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Canadian health system too expensive: report

Canadian health system too expensive: report

Canada's public healthcare system is becoming too expensive but could offer better value without drastic cuts or abandoning its state-funded structure, one of the country's most influential economists said on Thursday.
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Senate to take up cyber bill in 2012

The Senate will take up cybersecurity legislation next year to fight online fraud, espionage and intellectual property theft whether or not Republicans and Democrats reach agreement on a comprehensive bill, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid wrote on Wednesday.
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Euro zone, technicals unnerve Wall Street

Trigger-happy investors dumped stocks on Thursday, scared by the market's sudden fall through a key technical level brought on by more worries about Europe's debt troubles.
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Economy dents companies' holiday party plans

There may be one silver lining to the economic cloud hanging over the United States this holiday season: The odds of having to put in an appearance at the sometimes-awkward company party are at a record low.
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Angie's List soars on debut, but concerns linger

Shares of consumer review website Angie's List surged as much as 44 percent on their market debut Thursday as investors continued to lap up internet offerings, but concerns about the company's profitability could loom on the stock.
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Volkswagen seeks changes in U.S. fuel rule

Volkswagen has pressed U.S. regulators to change a proposal to double auto fuel efficiency, arguing the plan puts it at a competitive disadvantage and unfairly de-emphasizes clean diesel engines.
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Chip industry eyes recovery after slowdown

The semiconductor industry is looking at first signs of recovery as it struggles to clear inventories of unsold chips stemming from a slowdown in consumer spending, industry executives said on Thursday.
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Judge OKs $520 million payout to MF Global customers

The trustee liquidating MF Global Holdings Ltd's broker-dealer unit won court permission to distribute $520 million of cash, providing relief to customers whose accounts have been frozen since the futures brokerage went bankrupt.
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ARM sees positive signs from customers

Chip designer ARM said it was optimistic that reductions in inventory by device makers which is dampening demand for semiconductors would be short-lived, bolstering its confidence in its own outlook for 2012.
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Galaxy Note vs HTC Titan: Which Should You Buy?

It's a trick question. Galaxy Note is only available in an unlocked version for over $600, and HTC Titan is $200 with a two year contract from AT&T. However, there is a catch because only the Galaxy Note runs the Android system. HTC Titan is powered by Microsoft, but it is an intriguing device because of its 4.7-inch screen. But, that's why we compare them, because these are two of the most intriguing devices on sale this holiday season

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