Hope you have a Merry Christmas, America, because you’ve been extremely naughty at the mall this year. After surveying retailers in the U.S., the Global Retail Theft Barometer says that shoppers pinched $1.8 billion worth of merchandise during the four weeks leading up to Christmas, reports the AP. $1.8 billion! For context, $1.8 billion is a 6 percent increase from 2010.
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Owner surprised to find cat regularly catches bus
The ginger moggy, who was named after the Artful Dodger from Oliver Twist, has taken to hopping on and off the public transport at the bus station near his home.
The 15-year-old Tom even sits on bemused passengers’ laps as the bus makes up to 10 mile round trips from Bridport to Charmouth in Dorset. Dodger is such a regular customer that some of the drivers take tins of cat food to work with them to give to him. They even know what stop to let him off at.
At the end of his journies the roving moggy returns to his home and owner Fee Jeanes.
Microsoft offers free Windows Phones to people who moan about Android on Twitter
Microsoft’s Windows Phone Evangelist has made a surprising offer – free Windows Phone handsets for people who complain publicly about Android on Twitter.
Ben Rudolph, who Tweets as BenThePCGuy, said, ‘Share your android malware story (there’s lots going around) and you could win a Windows Phone upgrade.’ The Tweet was retweeted by an official Microsoft Twitter account, and Rudolph is a prolific Twitterer for the company, so the offer appears to be genuine.
What wasn’t clear was how many phones were on offer, and what exact models. Tech sites such as Electric Pig were quick to speculate that Nokia’s glamorous new Lumia 800 handset would be the phone Microsoft would send out.
Spectacular Aerial View Of Dubai
Dubai, no doubt, is the most fascinating city of the United Arab Emirates. Stunning projects like the palmtree islands, beautiful sky scrappers, parks etc make it a must place to visit.
A Brief History of Eggnog
Eggnog became tied to the holidays when the drink hopped the pond in the 1700s. American colonies were full of farms—and chickens and cows—and cheaper rum, a soon-signature ingredient. Mexico adopted the very eggnog varietal “rompope,” and Puerto Rico enjoys the “coquito,” which adds coconut milk. The English name’s etymology however remains a mystery. Some say “nog” comes from “noggin,” meaning a wooden cup, or “grog,” a strong beer. By the late 18th century, the combined term “eggnog” stuck.
Eggnog purists argue that those who don’t like the Yuletide drink have simply never tasted the real thing. Sugar-laced supermarket versions can’t hold a candle to the homemade goodness, especially since the US Food and Drug Administration permits that the drink can be made from as little as 1% egg yolk. That often borders on “milknog” or egg flavoring.
Why do people wear surgical masks in Asian countries?
Contrary to popular belief, these masks aren’t worn to protect the wearer – they’re worn to protect others. When used in surgery, they prevent bacteria and viruses from a surgeon’s mouth and nose from entering a patient’s (open or exposed) body.
In many Asian countries, even parts that aren’t heavily populated, it’s common for people to wear the masks if they think they’re getting sick, are sick, or even have a slight cold. They do this as a courtesy to prevent spreading their own infection to others.