October 31, 2009
Alex Burman and his brother Ben are making quite a name for themselves as philanthropists. That is quite a feat considering that they are 11 and 13 years old respectively. With their favorite baseball team, The Philadelphia Phillies, defending their World Series title against the New York Yankees, the boys were poised to see the game from some of the best seats that Citizens Bank Park has to offer. But instead of sitting in the Diamond Club section, the boys sold their 5 tickets on Stub Hub for $11,000 and will donate the funds to Drexel Neumann Academy in Chester, PA. Stephen Burman, uncle to the boys, sits on the board of the Academy which the only Catholic school left in that impoverished city. Philadelphia has long held the moniker, “The City of Brotherly Love”. click here for limerick
October 30, 2009
Each year, on the Tuesday before Halloween, hundreds of people congregate at Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. for the DC Drag Queen Race. First held in 1985, spectators and participants arrive around 6:00 pm and drag queens model elaborate costumes. Then, at 9:00 pm, the “ladies” hold a foot race down “The Runway,” which lasts about one minute. Click here for photos from past races. click here for limerick
October 29, 2009
On October 28, 2009 Jean-Jacques Taylor wrote an editorial in the Dallas Morning News about the Cowboys enjoying “Victory Monday.” In celebration of back-to-back wins, coach Wade Phillips gave his team the day off. It’s a nice gesture, but Taylor argues that it sends the wrong message to a young and inconsistent team that, in recent years, has not lived up to its potential. Since joining the Cowboys, Phillips has preferred to be liked by his team and sets low standards instead of pushing the players beyond their limits. This is evident by the team’s record of 14 – 12 in their last 26 games. In conclusion, Taylor questions if the team is mature enough to appreciate “Victory Monday” and writes “This is the time to grind a little – not relax.” click here for limerick
October 28, 2009
The Walt Disney Company announced yesterday it would offer refunds to purchasers of the Baby Einstein products between June 2004 and September 2009. This is in response to a complaint filed by the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) alleging false advertising. People can bring in their Einstein videos and receive a different title, a discount coupon, or a refund for $15.99. This offer is valid for up to four DVDs. Baby Einstein utilizes classical music, art, poetry, and puppets . . . however the American Academy of Pediatrics states children under two should not watch any television. In a separate survey, 49% of parents believe “educational videos,” such as Baby Einstein, are important to the intellectual development of their child. Research indicates that one-third of all babies aged 6 months to two years have at least one Baby Einstein video. click here for limerick
October 27, 2009
The European Union has banned the sale or import of 100W incandescent light bulbs in favor of compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs. The ban is taking place in phases that will eventually include all incandescent bulbs. The intent is to slow the effects of global warming with bulbs that use energy more efficiently and last significantly longer. Not everyone is happy about this imposition and spending large amounts of money to hoard enough bulbs to last them the rest of their lives. Some opponents have good reason; claims that the flickering of the CFL triggers their epilepsy, or museums that rely on a wider spectrum of light to properly showcase the art. click here for limerick
October 26, 2009
MSNBC anchor, Contessa Brewer, made a major faux pas on live television. While reporting on Brian Griffiths comments regarding high salaries at Goldman Sachs, she segued to her guest, Rev. Jesse Jackson. However, she called him Rev. Al Sharpton while sharing a split-screen with him where all viewers could plainly see she made an error. When she finished speaking Rev. Jackson paused approximately two and a half seconds to allow her to correct herself. When she did not, he made the correction and that prompted an awkward apology on her behalf click here for limerick
October 25, 2009
On Wednesday, October 21, 2009, former Vice President Dick Cheney, spoke at the Center for Security Policy. Within his remarks, he states the Obama administration is “afraid to make a decision” regarding the war in Afghanistan. On Friday, freshman Representative Alan Grayson (D-Florida) appeared on MSNBC’s Hardball and implied Cheney was a vampire with “blood that drips from his teeth while talking.” click here for limerick
October 24, 2009
Convenience stores are a $623 billion industry, though revenues have declined because of reduced cigarette sales. Offering fresh fruit has been seen as the holy grail—it is an item desired by customers, but lacks a long shelf-life to be cost-effective. 7-Eleven is hoping to change this with plastic-wrapped bananas appearing in 27 Dallas-area stores. The special plastic wrapper designed by Fresh Del Monte slows the ripening process and doubles the shelf-life from two days to five days. However, it is receiving criticism from environmental groups for adding a cover to something that already has sustainable packaging. If successful, 7 –Eleven will gain significant competitive advantage and the plastic-wrapped bananas could appear in almost all its stores by early 2010. click here for limerick
October 23, 2009
It has been a tough month for restaurants in the Dakotas as they battle costly pranks. In Bismarck, ND, a KFC suffered $2,500 in damage after a prank caller convinced an assistant manager to set off the fire suppression system. The caller informed the manager that the system had been shut off by the central computer and warned that police and fire would be called unless the system was reset. The manager obediently pulled the pin on the system and the resulting mess caused the KFC to be closed until a proper clean up was made. A similar call was placed to a McDonald’s in Pierre, SD but the prank was not successful. click here for limerick
October 22, 2009
For years Domino’s Pizza commercials promised delivery in 30 minutes or less. Two employees in Aberdeen, South Dakota delivered a tip to their local police department identifying the whereabouts of Todd Barnes, a recent prison escapee. Barnes had been on the lam for ten days after faking an illness and escaping from the jailer. The Domino’s branch is boasting their part in the arrest with this message on their electronic sign, “Delivering pizza . . . with a side of justice!” click here for limerick
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