Remembrance of Jewish times past
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The new Jewish Museum in Berlin, Germany, will contain exhibitions intended to show the extent to which Jewish and German lives were connected over centuries to the advantage of both. However, the actual design of the building makes strong reference to the Holocaust. It has been possible to attract a significant amount of funding for the museum. Some observers believe that some German companies which may have been associated with slave labour under the Nazi regime are contributing to the museum in order to improve their image.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Reminder of things past
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Oscar Goodman has been elected mayor in Las Vegas. Goodman is a lawyer who has defended a number of well-known clients, some of whom have had Mob connections. Las Vegas had sought to project a sophisticated image, but the city also likes characters. Goodman mentioned aspects of gentrification that he could encourage, such as libraries, as well as using mannerisms common to some of his clients. The mayor could make Las Vegas more appealing since he is linked to an exciting past for the city.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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