Baby Tips on Life
April 19, 2009
Babies can teach you a lot about life. Although they can’t talk and have no intention of doing anything but getting their needs met, being around a newborn baby can teach you, or at least remind you, of a few key points in life.
We’re back from the hospital and that smiling face you see is [...]
Exclusive Interview – CEO Reveals Thoughts on Executive Bonuses
April 1, 2009
After my CEO’s are crooks post, I was contacted by one of the executives that had received a huge bonus while their company was in financial trouble. I won’t mention the name of the corporation so I don’t get sued but he was writing to defend his actions and the work that he does. I [...]
Valentine’s Day Flowers a Rip Off?
February 14, 2009
“Roses on Valentine’s day are such a scam”, said the guy behind me into his cell phone as we waited in line to buy flowers the day before Valentines day.
“1800flowers, ProFlowers, FTD, Teleflora, they all rip you off.. I couldn’t find cheap flowers for Valentines day anywhere. Whether its flowers online or in a flower [...]
Baby’s Room Pics – Boy or Girl?
February 10, 2009
So can you tell from the picture whether we’re having a boy or girl? I imagine the pink pretty much gives it away? Can you tell my wife’s excited to have a girl?
We spent most of the last few days working on the baby’s room, on Friday afternoon it was a plane Jane guest room [...]
Customer Service Secret Weapon Revealed!
January 31, 2009
Are you sick of navigating phone menus and hearing the recorded voice say, “Due to unexpectedly high call volumes your wait time is approximately 5 minutes”?
Well for some businesses there’s a new, simple way that you can ask them questions and advice online. The list of companies below are some examples of businesses that are communicating [...]
We Will Recover
January 27, 2009
With news of Bloody Monday, people are asking when the economic slump end will end, even as some economists are saying it will get much worse before it gets better.
While no one knows how extensive the damage will be, one thing is for sure, we will recover. Will things be the same? Certainly not. But [...]
I Hate Computer Viruses
January 20, 2009
Computer Viruses Suck!
I had a nasty visit from an unwelcome guest last night. My PC was hit by a virus and I spent all night dealing with the mess it has caused. I don’t really know when I was infected but the problems just started popping up last night. Hopefully I haven’t been harboring the [...]
Dealing with Fear of the Economic Downturn
January 3, 2009
Here is some commentary from Tony Robbins on dealing with the fear the economic dowturn and resulting financial hardships have caused. He talks about looking for opportunities, managing your emotional reactions to turbulent times, and how the culture of the US will have to shift.
Giving You What You Want?
December 22, 2008
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Writing Useful Articles
We do our best to write about relevant topics and deliver on the goal of [...]
Will Honda Stand By the Quality of Their Cars?
August 29, 2008
Our Honda CRV had the compressor rod in the air conditioner shatter two days ago. We took it into the dealer and apparently it’s a frequent problem with 2003 and 2004 CRV’s and will cost around $2100 to fix.
Paying for QualityThe reason we spend more to buy Honda’s is because they’re known for their quality [...]
