"While not directly related to investing, the reader will get a good understanding on how any commodity, even one as abundant and simple as salt can have an impact on the economy and culture, " said Lowlicht.

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Along the way a friendly favor or two may be exchanged, the press ethic stipulating that any good turn not be in the form of a free pass that cheats the reader of full and fair coverage.

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