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Activist Pushes Subway to Remove Chemical from Bread Recipe
Subway announced it will be removing the chemical azodicarbonamide from its bread recipe. The decision was made after food activist Vani Hari started a petition which called for the end of the chemical’s use.
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Kickstarter Hacked on Wednesday: CEO Encourages Password Change
Kickstarter, the online fundraising site, may have had a security breach. Kickstarter admits that hackers were able to get some of its customer data this past Wednesday, which means that changing your password for the site may not be such a bad idea.
Smartphones 2014: New Proposal May Require 'Kill Switch' Technology
A Minnesota senator has introduced a bill that would require cell phones to have "kill switch" technology, which would remotely wipe personal data and would render the phone inoperable to anyone but the owner.
California Soda Bill Would Put 'Warning Labels' On Beverages High in Sugar
A new bill would make warning labels on sodas and additional drinks with sugar mandatory in California.
Weight Watchers Slims Down Losses For 2014 25 Percent; Looks Ahead to Rebound in 2015
Weight Watchers is looking ahead to 2015. Low meeting turnout and demand from lesser valued competitor weight loss programs caused Weight Watchers to slim its worth for 2014 over 25 percent The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Taco Bell Mobile App: Technology in Tests For Possible 2014 Release
Taco Bell's mobile ordering initiative, due out in 2014 could include a mobile app. Taco Bell's mobile ordering initiative, due out in 2014 could include a mobile app.
Jos. A. Bank's Eddie Bauer Acquisition Could End Long-Awaited Chance at Revival
Jos. A. Bank has found a buyer in Eddie Bauer for $825 million. Jos. A. Bank has found a business partnerin Eddie Bauer for $825 million. Jos. A. Bank is receiving Everest Holdings, sister company of Eddie Bauer after repeated back and forth negotiations with Men's Wearhouse in recent months Bloomberg reported Friday.
Blackberry BBM (UPDATE): Voice Calling and Other Channels Available on App
Android, iPhone, and Blackberry smartphone users can now access Blackberry's Messenger Service voice calling and BBM channel features on their own devices.
Burger King Fourth Fiscal Quarter Earnings Rise 37 Percent Following Global Re-Franchising Initiative
Burger King's improvement efforts helped it see positive numbers in the 2013 fourth fiscal quarter.
Paula Deen's Empire On Verge of Revival: New Business Partnership Expected to Get Her Back On Her Feet
Paula Deen's collaboration with Nafaji Co., will help the one-woman mogul restore her business endeavors.