Entries from December 2008

Or 48 Hours if you’re planning to shop Toys R Us in Times Square, which will be continuously open from now until 8 PM on Christmas Eve.  According to this Wall Street Journal article, more retailers are offering “extreme” hours to attract as many consumers as possible during these rough economic times.  The article states:
“In […]

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It’s time again to take a look at some of the strange and/or interesting stories being written about this week - thanks to Profnet, a service that sends us journalist queries and calls for sources dozens of times throughout the day. Enjoy!
BEHAVIOR: Obsessed with Cuteness — Athens Banner Herald (GA)
I am looking for experts to […]

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Another product has jumped onto the “Green” bandwagon. Major soda company Coca-Cola has announced Sprite Green will debut this month in New York and Chicago. How can soda be green? Well, with a touch of rebaudioside A (Reb-A), which comes from the South American stevia plant, it is the key ingredient behind Coke’s Truvia sweetener […]

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