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...many for Palm Sunday, when Christians commemorate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem five days before his Crucifixion. This Sunday, 281 churches in 34 states will mark the occasion with "eco-palms." Cooperatives in Mexico and Guatemala have agreed to harvest sustainably, taking only a few fronds per plant. Churches pay premium prices, helping the workers who collect the fronds. "We must be good to our neighbors," says Pastor Glenn Berg-Moberg of St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minn. "Even ones we will never meet...
...rating in the Zagat food guide higher than those of some of Manhattan's best chefs. Yeganeh travels the world looking for unusual spices, and each soup is studded with fresh vegetables and meat. "We're sure that there's a strong market out there for these premium soups," says Bello...
...divisions saw sophomore Kyle Kovacs and senior Matt Knowles take sixth and 16th place, respectively, in the first laser events of the year. The four divisions made it difficult for a Crimson team that sent sailors to a number of regattas this weekend. “It put a premium on having a deep team, and I give credit to everyone who sailed,” Johnson said. “We were a little disappointed, and we’re still getting a few kinks out, but by no means is a lack of practice an excuse...
...respectable 200%) while the company was opening up Latin America and combatting piracy in Asia. "Our marketing strategy is universal," says Mike Staffaroni, CEO of HSL, which is based in Carrollton, Texas. From Day One, the company has aimed at controlled distribution and growth, maintaining mystique by selling at premium-priced, higher-end retailers and "nix to the likes of Wal-Mart or Target." It positions Heelys as sporting equipment, not toys, despite a target audience of 6-to-14-year-olds...
...signed up for no-money-down mortgages. But financing 100% of your home exacts some extra costs, like private mortgage insurance, which most lenders require for a down payment of less than 20%. On top of a larger than average down payment, you may also be saddled with a premium--generally about 0.5% of your loan--during the first year of payments. But the biggest danger is that you may end up owing much more than your home is worth. That's especially true in the red-hot real estate markets along both coasts. "These loans are a losing proposition...