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Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD [cute, huh?]) Act
I received a notice from Bank of America today in regards to changes to my account that will be going into effect in February of the coming year as a result of recent cutely-named and intentionally-backronymed legislation. I didn’t follow this piece of legislation as it went through Congress, but from the lay wording in…
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Meeting Howie Mandel for a Late Dinner
It was 10:30pm Pacific time. I had one new voicemail. I knew why. The wireless service near my family’s restaurant was terrible. I stepped outside to get enough bars to find out what couldn’t wait until morning. “Corey, this is Howie Mandel. I was so impressed to hear about your last performance that I wanted…
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Combatting our Culture of Crass Conspicuous Consumption
I love looking through all of the direct mail that I receive. I have stand-alone DSL now instead of Charter Cable internet (which saves me about $20 per month on my internet bill.) So, direct mail does have the potential to reach an appropriate target audience. I recently received the above mailer advertising a credit…
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Just Say NO to an Auto Industry Bailout
I just sent the following letter to Representative Mike Rogers, Senator Richard Shelby, and Senator Jeff Sessions. It would be a sad day to see GM, Chrysler, and Ford go out of business, but I’m afraid I just can’t afford to prop them up. I have my own financial obligations to take care of before…
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Gov. Riley Single-Handedly Creates Fuel Shortage in Alabama
Governor Riley Declares State of Emergency, Price Gouging Law Goes Into Effect For those too lazy to click the link and read the article, Alabama Governor Bob Riley delcared a state of emergency with regards to the potential for fuel shortages caused by Hurricane Ike. Thanks Gov. Riley. Thanks a lot. Anytime a state of…
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Wanna fix high gas prices? Reduce your demand!
A mug for everyone who ignores their rampant consumption of fossil fuels, yet whines about the price. I’ve seen a surge in the amount of “gas strike” events and groups on Facebook lately. They’ve always been around, and, foolishly, people continue to remain oblivious to the fact that their central premise is seriously flawed. Gas…
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Gym Jam
It all started when I wanted to take a martial arts class (not to be confused with marital arts which is something completely different). I asked around here and there, and I was eventually directed to Gold’s Gym, where it was believed that there were weekly martial arts classes. “Great! That’s near where I work!” I thought.…
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Wanted: Someone With Whom to Split the Bills
Someone with whom to split the utilities. It’s quite simple: I’m looking for someone to pay half. You don’t get to use the utilities, and you don’t get to live with me. You do, however, get to enjoy the fact that you are making my world a happier place in which to live. Please email…
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A Veggie Tale
Growing up, I hated vegetables with a passion. I have no idea why, I just didn’t enjoy their taste. Pretty much the only veggies I would eat were corn and potatoes. My parents were in love with this nasty gruel called “California Blend” that was chock full of nasty broccoli and cauliflower and other garbage.…
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How to Write a Resignation Letter
Today I wrote only the second resignation letter of my life… and it wasn’t even for me. The person for whom I wrote it was both unable to manage her time properly enough to include part time employment, but too clueless to write a proper resignation letter. Here is a sample from her intended resignation…
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