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The Street's jobless recovery

When Matt Prendergast was laid off in 2008 after Bear Stearns collapsed, he expected to find a new job right away. With more than 20 years' experience as an investment banker, he thought he was sitting pretty.

Twenty years on, family income still determines educational success

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While the Government's 'Education Revolution' aims to drive productivity, empower individuals and overcome adversity, the latest data from the Brotherhood of St Laurence's Life Chances Study indicates that reduced family income remains a major barrier to social inclusion in education.

Hunt is on for high performing companies

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The Australian School of Business is leading research into why some companies outperform the rest of the pack. It's now hunting for firms to take part, and gain an insight into just why they are so good.
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Greece crisis to delay EMU aspirants

The Greek crisis has likely delayed euro adoption for the biggest emerging European economies by at least a year, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday.
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The Most Dangerous Road In The World

They call it the most dangerous road in the world. Yungas Road has earned its reputation by claiming hundreds of victims. Every year. I'm deciding to travel down this road. By bicycle.
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Exploring The Edge

From ambitious concept to international academic institution, Iceland‘s Svartárkot Centre for Research & Education adopts a radical new approach to addressing the complex — often vexed — relationship between humans and nature
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Veteran Costelloe slams celebrity fashion designers

I object to celebrities sticking their toe in and stepping out again, like Victoria Beckham, Sienna Miller's sister -- they'll be here for a couple of seasons and then they're off and we're still hanging around, he told reporters backstage after his opening show at London Fashion Week.
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The Legacy of Leadership

From a story in Bits and Pieces some years back comes an inspiring story. Years ago a John Hopkins professor gave a group of graduate students this assignment: Go to the slums. Take 200 boys, between the ages of 12 and 16, and investigate their background and environment. Then predict their chances for the future.
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Master Degree soaring unto Excellency

In soaring out our career we must enter Master Business Administration to be able to fits in today's modern society. A good choice means a good career waits.
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MBA an International Perspective

Acquiring this course makes individuals into a global competitive networks allows students into a universal comprehensive and practical minded able to analyze and recommend solution in every situation.
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See America by Train

American trains have long had a strong hold on the popular imagination, inspiring countless songs, stories, scandals and legends.
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Menswear comes into its own

While male consumers often favor comfort and ease in clothing over the latest styles, the looks on the runways this week are likely to trickle down into mass retail clothing lines as these designers gain influence, they said.
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Master Degree, prepares and guide graduates to their professional function and career.

There is no doubt that today most of the world's wealth is created in the area of financial economics; and that major decisions are taken in the major companies deployed a large financial content. In this way, a master in the IEB has the best position to offer a master without losing the general concept also provides a financial expertise in the content of expectant students.
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At NY Fashion Week, couture meets mass market

New York Fashion Week, a twice-yearly event that draws thousands of fashion insiders and fans, has a reputation for glamour, exclusivity and luxury yet is increasingly attracting sponsors such as Maybelline that sell modestly priced goods.
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How to Impress Guys from Around the World

There are many things you'll want to take as souvenirs from your time exploring the world - tie-dye clothing that looked cool in India, paintings created by talented elephants, novelty booze that tasted good in the right setting, or exquisite carvings that seemed like a bargain until you worked out the exchange rate.
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Unexpected Destination for a Proposal

With the start of a New Year and Valentine's Day looming on the horizon, now is the perfect time to stop putting off that proposal and finally do what you've always wanted - to show your significant other how you truly feel about him or her.
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Fashion world's provocateur McQueen dead at 40

Nicknamed the hooligan of British fashion for his close-cropped hair, trademark Doc Marten boots and shocking catwalk collections, McQueen rose from teenage trainee tailor to runway darling before the age of 30. He had been expected to unveil his new collection at Paris Fashion Week in March.
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Travel Picks: Top 10 most romantic hotel bedrooms

SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - Trying to renew your romance this Valentine's weekend, or surprise a new partner with a gasp-inducing getaway? Boutique hotel experts Mr & Mrs Smith have rounded up a list of the top 10 sexiest hotel bedrooms.
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PersonalFinance: The love and money connection

Ah, love and money -- you'd think they have nothing to do with each other. There's the whole money can't buy you love; the best things in life are free creed that most of us hold dear.
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Small businesses sick of healthcare debate

Amy Nichols, a small business owner, is tired of the healthcare debate and is relieved President Obama has turned his attention toward her biggest concern: access to credit.
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Lie down in long haul economy

Relax, snuggle up and sleep lying flat in new specially designed rows of seats on long-haul flights later this year with Air New Zealand.

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