Galaxy Note 7 rebrands as Yule Log
SOUTH KOREA—Samsung halted production of its beleaguered Galaxy Note 7 on Tuesday. Known as the Ford Pinto of smartphones, the Note 7 and its replacement model sometimes burst into flames.
Holidays
Rain hampers annual Filipino cull
Photo: Paolo Dala (CC BY-SA) Despite a record effort to wipe themselves out–including a Guinness Book attempt by religious group Iglesia ni Cristo to launch more than 700,000 fireworks–the Filipino New Year death and injury toll amounted to less than… Continue Reading
Men reminded to plan now for post-holiday estrangement
Photo: Wonderlane (CC BY 2.0) It’s that time of year again: a time of warmth and togetherness and giving and good cheer—or so the media would have you believe. But for those of us living in reality, we know it’s… Continue Reading
Men’s group condemns Wal-Mart Christmas commercial
A new Mens’ group has blasted the latest Wal-Mart Christmas television ad. Chris Saunders of Men for Equality Respect Dignity & Empowerment (MERDE) has said that once again, the advertising industry depicts the husband as a subservient doofus.
Parents shocked to find children’s Halloween candy contain harsh life truths
BRANTFORD, ON—Local parents were outraged after finding slips of paper containing harsh facts of life amongst their children’s Halloween candy.
The Night After Christmas
‘Twas the night after Christmas, when all through the house
Was an orgy of presents, worth more than… the house;
The Xbox was stuffed up the chimney with care,
For fear that the repo-man soon would be there;
Just in time for Christmas, Tory MP launches “Don’t Feed the Children” Foundation
with files from amiableCDN
OTTAWA—In a bold move to solidly underscore his contention that it is not the federal government’s role to ensure hungry children are fed, Industry Minister James Moore unveiled his new for-profit Foundation today.
Engagement Season Survival Tips
Yes, it’s the holiday season. But there’s also another season upon us. Engagement season. It’s important to both honor the excitement of newly-engaged friends, while also shielding yourself from the syrup bath of sweet love spewed forth by said friends. In that spirit, a single gal’s survival guide for the season…
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford unmasked on Halloween?
TORONTO—On October 31st, Toronto Police confirmed they had a video that appears to show Toronto mayor Rob Ford smoking crack. Trick? Or Treat? Mooseclean’s took to the streets of Toronto for reactions.