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The biggest growth in car rental agencies isn't coming at the airports; it's coming instead from the suburbs. Lining up next to coffee shops and bank branches in strip malls in suburban landscapes, rental agencies are quick to take space in the suburbs.

Nigeria succeeded in calling for an investigation of Chevron's World Bank supported pipeline project. Chevron accused of sulfur pollution, acid rain, lagoon pollution.

Africa has had a huge success in introducing mobile telephony and now the World Bank has pledged to commit $2 billion dollars over the next five years to developing African information and communication technologies: Africa's going online!

In light of the recent hearing of complaints brought against the World Bank at The Hague, it is of considerable importance that a delegation of Pygmies meet in Washington with senior World Bank leaders to present grievances.

The World Bank partnering with Germany and the African Development Bank launched a new action plan having as its objective the strengthening of the financial system in Africa and that is the fulfillment commitments endorsed at the G8 summit in Heiligendamm, Germany.

A leading international banking and finance authority argues that the World Bank needs to be more transparent.

Developing countries have strong complaints against the policies and seeming manipulations of the World Bank now a Public Hearing on the World Bank will set future paths and alternatives.

The World Trade Organization (WTO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank purport to regulate trade and support Third World investment for the benefit of all. The record speaks otherwise.

Mexican telecom magnate Carlos Slim overtakes Warren Buffett as second richest man in the world. He makes a sharp contrast between his character and Warren Buffet's character while doing so.

Wolfowitz is President Bush's nominee to the World Bank, is that a part of what is taking place in his ongoing difficulties with that organization

When faced with the decision to shut down polluting plants or curtail recreational activities that increase global warming, the government as well as world citizens choose to ignore this threat and continue on a dangersous path to destruction.

Globalization has become one the most controversial subjects around the world. The topics up for debate are whether globalization homogenizes the world and whether it really helps developing countries or not.

Tobacco addiction is an epidemic involving the entire world. Hence, the aim of World No Tobacco Day is to urge governments around the world to work towards stringent control of tobacco products.

Celebrate the diversity of the world's cultures, languages and geography, while teaching children basic facts about the world.

America's economy flourished after World War II, resulting in the wealthy migrating away from cities, the poor taking their place, consumerism, and new attention to the civil rights movement.

Globalization has brought a wealth of infomation and improved many economies. However, there are challenges that must be faced when considering the effects it has throughout the world.

"Where is the World Going, Mr. Stiglitz?" lets us know the pluses and the minuses and provides insight to how we as citizens of the world can fix this crazy idea of globalization.

an essay based on a book published by the UN concerning democratic initiatives world-wide and its result, favorable and now.

In the book The World is Flat the author Thomas Friedman investigates the affect globalization has on developing countries. This book review will focus on Friedman's research and the evidence that support his conclusions.

review of Peter Matthiesen's The Birds of Heaven

Our general economic condition has improved. We have, more comforts and access to information from any corner of the globe. But with all these and many others, are we really happy?Have we eliminated poverty?Globalization of values is the need of the times.

In the past several months, many nations are facing a shortage of food that has increased the chances or rioting and starvation.

Finance capital sure knows how to make things happen, at least so it seems.

As Americans, we like to consider ourselves to be compassionate human beings, and yet we allow others to suffer financial crises even though it could be prevented.

The United States of America is often accused of being an empire. As one searches through history, they may find particular instances where it appears as if the U.S. is an empire.

Developing nations risk losing opportunity to grow freely in global age due to soaring oil prices

A brief opinion on how americans should view the power of lobbys supporting american banking.

Do you fantasize about traveling the world? There are shortcuts and resources which can help you travel more cheaply than you could imagine - sometimes even free!

The world of online marketing is as mysterious to the general public as the Bermuda Triangle is. It seems that every person you meet or get an e-mail from has a new and exciting product that they want you to try!

Bills are being paid online. Emails are sent instead of letters. How does that change things in the larger picture for the world as we know it? An examination of what is happening and what could result.

Wolfowitz guilty on charges of violating the World Bank's ethics rules and terms of his contract. According to The Financial Times, the board of inquiry is preparing to censure Wolfowitz for misconduct and then dismiss him if he refuses to submit his resignation.

Saudi Arabia contains almost a quarter of the world's proven oil reserves; does this mean the country controls the world oil market? This paper looks at events since 1971 to examine whether Saudi Arabia can, in fact, control the market.

Africa is in dyer need of money and the majority of the world's countries have it to spare. Creating an HIV-prevention program would cost $3 billion per year, which is more than the World Bank and U.S. combined have pledged to Africa so far.

Africa and Asia are at the bottom of the economic ladder. IF the rest of the world were to help Africa gain 15% GDP growth through investment in the smallest entrepreneurs, the world GDP will grow by 2x in two years!

Overwhelmed by all the things going on in the world? Environmental damage, genocides, poverty, human rights and so much more! It can be very daunting and depressing trying to figure out how to affect change - perhaps this is the answer.

A short review of ways a poker player can get into the 2007 World Series of Poker. You can buy a seat, win a satellite tournament, or win an online game and possibly get a seat.

Rubber Stamping is a lot of fun, but it can be expensive when you're getting started. Use these tips to start a great collection without breaking your bank.

Recent news article covering predictions of prominent British economist outlining economic consequences of unchecked greenhouse gas emissions due to global warming.

Microeconomics now p[lays a far more vital role in the socalled Age of the Computer, and it also tends to focus on international monopolies- looking at problems and regulation and the tenusoous spread of monopolistic efforts

Many parents today are wondering if they can manage surviving off one just one salary in today's high cost world.

As human beings in a world where everyone is expected to know their coveted place, area of expertise, special talents, interests, or job, we are urged to find our specific niche or space within this world that helps define who we are as individual people.

What would be different if women ran the world? Well, many things. Let's take a look at how men have screwed up the world and how women are better suited to run it.

International Advocates for Children vision is to strive to guard the fundamental needs of the world orphan population by engaging in advocacy, education, problem analysis, and the development of solutions based on sound research.

Considering opening an account with AmSouth Bank? Don't. They steal your money. Seriously. That's not hyperbolic complaints about bank charges. I mean they seriously steal money from your account by charging you for their mistakes.

30 percent of adults over the age of 20 are overweight. How can one start trying to stay fit in such an unfit world? This article examines two ways to start doing just that!

The first ever World Baseball Classic starts on March 3rd. The US squad is one of sixteen vying for the championship trophy, and it is full of familiar stars. This article tells you who is on the 30 man roster.

Why this site isn't a cable channel by now I'm not sure but I'll bet it has something to do with Sumner Redstone. The Video Data Bank is the world leader in what could only be called experimental video by contemporary video artists.

Amartya Sen talked about his latest book, Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny, hosted by the World Bank InfoShop. Here are some reflections on Identity's place in Globalization and a hopeful precursor to the book's potential insights.

World of Warcraft gets parodied by South Park. As one of the largest subsribed to MMORPGs in game history why poke fun at the game and the people that play it? O ne player's opinion considering why so many people play it.

Digging ourselves out of a super-sized mindset in an upsized world concept. How simple life changes can affect you, and enrich your life. Learning less, can be more.