Prices go up. Occasionally, prices go down. But for 70 years, the price of a bottle of Coca-Cola didn't change. From 1886 until the late 1950s, a bottle of coke cost just a nickel.

On today's show, we find out why. The answer includes a half a million vending machines, a 7.5 cent coin, and a company president who just wanted to get a couple of lawyers out of his office.

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We often hear that air travel is worse than it's ever been. Gone are the days when airplanes touted piano bars and meat carving stations — or even free meals. Instead we're crammed into tiny seats and fighting for overhead space.

How did we get here? Most of the inconveniences we think about when we fly can be traced back to the period of time just after the federal government deregulated the airlines.

When commercial air travel took off in the 1940s, the government regulated how many national airlines were allowed to exist, where they were allowed to fly, and how much they could charge for tickets. But the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 swept all these restrictions aside – and stopped providing subsidies for the air carriers. Airlines had to compete on ticket prices. That competition led to a more bare-bones flying experience, but it also made air travel a lot more affordable.

In this episode, we trace the evolution of air travel over the past century to discover whether flying really is worse today — or if it's actually better than ever. We'll board a plane from the "golden age" of air travel, hear the history of one of the original budget airlines and meet feuding airline CEOs. Along the way, we'll see how economic forces have shaped the airline industry into what it is today, and what role we, as consumers, have played.

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The following is a list of University of Toronto experts who can comment on Brexit: how did it happen, political impact and shock in Britain. *Please see U of T News story on the vote. Check in throughout the day for reaction from our experts Randall Hansen, Professor of Political Science at Munk School of Global […]

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Mercia Tapping experiences a clash between her British upbringing and US food culture.

Serious journalist Michael Specter has a wild night in Paris with Puff Daddy.

Marjorie Tahbone reconnects to her culture and her ancestors.

Bushra Al-Fusail begins a Yemeni revolution on two wheels.

One of the most critical performance factors for hiring teams is time to hire. Only 30% of organizations can fill a position within 30 days. The remaining candidates take anything from one to four months to get hired. Why should you try to shorten the hiring process? Taking too long to fill a ...

Every candidate on the job market is looking for the perfect position — and that's harder than it sounds. Looking for a job is a full-time job of its own. Job seekers head into the market every single day to ensure they'll get the role they truly desire. Even though it's a very tiring and time-consuming process, candidates put up with it because they know they will be rewarded in the end. On the flip side, employers are doing a very similar ...

One of the major challenges in the manufacturing industry is the skills gap and the need to attract more individuals, especially young people, to pursue careers in this field. Organizations like IMTS and ASQ emphasize the importance of showcasing the opportunities that a career in manufacturing offers.

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Members of the Women in HVACR board work with the executive team to guide the organization’s direction, oversee financial management, and ensure legal and ethical integrity.

Sales of air conditioners and heat pumps were brisk this summer, as record heat blanketed much of the U.S.

AI, especially its use in information gathering, needs to be harnessed by HVAC contractors if they want to be noticed when customers are searching for services online.

The Vice President becomes the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee in a game-changing political moment.

In a high-stakes election, left-leaning third party candidates are receiving Republican support, and may be wooing disaffected progressive voters. Former Green Party vice presidential candidate Rosa Clemente shares her take on this year’s race.

Despite muted microphones during the first debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, each candidate's face spoke volumes.

Billionaires have long leveraged the housing market for money. But a new report outlines how to regulate the market so people—not hedge funds—can buy homes.

Women of color want demographic and political representation, just as wealthy white men have had for generations.

Donald L. Hunter, que ha servido en el consejo durante 20 años, no respondió a los intentos de contactarlo.

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Daniel E. Dwyer, que ha servido en el consejo durante 10 años, no respondió a los intentos de contactarlo.

The post Guía electoral: Hay un candidato que busca un escaño para el concejo municipal de Farmville elegido por todos los residentes appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.

Los votantes tendrán la oportunidad de proponer candidatos por escrito, si así lo desean.

The post Guía electoral: No hay candidatos para el escaño abierto para el concejo municipal de Stanardsville appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.

El candidato no respondió a los intentos de contactarlo.

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Ninguno respondió a los intentos de contactarlos.

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The winner won't be called until all the provisional votes are counted.

The post Just 2 votes separate two mayoral candidates who have different views on the Town of Scottsville’s growth appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.

Recently, we asked, "What's one thing you wish you knew before starting your own private music studio?" Here are some of the comments we received.

https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/energy/left-thought-voters-loved-climate-agenda-trumps-victory-suggests-its-not By Kevin Killough Kamala Harris hoped to secure the White House with a platform that vaguely appeared moderate on one hand, while cozying up to radical climate activists on the other. Donald Trump has repeatedly called climate change a “hoax,” something Democrats hammered the Republican candidate on for years, and promised voters America would “drill, baby, drill” if […]

Netflix released several streaming titles that deserved more attention in October 2024, ranging from political thrillers to twisted crowd-pleasers.

The Sun Sentinel grades the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and New England Patriots' 2023 NFL draft class and analyzes which AFC East team fared the best in the division.

New data from LinkedIn on the most in-demand jobs on the platform in the third quarter of this year reveals that software engineering is in second place. Just pipped to the post by sales roles, it is clear that software engineering and development pros are in high demand. Additionally, full stack engineers and application developers feature in the top ten in-demand roles at places eight and ten respectively. Software roles are in such high prominence because software powers pretty much everything. According to McKinsey, these days, “Every company is a software company.” Traditional bricks and mortar businesses are now increasingly…

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We all make mistakes, but it’s important to determine if an employee is simply having a bad day, or is performing poorly.

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El PSE-EE continuará gestionando en solitario el ayuntamiento de la segunda ciudad de Gipuzkoa. "Es una oportunidad perdida pero no la única", sostienen los socialistas después de que el grupo municipal del PNV anunciara que abandona las negociaciaciones tras año y medio de legislatura Leer

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