Starbucks Coffee Company and Spotify have teamed up in a multi-year music program that makes the “barista the DJ”. Daniel Ek, CEO of Spotify, is basically allowing the coffeehouse company to run…
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Mayweather/Pacquiao Fight Ticket Prices Fetch Pretty Penny
The Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight is going to happen, and there has been a mad rush to get the tickets necessary. And, because of that, the marketplace has become…
Study: Light Color Affects Internal Clock
According to a new study, the color of light has a tremendous effect on the body’s clock, and how the brain uses it relative to time of day. The study, which hailed…
No Death Penalty: Parents Of Youngest Boston Marathon Victim Urge Government To Remove Option
Martin Richard’s parents, the youngest Boston Marathon bombing victim, have urged authorities to remove the death penalty as a potential punishment option for the convicted bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Denise and Bill Richard’s…
Apartment Renters Can See Increase In Rental Prices
Apartment dwellers are going to find that, despite a rise in apartment construction, their rent is going to increase 3.3 percent this year, averaging around $1,161. It’s a little slower than last…
“The Blob” Could Be Causing Severe West Coast Drought
The U.S. west coast is experiencing the worst drought ever, and it could be caused by a mysterious Pacific Ocean “warm blob”. That’s according to a new study. The study said a…
U.S. Drivers Could Have $2 Gas During Summer Season
U.S. consumers may experience low gas prices during the summer, so long as the refinery maintenance finishes smoothly and crude oil stays cheap. For some people, $2 per gallon is possible… so…
California Governor Issues Mandatory Water Use Restrictions
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown announced strict and unprecedented mandatory water use restrictions to address the state’s horrifying drought crisis that’s approaching crisis levels. Gov. Brown said where they were currently standing for…
Facebook Acquires Shopping Search Site TheFind In Undisclosed Amount
Popular social networking website Facebook has turned its attention towards the e-commerce market, with the acquisition of TheFind, a start-up shopping search site based in Mountain View, Calif. While a deal has…
Petition Urges Facebook To Eliminate The “Feeling Fat” Emoticon
A new petition is urging Facebook to get rid of its “feeling fat” status emoticon, claiming it’s hurtful. The campaign from “Endangered Bodies”, an activist group, claims the popular social network is…