Articles related to "Globalization"



An International Cast of Characters
One of the fundamental challenges to software localization and Web site globalization is the chaotic character of character encoding. Character set standards, from ASCII to Unicode, attempt to methodize the madness, calm the chaos, and make the world safe for multilingual computing.
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MORTARLESS BRICKS: THE WAVERING WALLS OF GLOBALIZATION
Time to think about the world as it is and as it could be.
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Buzzword :: Globalization
The path to globilization has been realized by the invention of the Internet. It's on the lips of every CEO. So why haven't we gotten there yet?
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Crisis of Globalization
Humanity's growing egoism is coming into conflict with the interconnectedness of nature, resulting in the global crises we are struggling to solve today.
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Deconstructing anti-globalization
Understanding what globalization is and why it works permits us to deconstruct anti-globalization rhetoric.
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Globalization and respect of human rights!
It seems that reaching a worldwide consensus on basic rights of all people and establishing a set of norms and principles that concern the relationship between states and their citizens have become more likely since the end of the Cold War.
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MNCs and Globalization
Globalization has made a tremendous impact throughout the world in past few years. There are various reasons involved in this progression.
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New Age Globalization
Can the models of MySpace and Facebook serve to bring global citizens from nations together. Proposes educators use new forms of pen pals to make individual connections.
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Quebec: Another Victory for Globalization
I was in Seattle 18 months ago on an assignment for my College newspaper to cover the World Trade Organization protests. This coming out party for the anti-globalization movements saw protestors outline a series of problems that they had with agreements like the WTO or NAFTA. Globalization may have lost the ‘Battle in Seattle’ but it is certainly winning the war.
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Silk Farmers Survive Globalization
A network of Thai silk producers is fighting back against the cheap imports that threaten to destroy their traditional livelihoods.
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The Globalization of the Economy and the Church
The articles treats on the issue og the Multilateral Agreement on Investment and the Christian point of view on it.
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The NBA, Fans and Globalization
The NBA is trying to expand its market through stars like Yao Ming, Emmanuel Ginobili and Tony Parker, but the commissioner has to regain the U.S. fanbase first
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Blue's Clues Meets Hello Kitty
The meeting of the Amerian dog and the Japanese kitty in the joint venture opens up new meanings in the cliquish, handy metaphor of cultural synthesis and harmony.
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Ignoring Hello Kitty
This essay explores globalization and resistance in Austria by using the Japanese cartoon character, Hello Kitty, as a case study.
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Oil Shocks of the 1970s
The oil shocks of the 1970s shook the global order the US had created since World War II, and helped usher in the age of Reagan and Thatcher.
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A New eMagazine with a Client Side Perspective
"There are many periodicals in many formats out there for the general localization population. These have a broad range of topics and appeal to a broad audience. [ClientSide] will be dedicated to the interest of the professionals purchasing and managing localization on the client side of the industry."--Shaun P. Daggett
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All eyes on you or US?
A review of the new report by the Worldwatch Institute on "The State of the World 2004". Steps to step out of the thoughtlessness of mainstream "more-is-better" thinking
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Culture no more? Newtopia takes a deeper look
A review of "The Culture Wars" issue of the onine magazine "Newtopia"
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Getting a Handle on Content Management
There are almost as many types of Web sites as there are web masters. Web site globalization only complicates the task of content management further. The dynamism of the medium makes effective globalization a constant challenge.
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PAL: A Nascent Organization for Localization Professionals
A new organization&#8212PAL (Professional Association for Localization)&#8212will "serve and represent those who prepare software and documentation for the world." The organization's focus will be "its member translators, localizers, internationalizers, and globalizers." PAL is an ambitious and much-needed endeavor, an idea whose time has come.
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Report card time for Canada
The 2003 UNDP report on Human Development provides indications of Canada losing ground globally. A political wake-up call.
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What's at Stake in the New World Order: Part II
This is part two of a two part article looking at America's position in international relations. It raised the question of what is at stake in this ‘New World Order’?
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Josh Hamilton Stars in Outsourced
Set in Mumbai, India, an American Travels to Train His Successor and Employees in a Call Center. This Film is a Cross Cultural Comedy Drama. Co-Stars Ayesha Dharkar.
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What's at Stake in the New World Order: Part I
This is part one of a two part article looking at America's position in international relations. A few weeks ago I wrote about the Chinese-American relationship and how important it is to make sure that downed spy planes don’t bring an end to the economic freedom of the globalization era. It raised the question of what is at stake in this ‘New World Order’?
