CNN reports that a middle school whiz has been able to figure out how to save the U.S. federal and state governments hundreds of millions of dollars: print documents with a font that uses less ink. And the ink saving… Read More ›
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3 Tag Lines We Propose For Sarah Palin’s Reported Future TV Channel
Capital New York reports that Sarah Palin is set to launch a digital channel tentatively called “Rogue TV.” According to a quoted source for $10 a month you can view something described as… well… “Think of it as a video… Read More ›
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 ›
Bar Making Patrons Who Use Smart Phones Buy Round For Their Friends
Yahoo reports that a bar in Vancouver is installing lock-boxes for patrons to lock their smart phones in during their visit, so they actually have to talk to each other. Once a table’s phones are locked in the box, if… Read More ›
We’re Going To Call It “Old Jersey” Until You Can Buy New Electric Cars There.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Tesla will stop selling its electric cars in New Jersey on April 1, after the state refused to allow Tesla to sell cars directly to consumers. This is because in New Jersey, you must… Read More ›
Utah Mom Buys Over $600 In “Indecent” T-Shirts Of Scantily-Clad Women To Get Them Out Of Store Display
The Detroit Free Press reports that a woman from Orem, Utah found a display of T-Shirts in a mall retailer so offensive that she bought all 19 of the T-Shirts in stock. The report says she intends to return the… Read More ›
But Will You Be Able To Use Drones To Finally End Your 2007 Poke Wars?
The LA Times reports that numerous other reports state that Facebook is buying a Mexican company that makes drones. This follows a December CNN report that Google acquired a company with “strong ties to the U.S. Military” that makes “animal-like”… Read More ›
Frequently Asked Questions About Google Lobbying States To Allow Drivers To Wear Google Glass
Reuters reports that Google is lobbying at least three states to stop proposed restrictions on driving while wearing digital technology such as the eyeglasses known as Google Glass. Three Frequently Asked Questions That Arise From This Story 1. “Does this… Read More ›
Wassup? Facebook Buying Whatsapp!
The Wall Street Journal reports that Facebook is buying WhatsApp for $19 billion in cash and stock. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. Are the Budweiser “Wassup” former ad stars crying in their beer? “Wassup!?!” They might exclaim… Read More ›
Direct TV Blacking Out Weather Channel. Now Where Will You Find Out About The Weather?
CNN reports that Direct TV is currently not offering the Weather Channel to its customers due to the parties not being able to reach a deal in negotiations. According to the report, the Weather Channel wants more money per subscriber… Read More ›