Banking on EU entry
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The Polish government is determined that the country's banking industry will be ready to meet the challenges of European Union membership by the target entry date of 2000. The central bank is set to complete the sale of Polish Investment Bank, First Commercial Bank and Prosper Bank in 1997, while Bank Przemyslowo-Handlowy will also be fully privatised. The process of consolidation which is already underway will continue, while efforts will also be made to cooperate with foreign banks.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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Try m-o-n-e-y
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The state of Massachusetts has decided to use financial incentives as a way of attracting more teachers to its public schools. It is planning to offer a bonus of $20,000 to those signing a teaching contract, which would be the largest bonus of its kind paid to teachers anywhere in the US. Some observers have expressed reservations about this approach, believing that teacher salaries, working conditions and retirement policies should be improved more systematically.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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Roller meter
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A hodometer is basically a large calibrated disc on a stick that children can make, and then roll out to measure linear distances. Step-by-step instructions are given for its construction and use. Materials needed include permanent markers, foot-long piece of string, sturdy cardboard, and screws.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1997
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