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Lita's Mutual Fund Trends
Lita Epstein discusses trends in the mutual fund industry.
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The Lexus Runs Over the Olive Tree
The forces of globalization help free the 24 American crewman held by the People's Republic of China.

Africa in an Economic Nutshell
An opinion on the current state of South Africa and what it can show the rest of the continent.
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Earth Democracy
Earth Democracy is a book and a global movement. Shiva outlines the fundamental concepts: chiefly that all markets must respect the environment that sustains them.
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InSPECT Takes SWOT and PEST to the Next Level
Traditional business analysis frameworks such as SWOT and PEST are used to understand business challenges. InSPECT is proposed as a tool for the new business world.
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The Emerging Markets Century
Antoine van Agtmael's book of this title describes how emerging markets will rival older market leaders in the coming decades.
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The Future of Capitalism
The increasing privatisation of public and political interest necessitates a change in politico-economic ideology.
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Transcontinental RR and Suez Canal
What do these two seemingly unrelated transportation pipelines have in common?
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MT Renaissance (second in a series)
The failures of early MT research, increased computational capacity and speed, and a revised perception and expectations together informed and directed post-Alpac efforts.
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So You Want to Work Overseas?
As the world is drawn more closely together by the speed of communications and transportation, more jobs are becoming international. For anyone interested in an international career, whether an undergraduate or working, this article can help you find the job you want in the international field.
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The Just Third Way, fourth in a ten-part series on Global Constructs
On the one hand there is capitalism, an economic system governed by market forces but where economic power is concentrated in the hands of a few who own or control productive capital. On the other hand, socialism, in its many forms, is an economic system governed centrally by a political elite, with even more highly concentrated ownership and economic power.
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E. F. Schumaker Society, third in a ten-part series on Global Constructs
Non-profit organizations at the international level carry a lot of clout; the E. F. Schumacher Society promotes social and environmental sustainability through human-scale community and natural environmental economic structure. What is local currency?
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International Simultaneous Policy Organisation, Global Construct Theory One
First in this ten article series on global constructs, the International Simultaneous Policy Organisation (ISPO) is a widely recognized international democracy.
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The Earth Charter, Second Article of a ten-part series on Global Constructs
The Earth Charter purports that in order to build a sustainable global community, nations of the world need to renew their commitment to the United Nations, fulfill obligations under existing international agreements, and support the implementation of the Earth Charter. This article presents a copy of the Earth Charter along with other information for your enlightenment.
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Healthcare can be Affordable
The Internet, global marketplace drive down the costs of health insurance, prescription drugs, and medical procedures, and even provide free health-related information.
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Consumerism as a spiritual good
We should blame the religions of the world for making material needs subservient to spiritual needs.
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Global Constructs
The global society is speaking out in defense of planet earth and voicing concern through global humanitarianism efforts. This is the introduction of a ten-part series that presents ten differing ideologies concerning globalization of the planet; these reformist and innovation based constructs are presented for your review and our further discussion.
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International Institutions and Democracy (Part 3 of 5)
Part 3 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
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CNBC Africa – Open for Business
CNBC Africa is a rolling 24 hour news channel that is dedicated to coverage of news and business on the continent. It began broadcasting on June 1.
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The Iranian Revolution of 1979
The Shah of Iran wanted a 'modern', industrial nation, modeled on the US and Western Europe. Needless to say, he failed, but many of his opponents were also surprised.
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World Social Forum, seventh in a ten-part series on Global Constructs
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The Six Knows of Preparing to Travel
Six areas to look at before traveling with a disability.
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Dreamworks animates in India
Jeffrey Katzenberg says that he wants to use Indian animation studios.
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Encyclopedia of Politics+Religion
A book review of the updated, wide-ranging Encyclopedia covering politics and religion and the interrelations between them in today's world.
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Theories, Facts, and Conjecture about the War on Terrorism
Since September 11 we've all been subjected to reminders that over 90% of Americans are behind the "war on terrorism." I've also been subjected to warnings that everything we hear in the press is lies and propaganda. In this article I examine various theories about the war and decide which are true. I could very well be wrong about any of this, but so could you.
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What do visa regime provide?,What do visa regime provide?
In this article I write bout the obstacles that a person from a non-democratic or less-developed state may face. The new possibilities and changes! And the collision of interest among the wealthy, the poor and each other.,In this article I write bout the obstacles that a person from a non-democratic or less-developed state may face. The new possibilities and changes! And the collision of interest among the wealthy, the poor and each other.
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