Cutting another bond

Posted on May 29, 2008 - Filed Under Personal | 3 Comments

The Problem
I’m paying 18 cents/minute on my cell phone plan.  Isn’t that something.
Let me state something for the record:  I hate cell phones.  Having the table next to me at a restaurant erupt in cell phone chatter makes me want to dump hot coffee on those people’s heads.
Also why can’t a cellphone just be a [...]

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Life UnLocked

Posted on May 28, 2008 - Filed Under Rant | 3 Comments

In a publicity stunt which would make even Sir Richard Branson blush, the CEO of LifeLock plastered his social security number on the side of a giant truck. If you didn’t see it, turn on your television and watch along with millions of others.
“I dare you to try and steal my identity!” he screams!
Someone [...]

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Holiday

Posted on May 27, 2008 - Filed Under Business | Leave a Comment

This weekend was definitely a great weekend to relax.
Unfortunately nothing was prepared for today.  I’ll be back tomorrow.
I did see the new Indiana Jones film this last weekend.  As a hard-core fan, disappointment wouldn’t be a strong enough word to describe the sensation upon leaving the theatre.
If you liked that post, then try these…I’m being [...]

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Risking Nothing

Posted on May 22, 2008 - Filed Under Philosophy | Leave a Comment

This article really pleased me.
In the article, our man Bob starts off his illustrious career as a homeless, drug-addicted bum.  After he squeezed into a position, putting labels on paint cans, he financed his business idea with $1000 on his Visa card.
Yes, he risked.  And he was rewarded for that risk.
When starting out, people will [...]

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Advantage of being poor

Posted on May 21, 2008 - Filed Under Business | 2 Comments

Thanks to all these wonderful write-offs, the IRS believes I’m poor.  My rebate came  and my question:  What to do with this?
A plethora of ideas came to mind.

Send it back and say “Keep it”
Pay off some credit card debt
Get a pedicure
Buy Amazing Spider Man #1

All really good ideas.  But some money needed to spent to improve my [...]

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