In June, breakfast chain IHOP announced it would change its name to IHOB. This lead the public into a wild guessing game of what the “B” could possibly stand for. The most common guesses were Breakfast, Brunch, Bananas, and more. Their twitter account is now @ihob, there are now billboards and store signage that say ‘’IHOB’, […]
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Trending Tuesday: America’s Really Got Talent
At just twelve-years-old, with mustard-colored pants, short blonde hair, and a smile that stretched across the America’s Got Talent stage, Grace VanderWaal took the Internet by storm. Grace’s fantastic voice and brilliant personality not only gave her an instantly massive fan base and the chance to win the season from Hollywood, but also the impressive […]
Wisdom.Applied Wednesday: Millennials are Scarfing Down theSkimm
Very few Millennials get their daily news from an actual newspaper. Only 4% of 14-30 year-olds use newspapers as their primary news source, with most Millennials gravitating to news websites, social media and word of mouth as their primary news sources. Unfortunately, the fact that many young people are not inclined to sit down with […]
Wisdom.Applied Wednesday: “N” Word is the Biggest No-No
This six letter “N” word is as far off limits as saying the name, Voldemort in Hogsmeade Village. Except when it comes to the “N” word, it is not off limits due to fear, but because it is the wrong thing to say, always. Unfortunately, there are many people who lack intelligence and common sense […]
Trending News Monday: Urban Outfitters Under Fire
Shootings, particularly school shootings, hit the American public’s sensitive spot. The unfathomable deaths of children and young adults spark national uproar–school’s are supposed to be safe; children are supposed to grow old; no one should ever kill an innocent, unsuspecting child. The mere mention of Virginia Tech University, Columbine High School or Sandy Hook Elementary trigger memories […]
Trending News Monday: Remebering Angelou and Davis
Over the past week, the world has had some notable losses. This Trending News Monday, we’ll look at two women who left behind great legacies. Maya Angelou Maya Angelou, another national treasure who taught us all about living an honest life and how to become who we are, passed away this past week. The famed […]
Trending News Monday: NBA Investigates LA Clipper’s Owner
As we approach May, sports fans have a plethora of things to cheer for: the NBA and NHL playoffs have begun; the MLB is in full swing, the NFL draft is around the corner and the World Cup follows in June. The buzz surrounding professional sports has increased as well. Despite an impressive comeback by […]
International Trending News Monday
This weekend, the world had its eyes set on two drastically different stories: the good (The Sochi Paralympics) and the bad (Missing Flight MH370). This Trending News Monday, we’re giving you up-to-date coverage of both stories. Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Early Saturday morning, Malaysia Airline Flight 370 en route from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Beijing, […]
Trending News Monday: Holiday Headlines
The holiday season is in full gear (and with less than 48 hours of shopping before Christmas, it’s crunch time for many). This Trending News Monday, we’re presenting the Holiday Headlines. Obamacare Deadline Extended Until Christmas Eve Today, the White House extended the Affordable Care Act deadline for Americans to sign up for health insurance […]
Trending News Monday: Bleak Beginning to the Holiday Season
The long holiday weekend had its fill of new stories. This Trending News Monday, we’re breaking down the biggest headlines. Walker’s Fatal Car Crash Amid the festival of lights and Thanksgiving and the Christmas holiday preparations, the weekend dimmed the weekend as Tinsel Town lost a beloved star, Paul Walker. Known for his portrayal of […]
Two for Tuesday: Subliminal Messages
Is there a fine line in advertising between suggesting and manipulating? Let’s just say, for now, it’s legal, albeit controversial. Today’s Two for Tuesday, we bring you two brands sending hidden messages (with the power to manipulate)– intentional or not, you decide. Wendy’s New Logo Over the years, many brands and businesses have released new […]
Two Trending Topics
Extra, extra read all about it right now, because these days, almost all the information we get has an expiration date or at least a short shelf life. But lucky for you, we’ve compiled two trending news stories to keep you abreast of the day’s topics. Jeb Bush Negates Jeb Bush While he had to […]