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THIS Is a Big Story!! McDonald’s Adding Calories to Menus

Fast-food chains and other restaurants have been under heavy criticism (pun intended) for years about how healthy the food is that they serve. Health groups, consumer advocates, and government agencies have all stepped up their efforts. In some locales (such … Continue reading

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How Wireless Phone Carriers Will Benefit from the iPhone 5

Until now, Apple has received the main benefits from its iPhones. Because of the popularity of the iPhone, wireless carriers have sold new iPhones for far less than they paid for the phones. They have tried to make up for … Continue reading

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The Future of ATMs

ATMmarketplace.com and the ATM Industry Association have released the ATM Future Trends Report 2012. It includes data from banks, credit unions, EFT networks, transaction processors, ATM manufacturers, and independent ATM hosts. Click the abbreviated infographic to access a larger chart with more information.  

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