NORTHLAND'S FAVORITE HITS » rising prices http://kool1017.com Mon, 20 May 2013 00:54:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Peanut Butter Prices To Skyrocket http://kool1017.com/peanut-butter-prices-to-skyrocket/ http://kool1017.com/peanut-butter-prices-to-skyrocket/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:58:58 +0000 Steve Tanko http://kool1017.com/?p=15751 Expect to pay more for your next jar of peanut butter.  A LOT more!

The makers of Jif peanut butter have said they expect to raise prices by 30-percent because of higher peanut costs.

]]> http://kool1017.com/peanut-butter-prices-to-skyrocket/feed/ 0 Source: sparktography via flickr Netflix Raises Prices 60%; Cuts Level Of Service http://kool1017.com/netflix-raises-prices-60-cuts-level-of-service/ http://kool1017.com/netflix-raises-prices-60-cuts-level-of-service/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:25:15 +0000 Steve Tanko http://kool1017.com/?p=10085 Add Netflix to the list of companies that have decided to raise their prices and cut back on their service at the same time.  Just like food companies that raise their prices while shrinking package size, Netflix has rolled out a new pricing tier that "unbundles" their DVD and streaming service.  Customers who want to continue to get both types of service will have to sign up for two different packages -- all the while paying more for it.

...60% more to be exact!

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