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Financial Post: If you had listened to Warren Buffett on gold a year ago you would have made a lot of money

March 2nd, 2013

Warren Buffett‘s annual must-read shareholder letter is supposed to come out today, according to reports.But the great thing about Buffett is that all of his writing stands the test of time. Last year in his letter he made a great call on gold, explaining famously that for $9.6 trillion, you could buy all the gold in the world, and it would fit into a nice cube inside of a baseball field dia ...

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Can we Expect More Mortgage Rule Changes?

March 2nd, 2013

Can we Expect More Mortgage Rule Changes? Ever since the mortgage rules were changed last summer, people have not stopped talking about them. Were they necessary? Are they too much? Is it now too hard for buyers, especially first-time buyers, to get a mortgage? And most importantly, are any more coming? https://www.canadianmortgagesinc.ca/index.php/can-we-expect-more-mortgage-rule-changes/

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Can we Expect More Mortgage Rule Changes?

March 2nd, 2013

Can we Expect More Mortgage Rule Changes? Ever since the mortgage rules were changed last summer, people have not stopped talking about them. Were they necessary? Are they too much? Is it now too hard for buyers, especially first-time buyers, to get a mortgage? And most importantly, are any more coming? https://www.canadianmortgagesinc.ca/index.php/can-we-expect-more-mortgage-rule-changes/

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Today's ForbesThought is from a Forbes Billionaire.

March 2nd, 2013

In the end, we are our choices. Build yourself a great story. ~Princeton University, 2010https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151453582962509&set=a.261046322508.142916.30911162508&type=1&theater

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U.S. State Dept gives boost to Keystone pipeline

March 2nd, 2013

The Keystone XL oil pipeline got a boost on Friday when the U.S. State Department said the project would not likely change the rate at which Canada's oil sands are produced, discounting fears it would be responsible for additional greenhouse gas emissions.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/3/1/US-to-issue-assessment-of-Keystone-XL-Report.aspx#.UTInXdnK_d8.facebook

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Calgary Home and Garden Show: Good morning YYC! It’s the weekend and you know what that means – time to get up and head over to the BMO Centre for an inspiration-filled day!

March 2nd, 2013

Good morning YYC! It’s the weekend and you know what that means – time to get up and head over to the BMO Centre for an inspiration-filled day! *Make your first stop the Main Stage to catch two top YYC Food Trucks battle it out in the Food Truck Show Down at 10:30 a.m.!http://www.calgaryhgs.com/CHS/EventsHome.aspx

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204 CRANARCH Circle SE, Calgary, Alberta

March 1st, 2013

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 204 CRANARCH Circle SE, Calgary, AlbertaAn AMAZING custom home LOADED w/upgrades located across from the ridge in the nicest part of Cranston. This 4 bedroom home with 3400 developed sqft. has every luxury you're looking for. A kitchen any chef would appreciate; s.s. appliances, premium granite counter tops, oversized island, travertine backsplash ...

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5 ASPEN MEADOWS Park SW, Calgary, Alberta

March 1st, 2013

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 5 ASPEN MEADOWS Park SW, Calgary, AlbertaStunning Aspen Estates 2 Storey Walkout. This home has an exceptionally convenient location, a 5 minute walk to the train station, and Westside Rec Centre. Excellent layout with 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Unique sunken foyer welcomes your guests into this extraordinary home. Gourmet kitchen with Stainl ...

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Pick of the Day

March 1st, 2013

Pick of the Dayhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=522168554493681&set=a.503198699724000.110149.164326170277923&type=1&theater

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Canadian manufacturing expands in February

March 1st, 2013

The pace of Canadian manufacturing activity picked up modestly in February, notching the strongest expansion in five months, according to data released on Friday, though growth was still slower than the historical norm.http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/3/1/Canadian-manufacturing-PMI-expands-modestly-in-February.aspx#.UTDGqxmI3yU.facebook

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