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    Could "October Surprise" Be a One-Ton Pumpkin?

    OCTOBER 2, 2012 11:39AM

    By Ted Frier


    Topics: politics, economics, capitalism, bill gates, topsfield fair, pumpkin record, internet, open sourcing, thomas friedman, microsoft, economic equality, joseph stiglitz, austerity, supply side economics, republicans, democrats, economic crisis, 2012 election, we are all in this together, farmers, great pumpkin, globalization, fox news, rush limbaugh, inflation, redistribution, rent-seeking, oil companies, open salon, blogging, sound barrier

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    For a Tumbler of Coffee

    APRIL 18, 2012 7:55AM

    By Ranjani Iyer Mohanty


    Topics: coffee, starbucks, india, south india, tamil nadu, coffee culture, mcdonalds, kfc, pizza hut, stainless steel, tumbler, global, globalization

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    Getting The Lead Out Of Mexican Ceramics

    FEBRUARY 7, 2011 11:26AM

    By loveinmexico


    Topics: loveinmexico, photography, michoacán, capula, lead, ceramics, folk art, artesanías, artisans, mexico, globalization, family

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    Schmatta: Rags to Riches to Rags (We Have Come Full Circle)

    OCTOBER 23, 2009 9:12AM

    By Jeanette DeMain


    Topics: ilgwu, chowdhury knitwear factory fire, triangle shirtwaist fire, globalization, garment industry

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    When Banks Fail To Serve

    AUGUST 28, 2009 2:06PM

    By Cash Coleman


    Topics: banking, globalization, economy, theft

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    Recession Advertising and the Resilience of Capitalism

    MARCH 25, 2009 1:55PM

    By montcalm


    Topics: capitalism, economy, economics, socialism, socialist, recession, globalization, advertising, ads, commercial, commercials, consumerism, populism, populist anger, wall street, obama, politics, progressive, liberal, left, leftist, leftists

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