My car’s check engine has recently lit up prompting me to call the good old Volvo dealership for an appointment. Alas, since I am not 25, I am not eligible to receive a loaner car. I find this to be an interesting business practice. If a 17 year old kid walked in with 25k in cash, they would (more…)
As I was perusing Star Magazine (classy, I know) , I came across an ad that deeply disturbed me. It was a simple photo: a child choosing between a plate of four bagel bites and a plate with a whole wheat PB&J sandwich. The caption underneath the image states the bagel bites are a better food choice because it has less fat and calories. I have more than one issue with this well-crafted lie. (more…)
As a resident in New Jersey, I am in the final torture stage of having a professional sports team in close vicinity compete for a championship. Over the past two weeks, I have seen so many Giants shirts, sweatshirts and jerseys that I could go without seeing the color blue for a year. What is interesting about this is the phenomenon known as the “fair weather fan”. I have lived in the same town (more…)
As I was browsing the newswires yesterday, I came across an article discussing a new program schools in America are promoting: a “Learn and Earn” program. Are you kidding me? The idea behind the program is simple: stay after school for a studying session and get paid over $8.00 an hour to do so. This is a horrible idea that exposes what is wrong (more…)
Ebay announced today that it will be cutting listing fees by up to 50% in an effort to stay competitive with up and coming e-commerce sites. They will offset the reduced listing fees by charging more commission for sold items. I first used Ebay when I was in 7th grade and it was and has been a terrific e-outlet to make a few extra bucks on stuff you don’t find useful, but that someone else will. However, I have never thought highly of the way fees and expenses are reported and displayed to customers of the site. It has always been very sloppy and delivered in poor fashion. How many times (more…)