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Someone Is Listening To You Swear At The Customer Service Robot

The New York Times recently published an article about those interactive voice response systems that we all hate so much, and in it we were introduced to Walter Rolandi. He designs these systems and it's his great privilege to be able to listen to you swearing at them. More »

4:25 PM on Fri May 30 2008
By Meg Marco
13,805 views, 64 comments

Crime Does Pay

Need $50? Call Crime Stoppers!

As those delicious morsels behind grocery store windows grow increasingly unaffordable, citizens become more willing to report their law-breaking neighbors to Crime Stoppers in exchange for rewards ranging from $50-$1,000. “Two or three arrests per week, you could make $700, $750 per week,” Sergeant Selfsaid. “You could make better than a minimum-wage job.” More »

9:14 AM on Sun May 18 2008
By Carey
8,702 views, 83 comments

Latest by HeartBurnKid, creepy morbid freak: @ptrix: You have evidently never been in a city with a Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. MLK was a great, great man, but the streets that bear his name generally are cesspools. more »

don't try this at home

How To: Hijack Fast Food Drive Thru Frequencies

Here's a video (NSFW, language) that shows you how to modify a CB radio using parts from a toaster in order to hijack fast food drive thru frequencies. Now, we'd never suggest that you do this in the manner demonstrated by these fine gentlemen. Instead, why not improve the customer service of your local fast food establishment? More »

4:12 PM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By Meg Marco
8,032 views, 81 comments

Latest by Dakota Courtois: Christ, can some commenters lighten up? It's a funny prank, and it does make my day, but do we really have to complain over ONE goddamn post just because it's a bad idea to try? Sites have the full authority on more »

The Boston Globe profiles the last remaining shoe and boot maker in New England, Alden Shoes. The company's classic footwear has been worn by the likes of John F. Kennedy, Richard M. Nixon, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Indiana Jones... and the Massachusetts state troopers. The shoes will set you back about $350-$500 a pair, but they seem like awfully nice people. "Our shoes don't wear out," says Robert Clark, Alden's vice president. [Boston Globe]

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What Is The Most Expensive Drink At Starbucks?

Billy wanted to maximize the value of his coupon for one free drink at Starbucks. But which tongue-twisting truffle-invoking concoction to request? Billy decided on a Venti Soy Hazelnut Vanilla Cinnamon White Mocha with extra White Mocha and caramel—plus 13 espresso shots. How did the $13.76 potion taste? More »

2:00 PM on Sun Dec 23 2007
By Carey
18,787 views, 70 comments

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Site Of Most Infamous Mob Murder In NY History Is Now A Starbucks

The site of the most infamous mob murder in New York City history is now a Starbucks, but does anyone care? Nah. We certainly don't care... but it's a chance to learn about a mob murder: More »

9:43 AM on Mon Oct 29 2007
By Meg Marco
3,755 views, 19 comments

survey says

Best Buy Says You Don't Know What You're Doing With HD

Best Buy hired a firm to take a survey of the state of the American public's knowledge of HDTV, and sad results are in. You don't know what the hell is going on with your television. More »

6:53 PM on Tue Sep 25 2007
By Meg Marco
9,335 views, 60 comments

new and interesting laws

Schwarzenegger Signs Bill Banning Minors From Using Cellphones While Driving

Sorry, kids. It's now illegal for you to talk on your cellphones while driving in California. Why? Because you're bad at it, and let's face it... you're not that good at driving in the first place. Sadly for you, it's much easier to slap a ban on you (rather than your parents) because you don't vote and you have limited rights. Ha, ha, ha.
Teens cited under SB33, authored by state Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, face a fine of $20 for a first offense and $50 each time after that. Officials said traffic officers will not be allowed to pull drivers over simply because of a cell phone infraction, and violations will not count as part of the traffic safety point system. Emergency calls will be exempt.
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10:45 AM on Mon Sep 17 2007
By Meg Marco
4,682 views, 44 comments

Latest by mac-phisto: @Beerad: i misstated the law a bit. the actual restriction info can be found here. the restriction is only for 6 months after obtaining a license (i thought it was until you hit 18). turns out we already don't allow more »