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I'm With Stupid: Artificially Creating Pepsi's Next Big Mess

Todd Hartley | Posted 04.09.2012

Read More: Artficial Sweeteners, Aspartame, Greek Yogurt, Pepsi Next, Sucralose, Cola, Coke, New Coke, Pepsi, Comedy News
Todd Hartley

I predict that Pepsi Next will be a colossal failure for Pepsi. It won't be as big a flop as New Coke was, but that's just because Pepsi's not as big as Coke.

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Social Security Recipients Praise Raise

AP | MATT SEDENSKY | Posted 12.21.2011

Read More: Social Security Benefits, Social Security Raise, Social Security 2012, Video, Social Security, Social Security Adjustment 2012, Social Security COLA 2012, Social Security Increase, Social Security Adjustment, Cola, Social Security Increase 2012, Social Security Raise 2012, Social Security Cola, Politics News

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — For some, the just-announced increase in Social Security checks amounts to an extra meal out, a little more cash for clo...

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What You Need To Know About New Social Security Changes

AP | By The Associated Press | Posted 12.21.2011

Read More: Cost of Living Increase, Video, Social Security, Social Security COLA Increase, Social Security Adjustment 2012, Social Security Adjustment, Social Security Increase, Cola, Social Security Increase 2012, Social Security Cola, Social Security Cost of Living Increase, Politics News

-- Social Security announced on Wednesday a 3.6 percent increase in benefits for next year, the first raise since 2009. A look at the program: _Bene...

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In Social Security Cuts, Look for the Chained CPI

Daniel Marans | Posted 09.07.2011

Read More: Social Security, President Obama, Debt Ceiling, Federal Budget Deficit, Retirement, Deficit Reduction, Chained CPI, Cola, Politics News
Daniel Marans

There are a number of reasons why the Social Security cuts are sure to include the chained CPI. Chief among them is that it has been known for weeks now to be "on the table" in debt-ceiling negotiations.

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Alex Becker

Social Security Advocates Slam Proposed COLA Cuts

HuffingtonPost.com | Alex Becker | Posted 08.31.2011

Read More: Aarp, Cola, Social Security, Federal Budget Deficit, Social Security Benefits, Social Security Cuts, Debt Limit, Politics News

WASHINGTON -- Prominent Social Security advocates expressed deep concern Friday at news that lawmakers may change the way the government measures infl...

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Why 'Unfiltered' Ginger Ale Tastes Better

Liza de Guia | Posted 05.25.2011

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Liza de Guia

Meet Bruce Cost, the founder of Fresh Ginger Ginger Ale by Bruce Cost, an unfiltered, pure cane sugar ginger ale made in Brooklyn, NY.

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An All-Natural, Old-Fashioned Soda Syrup Company

Liza de Guia | Posted 05.25.2011

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Liza de Guia

shared from food. curated. "Not only is it creating a really good beverage, but it's also helping the motion of people getting off the artificial stu...

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Minimum Wage Earners In Colorado Set For A Raise In 2011

AP | KRISTEN WYATT | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: National Employment Law Project, Colorado, Cost of Living, Colorado Minimum Wage, Minimum Wage, Cola, Denver News

DENVER — It will be a happier New Year for nearly 650,000 workers earning minimum wage. They're getting small raises in seven states that tie th...

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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Oligarchy

Leo W. Gerard | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Gop, Wall Street Bonuses, Tea Party, Mitch McConnell, John Boehner, Bernie Sanders, Cola, Tax Cuts, Wall Street Banks, Tax Cuts for the Rich, Wall Street, Chamber of Commerce, Tax Compromise, Estate Tax, Tiffany?S, Christie?S, Budget Cuts, Business News
Leo W. Gerard

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Ev'rywhere you go; Take a look in Tiffany's store, glistening once again With Wall Street bonus trinkets a...

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Social Security To Announce No COLA For 2011

AP | STEPHEN OHLEMACHER | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Another year without an increase in Social Security retirement and disability benefits is creating a political backlash that has Pr...

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Colorado Pension Vote Could Make State First In Nation To Limit Annual COLA Increases

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Josh Penry, Brandon Shaffer, National Conference of State Legislatures, Colorado Legislature, Colorado Pensions, Cola, Denver News

DENVER — A plan to keep the state's pension system from going bankrupt is set to get its first hearing at Colorado's Capitol. Senate President ...

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Ford Workers Reject Contract changes

AP | DEE-ANN DURBIN and TOM KRISHER | Posted 05.25.2011

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DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. workers have overwhelmingly rejected contract changes that would have allowed the automaker to cut labor costs, leaving...

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Obama to Seniors: Here's Some Money. Now Go Away.

Rick Horowitz | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rick Horowitz

"Hey, Gordo!" cried Myron the Mailman, who'd known Gordon Goldenage forever. "I've got some government checks here for you and the little lady." (That would be Gladys.)

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Forget a "Fat Tax." Tax the Fat.

John Ridley | Posted 05.25.2011

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John Ridley

With all the talk -- and screaming and gun-toting -- that's going on around the health care reform debate, maybe the answer is orbiting our ever-expanding guts.

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Vanishing Social Security COLA Adjustment Will Squeeze Some Seniors

Mark Miller | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Social Security, Economic Recession, Inflation, Cost of Living, Recession, Retirement, Retirement Funds, Senior Citizens, Saving for Retirement, Social Security Crisis, Social Security Benefits, Cola, Business News
Mark Miller

The vanishing COLA will squeeze many retirees hard. Social Security provides, on average, about 39 percent of income for retired households and more than 50 million people receive benefits.

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Is L.A. Fashion Week Dead?

Victoria Namkung | Posted 05.25.2011

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Victoria Namkung

Fashion Week in Los Angeles has undoubtedly changed, but my bet is that things will be back, and perhaps better than ever.

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Coca-Cola Profit Rises As Sales Jump

AP | HARRY R. WEBER | Posted 05.25.2011

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ATLANTA — The Coca-Cola Co. reported Wednesday a 79 percent jump in fourth-quarter profit and maintained its growth targets despite a slowing U....

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