Just As I Thought

DUH. After I spent nonrefundab…

April 23, 2009

DUH. After I spent nonrefundable $$$$ on airfare, hotel & rental car for a trip back to DC, I realized I could have used Amex points.

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Life... Don't talk to me about life.

Oh, hello there!

Far back, in the mists of ancient time, there existed a technology for sharing one’s thoughts, musings, memes, and other nonsense. You may have heard of it, if you’re over 40. The web log, or blog. The  [more...]

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The warning label on this can …

The warning label on this can of roasted almonds says, in a box, CONTAINS ALMOND. That’s both pointless and reassuring.

May 24, 2009
General Annoyances

Shakesville: You Go, Grrl: Eesha Khare

An 18-year-old science student has made an astonishing breakthrough that will enable mobile phones and other batteries to be charged within seconds rather than the hours it takes today’s devices to power back up.

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The War with the Customer

Flagging business? Just get sued!

An ice cream company in Florida has lost a class-action lawsuit which claimed that it’s labeling was deceptive. The label said a 12 ounce serving had 100 calories and 2 grams of fat per 12 ounce serving. The  [more...]

September 30, 2003

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