 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
In case some auto manufacturing capacity suddenly opens up in Canada ....
evidencenetwork.ca/researchers-...
evidencenetwork.ca/researchers-...
Trying out the Halloween costume.
October 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Trying out the Halloween costume.
"Well, at least the bases aren't loaded anymore."
October 25, 2025 at 2:36 AM
"Well, at least the bases aren't loaded anymore."
Organic fertilizer aids carbon capture in farmland
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www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/s...
Researchers make stunning discovery after studying farmland treated with organic fertilizers for years: 'This is the first direct evidence'
Researchers from Kansas State University studied the ways various farming methods influence how much carbon gets stored in soil.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Organic fertilizer aids carbon capture in farmland
www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/s...
www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/s...
Walking the dog in Sunnybrook.
October 15, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Walking the dog in Sunnybrook.
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Fossil fuels are losing on three fronts: rising extraction costs, renewables’ rapid cost declines via scale (Wright’s Law), and mounting social-political resistance. Renewables win on price, scalability, and efficiency, while fossil projects face economic, regulatory, and public headwinds. ⚡🌍 #SWB
Why Fossil Fuels Are Having Such A Hard Time Competing With Renewables - CleanTechnica
Fossil fuels struggle to compete with renewables due to: 1) Rising costs from depleting easy reserves; 2) Slower cost declines vs. Wright's Law-fueled renewable tech; 3) Global backlash against pollut...
cleantechnica.com
October 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Fossil fuels are losing on three fronts: rising extraction costs, renewables’ rapid cost declines via scale (Wright’s Law), and mounting social-political resistance. Renewables win on price, scalability, and efficiency, while fossil projects face economic, regulatory, and public headwinds. ⚡🌍 #SWB
Toronto ER costs, visits by frequent patients reduced with new housing model
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Toronto ER costs, visits by frequent patients reduced with new housing model | CBC News
The Dunn House, a long-term housing project with easy access to healthcare, is helping 48 of Toronto's most-frequent visitors to the ER. The program has greatly reduced the number of hospital visits a...
www.cbc.ca
October 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Toronto ER costs, visits by frequent patients reduced with new housing model
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www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A 2025 study analyzing Swiss solar arrays installed between 1987 and 1993 found that many well-built panels retained over 80% of their original power output after three decades of operation.
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Groundbreaking study shows how solar panels age after 30 years of use: 'It's an important message to the photovoltaic industry'
"Everything that goes into a panel ... has a great influence on performance."
www.yahoo.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A 2025 study analyzing Swiss solar arrays installed between 1987 and 1993 found that many well-built panels retained over 80% of their original power output after three decades of operation.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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Anyone who has paid the slightest attention to the oil and gas sector knows that they have been automating and cutting their workforce for years, which is why I have always thought it foolish to count on them to create jobs.
Imperial Oil to cut 900 jobs, will mostly leave Calgary | CBC News
In a release Monday afternoon, the company announces workforce cuts to come by the end of 2027.
www.cbc.ca
September 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Anyone who has paid the slightest attention to the oil and gas sector knows that they have been automating and cutting their workforce for years, which is why I have always thought it foolish to count on them to create jobs.
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Fall II
Alex Janvier ~ Densuline
c. 1980
Alex Janvier ~ Densuline
c. 1980
September 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Fall II
Alex Janvier ~ Densuline
c. 1980
Alex Janvier ~ Densuline
c. 1980
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Rounding the Horn
Terry Watkinson
2020
Terry Watkinson
2020
September 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Rounding the Horn
Terry Watkinson
2020
Terry Watkinson
2020
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Portrait style #MonoMoment for #TerrierTuesday
September 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Portrait style #MonoMoment for #TerrierTuesday