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The newspaper The Moscow Times is happy to announce the start of a charity program "Create Yourself" to aid children with limited abilities including a website, www.sotvorisebya.ru, and photo album with children's drawings and photos. Every child will receive as a gift the photo album with their own creations.


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"The International Herald Tribune and The New York Times Company would like to join Independent Media's flagship publication The Moscow Times, in celebrating 15 years of quality independent reporting on business, politics and culture in Moscow, Russia and the CIS. This is a great achievement you have accomplished during turbulent times. 2007 is a year of celebration for both the IHT and The Moscow Times. February marked the first year of our alliance, and now, we share anniversaries in October, the 15th for the Moscow Times and the 120th for the International Herald Tribune. The Moscow Times has created an outstanding voice in today's Russia, and is uniquely placed to give it's readers an accurate view of the fast pace of change in Russia. All of us at the International Herald Tribune are proud to be in partnership with you. We wish The Moscow Times a bright future as it continues to provide independent, objective, news in its authentic style. All best wishes,"
-Michael Golden, Publisher
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Market Matters: Struggling Stocks Spur New Record Oil Prices
Oil hit another record of just under $143 as global stocks tumbled last week, with the Dow briefly dipping into bear market territory as investors sought safety in gold, government debt and the Swiss franc.

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The Moscow Times » Issue 3889 » Consumer News

Likbez: Do You Really Get What You Pay For?

23 April 2008By Lara McCoy RoslofWhen the first Starbucks in Russia opened at the Khimki Mega mall last September, much was made of the cost of the most expensive coffee drink on the menu.


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