Category Archives: Rants
You get what you pay for
In a down market like the one that we have been experiencing for the last year and a half, it’s easy to understand why businesses are watching every penny. I do it when I go shopping – why wouldn’t a … Continue reading
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Another day, another dime…
I usually try to avoid The Office, Dilbert or any other form of entertainment that is so painfully similar to my everyday office experiences that it cannot be funny. Then I started reading the Clients from Hell blog and found … Continue reading
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Who’ll pay for Hulu?
Heard on the radio today that Hulu is going to start charging a subscription fee for its site. They already show commercials. Why would I want to pay money AND watch commercials? Oh, that’s right… I don’t want to do … Continue reading
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Top Brands on (and off) Twitter
Of the 100 most mentioned brands on Twitter, the vast majority do not have corporate accounts. Imagine the influence that these brands could have if they were engaging in conversations with consumers via Twitter. They could answer questions, respond to … Continue reading
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The Joy and Sorrow of Account Service
The Vendor Client relationship – in real world situations I’m big on metaphors. This movie? A metaphor for my job.
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Thank you WordPress
Just wanted to say thanks for still being up even though Google is down. I am really glad I host my site here instead of through Blogger right about now. Check out all the complaints at http://twitter.com/#search?q=google
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I haven’t forgotten about you!
Sorry that it’s been so long since I’ve posted on the site. My life has been crazy. I am volunteering most of my free time with the Gateway Tennis Association in St. Louis. My grandfather established the organization ten years … Continue reading
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Cheapskate Moment of the Day
I’m beginning to realize that I have turned into a curmudgeon. Yep. That’s right. I am a tightwad. And it seems to have happened over night. I went to the LiveNation site today to see if tickets were available for … Continue reading
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I’m just not that into the movies
I love going to the movies. Sitting in the back center with my Buncha Crunch, taking in the giant screen and the surround sound… love it. So you can imagine my excitement for a Saturday night dinner-and-a-movie date this past … Continue reading
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Cinco de Who Cares?
Call me “el Grincha” but I couldn’t care less about celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Don’t get me wrong – I enjoy the occasional margarita. But why exactly should I care about Mexicans defeating the French in the battle of Puebla? … Continue reading →
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