Which points out another perk of Nordic skiing: working up enough of an appetite to splurge on a brew or two before a hearty dinner with no caloric guilt.

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If economies perk up and a rate cut turns out to have been unnecessary, it can be reversed: with ample excess capacity, the risk of inflation taking off is low.

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He ordered 5, 000 units last summer and handed out 2, 700 as a perk to Miami Dolphin fans.

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Seek out the best in your industry and perk your ears up.

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The investors swapped out five Chesapeake directors and ended the controversial perk that led McClendon to accept those personal loans.

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Built by NeuroSky and a Japanese partner, NecoMiMi is a set of catlike ears that perk up when the wearer's concentration intensifies, and flatten out when relaxed.

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This spring, as the tech industry soars out of the Great Recession, plans are in the works for a flurry of massive, perk-laden headquarters at Yahoo, Google and other Silicon Valley companies.

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One way to find out if it can work for you is to do some math to find out how offering free shipping will impact your bottom line while also considering the benefits of offering this perk to your customers.

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