Sunday, November 27, 2016

What happened to GetGlue?

GetGlue started in June 2010, as a social network allowing users to "check in" to TV shows, movies and other media they are consuming via a website or mobile app. Most noticeably, users were able to earn stickers when checking in, and could redeem up to 20 of them each month to be mailed to them at no cost. In November 2013, GetGlue was acquired by I.TV and the ability to earn physical stickers was removed, limiting users to collecting only "digital stickers." In January 2014, GetGlue changed its name to TVTag and further features were removed from the website/app. These changes led to a lot of members abandoning the network. In December of that same year, TVTag announced that it was closing down, barely a year after it was acquired by I.TV.

TVTag has since been succeeded by Telfie, an app which operates similarly to the old version of GetGlue.

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

What does Puerta del Sol mean?

Puerta Del Sol translates to "Gate of the Sun" from Spanish. According to Wikipedia, "the Puerta del Sol is a public square in Madrid, one of the best known and busiest places in the city. This is the centre of the radial network of Spanish roads."

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

What happened to Soundhalo?

Soundhalo was launched in the summer of 2013 as a way for musicians to broadcast and sell live gigs with high quality audio and video to fans, and was notably backed by artists like Thom Yorke and Alt-J. It was short-lived however, and though there has not been an official announcement that Soundhalo has closed, their website remains mostly nonfunctional and their last social media post is from October 24, 2013 - just months after they had launched.

What does Subway's Italian B.M.T. stand for?

Subway's best-selling sandwich, the Italian BMT, stands for "Bigger, Meatier, Tastier." It originally stood for "Brooklyn Manhattan Transit", referencing an old transit company in New York City that closed in 1940. The sandwich's main ingredients are Genoa salami, spicy pepperoni, and Black Forest ham.

What are Subway's $3.50 Subs of the Day?

Subway's $3.50 Sub of the Day promotion offers a different 6-inch sub for $3.50 each day of the week.

Monday - Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki
Tuesday - Oven Roasted Chicken
Wednesday - Turkey Breast
Thursday - Italian BMT
Friday - Tuna
Saturday - Black Forest Ham
Sunday - Meatball Marinara

What is Charli XCX's real name?

British pop singer Charli XCX's real name is Charlotte Emma Aitchison. Her stage name comes from a MSN Messenger screen name she used when she was younger.

When is Black Friday?

Considered the biggest shopping day in the United States and the beginning of the holiday shopping season, Black Friday occurs the day after Thanksgiving. As Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November, Black Friday would be the fourth Friday of the same month. In 2016, Black Friday will take place on November 26th.