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...INDICATORS rises in the east Japan 's GDP grew by an annualized rate of 7% in the fourth quarter last year, the highest jump since 1990. A rapid rise in exports to China helped lift growth in the world's second-largest economy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Biz Watch | 2/22/2004 | See Source »

...Capital of Culture for 2004, the Italian government poured in $40 million for more than 100 special events from jazz concerts to history classes. And Via Garibaldi, which housed the noble families of what was once one of Europe's richest cities, has undergone a multi-million-euro face-lift that would make Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi proud. Façades have been scrubbed and frescoes restored to their original splendor, quaint courtyards and sweeping staircases now shine anew and streetlights have been added to enhance the architectural features, busts and statues tucked into the palaces' endless niches. Get lost...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Italy Polishes a Gem | 2/22/2004 | See Source »

...however, who provided the Crimson with a lift in singles after his doubles loss. Playing in the second slot, Chu overcame an early deficit to secure a 6-3, 6-1 win over Northwestern’s Christian Tempke...

Author: By Rebecca A. Seesel, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: M. Tennis Sweeps Northwestern Despite Fierce On-Court Competition | 2/17/2004 | See Source »

Much earlier in the year between the winter and spring trimesters, spring break would coincide with sexy parties in Cancun and other schools’ breaks. Also, ski resorts would still have most of their slopes open, with students avoiding pricey lift tickets in the high season. For thesis writers, research seminars would end in the winter, freeing up time for an elective in the spring. And we could all get out of here in early...

Author: By Luke Smith, | Title: A People's Calendar for Harvard | 2/11/2004 | See Source »

Marcia Avis transformed her late father's Southfield, Mich., plastic-surgery practice into a medi-spa and increased revenues 40%, to $450,000, in 2003. She positioned her medi-spa as an affordable alternative to plastic surgery. "If a client can't afford a $9,000 face-lift, he or she is more likely to spend $3,000 on a rejuvenation package of collagen and Botox injections, microdermabrasion facials and chemical peels," Avis says...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Beauty: Spas With A Twist | 2/9/2004 | See Source »

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