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Oh, sure, you can blame other factors, like inflation and supply chain issues, but if high prices were a murder victim, dynamic pricing would be rounded up as one of the top suspects. What Is Dynamic Pricing?Dynamic pricing is a pricing and prof How to save on Thanksgiving dinner 11/13/2022 04:00am • Sharing a meal and reflections of gratitude with family and friends will always be priceless, but the cost of actually putting Thanksgiving dinner on the table has gone up -- a lot. Thanksgiving-related groceries will cost 13.5% more this year than they did last year, according to research from d 30 Top Mountain Resorts in the U.S. 11/10/2022 07:00pm • Whether you want to ski to your heart's content or hike past picture-perfect waterfalls, rugged peaks and broad valleys, these scenic mountain resorts are a nature lovers dream. 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