Yesterday morning the Interwebs were all abuzz about a new in-stream payment system from a company called Ribbon, which would allow Twitter users to buy stuff without ever leaving their Twitter feed. But mere hours after Ribbon debuted the feature, Twitter swiftly killed it off. [More]
Twitter Kills Off Ribbon’s In-Stream Payment System Hours After Its Launch
By April 11, 2013
WalMart *Does* Sell Purple Ribbon
By March 30, 2006
We’ve been covering this Wal-Mart in Missouri accused of refusing to sell “immoral” purple Mardi Gras ribbon. Eagle-eyed reader Beth took a close look at some of the pictures the NoCoast blog posted to support their claim.
Photos: WalMart Won’t Sell Sinful Mardi Gras Ribbon
By March 30, 2006
We earlier reported that a Missouri Wal-Mart might be refusing to stock ribbons useable for Mardi Gras decorations. Jon asserts that when he tried to buy purple ribbon, he was told Mardi Gras was immoral, un-Christian, caused rape, and he was escorted from the store by Wal-Mart employees.
UPDATE: Wal-Mart’s ‘Sinful’ Purple Ribbon, a Hoax?
By March 29, 2006
As we reported earlier, a Missouri Wal-Mart was accused of refusing to sell purple ribbon, stating it could be used for immoral Mardis Gras celebrations.
Walmart Refuses to Sell ‘Sinful’ Purple Ribbon, Man Claims
By March 29, 2006
Jon usually avoids shopping at Wal-Mart, but was blessed/cursed with a gift card. He wanted to buy some purple ribbon and use it to make a Mardi Gras chair. He claims Wal-Mart refused to sell him the ribbon for ‘moral’ reasons and escorted him out the store.
