The down economy has fueled theft of all sorts: shoplifting, bank robberies – and even pig heists.
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Netflix Split: Should We Blame Canada?
It’s a hassle to have to deal with two separate companies, meaning double ratings, double queues, and most begrudgingly, double bills. Why not make the grieving process easy by just blaming our northern neighbors?
Lunch Links for September 23: The Times They Are a-Changin’
From astonishing scientific revelations to a social media site’s new look, today’s links help you deal with a world in turmoil.
Friday Flicks: Will Brad Pitt’s ‘Moneyball’ Hit a Home Run or Strike Out?
Grab some popcorn! NewsFeed’s Glen Levy brings you the movies you should check out (or avoid) this weekend.
Have a Dog-Day Hotel Stay: Some Resorts Now Offering Pets as Perks
Hotel for Dogs? No, thanks. Hotels with dogs? Yes, please!
Canadian Band Could Make Big Money Off Tea Party Name
A Canadian rock band may not like American conservative politics all that much, but they might soon change their tune — and get plenty of cash.
Heinz Took Three Years to Develop New Ketchup-Packet Design
Fear the minivan. Its power to change has now struck at the heart of pop culture: American drive-thru lines.
Buy This House, Get a Thousand-Dollar Bar Tab
The housing market must really be down.
The Great Pumpkin Shortage: Stormy Summer Limits Supply In Northeast
As much as we hate to admit we need pumpkins — NewsFeed answers to no vegetable — this time of year we really do. Unfortunately for those of you in the Northeast, pumpkins might not be so readily available for your Halloweening needs.
The Hotel Minibar Gets a Makeover
Is it possible that those ridiculous prices for in-room goodies might actually become worth it?
Hasbro’s New Easy-Bake Oven Ditches the Light Bulb
Though NewsFeed’s childhood would suggest that cookies taste better with burnt fingers, society seems to have come to an impasse with dangerous kiddie cooking.
How Will the U.S. Postal Service’s Impending Cutbacks Affect You?
You’ll barely feel it — unless you’re a postal worker.