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Carvel's Original Store Closing

After opening its doors 72 years ago, Carvel closed its original location in Hartsdale, New York on Sunday. Tom Carvel's chain became famous for its soft-serve swirls and ice cream cakes with such themes as Fudgie the Whale and Cookie Puss.
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Whery man
8:50AM Aug 12 2009 
I do not understand how canned tuna fish can be marketed in light of its three-fold price increase. I note that it carries a warning as to the fish with caution to pregnant women and children.
These days many of the 6 oz cans have been reduced in size by an ounce and the cost has in some ways tripled in cost per ounce... I do not think many people noticed.

For another thing, I have noticed many consumerists plugging store brands as a way of saving money. Funny thing is that many sell for a greater cost than do the national brands. I would think that the store brand which costs much less to produce, no advertising would or should be 40 percent less in cost. Funny thing is sometimes they taste better.
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LOsTiNbiGloTZ
12:08PM Jul 31 2009 
they dont have locks... i work at one in birmingham alabama!!!! roll tide!
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