CNN reports that a cheerleader aka “Raiderette” for the Oakland Raiders has sued the team because “her pay of $1,250 for the season… was less than $5 per hour for appearances at games, rehearsals and charity events.” 3 Questions That… Read More ›
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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 ›
Grab Your Top Hat And Monocle, Majority Of Congress Now Millionaires.
CNBC reports that according to the Center of Responsive Politics, that for the first time ever, the majority of the members of Congress are millionaires. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. If people are going to elect millionaires to do… 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 ›
3 Things We’d Like To See Fast Food Restaurants Scrap
Earlier this week we wrote about a report that a McDonald’s employee web site suggested some fast food may be unhealthy. CNN reports that McDonald’s has scrapped the site. Here are 3 things we’d like to see fast food restaurants… Read More ›
Hey, If You Work At Kooters, Someone Has A Job Opportunity You Hopefully Won’t Want
Reuters reports that the Hooters restaurant chain is suing an escort service for using the Hooters name in recruitment ads. The ads on Craigslist allegedly originally said “Now Hiring Hooters Girls $100 Per Hour.” However, when contacted by the media, a… 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 ›
Don’t Bother Emailing That Electronic eBay Gift Card To Your Relatives In France
The Local reports that the number of people in France who are likely to sell unwanted Christmas gifts has climbed to 57% of adults, according to a poll. 73% of those aged 25 to 34 polled said they were likely… Read More ›
Beyonce At Walmart Days After Target Refuses To Carry Her Album
CNN reports that Beyoncé surprised shoppers at a Massachusetts Walmart by giving 750 individuals $50 gift cards for free. You may have seen in the news earlier this week that Target said it would not be carrying Beyoncé’s latest album, which was released… 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 ›
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