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The article reports on the plan by the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) as of February 2021 to sell some artworks to raise funds for the care of its collection amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. The Met is exploiting the 2-year window provided by the Association of Art Museum Directors to allow the use of proceeds from deaccessioned art for the direct care of collections. Also cited is the comment of Met's Max Hollein on their plan.

The article reports on the move by former U.S. National Security Adviser Michael T. Flynn as of February 2021 to join the protests supporting former U.S. President Donald Trump. Also cited are the possible scrutiny of Flynn's activities during the second impeachment of Trump, the pardon received by Flynn from Trump, and Flynn's business of selling T-shirts and other merchandise under the company Shirt Show USA.

The article talks about the failure of Oscar-winning filmmaker Bryan Fogel to sign the streaming service Netflix as a distributor of his documentary "The Dissident," which is about the killing of Saudi Arabian dissident Jamal Khashoggi and the role that crown prince Mohammed bin Salman played in it. Topics covered include the importance of streaming to documentary films, and how political documentaries are finding it hard to secure a deal with streaming services.

Presents a list of top-selling computer software in the United States as of November 2004. Title; Publisher; Average of the price.

Focuses on eBay Inc.'s online auction business in the U.S. Appeal of eBay to sellers; Profitability of eBay's online auctions; Sellers' comments on eBay's move into fixed-price sales.

Reports on the QVC home shopping network's postmidnight selling activity in the U.S. Products marketed by the network during wee hours; Postmidnight sales of products shown on the network.

Reports that the Health and Social Affairs Ministry of Germany approved the sale of more than 80,000 state-owned apartments to the Fortress Investment Group of New York form 2.1 billion euros.

Reports on the disclosure made by Gateway that it may retreat from selling flat-screen televisions and that it may return to profitability in the fourth quarter of 2004.

Reports that the former Knickerbocker Hotel in Broadway, New York City was sold for $160 million by the S L Green Realty Corp. to Sitt Asset Management and Steven J. Sutton.

Cites the receipt by General Electric (G.E.) Co. of its approval from the German Federal Cartel Office for the acquisition of InVision Technologies Inc. based on the condition requiring G.E. to sell InVision's testing units.

Reports that Diageo PLC has moved closer to selling a portion of its stake in the General Mills Corp. in the United States.

The article focuses on selling price of properties located in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Long Island in New York.

The article focuses on selling price of apartments and properties located in Long Island, Brooklyn in New York and Connecticut.

The article discusses Bob Dylan's announcement in December that has sold songwriting catalog to Universal Music for a price estimated $300 million underscored what has become clear over the past two years.

The article discusses Sun Records has become one of the dynamic forces in American music, releasing the first recordings by Elvis Presley, Johnny cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and others, helping define rockabilly and rock 'n' roll.

A review is offered for the 875-square-foot co-op with a home office, a kitchen with butcher-block counters, two exposures and five closets, in a doorman elevator building.

The article offers information on real properties offered for sale in New York City.

The article reports that technology firm Google and Apple have launched effort to harness technology to fight against Covid-19 pandemic building smartphone tool to alert people of exposure to the virus and mentions that states balked at effort required to make an app.

The article offers selling price of properties and houses located in Connecticut, Westchester and Manhattan in New York.

The article report that in Renan Lodi, a Brazilian food supplier family finds a commodity to lift its talent-nurturing business. It mentions that defender at the Spanish soccer club Atletico Madrid, Lodi is among the hundreds of Brazilian players who have crossed the Atlamic to play for European clubs in elite competitions like the Champions League.

The article discusses that U.S. president, Donald Trump's growing efforts to fuel white resentment with inflammatory rhetoric on race and cultural heritage.

The article reports that selling declined Wall Street, New York after dismal lineup of reports made clear coronavirus crunch that has been for economy and mentions decline in price of crude oil.

The article reports on decline in stock indexes, Dow Jones Industrial average and mentions that Nasdaq composite eked out gain.

The article reports that trading company Hudson's Bay Co. is selling Fifth Avenue based retail store of women's clothing firm Lord and Taylor.

The article reports on the 25 million-dollar settlement of a series of federal class-action lawsuits filed against U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump concerning Trump University, his defunct for-profit education venture. It mentions the payment of 35,000 dollars in tuition made by former students for programs that used high-pressure sales tactics, allegation that unqualified instructors were hired and the decision of the Trump and his legal team to settle following his election victory.

The article offers tips to save money when upgrading to a new smartphone in the U.S. which include trading in one's old phone, selling the old phone, and skipping the upgrade as there are methods to speed up old phones.

The article reports on the controversy over a Girl Scout in San Diego, California who set up a cookie shop outside a marijuana dispensary, as the Girl Scouts organization wrestle with how to handle marijuana-adjacent sales following the legalization of marijuana in several states.

The article offers information on the houses for sale in the U.S. as of August 13, 2017 including the 66-year-old renovated, 4-bedroom, 3-baths house at 24 Old Orchard Road, Easton, Connecticut.

The article discusses financial problems facing electronics-retailing company Radioshack, highlighting the company's need for a corporate turnaround. Topics addressed include the detrimental impact of online retailing, a decline in demand for repair-parts for consumer electronics, and a shift to wireless technology on Radioshack's business model, as well as considerations of the conditions of Radioshack stores.

This article discusses the economic life skills potentially acquired by children through the sale of Girl Scout cookies, with a focus on the efforts of New York City Girl Scout Mary Ruiz. Topics include the importance of learning sales pitch skills at a young age, the non-profit humanitarian efforts that benefit from Girl Scout cookie sales, and the concerns raised by many parents about overprotection and the dangers of over-working children at a young age.

