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Dunkin' Donuts Tests Gluten-Free Goodies On Individuals With Celiac Disease

Jennifer Beaudoin — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 02:35:04 +0000

It seems as though there has been an unexplained increase in those who suffer from Celiac disease, which just means the body can't process or break down food products containing gluten/wheat. With this increase comes the reciprocation of certain food chains who offer gluten-free choices. The newest contender to the cause: Dunkin' Donuts.

Canada's NHL Lockout Leads To Rise In Sex Toy Sales

Jennifer Beaudoin — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 01:49:06 +0000

OK so if you were in the NHL (or just a huge fan) and on a lockout with no end in sight, what would you do with your time? Apparently the majority of them do the hanky pany with their significant others, because ever since the lockout began Canada has seen a substantial increase in the sale of sex toys.

Facebook Acquires Photoshare Site Instagram For $1 Billion – Tech Tuesday

BJ Ragone — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:30:21 +0000

In the world of social media, Facebook reigns supreme. On Monday they announced that like The Borg, they would be assimilating Instagram into their system. Resistance is futile. I’m stepping in this week, while Big Rich enjoys some much needed downtime, and bringing you some big tech news. On Monday, Facebook made the largest deal [...]

Apple Is Now Worth More Than Poland, Sweden & More

BJ Ragone — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:31:39 +0000

If you were to put five of your best friends in a room, there is a good chance that at least four of them will own an Apple product of some kind. That is the reason that Apple is now worth billions. Apple has just become one of just four companies ever to become worth [...]

Tech Thursday – Streaming Media is Big Business

Big Rich — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:30:23 +0000

Netflix, Hulu, ABC, NBC and now Time Warner. What do all of these have in common? Streaming media to you through the internet and making big money.

Jessica Simpson–Smart Business Woman

BJ Ragone — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:46:05 +0000

Yes that is correct. Say what you will about Jessica Simpson and her lack of common sense, but she is on the fast track to become the next billionaire. Jessica Simpson has made quite an impression over the years. Her music career was pretty good, and maybe she isn’t the brightest bulb but apparently she [...]

Mayor Jennings Wants Earlier Last Call

Bryen — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:21:23 +0000

Mayor Jennings has asked bars to consider closing at 2AM instead of at 4AM in an effort “improve our city” – whatever that means. I can tell you from experience that this is a poor idea for many reasons. I grew up here and moved to Arizona some time ago for several years and I [...]