Carter in kudzu: cities
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Ex-president Jimmy Carter has launched 'Project Atlanta,' which he hopes will help people in the city's poorer neighborhoods. The project has attracted people and organizations numbering about 2,000 to volunteer services, and has raised about $26 million in donations and grants.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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The migrants versus the ruling classes: two cities: Karachi and Islamabad
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Strong rivalry exists between Karachi, the original capital of Pakistan, and Islamabad, the current capital. Karachi is a modern, bustling city of immigrants. Western dress is common. Islamabad is conservative and wealthy. Traditional dress is more common.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Horror stories and yawns: two cities: Los Angeles and San Francisco
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San Francisco has long been regarded as cosmopolitan, urbane and civilized by San Franciscans who dislike Los Angeles. Los Angeles is widely regarded as politically corrupt, violent and consisting of an underclass and a very rich elite.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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