Frustration

Thu - August 31, 2006

4-Way Traffic Stops

For whatever reason people simply can not seem to handle the simple concepts that regulate a 4-way stops.

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Fri - July 7, 2006

How Not To Interview For A Job

For all of you out there looking for an IT position, I have a few thoughts that might help you land that job.

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Fri - June 30, 2006

Lit Cigarette Igniting Fire On Freeway

It’s self-centered, ignorant, stupid people like you who cause fires such as the one I encountered on the 15 South this afternoon.

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Fri - June 16, 2006

Strep Throat: "How To Suffer For Two Weeks"

This week I had the honor….nay, the privilege of being diagnosed with strep throat. Yay for me…

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Thu - April 13, 2006

The Perils Of Dating

Questions I’ve asked recent dates in an effort to get to know them. Here are a few that have stuck in my mind, along with the sad, confusing replies.

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Thu - March 9, 2006

Door-To-Door Solicitors

Really, I don’t understand this. I put up a “no soliciting” sign, only to have it ignored. I’m at a loss here. I’m trying to help these people by putting up such a sign. “There’s no sale to be made here”. “Don’t bother to waste my time and yours”.

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Sun - February 19, 2006

Bank Of America: (How To Bypass/Escape) Phone Tree Hell

Throwing the phone back onto its cradle, I powered up the computer and did a bit of angry typing, emphasizing each keystroke with a strong finger tap.

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Mon - February 6, 2006

Superbowl XL: How The Verve, Aretha & Aaron Can Ruin A Good Thing

Superbowl XL…the game has yet to be played, but the Seahawks have seemingly already given up on any chance of winning.

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Fri - January 13, 2006

A Man And His MuuMuu

This afternoon, as I was rounding the far corner of my neighborhood on my way to work, I saw Dan wandering aimlessly in his front lawn.

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Tue - December 20, 2005

How Dangerous Is Your Drinking Water?

The Environmental Working Group (EWG), which conducts water tests on behalf of the US Federal government, has found that "water suppliers across the U.S. detected 260 contaminants in water served to the public".

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Sat - December 10, 2005

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Thu - October 20, 2005

My Blog Name...Stolen!

Doing a bit of ego surfing today, I came across a blog that seems to think that it's okay to steal my blog name.

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Mon - September 5, 2005

Willy Wonka And The Scary Employee

That's where things went horribly wrong, and I'm hesitant to recall the incident that spawned this long-winded entry. Forgive me if I take a moment to calm myself and gather my thoughts...

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Tue - August 16, 2005

Who's To Blame?

What the...? I crack open an eye and glance at the clock. It's 2am and my neighbor's dog decides that it's far too quiet outside, and me being a light sleeper am awakened by it's single bark.

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Thu - July 21, 2005

...and then there were 5

I've been working overtime like it's going out of style. Because I've been spending more time at work than home recently I broke down and purchased a 1.42 GHz Mac Mini.

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Fri - July 8, 2005

Why I Was Late To Work Today...

Sadly, all of this behavior seems to be par for the course nowadays.

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Sat - May 28, 2005

DVD Makers Are Set To Screw Us

Sony and Tohiba are so incapable of making a decision on the future format of DVDs that they're going to soon offer the public a choice of both formats, essentially letting the public decide on which format makes the most sense.

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Thu - March 31, 2005

American Express Is Hassling Me

On the fifth harassing phone call I asked for the phone number that I could reach him or his company, yet Mark refused to give me that information.

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Mon - March 14, 2005

I can't help myself

I like the look of a huge rear tire and the sound of loud exhaust pipes. I want it all and I want it now, but I'll have to wait until the end of this month.

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Thu - March 3, 2005

Online Music Price Incease

Just as I was beginning to get comfortable with legally downloading music from iTunes, the suits are anxious to up the price of music downloads. It's a rumor that has Steve Jobs shaking his head, denying that any such thing is being discussed, yet I've already begun to see the changes taking place.

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