Jaclyn Giovis
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Intel's new celebrity front man: Will.i.am
Jan 26, 2011
The driving force behind the Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am, has a new gig - he's the director of creative innovation at the chip maker Intel Corp.
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Less than half of U.S. students are proficient in science
Jan 25, 2011
Science is a tough subject for most U.S. students -- so tough that they aren't meeting average proficiency levels in the subject, according to re...
The Mob Economy: How much do you know about the mob's big business?
Jan 20, 2011
Federal authorities on Thursday announced the biggest mob bust in FBI history: a total of 127 mobsters and associates were charged for criminal a...
Study: The bigger the Wal-Mart, the fatter the shoppers
Jan 19, 2011
If your New Years resolution is to lose weight, you better hope a Walmart Supercenter doesn't open up around the corner.
A recent study found th...
Orange crops squeezed by cold weather, incurable disease
Jan 19, 2011
Orange juice, an American breakfast table staple, may eventually become a rare treat if damaged crops continue to sour the citrus industry.
For ...
Starbucks Trenta holds more than the average stomach capacity
Jan 18, 2011
This graphic by Andrew Barr of the National Post is gaining some traction online. It compares the volume of the new, super-sized Starbucks Trenta -...
Blockbuster and Borders -- two of a kind
Jan 18, 2011
Blockbuster and Borders appear to be stuck in the same boat - one that's sinking, anyway.
Blockbuster Inc. is bankrupt because it couldn't keep ...
Name the price on your sandwich
Jan 14, 2011
Panera Bread recently opened its third non-profit restaurant, where customers decide how much to pay for their food. Patrons at the new Panera Cares Cafe in Portland, Ore., will have to decide between a guilty conscience or a free lunch.
Walgreens plans to sell fresh food in 400 stores
Jan 13, 2011
Walgreens customers soon may be able to knock several items off their to-do list without having to leave the store.
Pick up prescriptions - chec...
PHOTOS: Italy's Mount Etna erupts, spews lava and ash
Jan 13, 2011
Italy's Mount Etna stirred back to life overnight Wednesday, but only for a short while....