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Road to the Summit: Building a plan for a rural economic revival in Butte

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:20:48 GMT

Road to the Summit: Building a plan for a rural economic revival in Butte
California Economy Reporting - 15 hours ago

Speaking Wednesday at an economic forum in Weaverville, state senator Jim Nielsen championed the idea of a rural renaissance for the economy of the Butte region of California. "It's only going to get worse from Sacramento," he said, "It's only going to ...

Celebrating Tajudeen, the OAU and AU - Which Way Africa?

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:38:16 GMT

Celebrating Tajudeen, the OAU and AU - Which Way Africa?
AllAfrica.com - 20 hours ago

If Taju were alive today it is likely that he would have contributed many more 'Pan-African postcards' on contemporary African and global affairs with his usual profound perspicacity and wit. One can only conjecture what he would have made of the ...

The Promise of Africa

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:21:28 GMT

The Promise of Africa
YaleGlobal Online - May 23, 2013

The WEF is an independent international organization committed to engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Africa has its share ... Shapiro concludes that, on balance, an ...

Right Brain, Left Brain | Clouds Looming Over Australian Fashion

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:06:12 GMT

Right Brain, Left Brain | Clouds Looming Over Australian Fashion
The Business of Fashion - May 21, 2013

BoF's editor-in-chief reports from Sydney, Australia, on a local fashion market that's being radically reshaped by the arrival of global fast fashion chains and the meteoric growth of international e-tailers. Westfield Sydney | Source: Westfield ...

Weak yen a help for Japan, but headache elsewhere

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:02:57 GMT

Weak yen a help for Japan, but headache elsewhere
KEYC TV - May 22, 2013

Anthony Weiner's run for a renaissance is officially on. In running ... Then there are entrepreneurs like Thamonwan Thawornthaweewong.

Amy Scherzer's Diary: Junior League awards; Bill & Giuliana Rancic promote ...

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:03 GMT

Amy Scherzer's Diary: Junior League awards; Bill & Giuliana Rancic promote ...
Tampabay.com - May 16, 2013

She recognized 151 new members, the largest class ever, and oversaw seven year-end awards at the annual dinner May 2 at the Renaissance Hotel at International Plaza. Honorees included Tena Vozenilek, Outstanding Provisional; Jackie Medina, Active of ...

The best way to access the Japanese rally

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:13 GMT

The best way to access the Japanese rally
FE Trustnet - May 14, 2013

The Topix and Nikkei 225 are being "diluted" by poor companies, according to FE Alpha Manager John MacDougall (pictured), who says small caps are the best way to access the renaissance in the Japanese market. ALT_TAG ... However MacDougall, who runs ...

Oxford Honours Nigeria's Diligent Carpenter

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:23:53 GMT

Oxford Honours Nigeria's Diligent Carpenter
THISDAY Live - May 9, 2013

A combination of Ezekiel's entrepreneurial skills and business acumen, and ITEX's innovative designs and high quality products fetched the company huge furniture jobs across the country, including designing and furnishing Central Bank of Nigeria ...

Entertainment listings

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:02:17 GMT

Entertainment listings
Vancouver Sun - May 16, 2013

Helsinki-based duo White Sparrow invoke the muses of poetry, love and comedy through Renaissance music and dance. . Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 .... Micha Peled's Globalization Trilogy puts a human face on complex issues resulting from global economic ...

ProfNet Roundup: 2013 Commencement Speakers

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:39:47 GMT

ProfNet Roundup: 2013 Commencement Speakers
Wall Street Journal (press release) - May 8, 2013

President Obama appointed Verveer as ambassador in 2009 in recognition of her service as co-founder and chairwoman of the board of the Vital Voices Global Partnership, an international nongovernmental organization that supports global women's ...