Great Commercial from the NHL's Boston Bruins

Why to never leave a game early - particularly if the mascot is a big, angry animal (or a big guy in an animal costume) - watch:






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Hitler `Downfall' parodies removed from YouTube - Yahoo! News

Well, I think these had certainly run their course - time for a new film to meme! Good while it lasted!

Read Hitler `Downfall' parodies removed from YouTube - Yahoo! News

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Spirit Airlines Carry-On Fee: Matt Lauer: Will 'Go Over Like A Fart In Church,' CEO Defends Charge (VIDEO)

I think this may well be the "Bonehead" move of the year - or perhaps this Century (and yes, the century is indeed young, so sure some exec will top this). However, while I think Baldanza means well, I think he is misguided in his belief that consumers will but into this idea. To be fair though, do watch the video clip as he makes his argument. Still, bags should fly free, as one airline still does (hmmm - I think that's the one with the blue planes!).

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Fox, ABC Censor Plus-Size Lingerie Ad - Networks apparently afraid of cleavage

Can you say double standard? The article makes a very good contrast between the Victoria's Secret Ads and what was proposed here.

Read Fox, ABC Censor Plus-Size Lingerie Ad - Networks apparently afraid of cleavage

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Sexting Case Befuddles Supreme Court: 'What's The Difference Between Email And A Pager?'

Remember, these justices were confirmed by the Senate, and as late as a couple of years ago, they thought the Internet was a "series of tubes" - literally!

See the famous clip of Sen Ted Stevens below:




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Travel Insurance vs the Volcano

So, what is your claim if you were stuck in an airport for the better part of a week (or on a Caribbean island, unable to get home to Europe)? Would your trip insurance cover all or part of the costs?

For guidance, see this New York Times article:

http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/20/travel-insurance-and-the-volcano/

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Mississippi Universities may take $100M hit: From the Hattiesburg American

Bad budget news all around higher ed - see this article about the situation in Mississippi.

Read:
Universities may take $100M hit | hattiesburgamerican.com | Hattiesburg American

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The Icelandic Volcano: Eyjafjallajökull - A Name You Dare Not Speak

Well, if there's one bright side to the Icelandic Volcano, it is the fact that we have all learned a great deal about the country. The funny side to it is that we have learned to fear their language - and the pronunciation of the name of the volcano (Eyjafjallajökull).

Watch:


Gotta see the humor in even the worst of stories! Kudos to Jeanne Moos from CNN, who always finds it!

David
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iPad Theft: Amazingly Sad Story from Denver

What lengths will iPad thieves go to? How about ripping your fingers off to get one. Yes, it's true (unfortunately).

Watch:

Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com

Caution to anyone using an iPad - or even carrying one in a shopping bag from the Apple Store!

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