UPDATE: 10 Dec 2023 This document was originally posted on 31 Aug 2023 and also shared with Burger King corporate leadership. On 20 Oct 2023, it was reported that lawyers representing Burger King presented a defense similar to those listed below to condemn the baseless and frivolous claims critical of the Whopper. [Source] In summary,… Continue reading Burger King #BKWhopper News 2023
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Facebook News 2022
Summary This page provides selected news about Facebook with a focus on the decline of the platform. On 9 Nov 2022, it was announced that 11,000 people would be let go from the company. In addition to the challenges of difficult economic times, social media platforms are encountering consumer fatigue. People are: More information is… Continue reading Facebook News 2022
Social Media Report 2022
Summary This document provides information about the current state of social media platforms and how they impact society. Entries below are in chronological order by date posted to YouTube. The source used as the title for each entry. Some commentary at the top of the page explores this topic further. For more on this topic,… Continue reading Social Media Report 2022
Byrna Self-Defense
Context Growing up, I watched the original Star Trek series on television. I remember being impressed with their weapons. A common statement before exchanging fire was, “Set phasers to stun.” That seemed like a futuristic means of self-defense. Having been exposed early in life to Quaker teachings, the idea of a non-lethal weapon for self-defense… Continue reading Byrna Self-Defense
The Silencing of Whistle Blowers and Critics
Whistle Blowers We all know the challenges that whistle blowers face. They risk having their reputations ruined by companies who have as their only defense an attack on those who reveal their harmful or illegal actions. Whistle blowers risk no longer having a career path since they are perceived to not have a strong loyalty… Continue reading The Silencing of Whistle Blowers and Critics
DOCUMENTARY: “The legacy of the Flint water crisis” (60 Minutes)
Video About the Video Six years ago, lead seeped into the tap water in Flint, Michigan, while state and local officials said everything was fine. Now, the same doctor who proved something was wrong is taking the first comprehensive look at the thousands of kids exposed to lead in Flint. Sharyn Alfonsi reports. About 60… Continue reading DOCUMENTARY: “The legacy of the Flint water crisis” (60 Minutes)
Here’s why reviews of products, services, and businesses are not reliable.
We all rely on reviews of products, services, and businesses on Facebook, and with Google search results, or when purchasing products on Amazon. Services like Yelp promise to provide helpful insights from customers. An abundance of positive reviews can almost guarantee trust and help produce new customers. Unusually High Numbers of 5-Star Ratings Occasionally while… Continue reading Here’s why reviews of products, services, and businesses are not reliable.
Amazon’s Expired Food Problem (CNBC, 4 Mar 2020)
Amazon is shipping out food products from third-party sellers that are expired, stale, or tampered with. Four months after CNBC first reported the problem, a new analysis found the sellers are still shipping expired food, even as regulation begins to catch up. Amazon told CNBC that this happens in very isolated incidents, and that it… Continue reading Amazon’s Expired Food Problem (CNBC, 4 Mar 2020)
Promoting Alcohol and Tobacco by Advertising to High School Students
It’s getting more difficult for companies to advertise tobacco and alcohol products. Tobacco ads are no longer permitted on television.(1) On websites and YouTube, age verification is required to view content purportedly targeting an adult audience. The tobacco industry has a long history of marketing to young people. The goal is to get people addicted… Continue reading Promoting Alcohol and Tobacco by Advertising to High School Students
Briggs & Stratton Definitely Wants You to Buy/Not Buy the Snapper Cordless Lawn Mower
I was researching cordless electric lawn mowers recently and was very encouraged to see that Briggs & Stratton has rebranded themselves in a future-forward way by providing battery packs for Snapper cordless electric lawn mowers. So, in this way they are offering the ‘engine’ of the future. Still powering our lives, but now with a quieter,… Continue reading Briggs & Stratton Definitely Wants You to Buy/Not Buy the Snapper Cordless Lawn Mower
How to Unsubscribe from the Wall Street Journal and Cancel the Digital Access Subscription [SOLVED]
To unsubscribe and cancel digital access to the Wall Street Journal, follow these instructions: From the main Wall Street Journal website visit the Customer Care page (linked under your profile icon). You’ll find an automated chat system under Contact Us. Click on ‘Cancel’ and the toll free number is provided 1-800-JOURNAL or 609-514-0870. You must… Continue reading How to Unsubscribe from the Wall Street Journal and Cancel the Digital Access Subscription [SOLVED]
How to unsubscribe from the Los Angeles Times and Cancel the Digital Access Subscription [SOLVED]
UPDATE: 28 Mar 2023 The LA Times now provides a page with this concise description of how to unsubscribe: They have clarified that even if the payments stop being received, your subscription obligation continues until you formally request a cancellation of the subscription. You will be obligated to pay past-due subscription fees until you cancel.… Continue reading How to unsubscribe from the Los Angeles Times and Cancel the Digital Access Subscription [SOLVED]