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The Wal-mart Effect

In this study of the world`s largest store, business journalist Charles Fishman reports not so much on how Wal-Mart does what it does, but on how what
it does affects the American economy. Acknowledging that the wildly successful and wildly popular company employs a huge number of Americans and is a source of goods at prices affordable for the average family, Fishman points out that the giant exercises power in ways never seen before, and on a scale that may be unsettling. For example, companies that want their products sold in Wal-Mart must set a price acceptable to Wal-Mart. Fishman asks whether this puts pressure on the manufacturers to cut costs, whether by sacrificing quality control or safety, or by outsourcing work abroad. He addresses the issue of whether Wal-Mart hurts local economies by setting low wages and by draining business away from local stores. Furthermore, he explores the question of whether Wal-Mart exerts undue influence on local governments that need a revenue generator in their communities. Without taking a strong position pro or con, Fishman explores fascinating aspects of our economy as he explains the ripple effect of an American phenomenon that he says has colonized every corner of America and that he terms, at various times, a superpower, an empire, and an economic ecosystem.

RCA RD2312FM 256MB MP3 Player with FM Transmitter

Offering playback of MP3s and WMAs as well as a built-in FM tuner, the RCA Lyra RD2312FM digital audio player is designed with no moving parts to give you smooth, skip-free playback of all your favorite tunes.

MP3/WMA/WMA DRM/Audible playback
Compatible with most secure music downloads from WMA-compliant services that support DRM
FM transmitter allows you to play your mp3s in your car
Transmitter plugs into car's cigarette lighter
Retractable cord/antenna
256MB flash memory
Stores up to 8 hours of WMA music or 160 songs
No moving parts for skipless audio playback
Digital FM tuner with FM record
Dual orientation backlit LCD
Choose between red, blue, and purple backlit colors
Multiple recording options
Voice Record, Line-In Record, and FM Record modes

Accessories include:

Music Management software
USB cable
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A Field Guide To Buying Organic

In A FIELD GUIDE TO BUYING ORGANIC, the authors cover the knotty issues of federal regulations, USDA certification requirements, and labeling. They also provide practical information about the actual shopping process: how and what to buy at supermarkets, natural food stores, and farmstands. Each chapter begins with a quiz so that readers can zero in on what`s important to them as consumers, enabling them to concentrate on health issues, or the environment, or simply the best flavors. This long overdue, highly detailed, comprehensive look at the organic food situation is a truly helpful guide for people who are trying to improve the quality of the food they eat but not spend a fortune doing it.
A Field Guide To Buying Organic
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Sterling Silver Two-tone X Link Bracelet

Beautify a special occasion or a simple outfit, choose this resplendent silver bracelet.
This two-tone bracelet has a fascinating pattern of 18-karat gold plated over polished sterling silver Xs, combined with sterling silver link bars. A pressure clasp with two safety hooks secures the 7-inch-long bracelet.
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All carat weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information. Sterling Silver Two-tone X Link Bracelet
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14-kt. Goldfill Garnet Y Necklace and Earring Set

Add this stylish gemstone jewelry set to your wardrobe for a dose of sparkle on any special evening.
In this set, beautiful garnet gemstone beads are hand-wrapped onto intricately designed 14-karat goldfilled chains. The earrings hang from Euro wires. The matching Y-shape necklace includes a sterling silver chain which adjusts from 17 - 18 inches in length and closes with a lobster clasp. Find unique jewelry creations at discount prices every day at Overstock.com.
All carat weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information. 14-kt. Goldfill Garnet Y Necklace and Earring Set
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The Ultimate Cat Treat Cookbook

Pet owners enjoy feeding their pets special treats; its a way of repaying our pets for the devotion and companionship they give us. The shelves displaying treats in both grocery stores and pet supply stores demonstrate this. But homemade treats for pets, like homemade treats for humans, are just a little more special. Homemade treats have love mixed right into the recipe! When pet owners make treats for their pets at home, they can ensure that high-quality ingredients are used. They also can control which ingredients are used, avoiding those their pets may be allergic to.
The Ultimate Cat Treat Cookbook
follows on the heels of The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook,
with the same winning author-illustrator team and the same fun and eye-catching design.
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A valuable primer on all aspects of retail: brand, location, people,
finance, property management, expansion strategy, and long-term thinking. Rubinfeld
understands the difficulty of the small guy getting started and the big guy
keeping the brand fresh. Even an experienced retailer will want to stop and
reflect at his insights, which come from many years in every aspect of thebusiness.

From the Foreword by Jeff Brotman, Chairman, Costco Built for Growth shows exactly how to create winning retail brands, how to create a unique, compelling brand even as you establish a rock-solid foundation for long-term success. Arthur Rubinfeld architected Starbucks' expansion from 100 stores to nearly 4,000, helping to establish Starbucks as one of the world's most-recognized brands. Now, drawing on his singular expertise with Starbucks and as a consultant to Oakley, Gateway, adidas, and Washington Mutual, he offers breakthrough... Opening Soon
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