Record #:

24208

Author(s):

Speizer, Irwin

Abstract:

Globalization has been hard on some of North Carolina's traditional industries, such as textiles. This article discusses how various business, including IBM, are now owned by China and how U.S. consumers have created a trade imbalance by buying cheaper foreign goods.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 5, May 2006, p30-38, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

China; Imports; Trade; Exports

Record #:

24209

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Illegal immigration is suppressing wages in North Carolina, but it is also creating new undercuts, which help businesses flourish. Without Hispanics, the state economy would come to a standstill because people would pay more for foreign goods rather than make them in the United States.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 5, May 2006, p40-50, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Immigration--Laws and legislation; Illegal immigrants; Immigration--Hispanic

Record #:

24210

Author(s):

Murray, Arthur O.

Abstract:

Mark Packer is a radio talk show host at WFNZ-AM in Charlotte's South End. He delivers sports news and generated an impressive following of his 'Primetime with Packman,' which has spread to ten stations across the Carolinas.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 5, May 2006, p52-59, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Radio programs; Radio personalities; Radio broadcasters--Charlotte; Radio; Radio broadcasters

Record #:

24211

Author(s):

Exum, Steve [Photographer]

Abstract:

The author presents the histories of various lighthouses on the North Carolina coast.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 5, May 2006, p60-65, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lighthouses