posts made in July 2012

FedEx Investments, Acquisitions in Latin America Spur Economic Growth

colombia_domestic_service.jpgOften referred to as the “Milan of Latin America,” Medellín, Colombia, is considered by many to be a fashion mecca, a city with sought after production markets in the textile industry. It’s this reputation for success, coupled with growth in other industries like tourism and flower-growing, that have made Medellín an increasingly important economic center for small and medium sized entrepreneurs in Colombia.
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Oshkosh Wakes Up from Sleepy Town to Aviation Capital

EAA_Fly-in_ORBIS_&_FedEx_Static_LRZ.jpgIt’s unbelievable how many people are already here in Oshkosh, where for one week it transforms from a quiet little place into the Aviation Capital of the World. I’m always amazed how this extravaganza gets me excited every time I come here. It just brings the kid out in me, as I suspect it does for most people who come here. You can’t help getting excited looking at everything there is to see here, and watching the air show performances.
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Serdecznie witamy…. a warm welcome!

Opek.jpgWould you say you have a talent for languages and are always looking for a challenge? Here is an easy one for you - just try to pronounce some very basic Polish vocabulary and I bet you´ll get tongue-tied pretty quickly! I certainly did: Serdecznie witamy. Dziękuję. Przepraszam. Smacznego.
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Having An “i” To The Future

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The “i’s” have it

 Well, i took the personal plunge recently. i bought a plug-in electric vehicle for my own personal use. And, my family’s. One that runs only on electrons. One that runs my errands. Around town. Around traffic. To and fro. Everyday.
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FedEx Recognized for Innovative Technology Delivering Business Value

777f.jpgRecently CIO Magazine recognized FedEx with its annual CIO 100 Award for our data storage technology called Common Data Service (CDS). The award celebrates innovative use of technology to deliver genuine business value.
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Challenging Congress (and You) to Outfit Unemployed

dressforsuccess.pngThe unemployment rate is 8.2%. I’ll bet you want to do something about it – and you can. Here is a simple action item. Go through your closet, pull out all of the professional attire you don’t wear – suits, shoes, accessories, and give it to someone who has landed a job interview but cannot afford professional interview clothing due to the very fact that they are not employed.
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Delivering History: The search for Amelia Earhart's long lost plane

Seventy five years ago, Amelia Earhart’s disappearance became one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history. Now, FedEx is supporting the search for answers with the transportation of underwater investigative equipment set for use by The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery (TIGHAR) in its July 2012 Earhart Project expedition aboard the Ka'imikai-o-Kanaloa.
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4th of July Safety

july th.jpgWe’ve likely all seen the recent devastation of the Colorado wildfires destroying tens of thousands of acres of land, hundreds of homes and leaving many families faced with rebuilding their lives. It’s a situation in which no one wants to find themselves.
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