About Aflac The first few thoughts that come to mind when we think of Aflac are a goofy duck, Deion Sanders and Nick Saban. As most large insurance companies tend to have silly and intriguing commercials since insurance itself is arguably one of the most boring topics of conversation ever, it’s good to know that […]
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About Dine Brands Global The restaurant industry as a whole has seen its fair share of consolidation. From McDonald’s investing in Chipotle in the late ‘90s (and subsequently divesting) and Yum! Brands owning iconic fast-food brands such as Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and others to Restaurant Brands International, which is home
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About Canadian National Railway There has been a lot of recent speculation regarding rail strikes, which is by all means a pretty scary thought if we had to suffer the consequences. Given that the men and women tasked with operating mile-long freight trains, transporting essential goods and services across the United States (and of course,
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About Skechers Skechers used to be the cat’s pajamas. We fondly remember them as the shoe brand that peaked in popularity in the mid-to-late 2000s and then we pretty much forgot about their existence. No offense, Skechers. We often opt for other shoe brands, as it’s also not all that common for the vast majority
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About AutoZone AutoZone is a Memphis, Tennessee-headquartered car’s best friend. With well over 6,000 store locations, the good folks over at AutoZone specialize in keeping your car in good condition and keeping their profit margins as wide as possible without (at least, we’d assume) compromising quality. While there are plenty of local auto parts specialists
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About Electronic Arts When I was a lot younger, I loved playing video games. One Christmas morning, I ran into the living room and was promptly greeted with a PlayStation 3 (PS3). But what’s a brand new, state of the art video game console without the most essential video games? I was gifted one of
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About Wendy’s Many would likely suggest that if for whatever reason, the McDonald’s is closed, Wendy’s is the next best thing. While I think McDonald’s has pricing, marketing and portions down to a science, Wendy’s brings the flavor and then some. Baconators are scrumptious and as the cool kids say, the bacon cheese fries hit
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About Timken Timken is a company that has been around for quite a while but you’ve likely never heard of them before. Founded in 1899 in St. Louis, Missouri by who else but Henry Timken, the company has become one of the world’s largest manufacturers of (roller) bearings and power transmission products. I don’t know
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About Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman is a global defense giant. They hold a grip in various segments and related industries. Some of these industries include aerospace, spacecraft, radar, and cybersecurity equipment. Given the secretive nature of their work, Northrop Grumman requires most employees to gain a security clearance from the United States government. While on
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About MDU Resources I spent my first two years of college in North Dakota. I was almost 200 miles away from the Canadian border where the winters were brutal but the summers were delightful. During my two years in North Dakota, I made a lot of great friends, connections and grew to know the central
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