The Morning Call reports that a Lehigh University graduate is suing her former school for $1.3 million for being given a grade of a “C+”. According to the former student and her lawyer, this forced her out of a graduate program,… Read More ›
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Congress Working Diligently Today To See If It’s Possible To Lower 18% Approval Rating
According to Fox News, Congress, which currently has an 18% approval rating, is back to work today to try to resolve the Fiscal Cliff dilemma before everyone’s taxes go up. Congress pushing it to the line with rhetoric reminds us… Read More ›
Hugh Hefner, Aged 86, Scheduled (Again) To Marry Crystal Harris (26)
The New York Daily News reports that Hugh Hefner is set to marry his on-again-off-again girlfriend who is 60 years younger than him on New Year’s Eve. 3 Older Things Crystal Harris Could Marry 1. An immortal jellyfish. Don’t believe… Read More ›
Cyberdumb Day
A well known apparel retailer, which we won’t name here, because it will spoil potential surprises to NTWN gift recipients, has an interesting policy at the check-out page of its online store. For a fee, you can have your gift… Read More ›
Oprah Tweets Praise Of Microsoft Surface From An iPad
Digital Trends reports that Oprah Winfrey tweeted “Gotta say love that SURFACE! Have already bought 12 for Christmas gifts. #Favorite Things.” Sounds like a strong endorsement, except she tweeted her enthusiasm from an iPad. 3 Other Surfaces Oprah May Love… Read More ›
Google Android App Ensures Grinch Can’t Steal Christmas… By Omitting To Add Christmas Or December To App’s Calendar.
Engadget reports some devices using Google’s latest 4.2 operating system for Android, have a little problem when trying to schedule things like birthdays in the “People” App. The month of December 2012 does not exist. Hey Google, that must have… Read More ›
American Retailers Plan To Open On Thanksgiving For Black “Friday”
CNBC reports that retailers including Sears and Wal-mart will open on U.S. Thanksgiving, with Wal-Mart opening at 8 pm. 3 Better Names For Black Friday 1. The “Hey-We-Know-It’s-Thursday-But-It’s-Friday-In-China-Where-These-Items-Were-Probably-Made” Sale 2. The-Holiday-Formally-Known-As-Thanksgiving-But-Now-Known-As-“Putting-Sales-Price-Stickers-On-Blu-Ray-Players-Instead-Of-Spending-Time-With-Your-Family-Day” 3. National Unload Blu-Ray Players And Other Technology Made… Read More ›
Sirius-XM Implies Larry The Cable Guy Is Scary?
When we want to listen to a station of spooky sounds, we think of cackling witches, howling wolves, and whatever music Avril Lavigne and Nickelback may release together. But over at Sirius-XM, if you want to listen to their seasonal… Read More ›
Target Running Christmas Ads Just In Time For The Halloween Rush!
AdAge reports that retailer Target began running Christmas ads last week. 3 More Ads We Hope To See From Target 1. Detroit Tigers 2012 World Series Victory ads, run as soon as possible, but hopefully at least before ALCS Game… Read More ›
Suspected Gas Leak Turned Out To Be Fish From Traditional Swedish Fermented Herring Party
The Local reports that this past weekend, in Stockholm, Sweden, in response to reports of a gas leak, two fire trucks, two police cars, and an emergency gas leak team all rushed to the scene of an apartment building… to… Read More ›
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