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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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This week, facebook changed its look…for the better. The site continues to beat out myspace, in my opinion. The new features make it sleeker and easier to find connections within your network and through your friends. I love it. I wonder how people think of ideas like Facebook and if they know they will be a huge success.