04.26. 2010 MONEY + NUMBERS counting the news... |
Cost of flight ban across Europe due to volcanic ash
$3.3B
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Years ago that the EU was urged to devise new flights plans
in the event of volcanic eruptions
3
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Record-breaking number of DVD and Bluray units sold of Avatar
in its first four days
6.7M
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First day DVD and Bluray sales of Avatar
3.2M
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Sales for previous record-holder Dark Knight for first day
2.7M
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Number of acres just west of landmark "HOLLYWOOD" sign
slated to be sold to developers
138
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Amount of money obtained by conservations to purchase the acres and
preserve the view
$12.5M
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Last minute amount donated by Playboy's Hugh Hefner to close
conservationists' deal
$900K
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Restaurant sales of coffee in Russia in 1999
$13M
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Restaurant sales of coffee in Russia in 2009
$575M
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Number of stores Dunkin' Donuts plans to open
in Moscow in 2010
20
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Sources: Digital Media Wire, New York Times, Wall Street Journal NewsSip
Photo Credit: Daniel Case
