I scream, you scream, we all scream for…mayonnaise? Apparently – and Sam Mason is prepared to answer those calls.
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Amid Lockout, NBA Star Delonte West Gets a New Gig – At a Furniture Store
The former Boston Celtics guard had a good job, but NBA lockout rules prevent him from re-signing with the team (or any other, for that matter). So he finds himself along with 9.1% of the American population: looking for a job.
Occupy Wall Street Protest Gets Support from Labor Groups — and Hip-Hop Legends
As the Thursday sun began to drop over the Hudson River in New York, one of the protesters at the Occupy Wall Street gathering jumped up onto a concrete benches on the north side of Zuccotti Park and yelled, “Mike check! General …
‘Black Swan’ Backlash: Unpaid Interns Who Worked on the Movie Are Suing
A new lawsuit alleges that the set of Black Swan was almost as ruthless as the backstabbing dance world it was portraying.
Nike-Made Shirts Have Barcelona Soccer Team Sweaty, Frustrated
One of the biggest names in soccer has a problem with Nike. A heavy, sweaty problem, in fact.
Occupy Wall Street Protest: 12 Days and Little Sign of Slowing Down
Nearly two weeks ago, an estimated 3,000 people assembled at Battery Park with the intention of occupying Wall Street.
Bagging the Self-Checkout at Supermarkets Already?
Some people crave the self-checkout at grocery stores. Maybe they love the control, or it brings out the kid in them when they scan an item and get rewarded with that special beep. But now a study says that those folks represent …
Sorry For Your (Job) Loss: Hallmark Unveils Unemployment Cards
They’re known for saying “Thank You”, “I’m Sorry”, and “Get Well Soon” on your behalf. And now Hallmark hopes you’ll buy one to say “Sorry about your layoff.”
Reading While Eating for September 27: Pop Culture Exposed
Today’s lunch-links are full of guides and analysis of pop culture minutiae you thought you already knew plenty about. Now, you can know even more and impress your friends!
U.S. Stamps to Feature A Living Person For the First Time Ever
Wanted, dead or alive: Famous Americans to appear on the next postage stamp.
Reading While Eating for September 26: Unusual Occasions
From celebrating a long life to mourning a death in an unusual way, today’s must-read links deal with some pretty momentous rites of passage.
Consumers Cut Back – But Splurge on Indulgences Like Cheesecake and Cocktails
It’s hard to save all the time. Sometimes you just have to treat yourself.