In the 1960s, an ultra-strong glass was invented by Corning, but it contained no purpose. “Gorilla” glass was expected to be a huge hit unfortunately, it had no real purpose, according to the Associated Press. We tried the automobile windshield market, but the glass was too strong for windshields,” said Kelli Hopp-Michlosky, an employee for […]
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Mike Cassidy from the Mercury News found himself at yet another conference in Sillicon Valley with a panel on female entrepreneurs. The ultimate conclusion was that there just are not enough women in business. The moderator, sitting on a stage at Stanford University with six female CEOs, noted dejectedly how hard it was to find
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According to a story at CNNMoney.com, as mom-and-pop businesses struggle to make ends meet, the latest attempt to help them has gotten mired in Washington politics. The debate began in October, when President Obama started pushing ways to get cheap capital to small businesses. It continued after his State of the Union address, in which
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ImagesFood.com: Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. has recently opened its acclaimed cafe Mocha at AJC Bose Road, Kolkata . With the addition of this outlet, Mocha is now present in 9 cities through 19 outlets. Says Riyaaz Amlani, CEO & MD, Impresario, “We had been eagerly looking for the right space in Kolkata to
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Brian Taylor can thank his tired taste buds for his expanding popcorn-seasonings empire. As a student at the University of Michigan, the Chicago-area native was bored of snacking on butter-and-salt-flavored popcorn every night, so he copied down the ingredients in his favorite potato chip flavors and took a trip to the store to buy spices
Daily Mirror: KFC Sri Lanka Franchisee, Cargills Ceylon PLC and Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd (CCBSL) join hands for a consumer promotion that is sure to entice the taste buds of their consumers. The customers just need to do what they frequently do anyway; order a nice Zinger Meal, Twister Meal or a 2pc Meal
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Sad. But profitable, I’m sure. The NY Times has a profile of the world’s first divorce insurance product. Here’s how its WedLock product works. The casualty insurance is designed to provide financial assistance in the form of cash to cover the costs of a divorce, such as legal proceedings or setting up a new apartment
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Hometownlife.com: A Michigan franchisee has announced plans to develop 30 Planet Fitness locations in the Detroit area over the next several years, part of a rapid national expansion by a gym brand known for its extremely low prices and friendly atmosphere. Currently, there are 10 Planet Fitness gyms operating in southeast Michigan, with several more
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QSR magazine: On August 4, Tulsa, Oklahoma–area Chick-fil-A restaurants set a Guinness World Record by creating the world’s largest sweet iced tea. A nine-foot-tall cup held more than 1,140 gallons of freshly brewed sweet tea and ice. The record was set during an all-day celebration at Nienhuis Park in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Operators and team
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MarketWatch: JDA(R) Software Group, Inc. , The Supply Chain Company(R), announced today that the Scandinavian cosmetic company Oriflame has successfully completed the implementation of JDA(R) Fulfillment. The deployment of this solution enables the company to reduce its fulfillment planning cycles from monthly to daily and improve supply chain visibility. As a result, Oriflame can now
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