The article offers information on several properties that are for sale in New York City in 2016 including a two-storey house in Queens, one in Connecticut and another in Manhattan.

The article focuses on the experiences of brother and sister tandem Tim and Tamara Davis in hiring a real property sales agent to deal their property in the market to finance the medical cost of their ailing father.

The article discusses the London Book Fair in London, England. The spring event draws people from all aspects of book publishing. Their main concern is the selling of foreign rights for books written in English. The three day event offers insiders a chance to meet directly with others to work out business deals.

This article discusses real estate. The article notes that the process of selling a home can be especially stressful, as home and apartment showings can be set up at an hour's notice. The article provides advice for living in a home while trying to sell it, and how to best prepare for last-minute home and apartment showing.

This article discusses strategies for selling homes in a tight real estate market. It focuses on marketing a home to whichever group is most likely to appreciate its unique features such as location, architecture, or design. If the problems are structural, a seller might consider either doing the repairs or bidding out the work and adjusting the asking price accordingly.

The article focuses on computerized dossiers used by the pharmaceutical industry, which show which physicians are prescribing what drugs. The author reviews how drugs sales representative can use the information to pressure doctors to write more prescriptions for name-brand medications. According to the author, a rebellion is under way by some doctors, who consider the data-gathering an intrusion that fuels inappropriate sales practices by the nation's estimated 90,000 drug company representatives.

The article examines the state of electronics retailing, where the lines between specialty retailer and general-merchandise store are vague. Wal-Mart's prices for high-definition plasma television, megapixel digital cameras and Sony laptops are slightly out of reach for the average Wal-Mart shopper. This is because Wal-Mart wants shoppers to aspire to own the electronics in its store, not someone else's. Electronics have become in demand across all income levels and available at every conceivable price. A look at a recent ranking of electronics sellers underscores how quickly the competitive landscape has changed. It also reflects the mixed signals that consumers send about what they are looking for. Wal-Mart has redesigned its electronics sections as well as its strategy.

Focuses on ABC, owned by the Walt Disney Company, which said that it had become the first of the six large broadcast television networks to complete selling most of the commercials during prime-time programs scheduled for the 2005-2006 season. Comments of Mike Shaw, president for sales and marketing in New York City; Reference to robust ratings gains; Success of such ABC series as "Lost," "Desperate Housewives" and "Grey's Anatomy"; Outlook for ABC's new fall programs; Observation that NBC is still in talks with agencies and advertisers; Financial information on ABC's estimated sales; How the strength or weakness of the upfront market is often scrutinized for signs of the health of the overall advertising economy.

Comments on the sale of art by public institutions in New York City. How the private sale of works by van Gogh, Henri Rousseau and others by the Metropolitan Museum in the 1970s caused a scandal; Reference to other sales by the Guggenheim and the Museum of Modern Art; Issue of safeguarding the public's art; Sale of Asher B. Durand's "Kindred Spirits" by the New York Public Libary to Wal-Mart heir Alice Walton in a closed auction at Sotheby's; Call for transparency; Suggestion that there should be more open procedures and time for public scrutiny concerning art sold by any public, nonprofit institution; View that public institutions must avoid even the appearance of impropriety when selling art; Topic of fiscal obligations of public institutions.

Reports that the latest automobile sales figures show that Americans are increasingly wary of sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Fall in sales for General Motors (GM) and the Ford Motor Company, while Toyota and Nissan posted record sales gains; Overview of sales numbers for U.S. and Asian companies; Views of industry experts; How the two companies offered very different explanations of the impact high gas prices were having on business; Observation that market share, another industry barometer, fell at both GM and Ford. INSET: Auto Sales in April.

Discusses the emerging industry of Internet-based phone service. Report that a growing number of people are paying to become "resellers," selling phone services provided by companies such as Infinet Communications Group; Suggestion that people who sell Internet-based phone service become the front line of the company and have to deal with potential customer complaints; Comments from author Peter M. Birkeland on the risk of people representing Internet-based phone service companies making bogus claims.

Provides tips on selling houses in New York City. Need of finding a real estate broker; Awareness on the total cost of the house; Terms and conditions under the agreement.

The article reports on the increase in profits of beverage company Coca-Cola Co. due to the impact of selling small packages at higher prices.

The author reflects on the investigation over the hidden ingredients and contaminants of herbal supplements and products sold by the national retailers in New York City.

The article offers the author's insights regarding his experience of summer vacation in San Francisco, California, wherein he had worked as sales man.

The article reports on the promotional efforts of various retailers and marketers due to forecast that consumers will trim down holiday budgets.

The article provides an answer to the question of whether it is advisable to take expensive kitchen appliances to a new home or to sell.

The article reports on the alterations made by some retailers of gun after the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut in 2012. Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. stated in a statement that it was stopping the sale of guns, and removing them from display, at its store closest to Newtown during the time of mourning. Walmart.com took its information page on the Bushmaster .223, the semiautomatic rifle stated to be used by Adam Lanza, the gunman in the Newtown killings.

Velvet Palate sells artisanal wines that are made in small quantities around the world and typically not stocked in stores. Selling online, said Kim Kooren, a co-founder, has allowed the company to zero in on a niche of geographically diverse customers. Before helping to start Velvet Palate in New York in January, Ms. Kooren worked for an online media company that analyzed how effectively subscription offers and other marketing tools attracted new customers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]