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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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Wal-Mart Stores has announced ”plans to install solar panels at Massachusetts stores in the next two years, making it the largest user of solar power in the state.”  They have already begun installing solar panels in their California stores.  The “company aims to be completely powered by renewable energy. They estimate the panels will generate between 10-to-15 percent of each store’s energy needs.”