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To: RealMuLan who wrote (24688)	3/2/2005 12:22:34 AM
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-ggg -- "New post rumored for Fiorina" Reports say ex-CEO of HP is in running to head World Bank Benjamin Pimentel, Chronicle Staff Writer Wednesday, March 2, 2005 Carly Fiorina, World Bank president? That's the buzz in the business world after a published report said the ousted chief executive officer of Hewlett-Packard may be on the short list of possible candidates for the prestigious post. The World Bank, which is based in Washington, is a major international organization that provides loans and other forms of financial assistance to developing nations. Fiorina, who was one of the most prominent executives in the world before she was suddenly fired by the HP board, is reportedly being considered as a nominee by the Bush administration, according to the New York Times and the Associated Press. sfgate.com

To: RealMuLan who wrote (24688)	3/2/2005 12:26:55 AM
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Australian govt wants more skilled migrants Wednesday, March 2, 2005 4:55:29 AM afxpress.com SYDNEY (AFX) - Australia should aim to attract more skilled migrants despite immigration in this category increasing three-fold since 1995, Treasurer Peter Costello said "I think we should fashion our immigration program to skilled immigration," Costello told reporters "We've got places for people. I'd like to encourage that." From a total immigrant intake of 130,000, the number of skilled workers coming to Australia from overseas has jumped from 23,500 in 1995-96 to about 71,000 annually The government is hearing increasing pleas from industry and commerce to raise its immigrant intake as the country is currently experiencing an acute shortage of skilled workers, which is beginning to affect the economy by increasing wage pressures Australia's points-based immigration system, now the model for tougher new immigration controls proposed by Britain, was introduced in 1979 and since then almost three mln people have arrived here Canberra has often been criticised for its tough policies on illegal immigrants -- particularly its policy of mandatory detention for incoming boat people which was toughened ahead of the 2001 national election But Australia claims it is among the leading nations in resettling genuine refugees, having granted permanent residence to some 600,000 Australia since 1945