August 14, 2008
Ikea Is Actually a Pretty Good Neighbor
The main benefit for us has been that the MTA changed the bus route so that the B61–which formerly passed in front of our apartment every five to 10 minutes–now goes along a different street to take riders to the store.
June 4, 2008
In the interest of Photoshop: Gerald
A little photoshop surprise that is worth a peak. Drempt by my friend Jason, made into reality by my mad ’shopping skills.
May 13, 2008
Unclear On the Concept: Contact the Web Team
While I give folks props for actually using our contact form, I’m mystified by some– okay, most–of the emails we get at the web team’s catch-all address.
May 11, 2008
Zipcar: The Not-So-Bloody Aftermath
There is a lesson here for other companies: listen to your customers, give them what they pay for, and if you fail to do so then own up to it and make the situation right. Strange concept, I know.
May 9, 2008
What’s More Overrated Than Zipcar? Not Much.
Zipcar is zero for two on actually delivering the car I reserved. Fool me once, shame on you. And just like The Who, I won’t get fooled again.
April 11, 2008
CNN Gets Rick Rolled.
Not really, but they do have a really unimpressive story up about it. They also have one up about Dick Cheney’s sunglasses. It’s like watching a car wreck. Enjoy.
March 21, 2008
Man Proposes to Woman On Twitter
LAME.
I’m Gonna Kill You, Mellencamp
“Like a Rock” became the new “Freebird.” And now “This Is Our Country” is the new “Like a Rock.”
March 8, 2008
Zen and the Art of Creative Showering
Things for which I’m thankful now that I’m down one paw.
March 7, 2008
I Fought the Wall and the Wall Won
I ran into a wall while carrying a pizza. I wish I had a cooler explanation. Suggestions for lies and tall tales welcome.
February 27, 2008
Best Buy Almost Sucks the Soul Out of a New Macbook
That brief time in Best Buy reminded me why I pretty much refuse to shop there. Never in my life have I experienced a sales clerk actually being curt and rude to customers making purchases of over $1000. Maybe I’ve gotten spoiled shopping at the Apple Store, but I’ve come to see anything less than exemplary customer service as unacceptable.
February 26, 2008
The Most Hated Man in America gives birth to the donut insurgency.
“We believe that this is a bold demonstration of our commitment to our core and a reaffirmation of our coffee leadership,” stated Howard Schultz, newly minted Dark Lord of Starbucks. He further went on to announce that all locations would be shut down from 5:30pm to 8:30pm today in order to retrain all [...]
February 24, 2008
Gadgets Gone Wrong
A couple of gems from Gizmodo, including an intrusive SpongeBob and a friendly Jesus.
February 17, 2008
Another IndyStar WTF Headline, and some SuperMarket Bliss
A Quick rant: IndyStar probes a guy and a local supermarket gets all excited about lower prices.
February 15, 2008
Dear FTD
A little post - valentine’s day rant for our friends at FTD.
February 10, 2008
The Grammies Get the Big WTF
Maybe I’m turning into Andy Rooney in my old age, but this b.s. that passes for popular music is absolutely insipid.
Kanye howling about his mama. Fergie dripping ooze all over everything. Cirque de Soleil flopping around like fish on LSD to the music of the Beatles. Carrie Underwood sleepwalking through some song that consists of [...]
February 6, 2008
Taxes, Tubeway Army and Pornography
Just some late-night thinking about taxes, music downloads, and the similarities between religion and pornography that amused me.
February 1, 2008
Nobody Expects the Ikea Inquisition
Once the new store opens, we won’t have to rent or borrow a car to go to the Ikea in Elizabeth, NJ, or out on Long Island. And we get to complain about all the traffic and added hassle while still enjoying the spoils.
January 31, 2008
Coffee and Junk Mail
My new favorite neighborhood coffee shop, and a free way to stop paper junk mail.
January 30, 2008
Speaking of Bluethooth Headsets.
Inspired by Matt’s rant on bluetooth headsets, I present the ultimate assessory, a way to showcase your technological prowess, and your “take no $#%@ from anyone” attitude.
Bluetooth Headsets Revisited
Maybe it’s a need to be “on the bleeding edge” of consumer technology, demonstrating that you’re not behind the times. Never mind that you don’t even know what a blog is, still use Windows 98, and have an AOL dial-up account. You are available via cell phone 24 hours per day.
January 27, 2008
A New Feature? IndyStar “WTF Headlines”
A new rant from Brian, which may become a regular feature, if the Indianapolis Star continues to plaster ridiculous headlines on every issue.
January 21, 2008
Life After People or Why Time Warner Sucks
Come on, Time Warner. Quit stealing my money and give me what I’m paying for.
January 19, 2008
Rock Action, Bagels, and Urinal Cakes
It’s a dark day in Brooklyn when I can no longer get a cinnamon toast bagel with chocolate chip cream cheese.
January 17, 2008
I want to go on Vacation, but I can’t… you know? Because I know. - Tom Cruise Scientologist Video
Guest Rant by Tom Cruise.
