2009

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Documentary

2009

Insider Business

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Charlie Floyd Abby Narishkin Will Storey Daniel T. Allen

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Oct 1, 2009

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

Summary Business Insider explains the whys and how to's of modern business processes and procedures even when the products are traditional. View more details

Documentary

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Oct 1, 2009

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

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How $1.3 Billion of Counterfeit Goods are Seized at JFK Airport: Big Business

Counterfeit products are a growing illegal industry that often distributes defective and even dangerous or toxic products. But customs officers and distributors are fighting back. But, while many goods are seized and destroyed, prosecution of the violators is rare and difficult.

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A negative review of the growing use of lethal drones.

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