Posts from — March 2011

Facebook Juries

Facebook Is tool for trial lawyers scouring juror profiles to unearth bias.

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AT&T Loophole

AT&T customer service representatives have been empowered to cancel the contract of any customers who behave in an abusive manner.

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AA Japan

American Airlines cuts flights to Japan as demand falls.

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Hershey Hike

Hershey raises candy prices by nearly 10%.

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+1 Button

Google announces +1 Button in a challenge to Facebook’s Like Button.

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Nanogenerators

“Nanogenerators” powered by your heartbeat could replace conventional batteries in about five years.

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Upbeat CEOs

CEOs are upbeat — and that means more jobs for the rest of us.

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Smaller Boxes

Big-Box giants downsize to drive productivity with smaller, urban stores.

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Souring Souvenirs

Theme parks expect new rides to send merchandise sales soaring.

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Thrift Boom

In tough times, business at thrift stores is booming.

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Millet Malt

It’s millet-time for Colorado brewers as officials boost local grain.

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Spousonomics

Can Adam Smith save your marriage?

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Windsor Legoland

A small scale version of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s big day has been created in Lego.

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Macy’s Wedding

Macy’s hosts a wedding in the handbag department.

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Beauty & Bucks

Money may not buy happiness, but beauty buys both money and happiness, a study says.

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The Governator

Arnold Schwarzenegger to launch ‘Governator’ comic, TV show.

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Nixed Rx

Many don’t take prescriptions because of cost.

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Coke Fashionistas

Coca-Cola has set out a three-year strategy for Diet Coke that will see all marketing activity for the brand linked to fashion.

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Kawasaki Enchantment

Apple’s former chief evangelist talks about how to change hearts and influence people.

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Pricier Panamera

Porsche unveils $174K Turbo S.

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Walmart Women

Walmart women watch and wait.

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Kiss Insurance

Would you buy life insurance from a man who dresses in spandex and coughs up blood?

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Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo 3DS breaks one-day sale number.

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Can Cans

Want to reduce BPA exposure? Cut canned foods from your diet, report says.

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Push-Ups Pulled

Abercrombie removes padded, push-up top for girls .

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Fun Poll

Despite economic woes, Americans have fun: poll.

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Pink-Haired Boy

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton pens children’s book.

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Digging a Whole

The problem is: We just don’t do whole things anymore.

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Musical Map

Artist Alexander Chen has turned New York city’s subway map into a digital work of musical art — that you can play.

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RoboCop Debate

Debate goes on over RoboCop statute in Detroit.

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