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Coming Soon? Brace for 80% Less Salary or $2-a-Day Pay

On By The Social CriticIn Economics & Globalization, Politics & Public Policy, Technology & ScienceLeave a comment

She's the world's wealthiest woman you've never heard of and she's saying something you probably wish you hadn't: "Gina Rinehart, world's richest woman, makes case for $2-a-day pay",the Los Angeles Times reports. The Australian mining heiress has a problem. The cost of running a mining operation in Australia cannot compete with Africans willing to work …

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Election 2008: Looking Back, Moving Forward

On By The Social CriticIn Politics & Public Policy1 Comment

The ballots are still being tallied but the electorate has spoken: Barack Obama will become the 44th U.S. President January 20, 2009. As the GOP licks its wounds, what will they point to in hindsight to indicate why they lost the November 2008 presidential election? Sen. John McCain is a decorated war veteran, experienced leader …

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