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Time for some wishful thinking

Time for some wishful thinking

Jan 2, 20141 min read

Here is my totally short and rational top 20 wish list for 2014 (in random order): 1. I wish for truly affordable quality healthcare for everyone. 2. I wish for the green party to get some officials elected in the…

Too hot to handle?

Too hot to handle?

Jul 29, 20133 min read

Melissa Nelson, a dental assistant in Iowa was fired because her boss stated that she was too sexy and he couldn’t handle it. She worked there for a total 0f 10 years but it took him 9 years to figure…

Questions to Paul Ryan before he can have my vote

Questions to Paul Ryan before he can have my vote

Aug 13, 20124 min read

Venting alert: today I am not censoring myself. I am not being polite. I am letting it all out. Because I can’t always suck it up. I am very disappointed in what the Republican party has turned into. They have…

London, thanks for the reminder

London, thanks for the reminder

Jul 28, 20122 min read

Dear Great Britain, there are really a lot of things that suck about you: Your weather, even in the days of global warming Your government(s) are often annoying, especially when it comes to European politics Your poisonous food London’s financial…

How to properly unpack your 3rd generation iPad

How to properly unpack your 3rd generation iPad

Mar 16, 20121 min read

In case you haven’t unboxed your new iPad yet you should watch the video at the bottom of this post. I am covering a number of unique safety steps from the FedEx fence throwing test all the way to the…

Eleven, eleven, eleven

Eleven, eleven, eleven

Nov 10, 20112 min read

A lot of people are mesmerized with 11.11.2011. Some women have C-sections so they can have a child that day. To me this day has a special meaning, not just because the numbers line up so nicely, but because my…

Quick solution to the Kardashian situation

Quick solution to the Kardashian situation

Nov 1, 20112 min read

Dear Kardashian Reality Show Producer, I heard of the great tragedy of your lead character going through a very painful divorce. I understand the family’s need for privacy. Kim and her sisters will need a leave of absence to heal…

Once every 4 years soccer rules the world

Once every 4 years soccer rules the world

Jun 4, 20102 min read

The 2010 Soccer World Cup is around the corner. Image via Wikipedia Here is my to-do list of remaining World Cup preparations: Re-read Fever Pitch Cover living room withTurf Rent backup power generator Make sure all banners outside the house…

Why Facebook is nicer than most other entities

Why Facebook is nicer than most other entities

Aug 24, 20091 min read

Facebook lets you list the following as your relationship status: Single In a relationship Engaged Married It is complicated In an open relationship You also get to decide if you want to publish your relationship status or not. I wish…

Hidden benefits of the 17″ Macbook Pro

Hidden benefits of the 17″ Macbook Pro

Jul 19, 20092 min read

Image via CrunchBase Here is one of the better-kept secrets for you: Apple doesn’t market it publicly for liability reasons but they are well aware of it. The 17″ MacBook has been found to be the…

Cashing in on a dead man

Cashing in on a dead man

Jul 2, 20092 min read

Image via Wikipedia The Michael Jackson funeral story is making me sad & angry. His father sold little Michael to Motown as a young boy. He beat him up. The kid was deprived of his childhood and never had a…

Speeding tickets – done wrong

Speeding tickets – done wrong

Mar 13, 20091 min read

Image via Wikipedia The police in our neighborhood is always on the watch for guys who don’t know their favorite hangout spot. They score every couple of minutes. Getting a speeding ticket is humiliating. Everyone gets to see you and…

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