Flying…. Again
Flew to Seattle this morning. Flying lately brings out some of my pet peeves regarding customer service. Coach flying has almost reached the same frustration …
U.S. Financial Mess – Where Did It Start?
You know, we (I’m guessing you’re not that different from me) get a boatload of “stuff” in our email in-boxes on a regular basis. All …
Remote Control Pilots Suffer Stress
This shouldn’t be a surprise but the article acts like it is. “The Air National Guardsmen who operate Predator drones over Iraq via remote control, …
Reality Hosts Really Hosting Emmys
This is news. The five hosts nominated in the new Emmy category – reality TV host – will preside over the September 21 Emmy broadcast. …
Enema of the State
This is just too strange not to be true. I don’t quite get it but then I AM posting about them, aren’t I. Dang it! …
Treo 680 Surprise – Mic & Speaker Died
We had a bit of surprise here Friday evening as Mrs. Polarshark’s Treo 680 went tango-uniform (tummy up). The speakerphone logo disappeared when she tried …
Kudzu Gas = Kudzunol
Now this is what I call innovation. Take an item that no one wants and turn it into a product that everyone needs. If you …
Guitar Hero – For Kids Only
Oh my goodness… I don’t know if you have tried Guitar Hero or not. I believe that it (or some likewise facsimile) is available on …
Bob Hope’s Birthday
Happy birthday, Bob! The military and the USO miss you. While there are some great talents supporting the troops these days, Bob Hope was the …
Combination Toothpick and Earwax Spoon
Everything old is new again. Coming in this year’s Needless Markup catalog… the combination toothpick and earwax spoon. How have I survived without this? How …
When City Folks Move to the Country
I’d like to point out that I am NOT the creator of this sign. I know a chihuahua when I see one!!! Thanks, Thad