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IN THIS ISSUE
1.
Business: Hollywood in the Cape Town area?
2. Business: How to be an Entrepreneur
3. Business: Intel to expand into China
4. Business: Investing in China
5. Business: More loans needed to help Kenya expand
6. Business: South Africa asks for aid from Malaysia
7. Business: Tips that can save you from fraud
8. Business: Warren Buffett investing in China?
9. Education: A useful directory for students and teachers
10. Education: Collect British History
11. Education: Hispanic Heritage Month
12. Education: Private Schools in China
13. Education: South African Government Online
14. Education: The Seven Wonders of the Industrial World
15. Global Trade: Botswana looking for investment
16. Global Trade: Historical Country Names
17. Global Trade: The Battle Over Trade
18. Immigration: Move to South Dakota
19. Immigration: Student Visitors to England now safe to stay
indefinitely
20. Real Estate: Times are changing for UK properties
21. Travel: Glowing report on visiting Cape Town as a tourist
22. Travel: Joint ticket sales between British Airways & American
23. Travel: Kenya to Cape Town
24. Internet: The value of using a professional website
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1. Business: Hollywood in the Cape Town area?
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South
Africa's foremost filmmaker has won the bid to build Cape Town's
giant new Hollywood-style film studio. Dreamworld Film City,
is to be built on the Vergenoegd Farm in Faure, not far from the
N2 and Khayelitsha.
The
construction of the world-class film studio is regarded as the
single most significant development on the Western Cape's economic
horizon. The province's film industry is worth R2-billion a year.
To read the full story, go to our NEWS
DESK link.
Editor's
Note: This new studio will be looking for many workers to
handle to day-to-day running of a modern film studio. We suggest
that you place your application on our Classified
Page.
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2. Business: How to be an Entrepreneur
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Tired
of being at the beck and call of corporate executives and itching
to use your energies to create wealth for yourself?
Any
entrepreneur will tell you that being successful in your own business
calls for a bit of flair, a lot of critical analysis, an exhaustive
amount of detailed planning and above all, plenty of hard work.
We provide the blueprint for embarking on your own business. To
read this excellent article, go to our NEWS
DESK link
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3. Business: Intel to expand into China
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Leaving
little doubt about its commitment to solidify its position in
the Asian marketplace, Intel has said it will start work early
next year on a new testing and assembly plant in mainland China.
The
plant, to be located in Chengdu will employ 675 people at first,
Intel said, and could be operational by the end of 2005. Initial
construction costs are estimated as US$ 200 million.
To
read the full report, go to our NEWS
DESK link
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4. Business: Investing in China
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CHINA
became the world's most powerful magnet for investment last year,
overtaking Britain and America for the first time as a destination
for global capital flows.
Foreign investment in China surged by 12.5 per cent in 2002 to
$52.7 billion (£33 billion), bucking a worldwide slump in
investment activity and emphasising the Asian nation's emerging
status as an economic superpower.
China's continuing strong economic growth in the face of global
economic malaise saw it luring footloose investors in search of
expanding markets, low-cost labour, and strong potential returns.
Its success in ousting the US and Britain from the top of the
global investment league was confirmed in the latest annual World
Investment Report from the United Nations Conference on Trade
and Development (UNCTAD). From the London Times
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5. Business: More loans needed to help Kenya expand
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Kenya is seeking 18 billion shillings an equivalent of 240 million
dollars from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new lending
programme covering the next five years.
Planning and National Development Minister Peter Anyang Nyongo
said Kenya had completed negotiations with the IMF and was waiting
for a decision on its request. To read the full report, got to
our NEWS
DESK link
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6. Business: South Africa asks for aid from Malaysia
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PUTRAJAYA:
South Africa has asked Malaysia for more investments and assistance
to help build its economy and human resources.
The request was made by South African President Thabo Mbeki, when
he met Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad here yesterday,
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said after the meeting.
To read the full report, go to our NEWS
DESK link
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7. Business: Tips that can save you from fraud
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If
you have a bankcard, credit card, debit card, cheque book or you
do your banking via the internet, take note of the following safety
tips. To read the full list, go to our
NEWS DESK link
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8. Business: Warren Buffett investing in China?
