If you managed to convince your mom or dad to take you to Burger King or McDonald’s, one of the highlights of the trip was the excitement of getting a little toy. They were never that fancy, but even at a young age, we understood the excitement of something for free. But what we didn’t…
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McDonald’s Is Doing ‘McDelivery Day’ Again, But at Night This Time
Remember last year’s McDelivery Day, when McDonald’s went above and beyond in its quest to deliver freebies to customers? If you don’t, it was a day where customers received freebies a little more special than usual Happy Meal toys when they ordered via food delivery apps. It was enough of a success that McDonald’s is giving it another go tomorrow, and they’re putting a fun spin on it to highlight the comfort of ordering food from home…
Read MoreThe Area 51 Raid Is Off, But the Bud Light Alien Merch Is Still On
Remember that whole plan the internet had to storm Area 51? The event has been canceled (thankfully), and with it Bud Light’s idea to mass produce cans with aliens on them to capitalize on the hype. But this story isn’t without good news. Bud Light is sponsoring a music festival in Las Vegas called the Area 51 Celebration, and those alien cans will be in stock at the Luxor Hotel and Casino’s VIP section. So will limited edition Bud Light alien merch, like can coolers, shirts, hats and bomber jackets…
Read MoreMIT Scientists Discover Shade of Black 10 Times Blacker Than Other Blacks
There’s that old phrase about something being “the new black” to mean it’s what’s in vogue now. When some MIT scientists talk about a new material they’ve developed as “the new black,” they mean that it’s a black that’s 10 times blacker than any previously reported black, absorbing 99.99 percent of light. The material is…
Read MoreStudent Bullied for Handmade University of Tennessee Shirt Gets Full Scholarship
Remember that creative kid in Florida who got the attention of the University of Tennessee with his homemade T-shirt? It was the T-shirt that the school made an official design, which promptly crashed its online store’s website due to demand. Since the school benefited so much from the kid’s fandom and subsequent artwork, the least it could do was give him a little something for his trouble, right? It turns out that “little something” is a full ride…
Read MoreStorm Creek Releases 2020 Catalog
Storm Creek, Hastings, Minn., announced the release of its 2020 Catalog, featuring several new styles and colors, as well as the company’s Eco-Collection. The Storm Creek annual catalog reflects the company’s dedication to high-performance, outdoor-inspired apparel. In addition, Storm Creek focuses on current trends, unique fabrics and exceptional fit, all while maintaining a reasonable price.…
Read MoreStaples Names New Head of Promotional Products, Lays Off 175 From HQ
Staples Inc. announced that it has named Matt Eckhouse head of Staples Promotional Products and Print as vice president and general manager. Eckhouse takes over for Rich Witaszak, who is no longer with the company. Staples also announced 175 more layoffs from its Framingham headquarters…
Read MoreU.S. Patent Office Says Ohio State Can’t Trademark “The” for Branded Apparel, Merch
While Ohio State grads and students love to remind everyone that it is THE Ohio State University, it can’t claim that it is THE owner of the word “The.” OSU filed an application for “The” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Aug. 8, which was shot down this week on the grounds that…
Read MoreTrump Administration Delays Latest Tariffs Increase, But Denies Deals in Interim
President Trump announced yesterday that the U.S. would postpone the latest wave of tariff increases on Chinese imports as a “gesture of good will,” as China is celebrating its 70th anniversary on Oct. 1. The increase will now kick in on Oct. 15. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1171925717988388865 Before anyone gets too excited that this is an extended olive…
Read MoreCalifornians Critical of Local Politician’s Use of Funds for Campaign Promos
A California politician is receiving criticism for using his office’s funds to advertise his state senate campaign. Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese has been sponsoring events in neighboring districts and handing out items like tote bags and hanging banners urging Californians to vote for him in the…
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