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Gleaning Making a Comeback?
Gleaning – harvesting leftover crops for the poor – is an idea as old as the Bible. Leviticus urges farmers to leave the corners of their fields unharvested, providing food for the poor and strangers. The practice was common in
Gleaning Making a Comeback?
Gleaning – harvesting leftover crops for the poor – is an idea as old as the Bible. Leviticus urges farmers to leave the corners of their fields unharvested, providing food for the poor and strangers. The practice was common in
Coach Holds Its Own
Coach continues to be the envy of many retailers on the block, despite the challenging recession environment. It’s another one of those workhorse case studies that I pull out for study in many business scenarios. The two areas I often
Coach Holds Its Own
Coach continues to be the envy of many retailers on the block, despite the challenging recession environment. It’s another one of those workhorse case studies that I pull out for study in many business scenarios. The two areas I often
Teens’ Perception of Normal
About half of teenagers’ social media posts refer to drinking, sex, or violence, according to Megan Moreno, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. That discovery, which was reported earlier this year, left Moreno wondering if all
Teens’ Perception of Normal
About half of teenagers’ social media posts refer to drinking, sex, or violence, according to Megan Moreno, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. That discovery, which was reported earlier this year, left Moreno wondering if all
Piglet Flu
With several of my Facebook friends’ statuses (stati?) announcing their current stage of illness, I thought I’d look at some swine flu numbers, specifically on preparedness plans. And magically, the Wall Street Journal obliged me today! How many “swine flu”
Piglet Flu
With several of my Facebook friends’ statuses (stati?) announcing their current stage of illness, I thought I’d look at some swine flu numbers, specifically on preparedness plans. And magically, the Wall Street Journal obliged me today! How many “swine flu”
Vive Velib’
Vélib’, Paris’s bicycle-rental system, has been touted as an inspirational model for New York and other cities around the world. Residents there can rent a sturdy bicycle from hundreds of public stations and pedal to their destination, an inexpensive, healthy,
Vive Velib’
Vélib’, Paris’s bicycle-rental system, has been touted as an inspirational model for New York and other cities around the world. Residents there can rent a sturdy bicycle from hundreds of public stations and pedal to their destination, an inexpensive, healthy,
Teen Runaways
Not my usual numbers-type posting, but I found myself surprised and moved by these. Most of the estimated 1.6 million children who run away each year return home within a week. Nearly a third of the children who flee or
Teen Runaways
Not my usual numbers-type posting, but I found myself surprised and moved by these. Most of the estimated 1.6 million children who run away each year return home within a week. Nearly a third of the children who flee or
The Cookie Monster Will Return
Anybody else out there not really buying all these “things are looking up!!! really!!!” pieces in the media? I just have to see how my own business has a much different flow than it’s had in years past to know
The Cookie Monster Will Return
Anybody else out there not really buying all these “things are looking up!!! really!!!” pieces in the media? I just have to see how my own business has a much different flow than it’s had in years past to know
Job of the Future: YouTube Concierge
The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has expanded the role of one of its staff members to include filming resort guests. The staff member has a new title: “You Tube Concierge.” This person adds to his daily duties
Job of the Future: YouTube Concierge
The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has expanded the role of one of its staff members to include filming resort guests. The staff member has a new title: “You Tube Concierge.” This person adds to his daily duties
Mid-Price Luxury Thrives in Tough Times
I’m looking for bright spots to post this week and this article on fashion brands doing well caught my eye. I am particularly heartened to see the booming Isabel Marant numbers. Like every other wannabe honorary French femme, I love
Mid-Price Luxury Thrives in Tough Times
I’m looking for bright spots to post this week and this article on fashion brands doing well caught my eye. I am particularly heartened to see the booming Isabel Marant numbers. Like every other wannabe honorary French femme, I love
U2’s Tour Overhead
I’ve found some numbers that help bring to life the enormous financial impact a single entertainment entity can have. U2 is currently out on the road, doing its worldwide thing. (Apparently Bono has time to do more than just rock
U2’s Tour Overhead
I’ve found some numbers that help bring to life the enormous financial impact a single entertainment entity can have. U2 is currently out on the road, doing its worldwide thing. (Apparently Bono has time to do more than just rock
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