21st
January
2011
Bring on the bargains. I’m ready to deal.
That’s a nice way of saying that I’m actually too cheap to pay full price. No reduction for whatever the justification, and I will find a way to do without. That’s why, when the background noise at home mentioned the need for a newer iPod, I started noticing the asterisks in the flyers. In particular, the one that offered $50 for trading in an old MP3 player.
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posted in economy |
20th
January
2011
And in breaking news, this week, American Idol begins televising the auditions for season ten. This is the second day, but it took me the night to get over the shock. No Simon. The ship has lost its anchor.
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posted in Idol, politics |
19th
January
2011
It comes down to infrastructure, no matter what the topic. Today, we learned a bit more about the cracks in the foundation of medical care locally.
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posted in health, Idol |
18th
January
2011
What about planning for something nonsensical in my future? Well, why not? After watching ads on TV (repeat until done), I think my future needs an endless swimming pool. I’m trying to avoid brand names (until they call and offer me a sample just for promoting the idea).
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posted in environment |
17th
January
2011
Just remember, your eyesight is precious. Imagine not being able to watch Entertainment TV, featuring the highlights of an award presentation night on the red carpet in Hollywood.
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posted in health |
16th
January
2011
One hour later, my interest hadn’t flagged. A full hour of watching rolling stock enter sidings, pushed by drab locomotives. In another country, no less. Based on such evidence, I have the trainspotter disease.
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posted in technology |
15th
January
2011
Pushed by the sight of an empty jerk jar, I decided to cross the road. There; a little ambivalence to start the evening.
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posted in environment |
14th
January
2011
And then I hit the snooze button on the alarm clock, told myself it was Saturday and went back to sleep.
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posted in humour, technology |
13th
January
2011
Perhaps there is a firm we can call. Specialists in getting guests that have overstayed the welcome to move along. As the days grow longer, my stress level rises. What to do?
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posted in humour |
12th
January
2011
Oh great! Just when I it was safe to go back in the water…
That story actually belongs to the hardy souls of Brisbane, where the river is trying to get out of bed in a big way, if you catch my drift. The locals have been warned that there may be bull sharks in the dusky new swimming area, just outside the back door. Now, I put two and two together, jumped to the assumption that this was a strange Australian sighting, until I came home from work and caught the tail end of a documentary.
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posted in environment |
