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Rescue flights for Australians overseas during COVID-19 outbreak: Should the government come to the rescue?

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As the coronavirus crisis began to unfold in China, an estimated 600 Australians were trapped by the lockdown in Hubei province and its capital, Wuhan, coronavirus ground zero. Just like the volcanic eruptions that grounded flights in Iceland and Bali, stranding thousands of travellers – or like the Boxing Day Tsunami of 2004.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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In addition to the 800 jobs that will be created at the Baton Rouge facility over the next four years, LSU estimates the project will result in approximately 542 new indirect jobs, for a total of approximately 1,342 new, permanent jobs in the Capital Region. Total investment for the combined development is estimated to be $55 million.

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COVER STORY: Editors’ Location Picks

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Clinton Presidential Center opened its doors in November 2004, and since opening, the Center has hosted over 300,000 visitors. The Port of Mobile has an estimated statewide economic impact approaching $8 billion annually. The company will continue to maintain a presence at their Norwood location until their final lease ends in 2013.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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Ceva will be the ninth company in the KBA facility, which is 80 percent leased. With the global population to exceed 9 billion in 2050, of which 70 percent are estimated to live in an urban environment, the building of smart communities with reduced energy and water needs is essential for a sustainable society. IceCure opened its U.S.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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The chamber led Opportunity Austin, a five-year effort launched in 2004 to promote investment resulting in job creation. It will give $25 million to groups including the Detroit Land Bank Authority and the Detroit Blight Removal Task Force, which have begun a campaign to demolish most of the city’s estimated 78,000 vacant structures.

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FAQ's About Outsourced Contractors Bookkeeping Services

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For earlier versions of QuickBooks including QuickBooks Mac we support 2004 to the current year. Yes, we can lease it for you and keep it on our remote Intuit Approved Commercial Hosting service provider and provide you with 24/7 online access to your financial reports. Return to Top of Page.

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