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It
all began in March, when Buffett told Berkshire Hathaway shareholders
US stocks were too expensive. The search for cheaper ones brought
a man not known for risky international plays to a surprising
place: China.
In April, he began acquiring shares in PetroChina, the nation's
biggest oil producer. To read the full report, go to our NEWS
DESK link
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9. Education: A useful directory for students and teachers
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Educational
Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) This a database of
thousands of organizations providing current, subject-specific
resources on education-related topics.
Organizations
include regional education laboratories, national research centers,
professional research organizations, etc., offering assistance
and/or information on a state, regional, or national level. Searchable,
and browsable by organization type and by state and territories
(use the map and list icons). Visit
this site
Copyright
2003 by Librarians' Index to the Internet
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10. Education: Collect British History
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This
digitized collection presents "maps, manuscripts, topographical
drawings, photographs, rare sound recordings and even long-forgotten
advertisements and music-hall songs that chart the changing face
of Britain and her people."
Searchable,
or browse topics within collections, virtual exhibitions, and
themed tours. Includes text and video introductions. From the
British Library, visit
their site
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2003 by Librarians' Index to the Internet
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11. Education: Hispanic Heritage Month
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This
site celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a brief overview
of Hispanic culture and links to information about contributions
of Hispanics, Hispanic personalities, and related topics.
From
the Daniel J. Evans Library of The Evergreen State College (Olympia,
Washington). Visit
this site
Editor's Note: The Galvez Project (GP) is a nonprofit,
internationally supported, American-based educational effort through
the sponsorship of the Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral
Research (SHHAR). The GP is focused on educating
the American public to the contributions made by Spain and Hispanics,
in concert with others, to the success of the American Revolution.
Visit
this site Note that this site was designed and developed
as a contribution to this project by the joint efforts of Bradley
Hebdon and the leading web site designers Virtuosity
Design of Long Beach, CA.
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12. Education: Private Schools in China
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China
may cap the profits of private and foreign joint venture (JV)
schools, two sectors of China's fast-growing education market
which will be put on a business footing by pioneering legislation
coming into effect next month.
To
read this informative report, go to our
NEWS DESK link
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13. Education: South African Government Online
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Over
the past few years, more and more national governments have aggressively
sought to establish a highly visible presence on the Internet.
South
Africa's official government site combines pertinent information
about elected officials with important documents and general information
about the country. From the homepage, visitors can learn about
the current president, Mr. Thabo Mbeki, and browse through an
archive of his speeches and press releases. Also on the homepage
are sections that explain South Africa's provincial and local
units of governance, along with providing some basic information
about the country taken from the most recent edition of the South
Africa Yearbook.
Those
interested in international policy affairs will want to be certain
to browse through the Key Issues section of the site as it contains
materials on various national initiatives and programs, such as
the country's partnership against HIV and AIDS, its recent growth
and development summit, and its partnerships with other African
nations. Visit this
site
From
The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2003
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14. Education: The Seven Wonders of the Industrial World
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The
Industrial Revolution changed the world in countless ways - and
produced many technical wonders in the process.
Seven of the most notable are described here, each one proving
that human creativity is as much alive in the modern world as
it was in ancient times. To read the full report, go to our NEWS
DESK link
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15. Global Trade: Botswana looking for investment
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Botswana
may not be Africa's largest economy, but it has developed from
one of the continent's poorest countries 30 years ago into one
of its most competitive. In addition, its low tax rates and lack
of exchange controls make it a very attractive alternative as
an investment destination.
Originally a beef-driven economy, Botswana grew its status in
international markets through the exploitation of its better-known
resource, diamonds. Now, however, the country is looking to expand
further. To read the full report, go to our NEWS
DESK link.
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16. Global Trade: Historical Country Names
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A
handy list of "formerly used country names," paired
with the current names. Features "names of a countries, dependencies,
and other regions of particular geopolitical interest." Includes
links to country profiles. Visit
this site
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2003 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, lii.org
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17. Global Trade: The Battle Over Trade
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Coverage
of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting of September
2003 in Cancun, Mexico. This report includes an analysis of why
the talks collapsed, opposition by farmers and other protesters,
the conflicting views of rich and poor countries, a map showing
rival trade blocs, and interviews contrasting the experiences
of people in the southern and northern hemispheres who work in
the same industries. From the BBC. Visit
their site
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2003 by Librarians' Index to the Internet, lii.org
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18. Immigration: Move to South Dakota
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Dairy farmers were urged yesterday to head off to the US to make
their fortune.
