Monday, July 30, 2007
Google's battle for wireless spectrum | Newsmakers | CNET News.com
An upcoming Federal Communications Commission spectrum auction is pitting search giant Google against the largest phone companies in the country in a public-policy battle that could determine how Americans access the Internet in the future.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
How to Save Money on Gas - 29 Tips | Open Travel Info
"It's Summer and I love going on Road Trips. It's this time of the year when I drive the most. Due to the recent hike in gas prices, I thought it might be a good idea to share this article with you. Even though gas prices don't hurt my bottom line that much, I can truly feel the pain this must cause a lot of people. As a student I didn't have a lot of money and the cost of gasoline was always a major issue for me. I have learned many ways of saving money for gas by improving my gas mileage. There are many things you can do, aside from going out and buying a more fuel efficient car, that will help you tremendously to cut down your gasoline expenses. Many require only minor adjustments to your driving style. I am going to review some well known techniques and some of my own that I used as a student. I have always been able to exceed the specified gas mileage of my car (even meeting the specified numbers is pretty tough). In my last article on gas prices, I speculated that those high prices are here to stay and that we will never see really cheap gas again. In this article I am going to talk a bit about what you can do to save gas."
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Why some don't like to take vacations - CNN.com
NEW YORK (AP) -- Nancy Kirk doesn't have anything against vacations; she just doesn't consider them worth the effort.
Years ago, when her children were young, she remembers spending a week at a cottage. Seven days of preparing meals in an unfamiliar kitchen and worrying about the kids falling into the lake led her to the conclusion that 'there's no rest in this.'
So instead of taking vacations, Kirk, 60, who owns an antique quilt and fabric business in Omaha, Nebraska, works down time into her everyday life -- from taking an afternoon nap if she feels like it to occasionally tacking a day onto a business trip for sightseeing.
'I've designed my life to give me the freedom to schedule my own time,' she said. 'I don't want to separate work and the rest of my life like most people do.'
Many Americans seem to eschew traditional vacations -- a trend that has some experts worried that workers are not getting away from their jobs to relax and recharge, both physically and mentally.
The reasons vary, from having too few vacation days available to lacking money for travel.
Years ago, when her children were young, she remembers spending a week at a cottage. Seven days of preparing meals in an unfamiliar kitchen and worrying about the kids falling into the lake led her to the conclusion that 'there's no rest in this.'
So instead of taking vacations, Kirk, 60, who owns an antique quilt and fabric business in Omaha, Nebraska, works down time into her everyday life -- from taking an afternoon nap if she feels like it to occasionally tacking a day onto a business trip for sightseeing.
'I've designed my life to give me the freedom to schedule my own time,' she said. 'I don't want to separate work and the rest of my life like most people do.'
Many Americans seem to eschew traditional vacations -- a trend that has some experts worried that workers are not getting away from their jobs to relax and recharge, both physically and mentally.
The reasons vary, from having too few vacation days available to lacking money for travel.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Crooks and Liars » Michael Moore demands apology from Wolf Blitzer
Crooks and Liars » Michael Moore demands apology from Wolf Blitzer: "Michael Moore went off on Wolfie and CNN for a hit piece they aired about “Sicko” right before he came on. He was hot! He slapped the beard around pretty good…He says he’ll post the facts refuting their claims on his website tonight. He then attacked CNN and Blitzer for not doing their job in the run up to the war (where were you when it mattered?) and said that everything he said about the Iraq war did come to pass. He wondered why it took him so many years to get Cheney on teevee? He asked when America will get sick and tired of the “crap” they show…"
Top 5 reasons why “The Customer Is Always Right” is wrong
Top 5 reasons why “The Customer Is Always Right” is wrong: "When the customer isn’t right - for your business
One woman who frequently flew on Southwest, was constantly disappointed with every aspect of the company’s operation. In fact, she became known as the “Pen Pal” because after every flight she wrote in with a complaint.
She didn’t like the fact that the company didn’t assign seats; she didn’t like the absence of a first-class section; she didn’t like not having a meal in flight; she didn’t like Southwest’s boarding procedure; she didn’t like the flight attendants’ sporty uniforms and the casual atmosphere.
Her last letter, reciting a litany of complaints, momentarily stumped Southwest’s customer relations people. They bumped it up to Herb’s [Kelleher, CEO of Southwest] desk, with a note: ‘This one’s yours.’
In sixty seconds, Kelleher wrote back and said, ‘Dear Mrs. Crabapple, We will miss you. Love, Herb.’”"
One woman who frequently flew on Southwest, was constantly disappointed with every aspect of the company’s operation. In fact, she became known as the “Pen Pal” because after every flight she wrote in with a complaint.
She didn’t like the fact that the company didn’t assign seats; she didn’t like the absence of a first-class section; she didn’t like not having a meal in flight; she didn’t like Southwest’s boarding procedure; she didn’t like the flight attendants’ sporty uniforms and the casual atmosphere.
Her last letter, reciting a litany of complaints, momentarily stumped Southwest’s customer relations people. They bumped it up to Herb’s [Kelleher, CEO of Southwest] desk, with a note: ‘This one’s yours.’
In sixty seconds, Kelleher wrote back and said, ‘Dear Mrs. Crabapple, We will miss you. Love, Herb.’”"
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Sex Therapy - Florida Style
A Florida couple, both well into their 80s, go to a sex therapist's office.
The doctor asks, "What can I do for you?"
The man says, "Will you watch us have sexual intercourse?"
The doctor raises both eyebrows, but he is so amazed that such an elderly couple is asking for sexual advice that he agrees.
When the couple finishes, the doctor says, "There's absolutely nothing wrong with the way you have intercourse." He thanks them for coming, he wishes them good luck, he charges them $50 and he says goodbye.
The next week, however, the couple returns and asks the sex therapist to watch again. The sex therapist is a bit puzzled, but agrees.
This happens several weeks in a row. The couple makes an appointment, has intercourse with no problems, pays the doctor, then leave.
Finally, after 5 or 6 weeks of this routine, the doctor says, "I'm sorry, but I have to ask. Just what are you trying to find out?"
The old man says, "We're not trying to find out anything. She's married and we can't go to her house. I'm married and we can't go to my house. The Holiday Inn charges $98. The Hilton charges $139. We do it here for $50, and I get $43 back from Medicare...!
The Seat Mate
A man boarded an airplane and took his seat. As he settled in, he glanced up and saw an unusually beautiful woman boarding the plane.
He soon realized she was heading straight toward his seat. Lo and behold, she took the seat right beside his. Eager to strike up a conversation, he blurted out "Business trip or vacation?"
She turned smiled and said, "Business. The Annual Sexual Education Convention in Chicago.
He broke out into a sweat. Here was the most gorgeous woman he had ever seen, sitting next to him and she was going to a meeting for sex education!!
Struggling to maintain his composure, he calmly asked,” What’s your business role at this convention?"
"Lecturer," she responded. "I use my experience to debunk some of the popular myths about sexuality."
"Really," he said, "What myths are those?"
"Well,” she explained, "One popular myth is that African American men are the well-endowed, when in fact, it's the Native American Indian who is most likely to possess that trait.
"Another popular myth is that Frenchmen are the best lovers, when actually it is the men of Jewish descent. We have, however, found that the best potential lover in all categories is the Southern Redneck."
Suddenly, the woman became a little uncomfortable and blushed. "I'm sorry," she said. "I really shouldn't be discussing this with you. I don't even know your name."
"Tonto, "the man said, "Tonto Goldstein, but my friends call me Bubba."
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