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Europe's Economic Growth, Aided by France, Outpaces U.S. - WSJ - 1 views

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France economy

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  • The European Union’s statistics agency Tuesday said gross domestic product—the broadest measure of the goods and services produced by the eurozone’s 19 member countries—was 2.5% higher in 2017 than in 2016, the fastest growth rate since 2007.
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Economy In France | France Economy | Economy Of France - 0 views

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France economy

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  • he expat who is looking to know more about France’s economy will find himself reassured. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), it has “an enviable standard of living” and that “Inequality is not excessive and the country has come through the [financial] crisis without suffering too heavily,”
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France - Economic forecast summary (November 2017) - OECD - 0 views

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France economy

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  • To strengthen the economy’s growth potential and social outcomes, this should be based on structural reforms that reduce inefficiencies and non-priority spending, while preserving expenditure on education, training and infrastructure, benefitting lower-income households in particular.
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France | Facts, Geography, and History - Economy | Britannica.com - 0 views

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France economy

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  • Between 1960 and 1973 alone, the increase in gross domestic product (GDP) averaged nearly 6 percent each year. I
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France facts: Economy | About France | Expatica France - 0 views

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France economy

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  • It maintains a strong presence in some sectors, particularly power, public transport and defence industries.
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France Economy - GDP, Inflation, CPI and Interest Rate - 0 views

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France economy

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  • Preliminary GDP data show that the French economy closed 2017 on a spectacular note, highlighting that the economy is benefitting from the global economic upswing and strong confidence from Macron’s business-friendly policies
  • Currently, services are the main contributor to the country’s economy, with over 70% of GDP stemming from this sector.
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Bismarck | German ship | Britannica.com - 0 views

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Bismarck German

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  • Two cruisers made contact off the coast of Iceland, and the battleship Prince of Wales and battle cruiser Hood soon engaged it.
  • In 1989 an expedition led by American oceanographer Robert Ballard located the wreck of the Bismarck.
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The Power Of Communication: Psychology Of Words And Language Revealed | Science 2.0 - 0 views

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communication language US economic psychology

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  • “I am much more interested in how you feel than how you think. I can change how you think, but how you feel is something deeper and stronger, and it's something that's inside you. How you think is on the outside, how you feel is on the inside, so that's what I need to understand.”
  • Central processing is triggered by certain queues, such as involvement and immediacy.
  • "Someone like me comes around and realizes that it's not an estate tax, it's a death tax, because you're taxed at death. And suddenly something that isn't viable achieves the support of 75 percent of the American people. It's the same tax, but nobody really knows what an estate is. But they certainly know what it means to be taxed when you die."
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  • Instead of referring to global warmer, the concept is dubbed "climate change" which lessens fears associated with global warming.
  • To better understand the way we react to information, research on communication is vital to understanding our reactions, emotions and how they build our behaviors and actions.
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3 Psychological Theories To Help You Communicate Better With Anyone - 0 views

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psychological Crisis culture psychology brain science communication

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  • I’ve come across a few that are simple enough to understand and that I think of often, particularly when dealing with other people.
  • Anything above this is a struggle for our brains, so people drop off the bottom of our list as we add more to the top of it.
  • Rather than being frustrated or surprised that your customers don’t “connect” with your brand, think about this: each emotional connection they offer to your company is one they can’t offer to a true friend or family member.
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  • The idea is that when someone appears to be treating you with malice, you should always dig deeper to see if ignorance could be the cause, instead.
  • comes from “motivating” factors like enjoying the work itself, feeling a sense of achievement and having responsibility.
  • There are loads of theories and concepts like these which are useful to know. Do you know a good one? Let us know in the comments.
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10 Ways to Promote the Language and Communication Skills of Infants and Toddlers | FPG ... - 0 views

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language communication psychology

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  • They also are less likely to have difficulties learning to read and are more likely to have higher levels of achievement in schoo
  • that children develop at varying rates and differently depending upon a number of factors, such as personality and age.
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Reports of gunfire spark stampede on busy London street - ABC News - 0 views

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London gunfire US Trump

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  • "Officers believe an altercation erupted between two men on the platform," British Transport Police said in a statement.
  • Eight people were taken to two hospitals for minor injuries, according to the service.
  • The stores in the area immediately shuttered their doors and windows to protect people from the commotion.
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  • His initial criticism of those who knelt led to an increased number of players kneeling, though the amount has waned in recent weeks.
  • "Then back to Mar-a-Lago for talks on bringing even more jobs and companies back to the USA!"
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President Trump assures troops they're 'fighting for something real' in Thanksgiving ca... - 0 views

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Trump US history economics

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  • Trump again touted the strength of the U.S. economy and stock market — declaring that “we’re building up wealth” to help build a stronger military.
  • The militants who carried out an attack during Friday prayers at a mosque in Egypt's Sinai peninsula were carrying ISIS flags, the country's chief prosecutor,
  • . He said the building is "huge" and was lined with bodies and a large quantity of shell casings following the attack.
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Time magazine disputes Trump's 'Person of the Year' claim - ABC News - 0 views

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Trump politics economics Crisis US

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  • His initial criticism of those who knelt led to an increased number of players kneeling, though the amount has waned in recent weeks.
  • "Then back to Mar-a-Lago for talks on bringing even more jobs and companies back to the USA!"
  • Trump regularly criticized former President Barack Obama for playing golf while occupying the Oval Office.
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Macy's resolves 'issue' with credit card system, blames overcapacity - ABC News - 0 views

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Egypt economics policy

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  • Worshipers told Sadeq's office that some of the attackers wore masks, but all wore military-like uniforms.
  • "There was a woman waiting outside for her husband and young child to finish praying; she came inside and found them dead next to each other," Shetewy said.
  • Trump announced Friday afternoon that he planned to call Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to discuss the attack.
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These members of the Liberal Gun Club say they can be both left-leaning and support gun... - 0 views

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support gun liberal club

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  • They’re called the Liberal Gun Club, just one of a number of left-leaning gun clubs now in operation, who seem to support less gun restrictions and agree with the NRA on some points.
  • After giving it a try, researching the issue and having too many arguments with her gun-loving, former Marine husband, Ed Smith, she changed her views.
  • Members of the Liberal Gun Club say they also face some flak from liberal friends and coworkers.
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  • Lara and Ed Smith said they think it makes sense to have background checks when you purchase your first firearm.
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