B.C. forest industry turns profit in '99

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The B.C. forest industry recovered its profitability by $923-million compared with a $1.1-billion loss last year. Sales increased to $18.2-billion from $15-billion. Twenty five percent of the sale went to government in the form of taxes and only 7.6% returned to shareholders on their capital. Despite its poor returns, the forest industry remains a key component of the B.C. economy. It accounted for 49% of manufacturing shipments, 14% all employment and 16% of B.C. gross domestic product.

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Sitting in: a jazz writer and amateur drummer turns temporarily pro on the QE2

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An amateur drummer performed aboard the Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship on a 10-day jazz cruise. He discusses his career as a music critic, his love for jazz and the experience of performing on the cruise.

Personal narratives, Jazz musicians

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A Ghost Story Turns Very Scary for Malawi Journalists

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Malawi journalists are finding that their freedom has been restricted after an article that accused president Bingu wa Mutharika of being afraid of ghosts was published.

Public affairs, Malawi, Political activity, Political aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Media coverage, Freedom of the press, Civil rights, Mutharika, Bingu wa

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