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A Quad Cities Mexican classic is expanding its business

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One of the Quad Cities oldest Mexican markets is adding on to the business. The San Luis food market in Silvis opened a restaurant in the store.One of the owners says it started after the success of the deli. The business now serves handmade tortillas, tacos and more to keep up with demand. “Sometimes people would see the chairs here because we had some chairs and they would come and sit down. Read More...

D. H. Lawrence: 'I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from

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I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself. Summary:The quote by D. H. Lawrence, "I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself," encapsulates the remarkable resilience and stoicism displayed by nature's creatures. This quote highlights the stark contrast between the innate survival instincts of animals and the tendency humans have to dwell on self-pity. Read More...

How duty free shopping is changing the beauty industry, by forcing it to innovate

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One of the biggest events in the beauty industry has just taken place and most people don’t even know about it. It was the TFWA (Tax Free World Association) World Exhibition & Conference in early October. Every year, more than 12,000 professionals flock to the French Riviera – to the same convention centre as the Cannes Film Festival – for a five-day global summit on the state of the duty-free and travel retail industry. Read More...