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International Cost of Living Index Rank 2010

By: Steven Coleman

Tokyo is the costliest city in the world in which to live.

Tokyo is the most expensive city in the world in which to live out of 282 global locations surveyed as at 1 July 2010. While Tokyo is relatively cheap for items such as alcohol & tobacco (ranked 173), it is the most expensive for groceries and healthcare, and second only to Hong Kong for household accommodation costs. Whilst Tokyo has always been relatively expensive, this trend has been strengthened again recently, as a result of the Japanese Yen which has gained in value by about 18% against the United States Dollar in the past two years.
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Finding Legitimate Export-Import Business Opportunities

By: Gen Wright

With technology more advanced than it ever has been, it has become easier to communicate, purchase from, and do business with the international market. And as global economic times grow tougher, the salvation of the business owner could just be in quality export-import opportunities. And it stands to reason: why not harness the freedom of information and the power of modern technology to reach every consumer in the world who may have a need or want that your business can provide? And why should you not use import-export relationships to get the best possible deal to establish viable competition domestically?
A global economy clearly houses many advantages for the export-import businessperson. Think of the possibilities:

* You can secure much better pricing on the items you sell.

* You can find a market for items that may not show as well domestically.

* You can establish brand recognition that transcends boundaries, and use that recognition to grow your business from small to global.

But just where can you go to get started? Whom can you trust when you have no contacts or information? What protections exist for you and your business?
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Introduction to International Background Screening of Job Candidates

By: Lester S Rosen

Employers have long recognized that conducting due diligence on new hires is a mission critical task. Firms cannot afford to be sidetracked by employee problems such as workplace violence, theft, false resumes, embezzlement, harassment or trumped-up injury claims. Employers can be the subject of lawsuits for negligent hiring if they hire someone that they should have known, through the exercise of due diligence, was dangerous, unfit or unqualified. (more…)

4 Top Honeymoon Ideas

By:Sarah Maple-11606

It goes without saying that your honeymoon should be one of the most special and memorable times of your life. In keeping with honeymoon tradition most newlyweds are eager to travel somewhere that is romantic a label that is most often justified by either the natural beauty or cultural significance of a place. Today, however, an increasing number of young couples who are already familiar with such holiday destinations are eager to find a place for their honeymoon that is both romantic and an altogether more unique or one-of-a-kind experience. (more…)