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Fattest State in America in 2011 is Mississippi, ‘Thinnest’ is Colorado
The fattest state in America for a sixth consecutive year is Mississippi, as 34.9 percent of its adult population are obese. Louisiana ranked second most "fattest state in America with a 33.4 percent of the population being obese, West Virginia ranked third at 32.4 percent while Alabama 33 percent. About 26 of 30 states with the highest obesity and BMI rates are located in the Midwest and South along the Gulf Coast.
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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart: Meeting Up At The MTV Video Music Awards?
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson has reportedly not had any contact with each other for the past month after the news broke out that Stewart cheated on him with director Rupert Sanders. The couple or former couple will likely miss an awkward run in with each other the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards.
Dunkin' Donuts Rolls Out Mobile Payment App, Send Money to a Friend Via Facebook
Dunkin' Donuts is the last franchise to jump on the mobile payment band wagon and rolled out a new app on Thursday that allows customers to pay virtually via their Smartphone.
S&P raises Burger King Corp ratings
Global restaurant operator Burger King has enhanced credit protection measures, a result of both profit growth and debt reduction; we expect those trends to continue.
Jiffy Lube Franchisee Settles Text Message Spam Case For $47 Mil
Heartland Automotive Services have reached a proposed settlement with consumers in response to the alleged test message spam they blasted out to mobile devices last year.
Big retailers team up on mobile payments plan
A group of big retailers that includes Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Target Corp and Japan's 7-Eleven is developing a mobile payment network, adding to the proliferation of options that let consumers pay with smartphones.
McDonald's Releases Statement Following 300,000 Recalled Apple Slices
McDonald's has issued a statement following the recall of nearly 300,000 apple slices from its franchises across the nation after a listeria contimation scare.
Unishippers Global Logistics Rolls Out Franchise Model
Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, a small package and freight shipping resellers, is rolling out its new national franchise model without geographic boundaries.
'The Pizzabon': Cinnabon Giving Free Pizzabon's On Saturday [DETAILS]
Baked goods franchise Cinnabon is famous for its fragrant and flavorful cinnamon buns, but now it's rolling out new menu items like cupcakes, breakfast sandwiches, and a cheese galore creation called "The Pizzabon."
Apple Slices Recalled from McDonald's and Burger King for Listeria: Full List of Contaminated Batches
As the nation continues to be bombarded with "Eat Healthy" campaigns by First Lady Michelle Obama and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, parents might want to give their children French fries on their next visit to McDonald's instead of the traditionally healthier apple slices.
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