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Inside the Glitter Shoppe

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The Glitter Shoppe sells only the bad, misspelled, and otherwise imperfect castoffs of custom engraving and embroidery shops. The Glitter Shoppe has a discomforting effect on shoppers since the store lacks ventilation and is warmed during the cooler months by a kerosene heater that emits gaseous waves of hot air.

Author: Cornell, Andy
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne: A Different Read on Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 1544-2225
Year: 2004
Services information, Pennsylvania, Services, Shopping malls

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Inside Russia's gangster economy: why capitalism and the mafiya mean business

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There has been a major rise in organized crime throughout Russia since the breakup of the Soviet Union. The difference between criminal and legitimate business activity has become blurred, and there is a lack of understanding of the concept of personal freedom.

Author: Handelman, Stephen
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1993
Russia, Crime, Organized crime

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Inside and out

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Issues concerning the impact of skin color on the self-perception and social acceptance of a woman of mixed race are discussed. It is ultimately acknowledged that the inside is more valued than outward appearance.

Author: Funderburg, Lise
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 2000
Psychological aspects, Racially mixed people, Skin color

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