Monthly Archives: March 2009
Comparing apples to… Apples
One of the forums I frequent is the PackPride Brickyard. It is occupied by general chatter of politics and life by and for NC State Wolfpack fans. Yesterday, someone posted the following: Reasons to buy Mac vs other laptop are…
Éirinn go brách!
And a Happy St. Patrick’s day to you! On this day the local pub, O’Connel’s, serves green beer en masse to the college throngs. I, being somewhat of a connoisseur, refuse to partake of the dyed cheap beer. Instead I…
Remember “Those who cannot learn from history…?”
“What we learn from history is that we do not learn from history.” – Benjamin Disraeli This was quoted in a Barron’s article outlining how some of the blame for the current economic situation falls at the feet of our…
Damn Telemarketers!
I’m getting calls and letters saying my vehicle’s warranty “is about to expire.” My response: “NO S__T SHERLOCK! My truck is 10 years old!” This is obviously a scam to pressure me into buying some expensive and worthless “warranty.” Here’s…