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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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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.
950,000 Jars of Sunland Inc. Peanut Butter Dumped in Landfill
Tons of peanut butter products were dumped in a Clovis, N.M., landfill. Approximately 950,000 jars of Sunland Inc peanut butter made for retailers like Costco are reportedly in a landfill in New Mexico in attempt to push forward the purchase of a facility that makes peanut product the Associated Press reported Friday.
McDonald's Offers Free Coffee Monday Through April 13
McDonald's offers free small cups of coffee Monday until the end of the day April 13. Customers who walk into select McDonald's locations beginning Monday up until the end of the day April 13 can receive a small cup of the company's McCafe branded coffee for no charge The Associated Press reported Friday.
Blackberry Smartphone Release: Company to Launch Keyboard Smartphones, Possibly Bring BBM Messenger Service to Desktop Computers
Blackberry is working on smartphones with keyboards. Upscale smartphones with keyboards are slated to launch on Blackberry in the next 18 months as the company strives to re-gain trust from consumers who are important to their business, and don't see a need in their products.
Chinese Baidu's Searches Constitute Free Speech, According to Judge
Upholding searches on the Chinese search engine, Baidu, a US district judge dismissed a lawsuit against it alleging it censored pro-democracy content at China's behest.
Google Fined Over $150000 by Indian Fair Trade Authority
The Competition Commission of India ordered Google to pay $165,810 for not cooperating in an anti-trust probe against it.
Minnesota Teen Wins $70000 After School Accesses her Facebook
A school in Minnesota has agreed to pay a former student $ 70,000 for accessing her Facebook without permission.
Instacart App Shops for Your Groceries for You in New York City: New Delivery Service
The iOS app Instacart, originating in San Francisco, Calif., was introduced to New York City on Wednesday. The app lets customers select items from their local grocery stores and choose when they can be delivered.
New York City Council Proposes Shopping Bag Fee: 10-Cent Grocery Bags
The New York City Council introduced a bill on Wednesday that would charge customers 10 cents per grocery bag at stores. The legislation was proposed in order to bring down the amount of bags that are used and thrown into landfills.
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