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Office Max, Office Depot Nearing Merger
Blue chip office supply chains OfficeMax Inc. and Office Depot Inc. are near a potential merger, according to sources. The deal is tentative, and could unravel pending negotiation points.
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Burger King's Announces Jerell Moore as Chief Diversity Officer
Burger King announced Jerrell Moore as the company's new chief diversity officer in a statement released on Friday.
Zuckerberg Family Photo Questions Facebook’s Privacy Settings
Mark Zuckerberg's own sister, Randi, has complained about a Facebook privacy policy after a family photo she posted on Facebook as private was actually visible to more than her friends and started making the rounds online.
Santa Tracker 2012: Follow Santa Live as He Goes Around the World
Santa Tracker has been a tradition for 57 years whereby the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) sets up a Santa Tracker online where you can track Santa online and now Google has also gotten into the holiday spirit, or competition, and launched its own Santa Tracker.
'Gangnam Style' Most Watched Video Ever on YouTube
"Gangnam Style", the popular music video from South Korean pop singer Psy, has broken another record by becoming the most-watched YouTube video in history, with over 1 billion views on the Google-owned video website.
McDonald's November Sales Up on Value Meals
McDonald's reported better-than-expected November sales on Monday, giving the company's stock price a much needed boost.
Foxconn Confirms American Expansion Plans
Foxconn Technology Group, the manufacturing giant and supplier to Apple Inc., has confirmed its plans to expand its operations in North America as customers request more of their products be Made in U.S.A.
International Franchise Association Launches Online Real Estate Search Portal
The International Franchise Association (IFA) and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) have partnered to launch a new online matchmaking portal which helps franchise companies find real estate and landlords, as well as brokers who are looking for retailers to fill vacant stores.
GoWebMo.com Creating Mobile Website Apps for Restaurants Wanting to Serve Their Smart Phone Using Customers
GoWebMo.com focuses on meeting restaurant owners needs to serve their growing customer base that are using smart phones. Almost 90% of businesses are lacking mobile-friendly websites, which means an aggravating experience for the millions of smartphone users searching from their phones, unable to navigate cumbersome websites that don't fit small phone screens, and don't offer services for those on the go.
Facebook Warning Hoax: Ignore the 'Coypright' Facebook Warning
Facebook users may have seen a message popping up on their news feed encouraging others to copy and paste the text and post it on their own walls if they want to be placed "under protection of copyright laws." It turns out this is a Facebook warning hoax and not authorized by Facebook.