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Nostalgia in novelties
Usually decked with vinyl records, old posters, and vintage lava lamps, kitsch and antique stores are more than just small shops that seem to be stuck in the past. Whether rarities or overruns, shopkeepers say, their collectibles carry with them a touch of nostalgia and the childlike.
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CrossFit pumps up
Born of a company founded in the US by trainer Greg Glassman, CrossFit has grown and proven itself as more than just another fitness fad. Also known as "the sport of fitness," CrossFit aims to produce stronger athletes and gym enthusiasts by making them compete against the toughest of opponents — themselves. 04/02/13
Born of a company founded in the US by trainer Greg Glassman, CrossFit has grown and proven itself as more than just another fitness fad. Also known as "the sport of fitness," CrossFit aims to produce stronger athletes and gym enthusiasts by making them compete against the toughest of opponents — themselves. 04/02/13
Who's the boss of you?
Graduation is just around the bend, and as many college seniors prepare to seek employment, others may hope to be the one in charge. While running a business and being one's own boss has the allure of flexibility, it also requires self-discipline and accountability. How does one know if entrepreneurship is right for them? 03/05/13
Graduation is just around the bend, and as many college seniors prepare to seek employment, others may hope to be the one in charge. While running a business and being one's own boss has the allure of flexibility, it also requires self-discipline and accountability. How does one know if entrepreneurship is right for them? 03/05/13
Social capital
For budding entrepreneurs fighting for coveted grants, it's no longer enough to have the perfect business plan on paper. As companies and investors look for worthier projects for their capital, start-ups with a conscience are becoming more an expectation than the exception. 02/05/13
For budding entrepreneurs fighting for coveted grants, it's no longer enough to have the perfect business plan on paper. As companies and investors look for worthier projects for their capital, start-ups with a conscience are becoming more an expectation than the exception. 02/05/13
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A slow burn
Filipinos' brown skin may deceive them into thinking that skin cancer shouldn’t be on their minds this summer, but given many Filipinos' mixed heritage, a closer look at the facts may change their mind. 05/23/13
Filipinos' brown skin may deceive them into thinking that skin cancer shouldn’t be on their minds this summer, but given many Filipinos' mixed heritage, a closer look at the facts may change their mind. 05/23/13
Best face forward
It might be hard to believe that Dr. Vinson Pineda, who has been a dermatologist for nearly 50 years, had an acne problem in college. "I wasn't very sociable at the time, because of my pimples and oily skin. For me, it [acne] was not due to stress, but genetics," he said in an interview with BusinessWorld. 05/23/13
It might be hard to believe that Dr. Vinson Pineda, who has been a dermatologist for nearly 50 years, had an acne problem in college. "I wasn't very sociable at the time, because of my pimples and oily skin. For me, it [acne] was not due to stress, but genetics," he said in an interview with BusinessWorld. 05/23/13
Psoriasis straight up
Although psoriasis is considered one of the most common autoimmune disorders, misconceptions and a lack of awareness can bring further unnecessary distress to those living with it. 05/23/13
Although psoriasis is considered one of the most common autoimmune disorders, misconceptions and a lack of awareness can bring further unnecessary distress to those living with it. 05/23/13
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Dermatology's other needles
When conventional medicine becomes ineffective in treating bodily disorders, patients may turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This is also practiced in dermatology, according to Dr. Genevieve Torres-Tan, who uses acupuncture to treat skin problems as simple as acne and to alleviate the symptoms of psoriasis, a chronic disease. 05/23/13
Dermatology's other needles
When conventional medicine becomes ineffective in treating bodily disorders, patients may turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This is also practiced in dermatology, according to Dr. Genevieve Torres-Tan, who uses acupuncture to treat skin problems as simple as acne and to alleviate the symptoms of psoriasis, a chronic disease. 05/23/13
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There is always a better way
Many firms resort to "quick fixes" to bring costs down in the short term. These include: 05/07/13
There is always a better way
Many firms resort to "quick fixes" to bring costs down in the short term. These include: 05/07/13
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Optimizing storage and transport cost
A challenge for supply chain managers in the 21st century is the specter of increasing logistics cost. 04/02/13
A challenge for supply chain managers in the 21st century is the specter of increasing logistics cost. 04/02/13
Supply chain collaboration: It's not a choice
Academics have espoused the ideal supply chain as one that integrates firms from where materials are originally sourced, downstream to the final consumer. For a soft drink manufacturer, for instance, this can be from the company that makes the aluminum can to the grocer that sells the soda-in-can. 02/05/13
Academics have espoused the ideal supply chain as one that integrates firms from where materials are originally sourced, downstream to the final consumer. For a soft drink manufacturer, for instance, this can be from the company that makes the aluminum can to the grocer that sells the soda-in-can. 02/05/13
Supply chain trends, issues, and challenges
For the past 15-20 years, many companies have realized the strategic importance of streamlining their supply chains. Whether firms seek to increase revenue or reduce costs, supply chain management plays a key role. Increasing globalization, a more informed marketplace, and the continuous introduction of new technologies will continue to challenge companies to further strengthen their supply chains such that they can better serve their customers. 01/08/13
For the past 15-20 years, many companies have realized the strategic importance of streamlining their supply chains. Whether firms seek to increase revenue or reduce costs, supply chain management plays a key role. Increasing globalization, a more informed marketplace, and the continuous introduction of new technologies will continue to challenge companies to further strengthen their supply chains such that they can better serve their customers. 01/08/13
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