Monday, October 31, 2016

Status Update:

So sorry to hear about the passing of Bill Machrone. I didn't know him personally outside of being a Facebook friend, but he was good friends of friends of mine, and I knew his reputation: a total pro who helped make tech journalism great.

Friday, October 21, 2016

Status Update:

To the kid in Georgia that used my email to sign up at Plenty of Fish (dating site)...sorry. I'm deleting the account. But it could have been so much worse.

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Status Update:

I had no idea Cutco used to (still does?) sell this way. Nor do I care. Love those knives. Might cut a penny with my scissors.

The invasive, manipulative art of selling knives door-to-door

I had no idea Cutco used to (still does?) sell this way. Nor do I care. Love those knives. Might cut a penny with my scissors.
A former Cutco salesperson describes the pat sales pitches and ethical hurdles that came along with the job.
http://ift.tt/2dpG3kB --via Facebook

Saturday, October 1, 2016

Status Update:

Me, to sales person in Bed Bath & Beyond: "any chance you carry Murphys Oil Soap?" Sales-guy: " Not good. I've never heard of it." Me: Slaps him, sings entire Murphys jingle from memory in his face.