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Consumer Sentiment Reaches a High

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index has been higher thus far in 2018 (98.5) than in any prior year since 2000,

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More countries need to take action

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

“All countries can do much more to reduce the health and social costs of the harmful use of alcohol,” said Dr. Vladimir Poznyak,

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Inside Hendrick’s ‘Gin Palace’ It’s a palatial building, made mostly from glass and iron like a Victorian exhibition hall. Two of the wings are hothouses, filled with plants, while between them sits a central conservatory festooned with decoration. A stuffed … Continue reading →

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F.Y.I. —

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Seven of the World’s Oldest Cookbooks (One Dates 1700 B.C.) While it is easy to believe that they are a relatively modern invention, cookbooks have actually been around for centuries. Here are seven of the world’s oldest cookbooks, giving us … Continue reading →

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The Economy: Consumer Confidence at Highest Level Since 2000

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose in August, following a modest increase in July. The Index now stands at 133.4

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Eye on the Economy

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Consumer Confidence Increases The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for

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