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Smoking

About four years ago the Government banned the promotion of tobacco products via tv and radio ads in an effort to reduce the number of new smokers . They've increased sin tax. Australi have gone even further. It seems governments are going further and further to ensure that the people don't smoke.
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The Young Employee and the Family Curse

Let's forget the fact that Africa is a "poor" continent. Or the fact that jobs are increasingly hard to come by. No, let's look at these young kids who have jobs. just what do they want? How are they handling it? And what are their problems?
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What Gikomba and the Stock Market Have in Common.

What influences the buy/sell decisions that participants in various markets make should relate to those in the the stock market. At least to a certain degree. For instance,have you ever posed to think of the similarities that exist between a market like Gikomba and the stock market? No? Okay then, maybe you should read this.
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What on Earth Do I Mean?

Nemo dat quod non habet. No, that's not sample text, or a filler just a term that is commonly used in business. One of those terms that businessmen and lawyers use when they want to confuse you. Want to get back at them? Read this story you may demystify a couple of the terms.
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End Month Oddities

You got drunk because it’s “end month”. You over shopped because it’s “end month”. We’re all familiar with this phenomenon. Chaos breaks out in the city of Nairobi. The instant that lovely text message from your bank tells them that a deposit has been made, and that the new account balance is significantly higher than it was a few days before, Kenyans go bonkers. And they justify it in three words "It's end month"
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Investing in a Green Economy

Climate change is one of the most debated topics in the world, and it makes sense. The polar ice caps are melting. The average atmospheric temperature is about 0.8 celcius. It's crazy. Maybe it's about time we invested in a greener future. Clifton clearly thinks so.
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My Money in My Twenties: Are You Ready to Move Out?

Moving in by yourself is one of the most exciting events in one’s life. The thought of finally being responsible for yourself and to live by your own rules is in describable; however, moving out before you are in a position to support yourself can be disastrous. A couple of things you may want to know before you leave.
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What is Business?

"Nothing personal, it's just business" Time and time again you hear this statement. Everyone is using these days. Just what is this business thing?
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Contraception for Dummies

So, yes. You have sex. People do that. What's the most cost effective, and generally effective, way to make sure that you don't get a kid. Especially when you have no plans to get one anytime soon?
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Why businesses should fund politicians and their parties

Sometimes the best course of action that a politician can take is to be in bed with big business.
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