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Movie Theaters to Possibly Bring Down Ticket Prices
The National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) announced they will test discounted ticket prices in order to increase attendance at movie theaters. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) released a report Tuesday that said domestic movie box-offices sales grew from $10.8 billion in 2012 to $10.9 billion in 2013. However, the increase was not because attendance, but because of higher ticket prices.
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Amazon Streaming Service: Online Retailer Not Unveiling Program, Further Developing Other Components
Amazon is not releasing a streaming program. Amazon has no plans to unveil a streaming service according to information from the online retailer The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Tim Hortons Brings Back Old Favorites to Menu for Birthday
Tim Hortons Inc. is releasing its “Bring It Back” promotion in celebration of the Canadian restaurant’s 50th Anniversary. The promotion will have Canadian customers vote on old items that they want to bring back, which will then return to stores later this year.
Facebook to Build Drones and Satellites for Global Internet
Facebook, Inc. announced Thursday that it looks to bring internet connection to people around the world through drones, satellites and lasers. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the technology will be developed by a team called the Facebook Connectivity Lab.
Autism Begins During Pregnancy: Child's Brain Development Impacted
A new study done by researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle, WA suggests that autism begins during pregnancy.
GSK Weight Loss Products Recall: Alli Capsules Pulled Back For Tampering
Pills were found inside GSK Alli weight loss products. GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare recalled its alli weight loss products Friday from stores in the United States and Puerto Rico because the inventory may have been tinkered with a press release on the company's website reported Friday.
Yellowstone National Park Decides Not to Use Biobullets on Bison
Yellowstone National Park has decided not to target bison with biobullets as part of a proposed plan to vaccinate the animals against brucellosis. Bison is still considered to be a rarity in the park since they are some of the only surviving ancestors of the wild plains bison.
Pinterest Users Under Attack from Butt Pictures from Hackers
Pinterest users on Friday reported being spammed by butt image pins on their boards. Pinterest users were a target of an unusual attack on Friday when several users reported seeing butt pics pinned to their board.
Salamander Shrinkage: Warm, Dry Conditions Reportedly Cause Animals Size Reduction
Salamanders are becoming smaller. Desert-like conditions around salamanders in the United States are causing the animal to lessen in size The Jacksonville Observer reported Thursday.
Crazy Ants to Reportedly Invade Houston in Coming Weeks
Crazy ants are coming to Houston. Crazy ants are expected to swarm the Houston area in the coming weeks The French Tribune reported Friday. The insects will add to the over 20 counties in Texas where the species reside by the billions.
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