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...McConnell says KEA, which operates like a university alumni organization, can help the country's smaller exporters find their way to major or distant markets and also take some of the psychological strain off successful expats, who are often accused of abandoning their country. The brain drain can be a huge opportunity, if it's managed properly, keeping those who leave feeling connected. Some Kiwis, like McConnell, are changing their minds about where the focus of immigration policy should rest: less emphasis on attracting immigrants who are offshore, and more on tending to the needs of former expats...
...contrast, the 2004 outbreak--also a low-pathogenic strain of H7N2, which struck on the Delmarva Peninsula--was discovered right away, and both the states and the industry jumped into gear, euthanizing flocks, setting up quarantines and compensating farmers for their downed birds. "You had guys from Mountaire Farms and Perdue Farms working side by side," says Chisholm. "That's unusual because this is a competitive business." The quick response limited damage to just three farms...
...accept that the avian-flu virus could augur the end of a tradition. But like poultry farmers everywhere in France, the Laffittes feel as if they are fighting two battles these days. And both their opponents are unpredictable. One fight, of course, is against the highly pathogenic h5n1 strain of avian flu, which reached France last month. So far, the only infection of commercial birds has been in the Dombes wetlands of the Ain region near Lyon, around 600 km to the east of the Landes. Several dozen wild birds have died of the infection in Ain. Could the Landes...
...you’ll be treated to a solid, spirited show. And, when you combine the free music with the diverse selections of beer at the five-tap bar, the Lizard Lounge becomes an amazingly cheap way either to end your day or to start your night. This particular strain of frugality is also evident in the reasonable cover prices for more established acts. For instance, Juliana Hatfield—an indie singer-songwriter who spearheaded the “riot grrl” movement in the early ’90s and still has a sizable cult following?...
...companies haven't built it yet. Antiquated pension rules continue to push older workers out the door by penalizing or just not rewarding service beyond a given date. Some younger workers assume seniors can't keep pace with fast-changing technology and business pressures. Many also believe older workers strain payroll and benefits packages, although a recent AARP/Towers Perrin study showed that keeping older workers costs employers just 1% to 3% more than the cost of replacing them. Half of employers make no attempt at all to retain older workers--even those who are key to the business, according...