It seems like just yesterday we were writing about Target pushing the holiday envelope by running Christmas ads in early October. It seems like yesterday, because we, like Target, aren’t so good with keeping track of time. Hello, Target, here… Read More ›
Month: September 2013
Man Allegedly Switch Numbers On His House With Neighbor, Resulting In Wrong House Being Demolished
Gawker reports that a Pontiac, Michigan man, whose home was scheduled to be demolished, allegedly switched the address number on his home with his neighbor, resulting in the neighbor’s house being demolished instead. 3 Worse Addresses You Could Put On… Read More ›
In Honor Of The Family Living Like It’s 1986, We Suggest A Scene Idea For Policy Academy 8
The Guardian reports that a man from Oxford, England, who really likes the sound of crickets has received a warning after releasing 1,000 exotic crickets in his backyard. 3 Worse Things Someone Could Release In Their Backyard 1. Dane Cook. This would… Read More ›
In Honor Of The Family Living Like It’s 1986, We’re Writing Like It’s 1986!
Yesterday we wrote about a Canadian family that has decided to forego modern technology and fashions to live like it’s 1986 until sometime next year. In honor of this bold move, we are going to blog write this article on… Read More ›
Family Living Like It’s 1986, Just Like The Keatons!
The Toronto Sun reports that a family from Guelph, Ontario, Canada has decided to live like it’s 1986 until April 2014. Specifically, they have given up Facebook, Apple products, and non-mullet haircuts. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1…. Read More ›
Yahoo Changes Logo In Epic Font Event
AllThingsD reports that Yahoo has introduced a new logo, after 30 days of build up featuring different, non-permanent Yahoo logos. The logo is purple, slimmer, and, well, if you’re really into logos you can watch an entire video about the… Read More ›
New Watch Will Allow Friends To Text You Messages Suggesting You Get A Less Nerdy Watch
The NY Times reports that Samsung has introduced a “smart watch” that can take pictures, tell you what time it is, and even take phone calls (only if you also have a Samsung phone or tablet on bluetooth nearby). From… Read More ›
Microsoft To Buy Finnish Mobile Technology That Is Not Angry Birds
Reuters reports that Microsoft will buy Nokia’s phone business for $7.2 billion dollars. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. Isn’t this like Windows ’95 and Cell Phone 2002 having a baby? 2. If so, might we suggest a… Read More ›
Foam Finger Still #1! (According To Foam Fingers Everywhere)
The Wrap reports that the man credited with inventing the foam finger said Miley Cyrus “took an honorable icon that is seen in sporting venues everywhere and degraded it…” 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. How does the… Read More ›
Everyone Knows Sports Stadiums Offer Good Deals On Beer, Right?
Factbook reports that Boston is the most expensive place to buy beer at a Major League Baseball game at $0.60 per ounce, followed by St. Louis, and Toronto. The cheapest place is Anaheim, at $0.28. 3 Questions That Arise From… Read More ›