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Canadian Natural Gas Company Picks Up Texan Oil
Canadian natural gas company Encana has purchased Athlon Energy for $5.9 billion, giving Canada’s second largest natural gas producer a gateway into Texan oil. As
Are You Drinking too Much Water?
Health researchers are questioning whether or not people are overhydrating. While the traditionally recommended amount is eight glasses of water a day, scientists suggest there
ATM and Overdraft Fees Continue to Increase- How to Avoid Them
Due to adjustments in federal banking laws and regulations established following the 2008 financial crisis, checking account fees have increased. Two of such adjustments include
FBI Director Concerned Over New Apple, Google Encryptions
FBI Director James Comey voiced concern about new smartphone encryption software that could potentially hinder law enforcement from accessing information. The statement comes on the
Doctors Recommend Flu Vaccines For Young Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics has published recommendations for vaccinating children ahead of the approaching flu season in the journal Pediatrics. The updated guidelines recommend
Just Owning an Electric Car May Not Be Enough
Where you charge your electric vehicle matters. There are two ways electric cars can be powered. The first, stations that use hydroelectric power or solar
Jimmy Johns the Latest to Get Hacked- Could it Be an Inside Job?
Now there’s even more reason to keep your employees happy. The FBI reports employees are using Internet cloud services and other computer devices to hack
In a Credit Card Rut? Ask Your Issuer for Help
According to CreditCard.com, 90 percent of cardholders were able to have their late payment fees waved simply by asking. Furthermore, 66 percent of those who

Pimco Investment Firm Under Investigation by SEC
Pimco, is currently under investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission in regards to the ways in which it has been pricing investments. The
Bulbs are Getting Smarter, but Not Necessarily Better
The movement away from traditional incandescent light bulbs to newer energy-saving LED bulbs is shaping the lighting industry. Engineers have furthered innovation by learning to