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Chick-fil-A: Anti-Gay Comments Make Jim Henson Company Donations Go to GLAAD
After it was announced that Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy said his fast-food chain was against same-sex marriage, the Jim Henson Company parted ways with them, and told readers to donate money to GLAAD instead.
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Teen Choice Awards 2012 Full List of Winners - "The Twilight Saga", "The Hunger Games", Justin Bieber, One Direction
The 2012 Teen Choice Awards honored the biggest franchise names in the world right now, including the stars and team behind "The Hunger Games" and "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn."
"Lord of the Rings" Movie Actor Orlando Bloom, Wife Miranda Kerr Set to Divorce?
"Lord of the Rings" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor Orlando Bloom may have split up with his wife, Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr, reported MSN on Monday.
Red Mango Hours: New Store Locations Opening in Hicksville, Clarksville This Weekend
Two new Red Mango frozen yogurt stores are set to open this month, including a location in Hicksville, N.Y., and Clarksville, Md.
Dunkin' Donuts Menu to Be Available in 15 New German Stores Opening Within 5 Years
Dunkin' Donuts announced that it will be opening 15 new chains in Germany over the next five years as a way to expand their global presence.
Peet's Coffee & Tea Sold For Nearly $1 billion to German Conglomerate
The Bay Area-based café chain Peet's Coffee & Tea is being taken private for about $1 billion, taking the struggling coffee chain private following a sharp drop in its share price on Friday.
Best Buy, Future Shop Canada to Give 10% Extra Discount Off Lowest Competitor Prices
Best Buy and Future Shop stores in Canada announced that they have set up an online initiative where they will guarantee the lowest prices compared to any other online or in-store retailer, and beat the lowest prices online by 10 percent of the difference, to get more sales.
Starbucks Opening up More Evolution Juice Stores
Starbucks is to opening three more Evolution Fresh juice stores in the US this Friday, July 27, in addition to the one it opened earlier this year. The move is the coffee chain's latest push to move beyond its cafes at a time when the company is facing increased competition from fast food chains that serve specialty coffees.
McDonald's Menu: "Favorites Under 400 Calories" Menu Introduced During London Olympics 2012
As a way to highlight its low-calorie items, McDonald's introduced its new "Favorites Under 400 Calories" menu, showcasing the fast-food items that won't be that much of a health issue.
Quiznos Names New CEO and New Marketing Officer
Sandwich chain Quiznos named Stuart K. Mathis as its new president and chief executive, succeeding Greg MacDonald, e ffective July 30, the company said in a statement.