Food fight

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Peapod is a grocery business which has been trading on the Internet since 1989. The plans of its founder, Andrew Parkinson, to grow the business in spite of rising losses and increasing competition are discussed.

Author: Shen, Ted
Management, Economic aspects, Services, Internet service providers, Grocery industry, Grocery stores, Peapod Inc., Parkinson, Andrew

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Saving the wails

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Hult has worked as a prompter for the Lyric Opera since 1992, helping vocalists who have forgotten their lines. She worked as a vocal coach for the Metropolitan Opera in New York, NY, and the San Francisco Opera.

Author: Shen, Ted
Officials and employees, Biography, Music teachers, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Hult, Susan Miller

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The best places to work

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Chicago, IL, is discussed with emphasis on the best companies to work for in the area. Twenty-five firms are presented and described where conditions such as pay and flexibility for employees are outstanding.

Author: Shen, Ted, Zivan, David
Human resource management, Compensation and benefits, Cover Story, Business enterprises, Chicago, Illinois, Workers

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