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There"s no question that American consumers thirst for new products ?as the booming sales of camera phones and plasma TVs attest. But marketers are also noticing a growing demand for products from the past. This trend is affecting everything from cars to candy. |
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From the Ground Up |
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The Skyscraper Boom |
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In 1885, the Home Insurance Building was completed in downtown Chicago. At 10 stories high, it was then the tallest building in the world. |
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Just What the Doctor |
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A quick glance at some of the major pharmaceutical companies will show that many of their stocks have tanked recently. Concerns about safety issues, and the fear that the Food and Drug Administration may not be doing its job, have set off a wave of selling that is apt to continue for some time. |
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Companies Rethink Ho |
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As the labor market tightens and skilled workers become scarce, companies are casting a wider net for employees. For the first time, they find themselves managing four generations of Americans in the workplace. The differences between these generations go beyond their age. Researchers have found that they also approach their jobs and supervisors differently, depending on their generation. |
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