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The Age of Nuclear-Powered Commercial Ships May Be Getting Closer

December 29, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Age of Nuclear-Powered Commercial Ships May Be Getting Closer
Here are answers to questions about these ships, including why the shipping industry wants them, and the challenges they face.

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Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for January 2026 from Connect2Culture

December 29, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for January 2026. Other listings could be […]

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How an Office Romance Sparked an Overhaul at Nestlé

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How an Office Romance Sparked an Overhaul at Nestlé
Nestlé’s new CEO is shaking up the Nescafé maker’s clubby culture and has signaled potential brand sales.

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How an Office Romance Sparked an Overhaul at Nestlé

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How an Office Romance Sparked an Overhaul at Nestlé
Nestlé’s new CEO is shaking up the Nescafé maker’s clubby culture and has signaled potential brand sales.

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Sam’s Club Is Beating Costco at Its Own Game—in China

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sam’s Club Is Beating Costco at Its Own Game—in China
The Walmart-owned company has about 60 stores in China and counting, as well as a fast-growing e-commerce business.

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Sam’s Club Is Beating Costco at Its Own Game—in China

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sam’s Club Is Beating Costco at Its Own Game—in China
The Walmart-owned company has about 60 stores in China and counting, as well as a fast-growing e-commerce business.

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Why a $500 Steak Dinner Only Yields a $25 Profit

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why a $500 Steak Dinner Only Yields a $25 Profit
Steakhouse owners dish on their challenging economics as the costs of meat and labor grow.

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Why a $500 Steak Dinner Only Yields a $25 Profit

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why a $500 Steak Dinner Only Yields a $25 Profit
Steakhouse owners dish on their challenging economics as the costs of meat and labor grow.

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Theme Parks’ New Strategy: Smaller, Cheaper and Shorter

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Theme Parks’ New Strategy: Smaller, Cheaper and Shorter
Entertainment companies and developers are rushing to create a high-end middle market for out-of-home entertainment.

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Theme Parks’ New Strategy: Smaller, Cheaper and Shorter

December 28, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Theme Parks’ New Strategy: Smaller, Cheaper and Shorter
Entertainment companies and developers are rushing to create a high-end middle market for out-of-home entertainment.

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