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Why EA Bungled Its SimCity 5 Launch: Beta Nightmares
It was supposed to be the idyllic launch of a vaunted and longed-after franchise, but instead a legion of angry gamers are voicing their displeasure online.
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How Justin Bieber, Charlie Sheen Beat Twitter's 140 Character Limit
Justin Bieber was again angry at the media, but found Twitter's 140 character limit insufficient for expressing his rant. Meanwhile, on the other side of reality, Charlie Sheen wanted to let loose on Twitter in long-form. Both found innovative ways to overcome the 140 character curse.
Welker is a Bronco, Gisele Bundchen Silent
Patriots star wide receiver Wes Welker will be signing with the Broncos, months after New England fell at the AFC Championships to the eventual Super Bowl winners Baltimore Ravens last season. Welker had been criticized by Gisele Bundchen, wife of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, for his performance during Super Bowl XLVI in which they lost to the New York Giants.
Second Chance for Pizza Hut 140 Second Interview Today on Google Plus
People who missed the chance to try out for Pizza Hut's social media director will have another chance today to attend a speed interview via Google Plus Hangouts. The time is limited to 140 seconds, which happens to be the limit of characters allowed in a tweet.
Build-A-Bear Using Tech, Money to Rebuild the Brand
Build-A-Bear Workshop is serious about its business. Owning all of its United States locations outright, the company only franchises to international locations outside of Puerto Rico, Canada and the United Kingdom. It is currently in the midst of a turnaround to reinvigorate the brand and drive profits at the 15 year old chain.
Did Ann Curry Throw Matt Lauer Under the Bus?
After she sat on the Today couch and cried last summer, audiences unleashed their fury on Lauer. Did Curry knowingly or unknowingly throw Lauer under the bus?
Behind Burger King's Transformation: 3G Capital, Wiborg, Change
Burger King's great performance in Q4 2012 demonstrates the earnings potential in the franchise, which had been written off by analysts during the recession. Although the turnaround is still in progress, the improvements result from a persistent effort by management to enact changes. Much of the credit goes to Steve Wiborg
Why Franchises are Gravitating Towards the Middle East: Sprinkles, Smashburger, Shake Shack
When you think of franchises, the Middle East does not usually come to mind. Yet that is where franchises are increasingly turning to find expansion opportunities.
Sticks and Stones May Break Her Bones, But Words Hurt Taylor Swift Too
A month after The Golden Globes aired, Taylor Swift is firing back at hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for a bit they did about her love life.
Mississippi Baby Cured of HIV
The cure is monumental news in the field of health science, with a global impact. Groundbreaking news in the field of AIDS research and in health science in general: scientists believe a little girl born with HIV has been cured of the infection.
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