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At the Snack Machine, a Choice Between Boxers and Briefs
Published March 22, 2012
In the same way that they buy Snickers and Skittles, shoppers in Los Angeles can just as easily buy a new set of skivvies.
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Yes, People Do Spend Money on Pens
Published March 15, 2012
Pen enthusiasts are alive and well – and neither the weak economy nor the new iPad seem to have smudged their passion.
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After 125 Years, is it Time for Luxury Brands to Embrace the Coupon?
Published February 23, 2012
Today's shoppers appear to be more deal-focused than ever, which poses an interesting conundrum for luxury retail brands, for whom discounting has always carried a stigma.
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What a Super Expensive Super Bowl Weekend Looks Like
Published February 02, 2012
While the rest of us gorge ourselves on hot wings and $2 beers, football fans with fat wallets may choose to indulge in the finer things this Super Bowl weekend.
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$1,200 Jeans a Cut Above the Rest?
Published January 26, 2012
Scott Morrison's latest line of high-end jeans represents a return to the early days of jean making, at a hefty price.
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Would You Spend $1,500 on a Business Card?
Published January 19, 2012
At a time when business cards seem less relevant than ever, one company is peddling business cards that cost an average of $1,500 a piece.
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Your Next Vacation: Space?
Published January 12, 2012
Virgin Galactic has managed to sell more than 470 tickets to space – each with a $20,000 minimum deposit – without setting any sort of launch date.
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It’s Not Easy Selling $50,000 Fish Tanks
Published December 29, 2011
Designing fish tanks is a sink or swim business. No one knows that better than Martin Schapira, the 29-year-old cofounder of Okeanos Aquascaping, a high-end aquarium and pond design firm based in New York City.
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From Dotcom to Dot-Anything: Three Things You Should Know About New Web Domains
Published December 15, 2011
You may not know it yet, but the dotcom world is about to become a dot-anything world – and it’s likely to impact the way you use the web.
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Jewelry Made From AK-47s, for the Greater Good
Published November 18, 2011
One company is helping to fund the removal of illegal assault rifles in Africa by selling high-end, custom jewelry made from AK-47s.

