Word: almanac
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American industry has always used weather forecasts to gain a competitive edge. Farmers started relying on predictions in the Old Farmer's Almanac as far back as 1792. But as the 21st century starts, the use of weather data as a business resource has been propelled by trends in the competitive marketplace, such as just-in-time inventory and the barely-in-time demands of dual-income family shoppers who wait till the first chilly day to buy a coat. Then there are industry changes, such as the growth of a few key airline hubs and the deregulation of utilities...