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Popping Off: It turns out that just talking about race is a four ..."The surest way to get called a racist in Seattle," said my friend and sage colleague, Melanie McFarland, "is to point out race." I did, and so I was. A few readers took issue with my description of the target market for the McMansions on Seattle's Street of Dreams in last week's column: the Whitey McWhitersons, aka Wasps. This was based on the many family portraits, the marketing equivalent of "Your Family Here" signs, scattered throughout the homes. . read more. Wright favours Ganguly's selectionDubai: Amid speculation of a comeback by Sourav Ganguly to the Indian team, former coach John Wright has said the record of the former captain made a case for his inclusion in the one-day side.The ex-New Zealand skipper, currently in the eye of a storm over his just-published book 'Indian Summers', has also emphasised that he enjoyed a "steady" relationship with the Bengal batsman and there were no differences between them.Asked in an interview, which appeared in 'Gulf News' today, if he felt Ganguly still had a chance to make a comeback to the national team, he said: "I believe he is a great cricketer with more than 15,000 international runs and one who has given Indian cricket a certain direction."It will be great if he can make it." On his relationship with Ganguly, Wright said, "See, we had worked for more than four-and-a-half years and I believe we had a steady relationship."We are in a position where if he (Sourav) comes to Christchurch, he can think of having dinner at my residence while I can think of the same when I am in Kolkata. read more. Groundwork advancing at King Abdullah Economic CityEmaar the Economic City (EEC), a consortium headed by global real estate major Emaar Properties PJSC and a number of high profile investors from Saudi Arabia, has made rapid progress on ground and site work for its flagship development in Saudi Arabia, the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). . read more. Expat Australians welcome Howard's bid for fifth termDubai: Australians living in the UAE have welcomed the news that their long-serving Prime Minister John Howard is to seek another term in office. Howard announced this week he would remain leader of the Liberal party and contest elections scheduled for late 2007. His decision dashed the hopes of finance minister and deputy PM Peter Costello, who claimed recently that Howard now into his fourth term as Prime Minister had promised to step down after two terms. Howard's time in office has been characterised by economic prosperity, but his foreign policy such as his support for the Iraq War and socially conservative views have alienated some voters. Geoff Wheatley, 63, chairman of the Australian Business in the Gulf Group, said 67-year-old Howard's decision to contest the next election was "to be applauded". read more. DIFX and Bahrain Stock Exchange sign Memorandum of UnderstandingA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between Bahrain Stock Exchange (BSE) and Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) to develop and strengthen capital markets activity in the region. The MoU was signed by Fouad Rashid, BSE's Director, and Nasser Alshaali, Chief Operating Officer of the DIFX. The MoU aims at strengthening and increasing cooperation between both parties in areas relating to exchange of expertise and information by both parties. The MoU will work on increasing awareness among both parties market participants regarding the legal framework and investment opportunities available in both bourses. It also encourages listed companies in both stock markets to cross list their securities. The MoU encourages both parties to jointly organize training programs and enhances relations and cooperation between market participants operating on both stock exchanges Mr. read more. Parents sceptical of school fee insurance programmeDubai: Eight out of ten parents have shrugged off an education insurance programme launched by a school group saying that if it really wants to help pupils and their parents it should first try to get their tuition fees decreased. The initiative, launched in the Global Education Management Schools (GEMS) group, is entirely optional and guarantees a child's education in the event of death or permanent disability of a family's main wage earner. Known as the GEMS Education Protection Programme (GEPP), it is said to be the first of its kind in the UAE education market. Coverage for the insured family member is valid worldwide. Uniquely, the nominated parent does not need a medical check-up or even to show proof of employment. On the basis of a fully refundable deposit, a child will receive free tuition until the completion of his/her schooling or 20th birthday. read more. Officials' waffling may put brakes on monorailThe future of Jakarta's planned monorail remains fraught with confusion as the project's principle actors, as well as state officials, persistently contradict each other on the question of financial guarantees to secure overseas loans. Vice President Jusuf Kalla said Friday that the central government is willing to provide the guarantees for project developer PT Jakarta Monorail (JM) so it can secure overseas loans. However, this can only be done if the Jakarta administration finalizes its contract with JM. "We are willing to issue the guarantee. But the Jakarta administration should ensure with JM that the minimum requirements for the project have been met," said Kalla without elaborating. He reiterated that it was the task of the city administration, not the central government, to guarantee the project. read more.We are committed to collect the most comprehensive resources available to you in a lone convenient web site. Understanding up to date Dubai Jobs For Americans news should not be a bewildering engagement. Be careful of killing resources trying to educate yourself. The most widespread mediums for trustworthy info are quickly located. 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