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...national tournaments in the RTT. But unless parents like Zhbanova's make an effort to promote their stars and find sponsors, they have no chance. Historically, tennis was neglected by the Soviet sports machine. It was simply not useful. The state gave priority to Olympic sports that could boost its worldwide image, and tennis was dropped from the Games in 1924. It was only in 1988, when tennis was restored as a medal Olympic sport, that the state slowly began to support the game. The regime kept a special tennis coach for the top members of the Communist Party...
...mind when the bill was passed. Shareholder groups applaud bigger dividends. Unlike stock options, restricted shares, annual bonuses, forgivable loans and free trips on company yachts and jets for executives, dividends directly benefit all who own the stock. Still, a controlling family like the Glickmans will enjoy an income boost without having to sell a single share and dilute their control. The family's prodigious raise was "part of the equation" when the dividend-increase decision was made, concedes Tim Taylor, chief financial officer at Corus. "But so was the fact that a lot of our shareholders had been telling...
There are many ways to boost your score, including paying bills on time, keeping a low balance on your cards and getting new credit only when you really need it. As a rule you should order copies of all three of your credit reports and scores at least three months before you apply for a loan, so that you have time to correct any errors...
...Susan Ciulla, vice president of merchandising for office-supply giant Staples. She won't disclose sales figures, but Ciulla says the clock, which retails for $8.98, is already "the best-selling one Staples has in its mix." And its high profile in the movie might well give it a boost...
...west remain relative backwaters. But Professor Tuan Chyau of the Chinese University of Hong Kong says that's exactly the point: the bridge could be the key to transforming the western delta. By cutting travel time between Hong Kong and Zhuhai by 30 minutes, Tuan estimates the bridge could boost the western delta's GDP by more than $11 billion and Hong Kong's by more than $2 billion. Tourism will benefit as well. Last week, China said it would allow Guangdong residents to visit Hong Kong without having to join a group tour, and by the time the bridge...