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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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October 29, 2007
Vampire Power – Sucking money out of your wallet (external link)

Do you leave chargers plugged into the outlet? Then beware your electricity bill! The US spends about $4 billion annually on ‘vampire’ or standby power.

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