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Florida juices up its economy. (Corporate Expansion Relocation)
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When a recession in the early 90's highlighted weaknesses in Florida's economy, the state embarked on an ambitious economic development program that has turned the Sunshine State into an increasingly powerful economic engine.
An over-dependence on population growth had led to losses in Florida's huge service industry base, such as tourism and retail, and an unemployment rate exceeding the national average. It also had led to declining sales tax revenues triggering cutbacks in government spending and programs, leading to more layoffs throughout the state.
The ...
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Chan highly animated on the small screen
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times
; LOS ANGELES--As a kid, Jackie Chan liked to watch John Wayne and the cartoon...everybody laugh that makes me happy," says Chan, who has been Asia's top box-office...the world to have peace and health." Chan is speaking on the set of the Kids...
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Chan kicks off international symposium at Tufts U.
News Wire article from: University Wire
; ...MEDFORD, Mass. -- The Honorable Anson Chan spoke at Tufts University Jan. 3 on...on "China's Future Challenges." Chan -- the first woman and first Chinese...resigning her position in protest in 2001. Chan -- who has been called "the conscience...
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 "Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)")
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TRAINING GIVES CHAN NATURAL KICK.(Entertainment/Weekend/Spotlight)
Newspaper article from: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)
; ...ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS In two years, Jackie Chan will turn 50, but that doesn't mean...of people ask me about that,'' said Chan in a recent phone interview. ``I...looks very natural.'' You can test Chan's assertion in The Tuxedo. The latest...
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Trio raises Web stakes Three of a kind join legend Johnny Chan in opening an online school to teach poker.(Business)
Newspaper article from: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)
; ...the Palms casino, face to face with poker legend Johnny Chan. Chan showed up at the Las Vegas resort to talk business, not...build a poker Web site and raise the cash to get it going. Chan, the poker star known for his aggressive play and a cameo...
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`Operation Condor' proves Jackie Chan is hardest working man in martial arts
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
; ...fans of Hong Kong action films argue, belongs to Jackie Chan. Chan is widely regarded as the action genre's finest and is...Keaton than by other Kung Fu films. The 43-year-old Chan is lucky to still be alive, since he does all of his own...
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Chan-Chew face Indon test
Newspaper article from: New Straits Times
; ...Birmingham New Straits Times 03-08-2001 Chan-Chew face Indon test Byline: Vijesh...Thailand Open suggest the partnership of Chan Chong Ming-Chew Choon Eng has promise...This will be their second meeting and Chan-Chew will do well to remember that...
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 "Cape Times (South Africa)")
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Chan wants to finish movie based on himself.(Life)
Newspaper article from: Cape Times (South Africa)
; hONG KONG: Jackie Chan hopes to finish an animated movie based...working on at the time of his death. Chan had been working with Yang on the animated...revolves around a character inspired by Chan. Chan said: I've started to wonder...
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 "Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)")
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EDITORIAL : CHAN TO THE RESCUE VALLEY PRINCIPAL WOULD BE A GOOD CHOICE FOR LAUSD BUSINESS CZAR.(Editorial)(Editorial)
Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
; ...The candidate, of course, is none other than Yvonne Chan. Chan is the dynamic, no-nonsense principal of the Pacoima...Learning Center is not located in a wealthy area, under Chan's leadership it has been a model of what a charter school...
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NEW LINE CINEMA EMPLOYS INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR GLOBAL LIVE VIDEOCONFERENCE WITH JACKIE CHAN AT @CAFE
PR Newswire
; ...on February 12, featuring international superstar Jackie Chan. Chan stars in the upcoming action-comedy "Rumble In the Bronx...be downloaded at http://cu-seeme.cornell.edu. Chan will follow this conference with a special one-hour America...
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Red tape sidelines Chan's India shoot.(World News)(Jackie Chan)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Daily Variety
; NEW DELHI -- Action man Jackie Chan has been forced into inactivity due to a spat over the shooting...directorate claims the area is under its jurisdiction. Chan Chan hasn't commented on the disruption but earlier in the...
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