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Going Back to Cali:The Los Angeles International Pen Show returns
PEN WORLD

Going Back to Cali:The Los Angeles International Pen Show returns

February 2021 was a lonely time for Los Angeleno pen collectors as the Los Angeles International Pen Show was forced to cancel due to the pandemic.

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December 2021
Artisanal Expansions from Hardy Penwrights and Kanilea Pen Co.
PEN WORLD

Artisanal Expansions from Hardy Penwrights and Kanilea Pen Co.

In this issue, we feature the colorful, sparkling resins of the extremely popular DiamondCast series from McKenzie Penworks.

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December 2021
A Brief History of Fisher Space Pen
PEN WORLD

A Brief History of Fisher Space Pen

The ballpoint used by astronauts is also a fashion icon meant for everyday use. This is the story of how it came to be.

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December 2021
The Assault on Apple Daily
Bloomberg Businessweek

The Assault on Apple Daily

A newspaper’s demise shows how far China will go to bring Hong Kong into line

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February 07, 2022
THE RISE OF THE UGLY SHOE EMPIRE
Bloomberg Businessweek

THE RISE OF THE UGLY SHOE EMPIRE

Bloated dad sneakers, furry sandals, and open-toed boots. How Deckers Outdoor is making billions selling uglycore footwear

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February 07, 2022
The New Royalty of Junk Debt
Bloomberg Businessweek

The New Royalty of Junk Debt

They borrowed billions in an historic era of low rates. Now they’re getting credit upgrades

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February 07, 2022
The $50 Million (And Up) Club
Bloomberg Businessweek

The $50 Million (And Up) Club

More ultraluxury homes are selling across the U.S. than ever before. Here’s what’s on the market now.

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February 07, 2022
Merck's Fumble Gives Pfizer a Win
Bloomberg Businessweek

Merck's Fumble Gives Pfizer a Win

It shelved a 10-year-old drug that’s provided a key component in a rival’s $17 billion Covid pill

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February 07, 2022
The Six-Month Haircut
Bloomberg Businessweek

The Six-Month Haircut

Stop going from cut to cut, and build a road map for change

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February 07, 2022
Techlife News

Samsung Reports Robust Profit Based on Chip Strength

Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday its operating profit for the last quarter rose by more than 53% from the same period last year as it continued to thrive during the pandemic while relying on its dual strength in parts and finished products.

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Techlife News #535
Do Niche News Sites Have The Secret to Success?
Bloomberg Businessweek

Do Niche News Sites Have The Secret to Success?

Spiffy online news outlets are hot again. Every month seems to welcome a new publication built on an established journalist’s existing audience.

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January 31, 2022
Peering Behind An 18% Yield
Bloomberg Businessweek

Peering Behind An 18% Yield

Celsius promises big rewards if you let it hold your crypto. The risks you’re taking aren’t clear

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January 31, 2022
Stealthy Healthy
Bloomberg Businessweek

Stealthy Healthy

Purveyors of clean food are trying a new tactic: Subterfuge.

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January 31, 2022
Running on Neutral
Bloomberg Businessweek

Running on Neutral

The latest craze in South Korea involves getting your brain to do as little as possible

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January 31, 2022
When Hackers Get to the Grid
Bloomberg Businessweek

When Hackers Get to the Grid

Drills on a high-security island show the potential devastation of a cyberattack on U.S. power infrastructure

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January 31, 2022
Big Hot Sauce Wants More Hot Sauce
Bloomberg Businessweek

Big Hot Sauce Wants More Hot Sauce

McCormick, the 132-year-old prince of pumpkin spice, paragon of tarragon, major-domo of marjoram, has taken over an entirely new category

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January 31, 2022
Covid's Unseen Victims
Bloomberg Businessweek

Covid's Unseen Victims

Extra duties and depleted ranks have pharmacy workers buckling under the pressure

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January 31, 2022
The Fed's Mind Control
Bloomberg Businessweek

The Fed's Mind Control

The idea that monetary policy shapes inflation expectations is about to get road-tested

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January 24, 2022
Sheltered Paradise
Bloomberg Businessweek

Sheltered Paradise

With spectacular beaches, top-tier resorts, and a stellar Covid record, Anguilla is growing even more irresistible.

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January 24, 2022
Same City - Different Games
Bloomberg Businessweek

Same City - Different Games

What’s changed since Beijing last held the Olympics? Almost everything

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January 24, 2022
Boxed In on China
Bloomberg Businessweek

Boxed In on China

Biden’s inability to extract concessions from Beijing is a liability going into November’s midterms

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January 24, 2022
Revisit Your Retirement Strategy
Bloomberg Businessweek

Revisit Your Retirement Strategy

High valuations, rising interest rates, and spiking inflation make it time for a checkup

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January 24, 2022
Ponzi schemer On the Pacific
Bloomberg Businessweek

Ponzi schemer On the Pacific

Gina Champion-Cain was a beloved friend, mentor, and pillar of the San Diego business community. But her successful image and lavish lifestyle were fueled by a $400 million fraud

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January 24, 2022
How Did Blake Hall Get Between You And Your Identity?
Bloomberg Businessweek

How Did Blake Hall Get Between You And Your Identity?

During the pandemic his online-authentication company, ID.me, became the government’s digital gatekeeper. And its grip is only getting tighter

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January 24, 2022
A Fight Over Discrimination in the Age of Algorithms
Bloomberg Businessweek

A Fight Over Discrimination in the Age of Algorithms

Redfin has staked its reputation on making a racist industry more equitable. Critics say it’s been denying services to Black homebuyers and sellers

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January 24, 2022
Georgia On Our Minds, Again
Bloomberg Businessweek

Georgia On Our Minds, Again

The Southern state will be the stage for more high-stakes political drama

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January 17, 2022
Multiple Fronts
Newsweek

Multiple Fronts

Israel’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett wages war on COVID-19 at home while building ties with the UAE and guarding against Iran

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January 21, 2022
Fur Tries to SHED Its Image, Again
Bloomberg Businessweek

Fur Tries to SHED Its Image, Again

The industry is betting a new certification program will win back consumers worried over animal welfare

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January 17, 2022
Trips Worth the Wait
Newsweek

Trips Worth the Wait

As we begin a new year and the pandemic continues to rage on, travel is more complicated than ever.

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January 21, 2022
Cheap, Focused, Mobile—and Not a Bank
Bloomberg Businessweek

Cheap, Focused, Mobile—and Not a Bank

How Silicon Valley is winning the money of young consumers

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January 17, 2022