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IBM Deal Brings 500 Jobs to Buffalo, New York
Computer hardware company International Business Machines announced on Monday it will be bringing 500 jobs to a new computer information technology center in Buffalo, NY. The new deal is part of an agreement between IBM and New York State, which includes bringing jobs to the Hudson Valley.
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Tim Hortons Locations Expand: 800 New Stores in Canada and U.S.
Tim Hortons Cake and Bake Shop announced on Tuesday it has a new plan to improve returns. The plan includes adding at least 800 restaurants in Canada and the U.S. by 2018.
USDA Reports Environmental Risks from GMO Crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released on Feb. 20 a new report about the potential risks posed to the environment by genetically engineering crops. Genetically modified organism seeds have been used by farms in the U.S. for 15 years.
Google Glass Attack in San Francisco Raises Issue of Privacy
Sarah Slocum, a social media consultant, was attacked this past weekend at the Haight Street bar Molotov’s in San Francisco, CA, having the Google Glass she was wearing ripped off her face.
'Frightening' New Painkiller Pill Zohydro Approved
Zohydro, a new painkiller approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is scheduled to be available at pharmacies next month, but is meeting plenty of opposition by people who say the pill has “frightening” effects”.
South Park: The Stick of Truth Video Game to be Censored in Europe
Ubisoft Entertainment S.A. announced it has censored the European version of the 18-rated comedy role-playing game South Park: The Stick of Truth. Censorships will apply to the PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions of the game.
FDA Food Labels: Agency Officially Requests Changes to Nutrition Facts
The United States Food and Drug Administration is requesting changes to food labels. The United States Food and Drug Administration officially made a request Thursday for a change to food labels after previous hints surfaced that the modifications might be coming the government agency reported in a press release.
Ford Leaves Microsoft's in-Car Tech for Blackberry
Ford Motor Company announced it will be leaving Microsoft in favor of Blackberry’s technology and what it can do for Ford's in-car system. Ford is currently developing its cars’ Sync infotainment systems, which allows drivers to control their smartphones and other devices by voice in the car.
J.C. Penney Shows Two Percent Increase in Fourth Fiscal Quarter, Company on Upswing
J.C. PEnney is on the upswing following good numbers in the fourth fiscal quarter. J. C. Penney beat predictions and reported strong results for the past fourth fiscal quarter the company said in a press release Wednesday.
Chipotle's Sofritas Vegan Tofu Burritto Launches Nationally Monday
Chipotle's sofritas vegan tofu burrito comes to New York City, Boston, and the rest of the United States Monday.
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