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I wanted to be a doctor

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The Fall of Baghdad by Jon Lee Anderson (about to change soon)

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First and current: tutoring younger students

Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory The rise of the Canadian dollar: Benefits and problems

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The unprecedented rise of the Canadian dollar is a matter of great pride for the average Canadian. We are proud to finally be better than our southern neighbours in terms of economy. Nevertheless, things are never simply good or bad. So much more is involved and there are losses with every gain. Here is a look at the positives and negatives of the flying loonie. In this competition between the world currencies, our dollar is emerging as a winner, soaring above its American counterpart and increasing in comparison to other major currencies such as the Euro as well. However, the real losers ...

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