Does anybody else feel completely ripped off with this movie? I really should say “half a movie” because that is all it was. We have far too many MBAs in this country. All of them seem to be trying to sell people a great big nothing. Instead of one good movie we will now get two, perhaps three, not-worth-an-afternoon-if-they-are-free movies. It’s sad. So very sad. Everything is becoming Walmart quality, worth neither time nor money.
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The Minimum Wage Debate
Few things should tell a person just how bought and paid for elected officials are than the current minimum wage debate. Somewhere, somehow there must be an on-line auction selling the votes and souls of elected officials. It won’t do any of us much good to find it since we couldn’t afford the opening bid. It is difficult to admit being born a Republican in this day and age. The “quick fix” for the economy … The Minimum Wage DebateRead more
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The Ever Shrinking Definition of Fully Equipped
As a traveling consultant I spend a lot of time in extended stay type hotels. Unless I’m traveling to a client site where I’ve worked previously I tend to spend the first month or more at these types of places. It is best to leave both yourself and the client an escape hatch. Sadly many of these types of places either don’t bother to read the IRS per-diem publications or believe the combined food and … The Ever Shrinking Definition of Fully EquippedRead more
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Idiots and Oil
Today I was sitting at Meineke getting an oil change when one of the mechanics came out of the back to show the manager a perfectly dry dipstick. This wasn’t wiped clean, it was dry. Listening to the discussion about it was even more entertaining. That particular car had been in for oil changes multiple times when it was out of oil. The manager showed the mechanic the service log. Twice they had told the … Idiots and OilRead more
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Did Ford Fire Microsoft?
There is a rather persistent rumor going around that Ford has fired Microsoft, or at least ended the use of their software in automobiles. Of course if Ford wants to really get on the fast track they will end the use of Microsoft software on the desktop and every other part of the company. Does anyone know if this is true? It won’t be long and I will be in the new car market, probably … Did Ford Fire Microsoft?Read more