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Archive for February 7th, 2013
Reluctant buyers: Reel ’em in …
February 7, 2013Oh no: Killer cat bags another victim …
February 7, 2013How ironic.
In New Zealand there’s a movement to ban killer cats.
Same time, Monopoly game owner Hasbro opts to replace the classic iron token … with a cat.
WHAT ????
Is nothing sacred?
This move hits home since I peddled irons for GE and Black & Decker.
Gotta love your product, right?
And, as reported in prior posts, I don’t have particularly strong affection for cats.
Hasbro is hiding behind the old “America has voted” line.
Doesn’t soften the blow to know that cat lovers banded together to jam a feline down our throats.
I may never play Monopoly again ….
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Quiz Time:
How many “active” Monopoly tokens are there? Can you name them?
Gender bias: Why teachers give girls better grades …
February 7, 2013Boys score as well as or better than girls on most standardized tests, yet they are far less likely to get good grades, take advanced classes or attend college.
That’s not fair.
Why does it happen?
Here’s a shocking research finding for you …
The Homa Files 
