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Alcohol Prices See Dramatic Rise at Bars, Restaurants

An industry research study finds that prices for alcoholic beverages at restaurants and other venues have risen in recent months.

How College Grads Can Invest Without a Job

If you're an unemployed recent graduate, you still can get money-smart and prepare for the future -- even without a regular paycheck.

Victoria’s Secret Says No to Masectomy Bras

Limited Brands' Victoria's Secret has turned down a request to make bras for women who undergo mastectomies.

It’s True! Domino’s Tests DVDs That Smell Like Pizza

Domino's is testing a DVD promotion in Brazil that causes DVDs to smell like pizzas and display advertising on their surface when played.

Disney Channel Pulls Episode Over ‘Food Allergy’ Uproar

Disney Channel recently pulled an episode of 'Jessie' that feature kids making fun of someone's gluten-free demands after a Change.org petition was started.

Pew Study: Teens Leaving FB for Twitter

Facebook was once the next big thing in social media, but a recent Pew study shows that its days of teen popularity may have already peaked.

Employees Bolt as HTC Implodes

A number of senior HTC executives have departed the company as its latest high-profile smartphone, the HTC One, appears to have failed.

Subway Deems McDonald’s Shameful? Shrug.

Subway's survey of fast-food "shame" shows that people aren't exactly proud of eating at McDonald's. In other news, the sky is blue.

6 Things You Need to Know About ‘March Against Monsanto’

Environmentalists around the world are coordinated a day of protests and boycotts aimed at Monsanto over its genetically modified corn and soybean seeds.

Fabulous Fifth Avenue: Top Shelf Shopping

Fifth Avenue offers an amazing, high-end shopping experience anyone would love to indulge in.

College Grads: Kudos on a Great Investment

While the debt pile necessary to get through college has reached frightening heights, the numbers show that higher ed still is one of the best investments out there.

Are Women Better Investors Than Men?

There's been a battle of the sexes going on in the investing world for years, and I'm not about to turn it into a war by taking sides.

Small SUVs Flunk Safety Tests

Five smaller SUVs fared poorly on a new crash test designed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Netflix Is the Top Super-Duper Internet Bandwidth Hog

A new study shows that streaming video company Netflix is the top consumer of home bandwidth ... and it's growing.

Abercrombie & Fitch: The No. 1 Brand of Homeless Apparel?

Filmmaker Greg Karber is protesting Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries elitist attitude by giving A&F clothes to the homeless.

Google CEO Reveals His Rare Medical Condition

Google CEO Larry Page says he suffers from paralysis of his left vocal cord, which some times makes it difficult for him to speak.

Why Walmart Will Not Sign Bangladesh Safety Agreement

Mega-retailer Walmart is refusing to sign the Bangladesh Safety Accord, instead saying it can police itself better.

Stay ‘Home’ But Get Away: Top Shelf Trips

CordeValle, between its lovely views, championship golf course, 85-acre vineyard and Sense spa, can offer you a taste of the good life that you won't soon forget.

Investors, Advisors Still Suffer from ‘Fear of Another 2008’

Investors are still feeling the effects of the market meltdown in 2008, which might be a good sign for future market moves.