Dollar dazed: a weak dollar hits consumers and ignites trade tension with Japan
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Both the Canadian and US dollars have declined sharply in value relative to the Japanese yen in 1995, such that Japanese goods have become more costly to purchase. Japanese economic policymakers have criticized US fiscal and monetary policies, while the US has attacked Japan's commercial policies.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
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True-to-life TV: realistic shows earn top ratings
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Reality-based television programs have become popular in recent years with viewers and production companies because they are less expensive than other types of programs to produce. The result of violent acts are not fully depicted, which may contribute to social problems attributed to violence.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
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The Lotus position: IBM's bid for Lotus software marks a new era
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IBM has made an unsolicited $4.5 billion takeover offer for Lotus Development Corp, in an effort to gain a share of the growing market in computer network software. Lotus's Notes product is an especially strong competitor in this area.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
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