There have been a lot of false starts when it comes to the renewal of the Star Wars franchise by current owners Disney. Every rumor was different: Yoda was going to get the first movie, there was going to be a Boba Fett TV series, they were all going to be in 3D, blah blah […]
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FDA Adds Calorie Counting Regulations
Posted 11/25/2014 10:15 am by Ron HoganWhen it comes to the battle of the bulge, the Food and Drug Administration is not an agency to mess with. If you lie about your calorie count, they’ll shut you down in a blink. Americans are eating out more than they ever have, drinking massive sugary drinks and generally gorging themselves even further into […]
Read »Katy Perry To Bring Her Fireworks To The Super Bowl
Posted 11/24/2014 9:30 am by Ron HoganShe’s one of the biggest stars in what’s left of the music industry, she was part of a huge celebrity marriage and divorce, and now she’ll get to put her talents on display in front of the entire world. She is none other than Katy Perry, the candy cupcake queen of pop, and she’s going […]
Read »Buffalo Faces Historic Blizzard
Posted 11/19/2014 2:20 pm by Ron HoganIt doesn’t take a lot of snow to shut down places that aren’t used to snow. The US South goes mad over six inches of snow; New Zealand closes down for ever less. The heartier northern types are used to the cold white stuff, so a little snow doesn’t do a lot for them, but […]
Read »Dumb “Wheel” Contestants Force Pat Sajak Off Stage
Posted 11/12/2014 8:30 am by Ron HoganCrazy things happen on game shows. No matter how long you’ve been watching, or how many thousands of episodes you’ve seen, there’s always something new. Sometimes, it’s a contestant that’s really, really good at the game. In other cases, it’s a contestant that’s really, really bad at the game. Usually the ones that are bad […]
Read »The Veterans Day Round-Up
Posted 11/11/2014 8:00 am by Ron HoganVeterans make a lot of sacrifices for their country. From missing time with family to giving up their lives and health in the service of the nation, they give up more so we can enjoy freedom and prosperity. Lots of people respect them, even criminals. So when Veterans Day rolls around, retailers line up for […]
Read »Blizzard Announces Overwatch Squad-Based Shooter
Posted 11/10/2014 8:30 am by Ron HoganBlizzard is a company that is seeking to reach outside its traditional cash cow and find new ways to remain relevant on the gaming radar. The Diablo games will probably always make money, because they are excellent and retain a whole lot of play value long after their release, but the company’s money-printing machine is […]
Read »Apple Malware Strikes China
Posted 11/06/2014 8:00 am by Ron HoganApple has a reputation for safety. However, as phones get more and more sophisticated, the opportunity to pick over phones becomes more and more irresistible for those with bad intentions. Android phones are at risk, and increasingly, Apple’s safety reputation is being proven to be nothing more than smoke and mirrors, created thanks to little […]
Read »Berkeley Passes First US Soda Tax
Posted 11/05/2014 8:00 am by Ron HoganIf you can’t ban it, tax it to death. That’s the mindset of governments, who are increasingly attempting to legislate America into better health. Their arch-enemy? Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola, and all the other Cola companies and soda pushers. New York banned Big Gulps; Mississippi passed a Freedom of Soda act in retaliation. However, in Berkeley, California, […]
Read »Happy Election Day, Voters!
Posted 11/04/2014 8:30 am by Ron HoganIf you’re outside of the United States, feel free to disregard this. If you’re inside the United States, listen up. Today is the day in which you get to dust off your democratic republic skills and elect those who will represent you. It’s Election Day, and while there’s no national election on the ballot, there […]
Read »The World Trade Center Reopens
Posted 11/03/2014 8:15 am by Ron HoganIt has been 13 long years since the horrible events of September 11 unfolded on television screens around the world, and that means for 13 years there has been a void in the heart of Manhattan that has not been filled. It took what seemed like forever to start on the replacement for the Twin Towers […]
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