Showing posts with label global understanding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label global understanding. Show all posts

07 March 2008

how the falling dollar impacts the economy

good story from the News Hour with Jim Lerher:

Dollar's Falling Value Ripples Through U.S. Economy
As the value of the dollar has fallen, the U.S. economy has had to adjust in a multitude of areas. While some sectors have benefitted from cheaper U.S. exports, others have felt the pinch of inflation. Paul Solman examines the impact of the dollar's value.

Youngstown, this globalization train is moving fast, with or without you. We need to figure out how to have advantage of the system in addition to complaining about it.

23 February 2008

14 January 2008

the invisible children

Burgh Diaspora writes about the invisible children movement:
"Connecting Pittsburgh energy with a cause in Uganda is a great idea. But I see an additional opportunity. Why not enlist the like-minded in nearby Youngstown? I've noticed a number of similar creative endeavors in both cities. Youngstown and Pittsburgh are close enough to functionally collaborate. Perhaps some events will not travel well, but I do think that both places could share a substantial support network."

What's the Invisible Children Newtork? Find out here.

news: 14 Jan 2008

Understanding China Helps, Not Hurts, Business
from the Business-Journal
"To those who say the United States pays too high a price to maintain strong political and economic relations with China, George McCloud says failing to manage and improve these ties comes at an even higher price.

Perhaps the greatest hurdle in this country is to overcome our fundamental cultural and political misunderstandings regarding China, McCloud said. “Our relationship must be understood beyond governments,” he said.

A.P. “Bud” Dearing, a consultant for Panelmatic Inc., said his business reaps great benefits because of productive trade with China. “One-third of our products today are shipped to China,” he said."
You can read more insight here.