Yap uses many different objects for currency, but the most interesting objects they use are large limestone discs. In this case, “large” equates to “about the size of a car.” Yes, these people use immovable stones as forms of payment.
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Worries have stemmed largely from nicotine’s ability to lead troubled teens down a slippery slope in terms of smoking, as well as any unknown effects that e-cigarettes could have on health
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Introduced globally in May 1997, the Tamagotchi quickly became a long-lasting international sensation, with over 82 million units sold as of 2017. At its peak popularity, fifteen Tamagotchis were sold every second in North America.
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As property prices soar, people who have been living in the historic center are forced out of their homes and into areas further afield. Protests against pervasive tourism have become commonplace
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Between 2000 and 2016, 33 NCAA football players have died while training. Only 18% of those deaths were trauma related… Changing statistics like these will take time, and so too will confronting the limits of the human body and notions of the absolute necessity of success and winning,
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Regardless of how the situation plays out, the cost of each alternative [energy] is incredibly high and in devising a solution, South Korea will need to address its priorities. For the longer the country waits, the costlier it gets.
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On October 15th, [Sears] filed for bankruptcy--what happened? For one, the store stopped doing what it did best: innovating.
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Because of this development, The Walt Disney Company, one of the largest media giants and owner of an immense amount of IP, has developed a novel strategic initiative that largely revolves around the generation of a new video streaming service.
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Americans, on average, spend over two hours on social media daily, and approximately 90% of companies advertise their products and services through social media platforms.
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Investigating the execution of social and environmental responsibility at Patagonia can provide insight to how it has created its identity and achieved tremendous growth, in addition to whether or not it will contribute to lasting change in society and in the future of business.
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To be honest, when I first heard of pop-up stores, I thought the idea was completely silly. But based on the slew of pop-up stores appearing left and right, it seems that there is a certain appeal about them.
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As part of the 2018 Fall Princeternship program, nine students and I participated in the Media and Marketing Trek, hosted by Career Services, with the intent of providing students a glimpse into various industries.
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We have all heard the old saying: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” But how much of this holds true when a developed nation comes in with investment for a developing state?
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If regulated correctly, I believe that these devices can be just as manageable as a normal scooter, bike, or skateboard. It will just take time for the transition to be made.
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Black-ish has gained such popular success because “it’s not just diverse, it’s extremely authentic,” Lee explains… “As a country, we are a lot of different parts but it’s the sum that makes us strong.”
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With the rapid development of the subscription services market in addressing both consumer preferences and supplier needs, this trend is absolutely crucial to understanding the direction of the U.S. consumer goods market.
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WeChat is one of many applications that became popular in China because of the government’s strict policies on social media and the “firewall” it has erected.
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In short, Singapore’s development is owed to the continual involvement of the government in directing investment within the country.
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Blood-red Texas hasn’t elected a Democratic senator since 1992, but the 2018 midterm race between incumbent Ted Cruz and liberal challenger Beto O’Rourke promises to be the tightest Senate race in the state in decades.
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Tipping should be motivated from a place of desire within the consumer to express their gratitude in the form of a monetary bonus, rather than some sort of expected reciprocation.
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