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OAS: (Organization of American States ) In 1948, 21 nations of the hemisphere met in Bogota, Colombia, to adopt the Charter of the Organization of American States (OAS). Since then, the OAS has expanded to include the nations of the Caribbean, as well as Canada. Currently, all 35 independent countries of the Americas have ratified the OAS Charter and belong to the Organization. Cuba remains a member, but its government has been excluded from participation in the OAS since 1962. The OAS is the region's premier political forum for multilateral dialogue and action. Among OAS' major goals they work for strengthening freedom of speech and thought as a basic human right, promoting greater participation by civil society in decision-making at all levels of government, improving cooperation to address the problem of illegal drugs and supporting the process to create a Free Trade Area of the Americas.
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INVESTMENT The sacrifice of current benefits or rewards to pursue an activity with expectations of greater future benefits or rewards. Investment is the mechanism used to increase the economy's production capabilities and generate economic growth. Investment is typically used to mean the purchase of capital by business in anticipation of profit, which is termed investment expenditures.
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Today, you are likely to spend a great deal of time going from convenience store to convenience store hoping to buy either arch supports for your shoes or an AC adapter that works with your MPG player. Be on the lookout for empty parking spaces that appear to be near the entrance to a store.
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In the Middle Ages, pepper was used for bartering, and it was often more valuable and stable in value than gold.
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"Success is where preparation and opportunity meet." -- Bobby Unser, Race car driver
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ICTB
International Customs Tariffs Bureau
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