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Around my house, dogs rule, despite what my cat might think. And while my family believes our pooches are perfectly happy chasing sticks about, I like them to have nice toys and dishes and dog beds and treats. And I am not alone. Pet sales are one of the fastest-growing categories in the gift world. »

Despite the fact that the Greeks have won their claim within the European Union that only feta made in Greece can be called feta, this simple but versatile cheese continues to be made in several places, including France, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia, Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Iran, Malta and even here in the United States.  »

More than a decade ago, the largest retailer in the world went to market with the tag line: "Watch Out for Falling Prices." Beginning in the early 1980s, a decade of inflationary economic policies was squeezed out of the economy by an aggressive anti-inflationary Federal Reserve.  »

Harold and I hope you were able to take time over Thanksgiving to tell your loved ones how grateful you are for their effect on your life. »

Recently, while dining out in a fine, white tablecloth restaurant in San Francisco, I overheard a server tell a guest ¿ in response to her query ¿ that balsamic vinegar is sweet red wine vinegar made from raisins and aged for several years.  »

What are the stories that define your organization? They may be stories about the start-up days of the organization when people were working around the clock to get ready to open, or about the major milestones, like the weekend after you'd gotten that great review in the local paper and were swamped with reservations.  »

The old adage that "If you fail to PLAN, you're planning to fail" has never been truer than in today's competitive marketplace.  »