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See the Fun Ads for Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park

Tony Hart — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:25:45 +0000

One thing on my geek bucket list is going to Disney's Hollywood Studios Star Wars Weekends, it's a yearly tradition or should I say nerd gathering to celebrate all things Star Wars, and now that Star Wars is officially a Disney brand, the company is going all out this year and they're promoting it with a series of great ads.

Minnesota Based Target Opening Stores in Canada, Celebrates by Releasing a Timelapse Video of New Target Store Being Built and Stocked

Tony Hart — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:27:39 +0000

Minnesota based Target Corporation is doing some international expansion by opening 22 new stores in Canada just today and they are scheduled to open 124 stores by the end of the year.

The marketing arm of Target is working overtime to get the word out about the stores and building the brand in the great white north and one of the cool things they did was make a timelapse video of a new store being built and stocked.

Mall of America Releases Thousands of Ladybugs to Save the Plants and Trees Inside the Mall

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:43:56 +0000

The Mall of America in all it’s massiveness, is also home to more than 30,000 live plants including some trees, and Aphids which could destroy them, are on the attack! In order to protect all the greenery inside the mall they have unleashed over 70,000 lady bugs to take care of these pests, and to [...]

What Does Your Zip Code Code Say About You?

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:27:39 +0000

Your zip code is big business in the hands of marketing companies, and makes up what they think they know about you. Have you noticed that a trend within the last year or two is certain stores asking you what your zip code is? Most of us realize it is for marketing purposes and not [...]

Finally, a New Energy Bar That You Can Share With Your Dog

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:28:50 +0000

Funny name, but delicious treat to give you and mans best friend a Yaff Energy Bar. I know I for one was always hoping that I could sample one of our dogs treats and enjoy them as much as they do, because they sure hover every time we eat something. Admittedly we are not very [...]

Los Angeles Restaurant calls Out No-Show Customers on Twitter

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:48:50 +0000

Is this the wave of the future for businesses, calling out customers by name on a social media who display rude behavior? The next time you decide to be a no show at your favorite dining establishment you may want to think twice about it. According to Consumerist one L.A. restaurant has had enough, and [...]

It's Almost Here, New Electric Scooter That Folds Up Like a Suitcase [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:25:47 +0000

Can you imagine unfolding your electric scooter and off you go? Well by 2014 and with enough money it can be all yours. If all goes as planned this electric scooter will be available to the public by 2014. It can go around 22 miles on one charge and can go up to 28 mph. [...]

Retailers Using Your Zip Code For Third Parties to Send You Junk Mail

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:02:57 +0000

Next time you are out shopping and you are asked for your Zip Code during the transaction, think twice about giving out that Information, it could end up in the hands of a Third Party. According to a consumer watchdog group called Privacy Rights Clearinghouse, some of these retailers sell this information to third party [...]

Minnesota Has Most Unaffordable Rent in the Midwest

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:23:48 +0000

According to a new survey from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, 55 percent of renters in the state can’t afford the market rate on renting a 2 bedroom apartment. For those of you who don’t rent the average rate for a 2 bedroom apartment in the State of Minnesota is $836 a month. Now [...]

Caffeine Gum Coming Next Month to a Store Near You

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:33:10 +0000

Wrigley Company will be debuting it’s new caffeine gum next month called Alert Energy Caffeine Gum, which will have a little less jolt then a can of Coke. If you are anything like me you are addicted to caffeine, not something I am proud of, but with the hours that I keep I need it [...]

Giant Sandbox For Adults is Waiting For You in Las Vegas [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:28:07 +0000

Las Vegas, the lights, the shows. the gambling, the bulldozers? Yep a giant sandbox for adults awaits for you. Only in Las Vegas. For men and women who have a fascination for heavy machinery, now you can drive one for a mere $250. Bulldozer or excavator take your pick. Of course you are in a [...]

Was the Dodge Ram Super Bowl "Farmer" Ad a Rip Off? [VIDEOS]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:12:55 +0000

Many of those who watched the Super Bowl did so for the commercials, and many who watched the commercials noted that the favorites of the night weren’t necessarily the funny ones, but the sentimental ones. Including the ad for Dodge Ram, with Paul Harvey’s “So God Made a Farmer.” But it wasn’t an original ad–it [...]

Restaurant In Las Vegas Will Have Diners 180 Feet in The Air

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:17:37 +0000

If you are someone that is afraid of heights, then you will pass on this new restaurant that will be opening in April of this year. This gourmet dining experience happens180 feet off the ground. The platform that holds the diners is hoisted in the air and holds 22 diners a waiter and chef. [...]

Minneapolis on the Map as "Hot" New Travel Destination

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:59:26 +0000

Minneapolis will always have a special place in my heart, I moved there right after college and loved living in the heart of all the action. I love the urban environment, but the fact that it's not to big so you feel lost in the shuffle. Now more and more tourists are flocking to the minne-apple as well!

General Mills Ordered to Change Images of Strawberry Fruit Roll-Ups Box

Jeanne Ryan — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:39:51 +0000

A Consumer watch dog group in California recently sued the Golden Valley Minnesota Company saying that their strawberry Fruit Roll-Ups don’t actually contain strawberry’s and it should not be marketed as such. So for any of you that may have been fooled, fruit roll-ups do not contain real fruit but more so corn syrup and [...]

Bemidji Minnesota Grocery Store Owner Retires and Gives the Stores to His Employees

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:00:33 +0000

Talk about a Christmas Bonus, employees of Lueken Grocery Store in Bemidji MN got much more than that, as the 70 year old owner Joe Lueken has decided to retire and give his employees full ownership of the store at no cost to them. According to Daily Mail Lueken who suffers from Parkinsons disease has [...]

Small Business Saturday–Shop Local in Duluth and Superior this Weekend

Laura Peterson — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:18:25 +0000

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday continue to grow–consider shopping locally Saturday, November 24th, to help give a boost to our local economy. Many small businesses struggle to compete with the the big box stores. It’s the convenience, the one stop shopping, and the great door-buster deals that keep us going back. But many of [...]

Disney Pays George Lucas $4.05 Billion for 'Star Wars' Franchise + 'Star Wars Episode 7′ Coming in 2015

Tony Hart — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:42:47 +0000

In a stunning announcement today, Disney said it is buying Lucasfilm Ltd., which is home to the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, from founder George Lucas in a deal worth $4.05 billion. And more importantly for this fan boy they announced that a new ‘Star Wars’ movie will be released. ‘Star Wars Episode 7′ will be released in 2015 with George Lucas on as a [...]

New Silent Electric Cars Adding Noise to Warn Pedestrians [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:27:36 +0000

Electric cars will sooner or later become more and more apart of everyday commuting across the world and that means increased contact with walking humans, which leads to another problem, electric cars are silent, no engine noise, so it's not a stretch to believe that this silence could lead to more pedestrian injuries and deaths, so Audi is getting ahead of the curve and adding sound to it's latest electric car.

NOOOOOOOO! Unavoidable Bacon Shortage Predicted for 2013

Laura Peterson — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:23:35 +0000

A group in the UK is warning the rest of the swine-feasting world that a BACON SHORTAGE is predicted for 2013. According to the group, the shortages have already hit Britain, and is expected to become a global problem. Britain’s National Pig Association said in a press release that new data shows that the European [...]