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Prime Minister Harper calls for early Canadian election Prime Minister Harper calls for early Canadian election

In a move aimed to bolster Harper's Conservative Party, Canada's Prime Minister has dissolved Parliament, calling for an early election next month.

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The story of a Canadian tycoon family

The family employs 1 in 12 New Brunswickers and commands massive influence in the province.

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Bill could hasten Putin's return as president

An amendment extending the president's term is set to pass in the Duma this week.

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Corn demand not improving

The corn market continues to struggle with a number of negative fundamental factors.  As a result, prices continue to hover just above marketing year lows.

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INSIDE BUSINESS

TH*NK*NG (the NUMBERS)

I've been thinking about the numbers. Actually I've been thinking about taxes, the bailouts/ costs/ NOLs (Net Operating Losses), incentives, and refunds. We are in deep "do-do!"

US consumer prices drop by largest amount in 61 years

The US Department of Labor reports that consumer prices have dropped by the largest amount in 61 years.  The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell 1 percent in October, largely due to a sharp drop in the cost of gasoline.

Where should bailout dollars go?

Demand for aid is rising but federal funds are limited.

ENTERTAINMENT TODAY

Cops say, Heather Locklear's a dope addict - TV star charged with DUI

Three months after being arrested by Santa Barbara Police, TV star Heather Locklear was finally charged with DUI.  "I'm no drug addict," cried Locklear, but she'll have to tell it to the judge when she appears in Court.

Kanye West arrested in UK after run-in with paparazzi

Rap star Kanye West was arrested in the UK after a run-in with paparazzi outside a nightclub early Friday.

Rumors fly - Jamie Lynn Spears pregnant - again!

Jamie Lynn Spears, 16, just gave birth to a baby girl in July, now rumors are flying that the Nickelodeon star is pregnant again!  True or not, Jamie Lynn Spears raked in a cool million bucks for getting pregnant the first time, or at least her mother made the money as her legal guardian.

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