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Why savvy investors should focus on Kazakhstan (and other frontier markets)

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If I told you that you could travel back in time, to the end of the nineteenth century, and invest in a country that was recently war-torn, and in great transition, would you do it? You’d need to know that the government was primarily one ethnic group, but immigrants with different languages, customs, and religions were arriving in that country, at unprecedented levels, crowding the cities and looking for jobs.

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Mozilla Patches Critical Bug in Thunderbird

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Mozilla has patched one critical vulnerability in its Thunderbird email client along with two bugs rated high.

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7 Ways that Travel Changed in 2017

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From translating ear buds to devastating earthquakes, the past year has been full of major developments that affected meeting professional road warriors. We saw some changes coming, while others took us totally off-guard. Here are seven developments in 2017 and a forecast of whether or not they will have a lasting impact. Recovering from Natural Disasters.

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3 PR Trends to Watch in 2018

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‘Tis the season – predictions are the order of the day and the PR industry is no different. Here are my picks for the top 3 PR trends in 2018. Content strategy. The number of brands that consider a content strategy effective in raising revenue increased from 74% in 2016 to 83% in 2017. (CMI.) However, only 31% have a documented strategy. It should come as no surprise then that the ability to craft a content strategy is the number one skill CMOs are looking for in 2018.

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Planning Your Restaurants Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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The Ease of Planning a Meeting in Tempe

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There are many reasons to consider Tempe, Arizona for your next meeting. This desert destination is known for amazing sunsets, warm weather and Sonoran Desert vistas. But, there’s even more appeal for meeting and event planners. Tempe is located within 10 minutes of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, making it extremely accessible for your attendees.

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The Case for Improving Work for People with Disabilities Goes Way Beyond Compliance

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Yenpitsu Nemoto/Getty Images. As Chieko Asakawa walks around IBM’s campus, she explores new ways of getting from point A to point B. She recognizes the faces of colleagues approaching her and greets them. She reads snack labels and decides whether to eat them. Although she is blind, Asakawa doesn’t need a human or canine companion to complete these tasks.