When Britain was in its second lockdown last November and the economy was contracting, China’s quarterly growth rate was hitting 6.5%. Figures last week showed that for the full year, the world’s second-largest economy could boast a growth rate of 2.3% while all its rivals in Europe and the Americas were going backwards. … [Read more...] about New Covid infections pose challenge to China’s growth and Xi’s leadership
Wage growth 2018
Ohio restaurant owner rips Biden’s embrace of $15 minimum wage as bad for business
"We started a thing called ‘Pizza with a Purpose’ with the Ohio Restaurant Association. We're really excited about it. This week Monday to Sunday, every pizza shop that participates, with every pepperoni specialty pizza they sell, a dollar will go to the Ohio Restaurant Employee Relief Fund," Ardonetto said. … [Read more...] about Ohio restaurant owner rips Biden’s embrace of $15 minimum wage as bad for business
Force India ended 2018 “one upgrade behind” due to budget
That allowed the team to continue racing and to go into the future with more stability and resources, but it had to sacrifice all the points it had scored up to the summer break as part of the convoluted deal under which it was rescued as a new entry under the 'Racing Point' name. … [Read more...] about Force India ended 2018 “one upgrade behind” due to budget
Brazilian Economy Faces Threat of Recession Amid Political Tensions
According to the Central Bank of Brazil, overall economic activity declined by 0.28 percent in March. Officials say the Brazilian economy might be heading for a recession for the first time since 2016, when corruption scandals and volatility in international oil prices weighed on the Brazilian GDP. … [Read more...] about Brazilian Economy Faces Threat of Recession Amid Political Tensions
50 Famous Quotes and the Surprising Writers Behind Them
Answer 50 - Ray Bradbury authored numerous books, including the science-fiction classics The Martian Chronicles, and Fahrenheit 451, the latter of which offers a window into a future world where the written word is banned. Bradbury worked in other mediums as well and received an Emmy award for The Halloween Tree, along with an Oscar nomination for an animated film titled, Icarus Montgolfier Wright. Awards for his writing include the Benjamin Franklin Award, the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement, and the O. Henry Memorial Award. … [Read more...] about 50 Famous Quotes and the Surprising Writers Behind Them