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To: RealMuLan who wrote (17103)	11/29/2004 6:53:53 PM
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Update 2: Euro's Eclipse of Dollar Is 'Unwelcome' 11.29.2004, 12:22 PM The euro's growing strength against the U.S. dollar is "unwelcome," the European Central Bank chief said Monday as the 12-nation European currency hovered just below a record high. forbes.com

To: RealMuLan who wrote (17103)	11/29/2004 6:56:36 PM
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After Iraq it is Venezuela - the next oil confrontation between America and Euro Zone and this time a new super power coalition of India, China, Russia and Brazil makes the difference Sudhir Chadda, Special Correspondence November 27, 2004 According to think tanks, it is not Iran but Venezuela will be the next epicenter of confrontation for oil supremacy. But this time both Euro zone and America will face a real formidable super power coalition - the combined resources of India, China, Russia and Brazil. indiadaily.com

To: RealMuLan who wrote (17103)	11/29/2004 10:19:18 PM
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Company Hopes to Take Outsourcing to a New Level: Africa By Mary Ellen Slayter Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, November 29, 2004; Page E05 <snip> Morsli said Ghana's low cost of living, stable democratic government and literate, English-speaking population make it well-suited as an outsourcing location. He said his company can provide call-center outsourcing for 25 to 30 percent less than what it would cost in India. Despite those advantages, Morsli said, Ghana has not been an easy sell to the business community. Most of what people hear about Africa is negative, he said, "definitely not news to entice investment." <snip> www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18825-2004Nov28.html