Netflix Inc.’s newly adopted plan, designed to limit investors from acquiring too much stake in the company, came into action on Nov. 2 after a unanimous vote. According to a statement released by Netflix, the “Plan” is intended keep Netflix safe from the attempts made by an unnamed source […]
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College Park Towers strives to differentiate itself to off-campus students
The halls of College Park Towers are dimly lit, painted a green that has faded to a brown hue, carpeted with a retro dark-green pattern and always shaking from the music. In a parking lot that leads right to Route 1, and more conveniently, the Cornerstone Bar, the car […]
Lebanese eatery caters to musicians, local community
Open for four years, the New Deal Café in Greenbelt, Md., a Lebanese eatery, has already won radio station WTOP’s “Top 10” best local music venues list, beating out the D.C.’s 9:30 Club and Jammin’ Java. Abdul Kmaiha, a Lebanese-American, and his wife opened the café on June […]
Toyota boosts third quarter profits
Boosted by increasing sales and an improving post-tsunami situation in Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation announced a 221 percent increase in net profits for the quarter compared to 2011. Toyota released its third-quarter report on Nov. 5. The increased net income stands at $3.2 billion for the quarter and $8.4 […]
Students discuss the relationship between their major and political ideology
During an election, college students’ votes are vital because they are the next generation to lead the country. Traditionally, college students lean more on the liberal side of the political ideology spectrum. However, is there a certain way that different majors vote? Do business majors vote differently than arts […]
Hyattsville bicycle shop gives back to the community
Hyattsville’s Arrow Bicycle has sponsored an annual race to raise money for the Prince George’s County Special Olympics since they went into business four-and-a-half years ago. Over 500 racers from the mid-Atlantic area attended the fourth Hyattsville Cyclocross race on Oct. 7, according to race Director Eric Griffin. […]
Hyattsville small business run by sales and marketing veteran
Ron Rhine has owned Hyattsville Vacuum Cleaner Service for 20 years, but he has been in sales for 67. Hyattsville Vacuum Cleaner Service is a small shop on Baltimore Avenuewith three employees that does repair work and sells vacuums, cleaning supplies and parts. The store primarily relies […]
Smith forms new group to improve student experience
A new council was formed at the Smith School to serve as a link between the student body and administration. The 16 member Dean’s Student Advisory Council held its first monthly meeting on Oct. 16. The goal of the council is to make sure that students have the […]
Smith forms a new group to improve student experience
A new council was formed at the Smith School to serve as a link between the student body and administration. The 16 member Dean’s Student Advisory Council held its first monthly meeting on Oct. 16. The goal of the council is to make sure that students have the […]
Windows 8 makes its debut
Windows 8, the new PC software that’s all about touch and tiles, will debut Oct. 26. at a five-hour event in New York, according to PCMag.com. For a $39.99 upgrade from XP software to a $14.99 upgrade from Windows 7 software users can experience faster startup times, improved multi-monitor […]