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Halved growth target of 15% still 'big', insists Foxconn chief -FOXCONN TECHNOLOGY’S group chairman Terry Gou has cut his long-term growth target for the world’s largest contract manufacturer of electronics by half as demand for iPhones and iPads fails to offset slowing computer sales. Date: 2010/09/05
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Chinese billionaires shy away from Bill Gates charity dinner -The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has accused Chinese billionaires of refusing an invitation to a gala event because they are nervous about being buttonholed for donations to charity. Date: 2010/09/06
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/7984108/Chinese-billionaires-shy-away-from-Bill-Gates-charity-dinner.html

Thailand tycoons see wealth rise 46% -DESPITE A storm of political protest that played havoc with normal economic life in Bangkok this year, the combined wealth of Thailand’s 40 richest people increased by 46 per cent from 2009, according to Forbesmagazine. Date: 2010/09/05
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DEALTALK-India's Reliance not finished with U.S. shale buys -DEALTALK-India's Reliance not finished with U.S. shale buys Date: 2010/09/06
Source: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2010/09/06/dealtalk-indias-reliance-finished-shale-buys/

NASCAR notes: Todd Bodine irked by bump from Kyle Busch -ATLANTA - Don't expect Kyle Busch and Todd Bodine to be hanging out at dinner anytime soon. The two have developed a compelling rivalry in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, which boiled over again during the most recent race at Kentucky Motor Speedway. Bodine accused Busch of "driving dirty" ... Date: 2010/09/06
Source: http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2010/sep/06/auto06n-ar-488730/

Joe Hart proud to be part of England's new beginning -Goalkeeper says he will take on Bulgaria in the first Euro 2012 qualifier with enjoyment not fear It was in the hills above a sun-drenched Marbella that Joe Hart, headphones on and his thoughts lost amid the blare of an iPod playlist as he pounded the dirt track, flung himself into preparations for his breakthrough season. The goalkeeper had not long returned from the World Cup but already he ... Date: 2010/09/06
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/sep/01/joe-hart-england

The problem with Africa -At its best, V S Naipaul’s Masque of Africa is marked by moments of startling clarity and insight — but the author’s view of his subject is that of an old man, fixed in his own, peculiarly jaundiced beliefs about a continent. Date: 2010/09/06
Source: http://www.newstatesman.com/books/2010/09/africa-naipaul-gabon-ivoire

Foxconn chief slashes growth target by half -HONG KONG: Foxconn Technology Group chairman Terry Gou cut his long-term growth target for the world's largest contract manufacturer of electronics by half as demand for Apple Inc iPhones and iPads fails to offset slowing computer sales. Date: 2010/09/05
Source: http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/foxco/Article/

The World's Billionaires: Complete Coverage -For the third time in three years, the world has a new richest man. Date: 2010/09/03
Source: http://www.forbes.com/billionaires/?feed=rss_europe

Mumbai showers gold, silver on Ganesha | -Record prices have done little to dim the popularity of silver and gold offerings to Ganesha, the fulfiller of wishes without whose invocation nary a venture is launched. Date: 2010/09/06
Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Citizens-shower-gold-silver-on-Ganesha/articleshow/6503422.cms