They thought a lap band played music for lap dances. Christie's action was also believed to have been influenced by an offer to star in the title role of an HBO special "The Pillsbury Dough Boy - the Untold Story." … In the new movie, “Iron Man 3”, the camera lingers interminably on one of the more glaring pieces of product placement in recent history, the name Oracle/Peoplesoft. Soon after that, Tony Stark’s house and headquarters are destroyed. I finally figured out the reason – he went off maintenance. … There’s a report that sales at the Olive Garden restaurant chain have dropped sharply. Apparently, it’s losing customers to restaurants offering Italian food. … A Chinese company is making a bid to buy pork producer Smithfield Farms. They will revolutionize meat production by developing the first breed of sweet-and-sour pigs. … Jamen Shively, a former Microsoft strategy manager, plans to build the first commercial marijuana brand, likening his aspirations to Starbucks. Can’t you see it now with the different flavor names? Get Your Head into It – an unforgettable scent that you’ll probably quickly forget; Drug Cartel Revenge – a smooth hint of mountain air, stale college dorm rooms and automatic weapons fire; and Yucatan Gold - it'll make you feel like a Mayan ruin. The pot stores will offer Wi-Fi but most customers won't remember what it's for.