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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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The Northeast is being put into a standstill for a second time this year due to Mother Nature. Some parts of the Northeast is expected to get up to three feet of snow. Damage from this storm will add to the mess the area is still trying to clean up from Super Storm Sandy.