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Chinese government statistics are a black box, but one economic indicator you can always count on to reflect reality is demand for pork.
If one newly converted pot-smoking visionary has his way, the Washington-based company he created will become the Starbucks or Coca Cola of the cannabis industry.
Some of the golf world’s strongest supporters are doing the unthinkable: They’re encouraging people to play less golf. Well, sort of.
Even though dermatologists say we should be slathering the stuff on all year long, summer is when many of us remember we should be using sunscreen. Increased awareness about the danger of skin cancer has made sunscreen a $1.3 billion industry, according to market research company IBISWorld. But it’s also made it easy to convince …
Cruise ships tend to make appearances in the mainstream media for only one reason: Something went terribly wrong. So, considering that cruises have been a mainstay of cable news for the past few months, you might assume that …
The current debate over national economic policy has drawn to standstill in recent months, amid falling unemployment, budget deficits, and the sundry scandals that have consumed much of Washington. But just because the problems of unemployment and the unsustainability of our long-term budget appear less severe than they did a year ago …
It feels good to win an argument. But in every fight there’s a loser too, and your counterpart may leave the discussion feeling discouraged and disengaged. Instead of combating, try connecting:
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It’s time to take the focus off of selling. Instead, be a go-to resource and help prospective customers make an informed decision.
AT&T wireless customers have to dig a little deeper into their pockets starting this month after the carrier implemented a 61-cent “administrative fee.” It’s literally pocket change, so this change is unlikely to break the bank for customers, but it’s the latest manifestation of an annoying trend. Wireless carriers are taking a page from …
This summer, you’re more likely to find an empty chaise lounge poolside at a packed resort than a deeply discounted room.
