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Expats in the Gulf States are now flying premium economy

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Crowds are once again returning the to the Dubai Mall as economic growth picks up.

In mid-June it will be three years since the oil price hit its most recent peak, at US $115 a barrel for Brent Crude. It fell all the way below US $30 at one point over those three years and is presently hovering around $52. How have the Gulf States — … Read More

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“Selfishness” isn’t a winning political principle in Canada

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Can a principled Conservative win the Canadian mainstream?

Ten or twenty years ago the catchphrase to describe an up-and-coming politician was “attractive and articulate.” Today’s catchphrase might well be “principled.” Both phrases, past and present, were code. What they really mean, whether used by an observer or a supporter, is this: You can consider this person socially acceptable; … Read More

Stinky car? Forget the pine tree air-freshener

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The pine tree air freshner has had its day
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Canadians typically spend one hour a day commuting to work. And Americans spend even more time, enduring an hour-and-a-half a day on the road to and from the office. Spending so much time in a car, with kids coming in and out in the evening and on weekends, dropping Cheerios … Read More

Hollywood is facing a rising challenger from Asia

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Baahubali 2 set a record during the first weekend of May.

Baahubali 2 set a record during the first weekend of May when it secured the best-ever opening weekend for an Indian movie in the US. It made US$10.1 million and even finished ahead of The Circle. This can be treated as a sign that Hollywood is facing a rising challenger from … Read More

Hockey’s lesson: Great players need great teams to win

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No matter how great you are, you need management to build a solid team around you
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In his second season Connor McDavid led the Edmonton Oilers to the second round of the playoffs, where they fell to Anaheim. This was a far better outcome than most people expected before the season started. But looking ahead, what is a reasonable expectation for the young superstar and his … Read More

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