Category Archives: Corporate

Mayan End Of Time, Let’s Have A Smoke

Is it strange that Marlboro is capitalizing on the end of Mayan time?

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Not Going Postal, Opt-Out on Junk Mail

Why did my local Post Office kick me out? I have a few tips for the United States Postal Service to help them increase revenue. I heard the Post Office is in financial troubles. …and it’s no wonder since they … Continue reading

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Why PayPal is holding my funds for 21 days? I’m being punished for being exceptional.

PayPal’s slogan ought to be: No good deeds go unpunished~! I am an exceptional eBay seller with an impeccable 12 year track record. I have never received negative feedback and have only had one returned item. That solitary returned item … Continue reading

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A whopping settlement check

Too bad I neglected to cash this check I received, from the Yingling vs. eBay, Inc Settlement Fund, before it expired. Check out the amount! The checks are “a % of the final selling fees that sellers were overcharged by eBay.” … Continue reading

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Does your car have OnStar?

If you have OnStar – on or off – then you should read the blog article, OnStar Begins Spying On Customers’ GPS Location For Profit? There is a follow-up article on the same website where I happened to be searching for iOS … Continue reading

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where’s george? – reflections on paper currency

I got an email from wheresgeorge.com that said a bill I once found had been updated. There’s a chance you’ve seen what I’m talking about. It’s something I overlooked for years. One day in my travels, I received a $1 … Continue reading

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economy in crisis?

For those of us long-term investors in the stock market… after a 30% loss in the past month… is it time to jump ship?

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