Starbucks Starbucks, along with its partner Delek Group of Israel, closed all six of its locations in Israel, citing "on-going operational challenges" and a "difficult business environment." The Starbucks location in the former imperial palace in Beijing closed in July 2007. The coffee shop had been a source of ongoing controversy since its opening in 2000 with protesters objecting that the presence of the American chain in this location "was trampling on Chinese culture." In July 2008, the company announced it was closing 600 underperforming company-owned stores and cutting U.S. expansion plans amid growing economic uncertainty. On July 29, 2008, Starbucks
The Last of Us skills; and "Survivalist Weapon Bundle" added four new weapons. The "Grit and Gear Bundle", which added new headgear items, masks and gestures, was released on August 5, 2014. A "Game of the Year Edition" containing all downloadable content was released in Europe on November 11, 2014. On April 9, 2014, Sony announced "The Last of Us Remastered", an enhanced version of the game for the PlayStation 4. It was released on July 29, 2014 in North America. "Remastered" features improved graphics and rendering upgrades, including increased draw distance, an upgraded combat mechanic, and higher frame rate. Other enhancements include advanced