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New Movie Releases — ‘The Dictator,’ ‘Battleship’ and ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ [VIDEOS]

This weekend, you’ll have your choice between a goofy comedy, watching things blow up, and a tale about the joys and perils of new parenthood.

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Could Bank Tellers Someday Become Extinct?

Many of us do our banking via ATM or other electronic means, but how would you feel if actual in-person tellers didn’t exist? A few banks are testing out new systems with the possible goal of making that idea a reality.

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New Movie Releases — ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ [VIDEO]

Just one new movie opening in wide release this weekend, but for comic book fans, it’s a Superhero-palooza.

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New Movie Releases — ‘The Five-Year Engagement,’ ‘The Pirates! Band of Misfits,’ ‘The Raven,’ and ‘Safe’

Summer movie season is gearing up — this weekend offers no fewer than four new flicks opening in wide release.

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Fort Worth, Texas Mulling Controversial Move to Not Hire Smokers for City Employment [VIDEO]

If you’re a smoker who lives in Fort Worth, Texas, you may soon have to scratch city employment off your list of job prospects — the city is considering a ban on hiring tobacco users.

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New Movie Releases — ‘Chimpanzee,’ ‘The Lucky One,’ and ‘Think Like a Man’ [VIDEO]

Planning to head to the movies this weekend? You’ll have your choice of being entertained by cute animals, a sappy romance, or the perils and pitfalls of adult relationships.

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Weekend Box Office – ‘The Hunger Games’ Continues to Kill It In Sales

Continuing its quest for world domination, ‘The Hunger Games’ earned another $21.5 million this weekend and marked its fourth straight week atop the box office charts.

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Chili’s Introduces Touchscreens to Order and Keep Kids Entertained — Is This the End of Waiters As We Know Them? [VIDEO]

Several Minnesota Chili’s restaurants are trying out a new technology called Ziosk that not only allows you to order and pay using a table-side touchscreen, but also has games to keep your kids occupied before your meal arrives.

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New Movie Releases — ‘The Cabin in the Woods,’ ‘Lockout’ and ‘The Three Stooges’ [VIDEOS]

Horror, action or comedy? Pick your poison, because all three genres will be represented in the movies opening in wide release this weekend.

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Car Buyers Paying $2,000 More for Vehicles Than They Did a Year Ago — Dollars and Sense

As gas prices rise, consumers often consider switching to smaller, more fuel-efficient cars.

But while those cars are usually less expensive than their bigger counterparts, increased demand has resulted in higher sticker prices.