CNN reports that Volkswagen has appointed the head of Porsche to be its new CEO after a scandal in which the company admitted it may have programmed software so about 11 million of its vehicles will pass emission tests they… Read More ›
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And You Thought That 160,000 Character Password You Created Was Secure
The Guardian reports that without a security patch, following a few steps including adding a very, very long Password into certain Android phones will lead to the phone crashing and lead you to an unlocked home screen. Three Passwords That… Read More ›
The Pope Used To Be A Bouncer
NBC reports that to pay his way through school, the Pope used to be a bouncer at a Buenos Aires bar. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story Hey, why is this surprising? When you hang with folks that turn… Read More ›
Starbucks Now Allowing Americans To Order-Ahead
CNN reports that Starbucks will allow American orders to jump-the-line and order a drink via an app for pick-up. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story If you use the App, will it offer to misspell your name on the… Read More ›
Milwaukee Brewers Hire 30-Year-Old General Manager
The Milwaukee Brewers have hired 30-year-old Harvard grad, David Sterans as their new GM. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story “What’s the big deal? The team is called the Brewers and he’s old enough to drink. Isn’t that all… Read More ›
Carly Fiorina Moves To #2 In Polls After GOP Debate
CNN reports that Carly Fiorina has moved to number two in the polls with 15% support, behind Donald Trump who has fallen to 24% support. One talking head on CNN even called Fiorina a visionary. Three Slogans We Propose For… Read More ›
New York Mets Alter “Kiss Cam” Policy.
CNN reports that after complaints of homophobia, the New York Mets will no longer be putting photos of two opposing players on its “Kiss Cam.” Since we’re all about helping baseball teams, here are: 3 More Reasons We Suggest Scrapping… Read More ›
NHL Players Will Have To Go Through Metal Detectors
The Toronto Sun reports that fans and players alike will have to go through metal detectors to enter arenas this upcoming season. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story “So players will be unarmed as they get in fights, pull… Read More ›
Whole Foods Press Release: “we love you.”
Whole Foods Market issued a press release in which its Executive Vice-President of Operations, David Lannon said: “We are looking forward to deepening our connections with customers and saying ‘thank you’ and ‘we love you’ during this special Love Fest… Read More ›
CBC: Conservative Party Of Canada Won’t Answer Whether It Buys Facebook Likes
CBC reports that it reached out to all four major political parties in Canada, asking whether they buy Facebook likes, and the Liberals, Greens, and NDP said they do not buy Facebook likes. When the CBC asked the Conservative Party… Read More ›