Flower power blossoms on a council estate
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Local resident Cyril Jenkins has worked extremely hard to transform the run-down Fernhill housing estate in the Cynon Valley in South Wales. He has used his own money to purchase plants and trees, and has persevered even when his work has been vandalised. His example has encouraged other residents, and the estate is now being used as an example to others.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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A Miami fish story
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The Florida Marlins baseball team won the 1997 World Series and made a profit, yet the owner embarked on a mission to dismantle the team. Owner Wayne Huizenga traded players and refused to re-sign free agents in an attempted to reduce his payroll, which in turn turned the team into the worst of 1998.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1998
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Hoist the Ensign
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The contest for Senate in Nevada, involving Ed Bernstein and John Ensin, is examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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