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Growing food in the backyard to combat the rising cost of imports in Jamaica

Posted on August 3, 2013 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (August 3, 2013) describes the growing cost of food imports, exceeding a billion dollars for Jamaica, and the response. The local population is encouraged to grow in their backyard, including grocery stores and … Continue reading →

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Are there lessons to be learned from the manufacturing of the Pagani Huayra automobile ?

Posted on August 1, 2013 by aviyer2010

An article in the New York Times (July 26, 2013) describes the $1.3 million Pagani Huayra, produced one at a time with an annual volume of 20 vehicles and a life time run of 125 cars. Each car’s engine is … Continue reading →

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