At the crossroads

Article Abstract:

Clarksdale is the center of a new, thriving blues music revival. Many of the music's important figures, such as Bessie Smith and B.B. King, were born or reside there. The town should clean up its blighted Issaquena nightclub strip and promote the music industry in order to avoid the poverty pervasive in the Delta region.

Mississippi, Blues (Music), Industrial promotion, Clarksdale, Mississippi

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At the crossroads

Article Abstract:

France is not well-understood. Many believe the country is resistant to change, politically unstable and too nationalistic. Although there is some truth to these ideas, the negative aspects of the country are overstated. The strengths of France and the challenges it faces are examined.

Economic development

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France's curious new smile

Article Abstract:

Opinion polls show that a majority of the French still approve of Jospin despite his reneging on some of his promises. He has failed to improve unemployment, which is at 12.5%, and has privatized several companies. The French economy is rising somewhat, however.

Economic policy, Jospin, Lionel, Public opinion, Socialist Party (France)

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