Category Archives: People
APC Battery Backup
So, my main APC UPS started giving me warning beeps last night. It shows that the battery is failing. Crap, I thought, I hope this thing doesn’t shut down. This is the UPS I have my recovery machine hooked up … Continue reading
University of Phoenix @UOPX
You really just mail random things to incorrect names and addresses and then don’t have a direct way for me to get off of your mailing list? If your “marketing” department is responsible for mailings, PUT THEIR NUMBER ON THE … Continue reading
Mercy Gilbert, Round 2
For today’s little rant I give you unwanted mail. I got a letter today from the East Valley division of Catholic Healthcare West, the parent organization of Mercy Gilbert Hospital, where I was recently admitted and treated. I called them … Continue reading
Sprouts Customer Service
In welcomed change from my last few posts, here is a praise for Sprouts Farmers Market, although it started off in much the same way. We bought a beef roast for Thanksgiving this year, a nice “Presidential” cut. We opened … Continue reading
@HistoryChannel fact checking
I am watching Ancient Aliens: Chariots, Gods & Beyond. One of the sceptics/supporters of the alien technology theory, Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, claimed that building the Great Pyramid of Giza in 22 years would require placing a block “EVERY 9 SECONDS”. … Continue reading
Cox’s new on screen guide
This is the message I sent to cox regarding the “upgrade” to their guide they just pushed out. *** I don’t know who you had design the new guide but it is very poorly implemented. Yes, the new guide is … Continue reading
@Sprint Customer Service
We got a mailing from Sprint today offering Palm Pixi phones for sale. First, REALLY? You’re advertising a dying company to get people to use your services? Good job, marketing. I just decided to call the number to get my … Continue reading
Gannett insurance
This post is a result of my wife having to re-up our insurance for the next year and the insurance company saying that costs are going up yet again. I know everybody wants lower insurance rates. I really do. But … Continue reading
Hospital trip
So, I went to the hospital on Thursday morning. On October 28, 2010 I woke up with low blood sugar. I immediately went to the kitchen to test my blood sugar. When I tried to put the test strip in … Continue reading
The ATF is unbelievable
The ATF’s current deputy director, Kenneth E. Melson, has issued a new “interpretation” of the 40+ year old Gun Control Act of 1968. He has reversed the clause that considered transfers of firearms to publications, magazine and the like, and … Continue reading