Monthly Archives: May 2013
Intern Testimonial
DSM Agency is extremely thankful to have had Tqwana Brown as the 2013 spring intern. We wish her much success wherever her journey takes her.
My internship with DSM Agency was a great introduction to the publishing industry. From the first interview to my last day, I felt part of the team whose opinion was truly valued. Doris and Pauline were always helpful, supportive, and encouraging. The opportunities they gave me to learn about the relationship between the agent and the author, as well as reading and evaluating queries and manuscripts are invaluable. I never once felt uncomfortable, especially being such a non-traditional student and intern. They have done so much to make me a better publishing professional. I consider Doris and Pauline not only good bosses and mentors, but friends who I feel comfortable going to for career and life advice. Their help and guidance went beyond what I could do for the agency, and for that I will always be grateful.
–Tqwana Brown
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MELT Hand and Foot Instructor Training
As seen on www.meltmethod.com:
MELT Weekend Training Retreat with Sue in June!
Choose from luxurious shared, semi-private, or private off-site accommodations that include three healthy meals each day. Or stay at one of several Montgomery, Texas, hotels.
Training is from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Rwanda, Inc. Authors Editorial in FORBES
The Markets Endorse Rwanda’s Path To Economic Growth
By Andrea Redmond & Patricia Crisafulli
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival.
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Amid the rhetoric, pro and con, around Rwanda, the impartial voice of the marketplace has spoken, with a ringing endorsement of its economic turnaround and prospects for continued growth.
Last week, Rwanda’s debut on the global bond market raised $400 million with an offering that was heavily over-subscribed by nearly eight times. Final yield on the 10-year bonds of 6.875% was less than reported expectations in the low-7% area, due to strong buyer interest. Proceeds will go to repayment of bank loans, infrastructure such as a hydropower project, expansion of the national airline RwandAir, and the completion of a convention center in the capital of Kigali.
The successful bond issue triggered a flurry of enthusiastic postings on Twitter from Rwandan government officials (very savvy users of social media). Finance Minister Claver Gatete hailed a “great day for Rwanda after the investors have shown confidence in our economy….” President Paul Kagame tweeted his congratulations to those who worked to bring the bond offering to a successful conclusion, adding “Let’s continue forward.”
