CNN Money reports that Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit to remove his name from two Atlantic City casinos that license the use of his name: the Trump Taj Mahal, and the possibly-soon-to-be-closed Trump Plaza. Three Names We Suggest For Trump-Branded… Read More ›
Mildly Bad News
Report Says Spies Listened To Secretary of State Kerry’s Phone Calls
Yahoo News Digest reports that according to the German newspaper, Der Spiegel, telephone calls made on ordinary telephones last year by Secretary of State John Kerry were eavesdropped upon by intelligence agencies including Israel, and possibly Russia and China. Apparently this… Read More ›
The Hackernet Of Everything
CNN Money reports that researchers believe that hackers may be able to hack some new cars and do something like slam on someone else’s brakes. A sketch can be viewed here, showing how areas including a vehicle’s Bluetooth and passive-anti-theft systems… Read More ›
Reebok Now Makin’ Bacon
Yahoo News Digest reports that the Reebok athletic wear company now makes bacon. It’s reportedly “free of nitrates, MSG, and sweeteners.” Other companies are sweetening bacon? If we wanted sweet bacon, we’d invite Mrs. Butterworth’s to our bacon cottage parties. 3… Read More ›
WWE Says It Will Cut Workforce By 7%
Bloomberg reports that World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., which reported a quarterly loss today, says it will cut its workforce by 7%. And the question on our minds is “What jobs can you possibly cut, WWE?” Does this mean a Royal Rumble… Read More ›
Whole Foods Has To Increase Marketing Because Otherwise Chester Cheetah Would Keep Influencing Your Food Purchases
The Associated Press reports that Whole Foods Market is going to begin a major national marketing push after reporting weak sales earlier today. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. Who puts the “ripe” stickers on avocados at Whole Foods… Read More ›
Dating Web Site Intentionally Mismatched Users To Test Its Technology
Yahoo News Digest reports that dating web site OKCupid has admitted to intentionally mismatching users to test its technology. 3 Slogans We Propose For OKCupid 1. “Hey, we’re not called ‘Olympic Archery Gold Medalist Cupid’ for a reason. Because we’re going… Read More ›
Alleged Thieves May Wish They Didn’t Try To Rob Someone Outside Convenience Store With Semi-Pro MMA Clerk
KRPC 2 reports that a Houston convenience store clerk, who is also a former Sri Lankan mixed martial arts champion took down a group of men trying to allegedly rob one of this co-workers. You can see the video by… Read More ›
Naked Men Allegedly Rob Florida Restaurant
CNN reports that two naked men and a man wearing nothing but his underwear allegedly stole about $150 worth of hamburgers, red peppers, and bacon from a restaurant. Despite it being dark, it was all caught on a security camera. You… Read More ›
Beetles Destroy Tree Planted To Memorialize Beatle George Harrison
Spin reports that a tree memorializing George Harrison in Los Angeles has been destroyed beyond salvage by… beetles. 3 More Things We Wonder If Beetles Will Ironically Destroy 1. A paperback writer‘s career. If so, might we suggest you beetles out… Read More ›
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