Monthly Archives: November 2012

Gina Abudi’s Blog – a cheap way to advertise

I have always wondered how consultants get the clients they work with. I recently came across a blog for Gina Abudi, the owner of the consultant firm Abudi Consulting Group. The blog is successful receiving about 3500 visits a day.  … Continue reading

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When will the Twinkie be reborn?

There have recently been quite a few posts on Comm101 blogs regarding the closing and liquidation of Hostess Brands. People are expressing a variety of views with some claiming this will start a “New Health Era“. Others are exploring the … Continue reading

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China ready to eat up North America’s Pecan harvest

Despite recent bad harvests of pecans across the United States farmers are still happy. Why? China is putting so much demand on the pecan market that one pound of pecans can go as high as $15USD. The Chinese are recently … Continue reading

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Walmart’s sustainability push showcased in new trucks

In class we recently heard about Walmarts and other large firms recent commitment to moving to more sustainable operations. Walmart recently has show a new product of this investment: a new semi-trailer truck with 30% more capacity The 18 wheeler … Continue reading

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Governments shunning plastic bags means big business to paper bag manufacturers

Last weekend in Bellingham, Washington I was faced with a new situation – a Walmart with out a single plastic bag to bag up your purchases in. Instead you were suppose to bring your own bag from home, go without … Continue reading

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New airplane cleaning workers delay American flights.

American Airlines has been feeling the pains of bankruptcy recently with ongoing lawsuits, arguments with unions, and pilots purposely delaying planes. A recent post-bankruptcy decision has been causing planes to be delayed even more. A Dallas Morning News article says … Continue reading

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