American Millionaire Buys Slices of South America
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The American multimillionaire who founded the North Face and Esprit clothing lines says he is trying to save the planet by buying bits of it.
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The transfer of Carlos Tevez from Boca Juniors to Corinthians of Sao Paulo for $19.5 million is among the most expensive deals between South American clubs, and is a relatively mysterious move, since clubs in Argentina and Brazil seldom transfer players among themselves, preferring to sell to Europe.
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This year, those with tens of millions to spend found some pricey properties from Santa Barbara to South Beach.
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E-tail leader puts its money at the mouth of the Amazon.
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The federal government and a nonprofit group are buying the land from local farmers to ensure its biodiversity is preserved. BY LISA J. ADAMS /Associated Press.
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Some of the hottest offerings in the U.S. are from other places.
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On the eve of the US presidential election, Cubans and Americans signing deals for new US food sales projected to reach US$150 million (euro117 million) expressed hope for improved relations between the two countries.
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ST. JOHNS, Antigua, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- In a perfect example of Americana pop culture phenomenon, a grilled cheese sandwich that bears the image of the Virgin Mary has been sold on eBay to Internet casino GoldenPalace.
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By Franklin Paul and Kenneth Li NEW YORK  - Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Ltd. on Monday said it will sell its stake in Sky LatinAmerica to its DirecTV Group  for $579 million, creatingsatellite broadcast monopolies in a region where profits havebeen elusive.
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The Latin American gold miner looks to consolidate the sector in a big way.
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HAVANA -- Cuba on Monday signed contracts to buy $10 million of US wheat and meat products, and $300,000 of American dairy cattle, launching a new round of deals for US farm products projected to reach $150 million.
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While the market in Central and South America is growing faster than the U.S., Asia, and most of Europe, it still faces some challenges that need to be overcome.
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Venezuelans are swilling aged whiskey, snapping up luxury cars and treating themselves to plastic surgery in an oil-fueled spending spree worthy of one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America.
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PREMIER FOODS emerged victorious in the bidding for another slice of UK larder shelf history. The owner of Ambrosia creamed rice has bought Birdâs custard and Angel Delight brands from Kraft for Â£70 million
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Need proof? At a time when US airlines are struggling mightily with few successes in raising fares, carriers like Continental and American are making it cheaper to fly to Latin America.
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The global wealth boom has created a new breed of billionaire in once-destitute countries, and a number of them are using their wealth to push for social changes.
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Pay Dirt members enjoy a delicious profit.