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2
Nov
2011
Word Play
Have you noticed how some companies use words to disguise their reality? Like instead of saying that they sell used cars, they call them “previously owned” or “pre-loved”?
I was reading a listing for a job with a company that calls itself a “consumer finance business.” I wish they would cut the crap and just call themselves a title loan company. Seriously.
9
Sep
2011
Flat Rate Packages
There are a couple of ways to find a cheap way to ship boxes. If you use the USPS, you can send books and CDs or DVDs at a very cheap rate, called the “Media Rate.” But if it is other things, like clothing or toys, you have to pay a different rate according to how big the box measures, how much is weighs and how fast you want it to get there. I like the flat rate box, which is a set price for whatever you can stuff into that size box. The rate is reasonable and the package arrives in 3 days in most cases.
30
Aug
2011
Getting Rough
I am thinking there are some parts of town in most cities where this sign would be real and not a joke. I know in this state it is against the law to cover your face with any kind of mask when you go into a gas station, convenience store or bank. Its sad that they have the need to pass laws like that.
27
Mar
2011
Shutting Down the Plants
Get your Nissans and Toyotas quick! With all the problems in Japan from the earthquake and the tsunami, everyone is predicting that new Japanese cars will be hard to find. Have to wonder about the electronics, too. Will we be able to buy the new cell phones, tablets and video games? This could be a tragedy that effects the entire world.
8
Mar
2010
Oscars
The Academy Awards is on tonight. I haven’t seen a single one of the films that are being nominated. I frankly can’t afford to spend $10 – $15 per person to go see a movie in the theaters any more. I don’t go to the movies alone, so my out of pocket is anywhere from $20 to $40 for two of us to see one movie. They charge extra for 3D movies, and all the new movies seem to be coming out in a 3D version.
It will be interesting to see which movies win the Oscars tonight. I’m looking forward to watching most of them – when they come out on DVD.