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...first and most powerful argument against a major car company refurbishing its own used products is that it will keep people from buying new cars. In some cases that is true. But, the fact that Ford's sales monthly are down as much as 40% undercuts the logic. As people keep cars longer, the argument will be less compelling. Most new vehicle buyers now probably fall into two groups. The first are people whose vehicles are so old or badly damaged that they need a new car. The other group is people who want a new car, can afford...
...companies are in the business of selling parts, and, by the way, making refurbished engines. Parts suppliers to the major car companies are insolvent in some cases and almost every firm in the industry is facing years of declining demand...
...purchase things that were fresh-made.” Cupcakes have enjoyed an upsurge in popularity in recent years, with stores like New York City’s Magnolia Bakery drawing credit for sparking the craze over the portable confections. The trend has also caught on in other major cities, like Los Angeles. Closer to home, Kickass Cupcakes in Somerville’s Davis Square opened in 2007, and many Boston bakeries offer gourmet twists on the childhood favorite. Forrester said that while her product was influenced by Magnolia, Sweet takes a different tack. “Magnolia...
...University has begun consulting with biology professors set to be displaced from their laboratories, marking top administrators’ first major attempt to consult affected faculty since the move was conceived...
Even though the weather may not show it yet, spring is definitely in the air for Harvard athletics this weekend. With the major winter draws of hockey and men's basketball over, it's time to turn our attention to baseball, tennis, and lacrosse. More on a sports-filled weekend after the jump...