Got to be seen in blue, got to be seen in gold

A $77 dress designed by Peter Christodoulou sparked a debate on social media. After an image was posted. Comments have been weighing in from celebrities, scientist and politicans over the the correct color of the dress. When individuals looked at the photograph some saw the dress as a shade of blue, while others claimed the dress as white and gold. In an interview conducted by The Washington Post, Christodoulou set the record straight and announced the color of the dress is in fact blue. Due to the recent buzz, Christodoulou revealed there are future plans to produce a white and gold version of the dress.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-small-business/wp/2015/02/27/meet-the-business-owner-behind-the-blue-and-black-white-and-gold-dress/

http://www.wired.com/2015/02/science-one-agrees-color-dress/

Coca-Cola Bottle Turns 100

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Coca-Cola bottle, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia will feature artwork from around the world. The exhibit, The Coca- Cola Bottle: An American Icon at 100 will run from Feb. 28 to Oct. 4. The exhibit will take visitors through Coca- Cola history and how the beverage become a popular icon in pop culture.

Walmart raises minimum wage

Walmart, the largest retailer announced that it would raise the minimum wage for  over 500,000 of their employees to $9 an hour in April. In addition, Walmart announced plans to give employees more control over work schedules but are not releasing any new details at this time. Over the years, Walmart has been under criticism from unions and protesters for their labor practices. The company is following the trend of other retail chians such as Ikea and GAP. Currently about 6,000 Walmart employees are paid at $7.25 an hour. By Feb. 1, 2016 all Walmart associates are expected to make $10 an hour.

Nestle abandons artifical flavors

Nestle USA, the company whose brands includes 100 Grand, Crunch and Butterfinger announced plans to get rid of artificial flavors and colors from their chocolate bars by the end of the year. Artificial ingredients used for coloring such as Red 40 or Yellow 5 will be replaced by annatto. The decision comes as Americans are becoming more health conscious, and prefer all-natural foods.

"Consumers have been telling us that artificial colors and flavors are becoming a decision factor when they're making food purchases,” said Leslie Mohr, nutrition, health and wellness manager for Nestle. Although consumers will be aware that the artificial vanilla in their Crunch bar was swapped for natural vanilla, Nestle insists the change will not affect their ability to produce standard chocolate.

"When making these changes to more than 75 recipes, maintaining the great taste and appearance consumers expect from the chocolate brands they know and love is our No. 1 priority," said Mohr.

  

Super Bowl Win

The New England Patriots who struggled and were down by ten during the fourth quarter managed to make two touchdowns and lead with 28-24. The Seahawks still had hope as Jermaine Kearse made an insane catch as the fall deflected into the air at the 33-yard. It all came down to the last minute as Seahawk's Quarterback Russell Wilson threw a pass at the 5- yard line that could have sealed another Super Bowl title for the Seahawks. Yet, New England's Malcom Butler intercepted the catch meant for Kearse sealing the win for the Patriots.

The Patriots win their 4th Super Bowl Championship and QB Tom Brady won another MVP award.