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Dear Alexa, My friends and I went to the movies last weekend, and at the end of the night I realized I paid more for my popcorn, soda and candy, than I did for my actual movie ticket! Why are movie concessions stands so expensive? Please Explain! Kate Well Kate,... [read more]
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Telling graduates that, ”You are now officially credentialed as being smart,” author Walter Isaacson began his commencement address at Pomona College. “But,” he continued,… [read more]

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One shopper had to search for toilet paper in 6 stores. Another arrived in a supermarket just after a delivery but was… [read more]

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By Lauren Miller, Guest Blogger and Senior at Kent Place School. How do you tell the difference between discretionary and business flyers?… [read more]