Archive for March 1st, 2008
Who Cut The Cheese Bud Light Ad
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The Mountain Mail: Pam Smith thought she was all washed up after a serious car wreck, but happily, she is back in business, making soap with her daughter, Shannon Daniels. “Soap making started as a hobby,” Pam said. “I saw some homemade soap in a store about 10 years ago and thought I could do [...]
A Chewable Product From 3 Moms
Some of the best inventions are by someone who knows what they’re talking about. Dr. Helen Bloom Smith was sitting on the floor playing with her twin nephews when she notices how much the liked trying to chew on her jewelry. That got her thinking about the affects of the jewelry on what chewing the [...]
Fowl Language: Marketing Upsets Some, Gets National Exposure
Associated Press: A convenience store chain’s billboard advertising its fried chicken sandwich is ruffling the feathers of some residents. Sheetz unveiled the “Crispy Frickin’ Chicken” billboards at the beginning of February. The campaign consists of 100 billboards placed locations that carry the sandwich, spokeswoman Monica Jones said Thursday. The campaign is aimed at young adults, [...]
Homeshoring Creates Unique Job Opportunities
TMCnet: The next time you’re ordering a burger and fries at your local drive-thru, the person you speak to may be a stay at home mom — in North Dakota. Native English speakers in Wyoming work overnight shifts catering to the needs of ESL students in China. Cruise.com and JetBlue Airways have a home-based workforce [...]
Independent Street: “There is an interesting new documentary out, suggesting that the power to save many struggling local shops lies in the hands of people who shop there. In Twilight Becomes Night, filmmaker Virginie-Alvine Perrette follows the stories of five struggling New York City neighborhood stores. (Trailer below.)”
