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Price and Convenience vs. Ethical Issues

By dealtown(view all posts by dealtown)
at 7:56AM Wednesday April 27, 2011
under Newsworthy

Local 770, the union that represents many grocery store employees in Southern California, has voted to authorize a strike against Ralphs, Albertsons and Safeway. According to reports by Southern California Public Radio, "a work stoppage isn't a foregone conclusion," but it is a possibility. Read More …

Herding Cats: Donald Trump for President, Gas Prices Rising and iPhone Tracking

By Dealman(view all posts by Dealman)
at 11:56AM Friday April 22, 2011
under Loose Change

This week Donald Trump becomes a viable presidential contender (really), gas prices go up and Obama panics, people are fooled by the word "healthy," and owning an iPhone is like having a GPS unit implanted in your body. Read More …

The Lady Gaga / Weird Al Debacle and Fair Use Laws

By dealtown(view all posts by dealtown)
at 9:58AM Friday April 22, 2011
under Newsworthy

On Wednesday morning, fans of Weird Al Yankovic were outraged to learn that Lady Gaga would not approve Yankovic's parody of her song "Born This Way."  After several hours of fan rage, it came out that Gaga's manager was the one who wouldn't sign off on the parody--he hadn't actually passed the song onto her. (At least, this is what she claims.)  Gaga has since heard and approved the song, to the delight of the Internet. Read More …

The Tech-pert: Kindle Library Lending and Two Other Ways to Score Free eBooks

By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 8:55AM Thursday April 21, 2011
under Product Review

Regular Tech-pert readers know of my fondness for e-readers--and my hatred of e-book prices. (Sorry, publishers, but you can't give me a good argument for why older and out-of-print titles aren't priced at a buck or two.)

Fortunately, there are ways to get books for your Amazon Kindle (and, in some cases, your Barnes & Noble Nook) without spending a dime. Don't worry, they're all perfectly legal--though there are a few limitations.

First up: a virtual trip to your local library. Read More …

Gender Bias and Advertising Trends

By dealtown(view all posts by dealtown)
at 7:55AM Wednesday April 13, 2011
under Newsworthy

Image courtesy of Brian Sawyer via Flickr.

Recently, a word cloud depicting advertising terms commonly used to sell boys' toys vs. girls' toys has been making the Internet rounds. No one is surprised to learn that advertising to children is heavily gendered, but it is interesting to see a visual representation of this fact. Read More …

Self Publishing, Podcasts and YouTube Video: How the Internet Facilitates Creative Expression

By dealtown(view all posts by dealtown)
at 10:55AM Friday April 8, 2011
under Newsworthy

Image courtesy of derrickkwa via Flickr.

Rolling Stone
recently published a list of their current top ten favorite comedy podcasts. Many of the ones listed are produced by comedians who, prior to their podcast days, were relatively obscure. Read More …

Charlie Sheen's "Winning" and Other Trademarked Phrases

By dealtown(view all posts by dealtown)
at 7:58AM Wednesday April 6, 2011
under Newsworthy

Charlie Sheen is seeking to trademark twenty-two of his now-infamous catchphrases, including "tiger blood," "rock star from Mars," and "duh, winning." He has also moved to trademark his name and signature.

Trademarking a phrase can be very lucrative, and in many cases, very dumb. Here are five more phrases that you may not know are trademarked. Read More …

Abercrombie Kids Push-Up Bikini and Other Products that Sparked Public Outrage

By dealtown(view all posts by dealtown)
at 9:54AM Wednesday March 30, 2011
under Newsworthy

Abercrombie Kids, a clothing line marketed to children ages 7-14, recently began selling a "push-up" bikini top. Needless to say, many people were disgusted. Thanks to the power of the Internet, it only took a few days for Abercrombie to change the name of the bikini to "padded," although that doesn't seem much better to me. Read More …

Japan's Nuclear Crisis Creates Fears of Radiation Exposure

By SavingsIQ(view all posts by SavingsIQ)
at 9:56AM Tuesday March 22, 2011
under Newsworthy

In light of the recent nuclear explosions at one of Japan's power plants, radiation exposure have many Americans worried of possible side effects to their health. I've seen numerous posts on Facebook and Twitter warning people on the west coast to be vigilant about potential cancer risks due to possible exposure.

But, how serious are these concerns?

Before you freak out and run out to buy gas masks, read on about some of the radiation we expose ourselves to on a daily basis and ways we can protect ourselves.

Read More …

Are 3D Movies a Box Office Revenue Hit?

By dealtown(view all posts by dealtown)
at 8:57AM Thursday March 17, 2011
under Newsworthy

Lucasfilm has announced that they will release Star Wars: Episode I in 3D in February of 2012. If the film's 3D run is successful, the other five Star Wars films will also be released in 3D--one per year beginning in 2013. Read More …

Is Recession Over for the Credit Card Industry?

By NerdWallet(view all posts by NerdWallet)
at 8:57AM Wednesday March 16, 2011
under Newsworthy

AP's credit card data for the fourth quarter of 2010 showed a win for American consumers (and for banks, but that's another story). Unlike the past few years, consumers have started loosening their belts, and cardholders have become less spending-averse, though they're still a far cry from their pre-recession profligacy. Read More …

Justin Bieber's Haircut and Other Weird Celebrity Auctions

By dealtown(view all posts by dealtown)
at 6:54AM Thursday March 10, 2011
under Newsworthy

Last week, pop star Justin Bieber's hair was sold on eBay for $40,668. Bieber had gotten a haircut, shearing off his famous locks and giving them to talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, who put it up for auction on eBay.

The proceeds went to Gentle Barn, an organization that rescues farm animals. Read More …

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