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Baseball players can obtain Hall of Fame status by failing 70 percent of the time that they bat, and weather personalities often receive passes for inaccurate forecasts because, well, Mother Nature can be fickle. J. Crew has proven that retailers can rebound from mistakes, too, as the mega earner is profiting from a T-shirt that…
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The deadline to apply for a PPEF scholarship is March 15. PPEF will give away $175,000 in college scholarships this year, but if your completed application is not received by the deadline, you won’t be eligible to receive any assistance. You can view a video detailing the scholarship opportunities here. To apply, go to www.ppef.us.
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The economy is in a pretty good spot right now. Unemployment is relatively low. Consumer confidence is high. The Washington Post is musing about the stock market maybe being “too hot.” These are all good signs—too good, for some economists. Are we due for a recession?…
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Nokia will soon bring to the United States a modernized version of its popular 3310 mobile phone. Will the Brick catch on? And, if it does, what could it mean for the accessories market?…
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iPROMOTEu, Wayland, Mass., hosted its annual “Thank You” Reception in Las Vegas during the PPAI Expo. The event featured an Elvis Presley impersonator who provided entertainment throughout the evening. Paul Bellantone, president and CEO of PPAI, extended words of welcome to the crowd of approximately 350 iPROMOTEu affiliates, guests and representatives of some of iPROMOTEu’s…
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Mexico has canceled sugar export permits to the U.S. due to a dispute over shipment speed, which could disrupt the U.S. sugar supply. In a letter sent by Mexico’s sugar chamber on Monday, authorities blamed the cancelation on unfilled positions at the U.S. Department of Commerce, which, in turn, has left no one in Washington,…
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The Miami Marlins will mark their 25th anniversary season with a print and digital applications alteration to their logo.
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Plenty of scientists have been looking for alternatives to the lithium-ion battery, which, despite its widespread usage, comes with a bit of a risk. We previously reported that scientists developed…
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To get into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, the Trump-Pence campaign webstore was selling green, St. Patrick’s Day-themed “Make America Great Again” hats with a shamrock on the back. The only problem: They made the shamrock wrong, printing a four-leaf clover instead. And the internet was not forgiving.
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This past year, the fashion world actively has taken political stands. Women’s rights were at the forefront of New York Fashion Week, and now, more retailers are promoting diversity with previously untouched Muslim apparel items. According to CBS News, Muslim fashion is gaining traction in the retail world. Earlier this month, Uniqlo introduced its fourth…
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