November 10, 2005

articles: 5

Business: Gimme a break - Tax bill would bring largest income tax cuts in 13 years for those earning less than 30K

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The support was unanimous. The fairness was questioned. Still, income taxes are likely to drop for the majority of workers in the country if the Senate approves the tax bill later this month and the president signs it.  


Business: Experts advise: Network for Xmas - Making connections is the name of the game at holiday get-togethers

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With the holiday season rapidly approaching, business people should be dusting off their networking skills to prepare for the onslaught of social events, where the pressure to interact with new people is often intimidating.  


News: History's hangover - After 18 months in the EU, the Czech wine industry is reeling from cheap competition but hopes to reinvent itself

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Lubomir Glos grows grapes on a small vineyard in south Moravia, part of a consortium in the towns of Moravska Nova Ves and Mikulcice that traditionally turns out more than 60,000 bottles of red and white wine annually.  


News: Rogue Czech consulate shut down - Michigan honorary consul knocked for creating tax haven

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The government is trying to distance itself from a scandal sparked by one of its honorary consuls in the United States who has resigned amid criticism that he used his home to conduct official business in order to avoid paying more than $200,000 (4.  


Tempo: Star struck - A new exhibit showcases Europe's founding fathers of modern astronomy

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Prague at the beginning of the 17th century was the place to be for artists and scientists. Emperor Rudolf II's interest in culture and science created an atmosphere of learning and creativity.