Yahoo reports that the International Air Transportation Association has introduced an initiative to reduce the standard size of carry-on bags. Fortunately, America, the U.S. Air Carriers trade group does not seem interested in reducing the size of carry-ons. We’re sure… Read More ›
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Pizza Hut Introduces New Item That Doesn’t Involve Stuffing Crust With Something Ridiculous
The Verge reports that Pizza Hut has introduced a pizza box in Hong Kong that turns into a movie projector… once you put your smart phone in the pizza box. The boxes offer four different movies… While we don’t know… Read More ›
Bell Media Head Calls Netflix “Dreaded”
The Globe and Mail reports that the new head of Bell Media, a division of BCE, a company that co-rules an oligopoly over satellite TV, telephone service, cellular service, and internet service called Netflix “dreaded.” Here’s what she said: “Viewers… Read More ›
Wal-Mart Is Turning Up The Heat! Literally. We Mean Higher In-Store Temperatures.
CNBC reports that Wal-Mart is turning up the heat in its stores. Literally. To make employees happier. Apparently the temperature in the stores is determined at a central location and not by the individual stores. To help them with this… Read More ›
3 Reasons People Like Airlines Better Than Cable Companies
Yesterday we wrote about a study of many Americans that revealed that cable and internet companies were the least popular companies in any industry in America, including airlines. Here are 3 reasons we guess people like airlines better than cable… Read More ›
Survey: Americans Love Airlines More Than Cable and Internet Companies
Business Insider reports that a recent survey of Americans’ opinions toward various industries and businesses revealed that the least two unpopular businesses are cable companies and internet providers. 3 Observations About This Story 1. Sounds like a great time for… Read More ›
Microsoft To Reintroduce The Smart Button in Windows 10
Yahoo News Digest reports that Microsoft is planning to launch Windows 10 in July including bringing “back the Start Menu you know and love.” 3 Comments We’d Expect From This Story 1. “But what about us? Don’t they still love… Read More ›
Woman Unknowingly “Recycles” $200,000 Apple Computer
The AP reports that an anonymous woman gave an original Apple computer worth $200,000 to a recycling center, unaware of its value. The recycling center is searching for the woman because it is their policy to give half the proceeds… Read More ›
AdWeek: Coca-Cola Not Paid For Mad Men Finale
Yesterday we wrote about Marco Rubio’s reaction to the finale of Mad Men, including its use of the iconic Coca-Cola “Hilltop” commercial. AdWeek reported that the creator of Mad Men had planned the use of the ad years ago, but… Read More ›
Chinese Public Company Chairman Made Money Shorting His Own Stock
Business Insider reports that recent filings reveal that Li Hejun, Chairman of the Board of Hanergy Thin Film Solar Group Ltd. increased his short interest of his company, days before the companies shares collapsed. In layman’s terms: he reportedly said… Read More ›
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