Yahoo reports that a wealthy 28-year-old entrepreneur has vowed to launch a new business every week for one year. From the article: “One venture is a mobile yoga studio. Another, Apocalypse Camp, is a survival course for adults to be… Read More ›
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Two Fast Food Chains Go Bankrupt In Same Week
Reuters reports that sandwich-maker Quiznos Corp filed for bankruptcy just days after pizza-chain Sbarro LLC filed for bankruptcy protection. 3 Ideas We Have To Rescue These Companies 1. Merge them into one company called “Subarrnos” that makes pizza with submarine… Read More ›
That Thing You May Not Know You Want May Be In The Mail!
The Wall Street Journal reports that Amazon has obtained a patent for “anticipatory shipping.” Under the system, Amazon will use algorithms to start shipping goods somewhere before a consumer even clicks “buy.” If an error is made, the package may… Read More ›
Donkey Meat + Fox DNA = Product Recall
CNN reports that Wal-Mart has recalled donkey meat in China because it was “contaminated” with fox DNA. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. Are they sure it wasn’t Fox News Policy Manual DNA? Because that would be ironic being… Read More ›
CNBC Says McDonald’s Employee Site “Bashes Fast Food”
CNBC reports that content on a site designed to provide advice to McDonald’s employees “bashes fast food.” From the article: “Another post labels a meal with a cheeseburger and fries as the ‘unhealthy choice’ and one with a submarine sandwich… Read More ›
Someone Breaches Peoples’ Private Information Somewhere
CNN reports that Target is offering a 10% discount for all shoppers at its stores this Saturday and Sunday after 40 million of its customers had their credit and debit card data breached. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story… Read More ›
What Is The Best Accounting Standard In A Zombie Apocalypse?
CNN reports that Walking Dead TV series creator, Frank Darabont is suing AMC for allegedly paying itself low licensing fees to air the show, reducing “Modified Adjusted Gross Receipts,” resulting in Darabont allegedly never receiving any payment for the highly watched… Read More ›
Is Cafe In France Raking It In By Charging Rude Customers More?
The Local reports that a cafe in Nice, France, charges extra for “rudeness.” Specifically the cafe has a menu board with the following rates (as translated from French): “A coffee” – 7 Euros “A coffee, please” – 4.25 Euros “Hello,… Read More ›
Sorry, Thurston Howell The Third, You Don’t Have What It Takes To Be A Modern Day Millionaire!
Business Insider reports that a study this year indicates people with nick names or shorter names tend to earn more money than people who go by longer names. From the story: “From an analysis of nearly 6 million names, the… Read More ›
Black Friday Deal: Four Jokes About A Cuddling Business For The Price Of Three!
CNBC reports that for a fee, a woman in Portland Oregon, will visit the house of men and cuddle for $60 per hour or $300 to stay the night, with absolutely no “funny business” allowed. Men who have bought this… Read More ›
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