BBC: At some point in the near future you’ll wear out those running shoes, break that squash racket, drop your smartphone and crack the screen. They will need to be replaced – at a cost. But what if we made things from materials that can heal themselves – like a plant or animal heals a […]
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I am an owner/operator of a small vending machine business. Been at it about 19 years. If anyone wants to know what it’s like from my side AMA.
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Nature: A food scientist has cracked the secrets of the world’s most expensive coffee, Kopi Luwak, whose beans pass through the intestinal tract of an Indonesian civet before being roasted and savoured. But the elusive blend looks unlikely to be copied any time soon. The beans, which cost over US$1,000 a kilogram, are eaten and
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Ever wonder how even mediocre-tasting pizza can look delectably mouth-watering in commercials? From the perfect cheese pull to tweezing the mozzarella, Domino’s gives us a backstage look at the creation of a pizza commercial. That explains why a large pizza costs $15!
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What other “everyday” packaging could be re-purposed?
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Ever wish you had real office space for just a day or 30? Just imagine how many people wish they could escape the home office, even if it was only for a short period of time. Oficio, a new office rental space in Boston, hopes to tap into those people and give them the perfect
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What a difference a little, relatively undefended, international border makes. Here are the top ten Canadian franchises, ordered by number of locations in Canada. I’m surprised at how many of these companies I’m unfamiliar with. Tim Hortons Pizza Pizza Country Style Foods M & M Meat Shops Ltd. Second Cup Ltd., The Canadian Tire Boston
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Before embarking on any marketing or promotional activities, it is essential to take a strategic, outcome orientated approach and establish some measurable goals before you head into the creative side of the campaign. Read on to find out how to make sure your next marketing campaign makes an impact on your target audience. Find Case
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WorldCrunch: The meal is good. It’s Korean, nine courses (various mushroom dishes, black chicken soup, traditional barbecue, rice balls for dessert) and nicely presented – but no different or more exotic than you would get at any South Korean restaurant in a large German city. The lady in Korean dress tells me that kimchi (fermented
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Inc.com. Most street fairs and markets have a very low barrier to entry: You’ll need transit, a table, a tent (for outdoor markets), a cash box and the ability to contribute a small booth rental fee to the market’s organizer (usually $25 to $50 for small communities and $75-$125 for urban fairs). Even if you’re
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