Still smokin'
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The tobacco industry is recovering from its previous slump through higher sales of premium brands such as Marlborough and Camel cigarets. Lawsuits and low-cost cigarets had decreased sales in 1993, but Philip Morris and others cut prices on their premium brands, and profited in 1994.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1995
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The sea is still master
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Modern racing boats are designed for speed at the expense of seaworthiness, and this desire for speed has also affected cruising boat design. There are signs that yacht designers are beginning to return to the more sound designs of Bristol pilot cutters and other traditional boats.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Still emerging
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There have been several financial scandals in the Czech Republic. One involved questionable bank loans made to both the Civic Democratic Alliance and the Christian Democratic Union. Another involved a questionable fund-raising dinner.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1995
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