The flourishing business of slavery
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Millions of women and children are held in slavery throughout the world. Children forced to work in carpet factories in South Asia, individuals held in a system of debt bondage and young girls and women kidnapped and made to work as prostitutes are discussed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Life begins at 8:30
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Ciro's nightclub of the 1940s to 1950s has been frequented by celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra. It was owned by Herman Hover until it was auctioned in public in 1959. The club was sold to settle Hover's I.R.S. debts.
Publication Name: Vanity Fair
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0733-8899
Year: 1998
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Asters
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Asters, as their name implies, are known for their violet-purple or white star-shaped blossoms. They are other colors that are found among the existing 600 aster species. They grow well in full sun and well-drained soil.
Publication Name: Horticulture, The Magazine of American Gardening
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0018-5329
Year: 1993
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