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Starbucks Price Hike

Starting Tuesday, Starbucks will increase the price of your morning coffee by 5 to 20 cents. The coffee shop chain did not comment on which drinks will be affected since prices differ for different regions Although, the company had an 18% boost in profits this quarter, the increase follows many in the past three years. […]

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GMOs: Flaws in America's Food System

Recent food trends have cast unfavorable sentiment towards the food and beverage industry. Genetically Modified Organisms illustrate the flaws in America’s food system. Generally, consumers mistrust GMO produce and its manufacturers, whether their information is accurate or not. Stigma towards GMOs include: 1. Unnaturally modified in labs 2. Consequences of long term use on human

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Impact of Obama's Overtime Pay Proposal

On Monday, President Obama’s proposed a bill increasing the overtime salary threshold. Approximately five million workers would be affected by the increase. The new plan, which Obama announced in a HuffingtonPost blog, will almost double the current threshold from $23,660 to $50,440. Thousands of restaurant employers and workers would be unfavorably affected. Higher cost of

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MasterCard Tests Biometrics to Complete Transactions

In the fall, MasterCard will begin testing biometrics to secure online payments. Customers will be required to hold up their phone and take a picture when completing an online purchase. Various methods of identification will be tested. Director of innovative solutions for combating fraud, Ajay Bhalla,  noted the ensuing generation “is into selfies,”  assuring they

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