Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Morning Buzz for Wednesday 2/27/08 - New Cheerleaders for one Florida TeamThis past weekend, the Florida Marlins were looking for a few good men. CBS affiliate WFOR in Miami reports they were not looking for baseball players, but male cheerleaders.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Morning Buzz for Tuesday 2/26/08 - Best Tasting WaterLA was voted number one in having the tastiest tap water in the country. This made me start thinking about the different taste of water in different cities, towns, and from a bottle. Some say buying bottled water is a waste of money… and in some cases is actually tap water.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Morning Buzz for Monday 2/25/08 - Bargain Shopping BridesLast week Filene’s basement in Boston held it’s bi-annual “Running of the Brides.” That’s where hundreds of brides and some of their fiancés wait on line for hours to rush into the store and find the perfect wedding dress at a perfect price.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Morning Buzz for Friday 2/22/08 - Cell Phone AdsAdvertisements specific to your current location may be coming to your cell phone soon thanks to savvy mobile companies and GPS technology. What do you think about this new advertising method?
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Morning Buzz for Thursday 2/21/08 - Trash TalkMany of us have heard of… or participated in trash-talking on the basketball court. But, this trash talk is a lot different. Nike has introduced a sneaker made from 100% trash.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Morning Buzz for Wednesday 2/20/08 - Interesting AdvertisingA new ad campaign for Welch’s grape juice isn’t coming in the form of a taste-test at your local supermarket… it may be in your favorite magazine.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Morning Buzz for Tuesday 2/19/08 - Bye Bye PolaroidI remember using a Polaroid camera as child. The instant film was almost magical. But, last week Polaroid announced its closing the factories that make the film.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Morning Buzz for Monday 2/18/08 - Will you go on a spending spree?Those “tax rebate checks” we’ve heard so much aren’t in the mail… but they will be soon. Will people actually spend the money? Only time will tell. A recent Associated Press-Ipsos poll indicates most people have other plans. 45% said they planned to pay off bills, while 32% said they would save or invest it. Only 19% said they would spend their rebate money.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Morning Buzz for 2/15/08 - Myrtle Beach MarathonMany of you have trained hard for months to get ready. Are you participating this year?
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Morning Buzz for 2/14/08 - Vanlentine’s Day chocolateHave you ever been to a wedding with a chocolate fountain? Well… chocolate company Godiva has taken that a step further in New York.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Morning Buzz for 2/13/08 - Communication BreakdownWere you one of the millions of people affected during the BlackBerry blackout? Did you lose service? Do you think we’re too dependent on technology?
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Morning Buzz for Tuesday 2/12/08 - Retail therapyA new study shows there might be some scientific evidence to back-up the idea of retail therapy. Researchers say those people were willing to spend more to feel better about themselves.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Morning Buzz for 2/11/08 - Gas-pumping robotDo you dread having to get out of your car to pump gas? Well, soon you may not have to … thanks to a robot.
Friday, February 08, 2008
Morning Buzz for Friday 2/8/08 - Do not callLawmakers on Capitol Hill are pushing for changes to the “Do Not Call” registry. Have you registered for the “Do Not Call” registry? Or… do you not mind getting calls from telemarketers?
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Morning Buzz for Thursday 2/7/08 - Did you enjoy the warm weather outside?A new study says more and more of us are spending less time outside and more time in front of our TVs and computers. It says, basically, the typical American spends 25% less time in nature than 20 years ago.
