Wednesday, June 05, 2013

A good day's work

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When it comes to work, I think the only thing better than enjoying your job itself is being proud of what your employer does that falls o...
Monday, June 03, 2013

At last; help is here for the (suddenly) wealthy!

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Saturday, I found myself in an all-too familiar situation: trapped in line at a so-called convenience store waiting for somebody to get th...
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Friday, May 31, 2013

My interview with Cate Colgan last week

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Recently, I had the privilege of doing a pre-recorded interview with Cate Colgan, who is one of the most genuinely kind and compassionate ...
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

"Hello, this is Mike..."

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I was at work on Saturday when a phone solicitor called, a gentleman with a heavy Indian accent. MIKE: Hello, this is Mike and I'm c...
Monday, May 27, 2013

It's the "thought" that counts.

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This is a conversation I had with a friend yesterday (Sunday)... . HER: Hey, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your milita...
Friday, May 24, 2013

Life...and lunch...in show biz

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Here's a little glimpse into what life is like in the glamorous and exciting world of the sports and entertainment industry... Freque...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Let's go shopping!

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As announced last week, I have a book for sale . In order to maximize $ales$, I need to make it available in as many places as possible. N...
Monday, May 20, 2013

What lurks beyond boring brick walls?

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"This is a church, there ain't no steeple. Open the door to the left if you wanna see naked people!" This is a building o...
Friday, May 17, 2013

A couple of better plans for dealing with Abercrombie and Fitch

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By now, you're probably familiar with what clothing manufacturer Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries said about his company'...
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

THE BOOK IS FINISHED!

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Finally, finally, finally! "A Ridiculously Inconsistent Treasury" is finished and available for sale! There's going to be...
Monday, May 13, 2013

The hero we deserve?

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 NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman says he is heading back to North Korea with hope of using his influence as a friend of leader Kim Jong-...
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Friday, May 10, 2013

Passing judgment on people for fun and profit!

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(A preemptive disclaimer: I'm sure I've mentioned this before but because of jobs I've done and other circumstances that have ab...
Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Special Mothers Day offer for you!

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 "We love you! Where's our food?"  It's almost Mothers Day and you know what that means: it's time for predator...
Monday, May 06, 2013

We need to talk

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We all engage in idle chit-chat, often every day, often several times a day. Nobody really wants to get involved in someone else's per...
Friday, May 03, 2013

Film Follies of 1915

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A co-worker recently expressed interest in seeing the entire list of the 100 greatest movies of all time as selected by the American Film I...
Wednesday, May 01, 2013

I think I'm losing my edge

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On my drive home the other day, I saw a group of kids on bikes waiting for a gap in traffic so they could cross the street. Between them a...
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Monday, April 29, 2013

Some YouTube video titles are misleading

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For instance, this one shouldn't be titled "WOW! Huge whale scared girl in kayak..." It should be titled "WOW! Proporti...
Friday, April 26, 2013

Craigslist: Still a hot mess (emphasis on "mess". And maybe "hot")

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A couple of weeks ago, I found myself with tickets I had purchased for an event I couldn't attend. I figured I could recoup the money I ...
Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Oh, K!

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Remember lunch hour when you were in school? You'd sit with your friends and crack jokes about classmates, teachers or current events an...
Monday, April 22, 2013

A few thoughts on the Boston bombings

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THOUGHT #1: In spite of my tendency to be pessimistic and somewhat paranoid, I generally don't believe that there is a shadowy cabal ...