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Shopping is an inherently social activity. Why, for instance, do people go to the mall? To buy things, of course. But also to walk around, meet friends, people-watch and socialize. »

In today's competitive environment, retailers can't afford to lose a sale -- and a loyal customer -- due to unavailability of merchandise. Proper inventory management plays a central role in every retailer's need to satisfy customers. »

Thought to be the sweetest fruit, figs are also one of the oldest fruits recognized by man. »

Beer has been an indelible part of American culture since the Mayflower dropped anchor off the coast of Massachusetts. In fact, those pious Pilgrims carried more beer as part of their precious supplies than water. »

A byproduct of the winemaking industry, grapeseed oil is extracted from the seeds of grapes, typically wine grapes. »

Schumpeter's apparent pessimism about capitalism stemmed from his view that populist politicians bemoaning the loss of jobs to creative destruction would work to halt this process, producing more security but much less growth, innovation and freedom. »

In France and China, they use it to strengthen concrete. Mercedes Benz uses it to make many of their interior door panels, and the original Levi jeans were made from it. Christopher Columbus had ropes made from it as he sailed to the New World, and our own Declaration of Independence is written on it. »