By Alexandra Bowen on 2/26/2010 5:15 PM

Beginning in 2011 Sweden will charge foreign students tuition.  Each institution will have the opportunity to set its own rates; however, the average tuition rate will be around $10,000.  Sweden's foreign student population makes up about 8% of the country's total number of students.

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By Alexandra Bowen on 2/19/2010 4:38 PM

At the International Trade Center we do a large amount reading and researching for clients and for our general knowledge.  Lately, I have been spending lots of time researching what a company needs in order to have a successful online business that sells internationally. Below are a few items that I have learned so far.

(Thanks to the information on Ebay, the Federal Trade Commission, and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection).

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By Alexandra Bowen on 1/22/2010 7:52 PM

China unveils chocolate wonderland -  Reuters 2010

Chocolate is a sweet treat that is enjoyed by numerous people around the world, but whoever thought that chocolate could be used for something else other than eating.  This week China showed the world that chocolate can be used for more than just an edible delight. 

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