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Hike in Textbook Costs Persuade Students to Download Illegally
The US General Accountability Office reports that the cost of college textbooks has sky rocketed by 82 percent between 2002 and 2012. The price hike
Pizza Hut’s ‘Skinny Slice’ a Reflection of Struggle in the Fast Food Industry
Pizza Hut joins the long list of fast food chains attempting to come up with new products to meet the demands of health conscious customers.
Decline in Consumer Prices the First Since April 2013
The consumer-price index declined 0.2 percent during August, indicating the cost of living in the US dropped in the last month for the first time
American Waistlines Expanding, Despite Stabilization of BMI
According to a report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, American waistlines are still expanding despite a stagnation in BMI growth. Waistlines
Manhattan Welcomes Digital Currency Council to the Neighborhood
On Tuesday, Manhattan welcomed the Digital Currency Council to the neighborhood, a consultancy and educational center aiming to become a resource for professional in the
United Way Becomes Largest Charity to Accept Bitcoin
United Way has announced its new partnership with Bitcoin through the payment service Coinbase. The international organization is the first major charity to accept donations
Working Longer is Not a Retirement Plan
According to new figures published in the Northwestern Mutual 2014 Planning and Progress Study, 13% of working adults believe they will never be able to
ADHD Study Suggests Delayed Brain Connectivity Development
A study published September 15 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests key connections between brain networks develop more slowly in young people
German Investment in Renewable Changing the Economic Landscape
Germany has made a major push to replace existing energy options with cheaper renewable energy. The nation is largely responsible for the downward spike in
Detroit One Step Closer to Bankruptcy Goal
The city of Detroit has reached a settlement with Syncora Investments giving the historic Chapter 9 bankruptcy some headway. The city has faced financial woes