CA’s decision against FedEx seen discouraging foreign investors

The decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) – which declared FedEx a foreign-owned public utility and, as such, prohibited by the Constitution for operating locally – highlighted the policy and regulatory instability that foreign investors face in the Philippines that may lead to airfreight forwarding industry's ''shake-down,'' industry sources …

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Bell stamps his mark – ESPNcricinfo.com

ESPNcricinfo.com Bell stamps his markESPNcricinfo.comIn years to come, when we reflect on the summer of 2013, it may well be that we remember it as "Bell's Ashes". Ian Bell has been magnificent in this series. While his team-mates have batted with nervous fragility, Bell has combined the sweet timing … …

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Royal Mail defends stamp price increase

Postal group points out that new 50p second class rate will still be lowest in Europe Royal Mail has defended stamp increases coming into force on Monday, pointing out that the new 50p second class rate will still be the lowest in Europe. The price is rising from 36p, while …

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Wildlife / A duck stamp in every wallet – Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Wildlife / A duck stamp in every walletPittsburgh Post GazetteAt $15, a "duck stamp" is arguably the best investment a conservationist can make. More formally called the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, the program was created in 1934. Hunters lobbied for this "tax" on themselves to ensure …and …

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