Attack ads are not just for politics
We see it in politics all the time: commercials that call out the negative aspects, false advertisements, and empty promises of competitors.
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People who need people rating apps
I hate that review apps exist to begin with. While customer reviews are one of the most trusted forms of marketing, I have little respect for the people who leave negative reviews.
Not so hard times
What if I told you that there are prisoners—murderers—who were having a better day than you? You would be pretty upset, right? And you aren’t even the victim or the victim’s family and friends.
In one ear and out the other
A recent survey conducted by YouGov revealed something worrisome: grown-ups have forgotten basic lessons in math, English, and science. One in five adults in the study admitted to having trouble with calculating fractions and percentages.
Americans want to move to Canada if Trump wins
Whether it’s meant as fodder for comedy or as a legitimate survey, the American people sounded off.
Whole Foods to start selling ‘imperfect’ fruits and vegetables
First it was organics, now Whole Foods is aiming to make the buying and eating of “imperfect” fruits and vegetable as mainstream as drinking kombucha.
No money for elaborate Carnival
There will be no flowery floats, high-tempo samba music, or scantily clad performers this year. For Brazilians, the cancelation of the world-famous, multi-day, nationwide street festival known as Carnival must feel as though someone has pulled the plug on Christmas.
The grief of giving
I learned my lesson when I was young. I was old enough to know what was mine, but also had the teachings of generosity instilled in me. So, now and then, when someone expressed interest in something that I had, I would let them borrow it.
Can hypocrites save the world?
When Leonardo DiCaprio won his long-awaited Oscar for his role in The Revenant, we all cheered for his deserved award.
When 2016 could have been like 1984
Flash back to New Year’s Eve 1983, when Apple released one of the most monumental and memorable commercials to date.