Word: latinization
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...targets are Asia and Latin America. York believes China has huge potential thanks to a new version of the straw, which has been downsized to fit onto the side of the small cartons for juice or ultra-heat-treated (UHT) milk produced by global packaging giant Tetra...
...keys to Coke's current strength is its sales growth overseas, particularly in Latin America and emerging markets. Its operating income in Latin America rose 30% in the third quarter, and sales are up 17% in China and 18% in India. Sales fell 2% in North America, while Pepsi's took a 4% drop. Sales of Coke's noncarbonated drinks flattened out last quarter, but Pepsi's sank 5%. (See pictures of the global financial crisis...
...terms of other key relationships for the world’s superpower, President Obama will have to dramatically reshape relations with both China and Latin America. One cannot underestimate the former’s importance going forward: The U.S. should not only seek China’s cooperation in reshaping financial markets and addressing climate change but also counter its commodity-seeking foreign economic policy, particularly its support for dubious regimes in Africa in exchange for natural resources. Specifically, the U.S. should do everything possible to persuade Beijing to take action about Darfur. Looking south, the U.S. must remember Latin...
...Country-by-country changes: France made the biggest jump in the rankings, moving from #51 in 2007 to #15 in 2008. Trinidad and Tobago was the highest ranked Latin American country. Guatemala's gap widened considerably, with the country falling from #61 in 2007 to #113 in 2008. Israel had the highest score in the Middle East, with Kuwait coming in second for the region and Yemen - which has closed just 47% of its gender gap - coming in last at #130 overall. Only two African countries are in the top 20, Lesotho #16 and Mozambique #18; big drops in ranks...
...room becomes unbelievably hectic.” According to Sun, the problems were easier and covered simpler topics than the problems at the main tournament because participants were not expected to have an extensive background in math competitions. John S. Trabucco, a 10th grade student from Roxbury Latin High School in West Roxbury who finished first place individually, described the problems as “reasonably manageable.” Jae Eui Shin from Phillips Academy, Andover placed second, and Yidan Li of Phillips Exeter Academy placed third. Cash prizes, custom-made glasses, and passes to the MIT Splash program...