Business leaders from South Dakota were in Dumfriesshire, Scotland,
to encourage farmers and their families to head west.
A recent upsurge in the state's cheese business has led to a shortfall
of 65,000 cows.
Members of the South Dakota International Business Institute (SDIBI)
are looking to dairy farmers from the UK and Holland to fill the
gap.
Joop Bollen of the SDIBI said cheaper costs and reduced red tape
were an incentive. He said: "There is a very strong milk
market and cheaper costs, and there is no state income tax and
no state corporate tax and the state will guarantee loans."
For the full story visit the site of the SDIBI
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19. Immigration: Student Visitors to England now safe to
stay indefinitely
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A
scheme permitting young people from the Commonwealth to work in
Britain to fund their travels will become a new "back door"
to Britain, an anti-immigration think-tank has said.
Reforms
to the working holidaymaker scheme are aimed at making it more
attractive to young people from Africa and Asia. About 40,000
people a year came to Britain under the scheme, but 96 percent
were from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and South Africa. To
read the full story, go to our NEWS
DESK link.
Editor's
Note: For the latest details on Immigration to the UK visit
our Immigration
page.
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20. Real Estate: Times are changing for UK properties
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The
Daily Mail reports the sale of the 6th Earl of Stradbroke's £12
million Henham estate in Suffolk.
Owned
by the family since the 16th century, the estate is primarily
made up of arable land, pasture and parkland plus a number of
farm cottages and houses. The present Earl emigrated to Australia
in 1953 and resides on a cattle and sheep station in Victoria,
Australia with his wife and family. To read the full report, go
to our NEWS
DESK link.
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21. Travel: Glowing report on visiting Cape Town as a tourist
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So
appealing is this beautiful City of South Africa that American
and other foreign business travelers, along with native Afrikaaners,
are rushing to buy vacation homes around Cape Town, setting off
a real-estate boom. To read this excellent report, go to our NEWS
DESK link.
Editor's Note: For more information on air tickets and
hotel bookings, visit our travel site at Delamere
Travel
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22. Travel: Joint ticket sales between British Airways &
American Airlines
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FORT
WORTH, Texas American Airlines and British Airways will begin
selling tickets on each other's flights on Sept. 17, American
said Thursday.
As part of what's called a code- sharing agreement, American will
be able to sell tickets on British Airways connecting flights
from London's Heathrow Airport to other destinations in Europe,
Asia, Africa and the Middle East as if they were American flights.
British Airways will be able to do the same thing, connecting
its passengers to U.S. locations on American flights.
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23. Travel: Kenya to Cape Town
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At
last because of increasing demand by many of our clients, Kenya
Airways has introduced two more weekly flights to South Africa.
From October this year the national carrier will now fly directly
to Cape Town every Wednesday and Friday.
The service is an addition to the daily Nairobi-Johannesburg flight.
A statement from the company said there has been a growing demand
for additional destinations to South Africa.
The Airline also projects increased business between Kenya and
South Africa and increased market potential for tourism.
Kenya Airways currently flies to 26 major cities in Africa.
Editor's Note: Visit our Travel
Site for the best prices available for all flights.
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24. Internet: The value of using a professional website
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Many
of our readers have thoughts about designing a new web site or
redesigning their existing site but have a hard time visualizing
how the new site might look. The main problem is knowing where
to start.
One
of our clients said that he needed something fresh that would
properly represent his services to the world. As a Business Consultant,
he especially needed a site that said, 'I mean business.'
What
our client requested was:
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A conservative, business-like, professional looking site
· Easily editable text features in certain areas, and potential
for future expandability
· A newsletter sign-up area on each page
· Feature 'refer site to friend' capability
· Compelling professionally written copy that would motivate
prospective clients to make contact.
We
were able to accomplish all of the above goals by using a variety
of tools in our professional design teams skills.
We
thought our readers might find this site redesign article helpful
in identifying some of their redesign goals. "Website
Design Decisions Your Business Will Need to Make." Visit
our Internet
page on this subject.
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