Jake Mann
JakeMann
Jake Mann covers sports, economics and politics for the Motley Fool.
Recent Articles by Jake Mann
Nov 25, 2013
by Jake Mann
How Microsoft’s ‘Scroogled’ Ads Are Misleading You
Ever since Microsoft introduced the term ‘scroogled’ in a series of ads late last year, Google has come under fire. Despite this campaign's best efforts, both companies have their own privacy issues to deal with, and Microsoft isn't the symbol of security it wants you to believe it is.
Nov 22, 2013
by Jake Mann
Movie Twins: How Films With the Same Plot Get Released in the Same Year
The Hollywood 'twin movie' phenomenon occurs when a pair of films feature very similar plots targeted toward the same genre, and are released within a few months of each other. A topic too often ignored by the media, the economics behind this trend may shock you.
Nov 19, 2013
by Jake Mann
Who Stands to Benefit From the Switch to College Football Playoffs?
College football has used the BCS to determine a national champion since 1998, but everything changes next year. Who stands to benefit from the switch to a playoff system, and who may be up in arms? That's where it gets truly interesting.
Nov 18, 2013
by Jake Mann
Why the Braves Are Really Leaving Atlanta
The Atlanta Braves' decision to build their next stadium outside of city limits has created quite a bit of drama in the Peach State. But most pundits oversimplify the situation. In reality, there are a number of factors behind the move.
Nov 14, 2013
by Jake Mann
2 Surprising Truths Behind the DOJ’s US Airways-American Airlines Merger Decision
There are many opinions out there about the US Airways-American Airlines merger, but few actually discuss why the DOJ finally agreed to settle with both sides. There are two somewhat surprising truths behind this decision.
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