Dan Dorfman: From the Commune to the Condo

Dan Dorfman: From the Commune to the Condo
According to Mark Saunders, president of Achelous Partners, LLC, a conspicuous Chinese entry into Corporate America is on the way. China is hungry to snare U.S. companies as a way to get access to the American market.

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The Shrinking Branch Value-Exchange – community blog from Brett King

The Shrinking Branch Value-Exchange – community blog from Brett King
I don’t know about you, but my time is one of my most valuable assets these days. I work long hours, I travel a lot, when I’m home I am struggling to find quality time (and quantity) with my kids, and I am increasingly trying to eek out a few minutes each day for myself.

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Blackberry makers to resist pressure from foreign governments

Blackberry makers to resist pressure from foreign governments
Under pressure from countries like India and UAE to provide access to its customers’ messages, the Canadian company which makes Blackberry today made it clear that it will not allow such a thing to happen as it would “imperil the firm’s relationship with customers.”

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Mississippi River county developers get state financing help from 2008 flood aftermath

Mississippi River county developers get state financing help from 2008 flood aftermath
The Illinois Finance Authority has a new tool to help regions throughout the state suffering from the twin hits of recession and the prolonged aftermath of damage from severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that came during the summer of 2008.

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Financial Aid : Where Does Financial Aid Come From?


Financial aid comes from a variety of places, including the government via the Department of Education. Find out how to get scholarships from a school or the surrounding community with help from a financial aid officer in this free video on financial aid and student loans. Expert: Brooke Kramer Contact: www.argosy.edu Bio: Brooke Kramer is the financial aid officer at Argosy University in Salt Lake City, Utah. Filmmaker: Michael Burton

Letter from Hong Kong


Some joey has sent me a letter expecting me to open a bank account for him or some shit like that? *confused face*

Insights from forum speakers

Insights from forum speakers
PARTICIPANTS can expect to gain a lot from the Active Asia: Insight Indonesia forum. The speakers include HSBC Indonesia corporate banking head and senior executive Mark Emmerson and KRA Group chief executive officer Karim Raslan.

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Layaway lets buyers plan ahead for purchases – from back-to-school season to the holidays

Layaway lets buyers plan ahead for purchases – from back-to-school season to the holidays
(ARA) – In decades gone by, layaway was a staple for budget-conscious customers in retail stores across the country, but its popularity waned as credit cards became more available and consumers sought alternate finance methods to buy clothing and necessities.

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Key quotes from new Japan PM and his ministers

Key quotes from new Japan PM and his ministers
New Japanese leader Naoto Kan said on Tuesday that restoring tattered public finances was the biggest issue facing the government and that a weak yen was generally positive for the economy.

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