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Two Cultural Changes Every Third World Country Needs to Pull Themselves Out of Poverty

As I look over my girlfriend, Ijtsuri Viveros’s power point slides the night before she presents her thesis about the relationship foreign direct investment has on child labor in developing countries, I can’t help but think about the two things every third world country needs before they are able pull themselves out of poverty. The

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Resources the Government Offers to Help American Companies Export

On 12 October, 2011 much to the dismay of the remaining protections in the country and a few special interests groups, the United States signed new trade agreements with South Korea, Panama and Columbia. Ironically the country that preaches the most about free and uninhibited trade is also the same country with the fewest trade

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How to End Violence in Mexico and Investment Opportunities in the Country

Although the situation is getting better, it’s no secret Mexico has been plagued by violence that rivals some of the worst wars going on in the Middle East. It’s become normal to read or hear about several deaths in a single day. The losing war on drugs only became more prevalent when the federal government decided

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Journalism Ethics, New Media Rules, and TechCrunch

While some claim that TechCrunch can survive without Founder and former Editor, Michael Arrington many readers have claimed that they won’t be turning to TechCrunch anymore as their source for tech and startup news. Erick Schonfeld, who has several years experience as editor at TechCrunch and other publications has now taken over the reigns as

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How Cities Attract Entrepreneurs and New Business

Cities and states around the country have an economic development office to spur business activity and attract investment in their communities.  When a new business expands or relocates to their region, jobs are created so it’s a no brainer why business development consultants try to lure in entrepreneurs and business executives. Business owners and managers put

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