The Wall Street Journal reports that some small American restaurants are seeing an increase in business by encouraging patrons to bring their guns or carry-and-conceal permits. One restaurant gave 15% discounts to patrons who brought in their guns or permits. And… Read More ›
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Trump Files Lawsuit To Remove His Name From Atlantic City Casinos
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Yahoo CEO Late For Dinner After Sleeping Late In France
Marketwatch reports that Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer recently overslept, resulting in her being two hours late for a dinner at an advertising conference in Cannes, France. Which would still be early to enjoy Moulin Rouge in France, if you ask… Read More ›
3 Ads We’d Like To See On NBA Jerseys
Deadspin reports that the NBA Logo has been moved to the back of jerseys to possibly make room for ads. So your favorite NBA player’s uniform can now more closely match your child’s locally-sponsored soccer jersey. Except your child’s team… Read More ›
Used Wedding Dress Comes With Baggage, So No Need To Buy A Matching Purse!
Yahoo reports that a man, upset that his wife allegedly cheated on him has offered her wedding dress for sale on an online web site. Here is an excerpt from the ad: “This dress is guaranteed to provide you with… Read More ›
3 Things We Hope Will Be Next Now That Austrian Billboard Ads Target Dogs
The Local (Austria’s News In English) reports that dogs are being targeted by dog treat billboards in Austria. The ads are at dog-eye level and “exude the whiff of doggy treats.” Since dogs are apparently the decision-makers of Austrian household consumption,… Read More ›
3 Embarrassing Images We’d Like To Email To Myspace
Mashable reports that Myspace is emailing old photos of people with the hopes of luring them back to the once popular social networking site, apparently through potential embarrassment. From the article: “The emails include one or two old photos and… Read More ›
Poll: People In Kentucky Don’t Like Obamacare, But Do Like Exchange Created Under Obamacare
Bloomberg reports that polling in Kentucky indicates people in that state are not fond of “Obamacare,” but are fond of “Kynect,” the exchange created under the Affordable Care Act. 3 Possible Explanations For This Discrepancy 1. Perhaps the problem is… Read More ›
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