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Avis, Budget and Enterprise discount codes
As with my surprisingly popular Hertz discount codes page, I have a few other rental care coupon codes lying around. Most of them aren’t really that special, but I figured writing them down here will benefit someone, and I won’t have to keep a few scraps of paper lying around. Avis $25 off weekly AWDB790072 …
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A couple of old favourites
Here’s a pair of great Bauer hockey commercials from back in the day: We all have something A clean sheet Does anyone have higher-quality copies? While we’re at it, does anyone have a copy of the NFL “Feel the Power” commercial that used Ani DiFranco’s “32 flavors” and featured various running backs? I can’t find …
What is design?
“Design can be a form of social activism.” Yes, it can be.
Why US broadband sucks
In 1999, the high-end Mac was a 500 MHz Power Mac G4 and cost $3500. In 2006, the high-end Mac is a 2×3 GHz Mac Pro and costs $2500. That’s more than 12X faster for 30% less. In 1999, I was paying CAD$36/month (then worth US$25 @1.47:1) for broadband (Bell Canada). In 2007, I am …
Quick, Josh, how do you mass-delete these emails?
From asshat to spork
Everyone’s favorite lexicographer — Erin McKean — had a great piece in the New York Times last Sunday. In her article, she dives in to the Oxford English Corpus, explaining how we migrate (north), who we chide (the president) and what’s edible (fungi and seaweed, among others).
Ask the right question
I was in Sports Basement today picking up a bike tube. As the cashier rang up my puchase, he asked me “Is this your first time at Sports Basement?”. I answered “no.” What’s wrong with this? Well, your best customers — your regulars — have to give a negative answer every time. It would be …
Odd spam of the week
This went to myself and five our so others. I think she might be trying to book a gig. I’m really not sure. Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:15:24 -0500 From: Jane Nicolson <[email protected]> Subject: hello HELLO. MY NAME IS LAURA WILSON AND I AM CURRENTLY IN NEED OF A ROOM.. I WILL LIKE TO …
On AT&T’s brilliance
Q: How many AT&T employees does it take to change a light bulb? A: Oww, oww! Hey! My toe!