Global shift of jobs fuels US debate and fears
U S job losses stir worry over offshoring to China India and the Philippines while the flood of foreign investment, especially by China, reshapes power. Experts warn against doom but acknowledge jobs move and creation abroad. Analysts cite McKinsey and Stanford studies, noting offshore service work grows as firms redefine roles and costs.
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China
India
Philippines
China National Offshore Oil Corp
U.S
Unocal
Maytag
IBM
Lenovo
Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
Paris
Silicon Valley
Stanford
Tiger” Tyagarajan
GE Capital International Services
Europe
Rafiq Dossani
McKinsey
Wall Street
Dossani
United States
Tom Friedman
Clyde Prestowitz
Japan
Daniel Sneider
The
San Jose Mercury News
Homeless haven plea to editors prompts city action
Letter criticizes city commissioners for targeting homeless campers in streets and parks while advocating preserving a secluded river haven where campers seek solitude. Writer urges consultants to balance enforcement with humane treatment, noting homeless people may have complex needs and deserve respect to rejoin society.
Public Forum on Homeless Park and Rights Protections
Readers debate safe public spaces for homeless communities and the need for protections that balance basic rights with local rules. A commenter urges careful commission oversight to prevent unnecessary violations while noting benefits of protected areas for stability downtown.
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Hilda Enoch
Lawrence
Herbicide concerns prompt editor on lawn chemical use
Reader thanks editor for article on lawn chemical use and urges reflection on environmental impact. Mentions possible immediate negative effects for residents and pets and notes concern for safety.
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Gulf
Pennsylvania
Montana
Oklahoma City
Mississippi
Steve Pierce
Baldwin
LINK Closure Urged Over Homeless Aid Critique
David Holroyd urges the First Christian Church to shut down the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen LINK, arguing it enables laziness and urine on church steps, calls for lease termination of the Drop-In Center, and condemns downtown policy as ineffective and smokescreens.
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Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen
LINK
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lawrence
David Holroyd
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