Charles Passy
@CharlesPassy
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Reporter @MarketWatch. I write about food, drink, finance, arts and all things quirky...Let's just say I write a lot. He/him/his. Email: [email protected]
New York, NY
Joined October 2011
Keeping busy on the candy-for-Halloween-is-so-2024 beat...
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A Halloween tradition that started as a lark has gained steam, with more homes handing out spuds—and kids choosing them over candy.
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Keeping busy on the has-tipping-reached-a-tipping-point? beat...
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A new survey points to a growing tipping backlash as 65% of Americans say they’re fed up with doling out those dollars
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Five bucks for a second entree? Some Norwegian Cruise Line passengers are none too happy with the cruise line's new food-and-drink policies...
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But it’s all about paying heed to the bottom line, say Wall Street analysts.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's biggest financial risk? Putting together the first production of "Cats" in London. "If it had been a disaster, I’d have lost my house." Read more here:
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The composer of “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats,” “Evita” and many others, is enjoying a new — and busy — chapter in his decades-long career
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Keeping busy on the how-much-did-you-say-that-ticket-costs? beat...
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These are the most expensive face-value tickets in Broadway history, thanks to Leslie Odom Jr.’s return — and the premium-pricing trend goes beyond “Hamilton” the season
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Would you spend $1,525 to see your favorite star in a Broadway show...?
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These are the most expensive face-value tickets in Broadway history, thanks to Leslie Odom Jr.’s return — and the premium-pricing trend goes beyond “Hamilton” the season
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Carnival Cruise's "doughnutgate" controversy: Passengers say they don't want to pay extra for sweet treats...
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Some passengers say cruise lines are nickel-and-diming them with all the surcharges — such as Carnival now charging $3 to $8 extra for doughnuts and sweet treats
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Keeping busy on the things-I-need-to-know-in-advance-of-tonight's-drawing beat...
marketwatch.com
But even if you’re not a big lottery winner in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing, it’s still worth heeding this advice for managing a significant sum of money
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If there's a better book on whiskey -- its history, range of styles, etc. -- than @nrothbaum's "The Whiskey Bible," I've yet to encounter it. This is must-reading for every whiskey lover and a great way for newbies to understand the world's greatest spirit.
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Are cruise-ship water slides an accident waiting to happen...?
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The slides are an increasingly popular attraction on many of the mega vessels operated by cruise lines.
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Put those priceless sports collectibles under lock and key. Thieves are targeting dealers and others, stealing Lebron James game-worn jerseys, Mickey Mantle cards and the like...
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Here’s how buyers can protect themselves from purchasing stolen goods.
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Blue jeans on a luxury cruise? Some tux-loving travelers say they're not on board with the idea...
marketwatch.com
So much for dressing up for dining at sea
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Keeping busy on the this-is-why-I-make-my-own-coffee-in-the-hotel room beat...
marketwatch.com
New preliminary data shows hotel occupancy rates fell 8.1% year over year in July, and were down 7.1% during the first half of the year.
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Are you prepared to pay 10% more for your can of Coke? That could be the consequence of the iconic brand switching from high fructose corn syrup to cane sugar in its recipe...
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There’s a possibility that other food and beverage companies may also reformulate their products, adding to the potential impact on consumers.
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Hoarding toilet paper? That's so 2020. Now, some java fanatics are hoarding coffee -- locking in today's prices in case that morning cup of joe costs way more in the future.
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Weather conditions in coffee-producing countries have already boosted prices — and tariff threats could add to that.
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Keeping busy on the things-I'd-do-in-retirement-were-it-not-for-seasickness beat...
marketwatch.com
It’s not just the expenses to consider: Are you prepared to call a 130-square-foot cabin your year-round home?
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Do you still eat canned foods? Today's are opting for fresh produce -- and that may be why Del Monte is declaring bankruptcy...
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The iconic canned fruits-and-vegetables brand has struggled to keep up with the changing grocery landscape, experts say.
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What does it take to get a good job these days? Try multiple rounds of interviews, an at-home test and even the preparation of a case study.
marketwatch.com
It’s not unusual for companies to have a multi-step hiring process these days, including several interviews and even take-home tests
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Keeping busy on the Costanza wallet beat...
marketwatch.com
Dave Grossman carries a “Costanza wallet,” and he says he’s reaped rewards aplenty as a result.
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