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24 Days (Keyes review) ****
ISBN:0060520736
Author:Rebecca Smith and John R. Emshwiller
Publisher:Harper Business, $25.95 (USD); $36.95 (CAD); 400 pp
As the fraud trials begin in New York for executives from Credit Suisse First Boston Corp. and Tyco International, the legal teams for the gang of scoundrels who ran Enron will be doubtless watching closely, because their clients are next....
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Analysts mixed on AOL deal *
Microsoft Corp.'s decision to collaborate with rival AOL Time Warner Inc. on digital media initiatives and instant messaging as part of an agreement to settle their bitter legal dispute has analysts somewhat divided.
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Offshoring will soon be making waves *
It looks like Canada may soon join the growing political firestorm raised by the transfer of information technology jobs to places such as India and the Philippines. Last week, offshore outsourcing, as the phenomenon is called, was among several issues that placed U.S. President George W. Bush on the campaign defensive. The topic is also hotly debated in Britain and Australia. Anecdotal evidence suggests that Canada will be next.
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Success: a slippery concept ****
When successful people share the secrets of their success, they often boil down to hard work, determination and commitment. "You rarely hear any real secrets," say the authors of a new book on success.
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A reality check on the most saintly of fund companies *
It's high time for a reality check on that most saintly of mutual fund companies, Phillips Hager & North.
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Bush's debt to Keynes *
Jean Chrétien shouldn't knock the US. deficit. In fact, we should be happy that George Bush has finally discovered the wisdom of John Maynard Keynes, says economist HAROLD CHORNEY
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Call-Net's ring sounds like a buy *
Most readers of the business pages know by now that the Canadian telecom marketplace is consolidating. Manitoba Telecom Services just bought "alternative provider" Allstream, the former AT&T Canada. Telus, having purchased wireless operator Clearnet a few years ago, now seems intent on adding Microcell, best known for its Fido brand.
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Grocer Today magazine *
The industry "bible" for grocers and grocery managers.
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Last minute RRSP advice for the Green-keen Investor *
The last minute dash for Canadian investors to make an RRSP contribution is quickly approaching. . .
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