Mixed Feelings Leave Me Feeling Mixed Up

Lately I’ve been having mixed feelings and I don’t know how to reconcile them.

Last night, on “America’s Got Talent” I watched an 11-year old boy perform a rap routine and get accepted into the next round.  He was a cute little kid and I admired the fact that he could go on stage [...]

Magic Jack Charges Credit Card and then Claims Ignorance

We have recently been receiving complaints from Magic Jack users that Magic Jack “accidentally” charges credit cards and then claims ignorance.  Contacting customer support will generate blank stares and no record of such charges.

We have selected two recent customer comments.  You decide what’s going on here.

Reader Ann Marie writes:

BEWARE OF CREDIT [...]

Winners and Losers: This is How I Feel

Winners & Losers by Michael Ramirez

This is exactly how I feel. Did you know that 47% of American households pay NO FEDERAL INCOME TAX at all?

This post has generated the following comments:

Patrick:

Ya to be part of that 47% you either have to make too little money or too much [...]

How to Fix a Scratched iPad Screen

Repair tips for your scratched iPad display screen.  Of course, the very first thing you need to do upon purchasing an iPad is to also purchase some screen protection.  Let’s assume that you failed to do so.  Here are some of the most useful techniques for repairing iPhone and iPod touch displays, which are [...]

Here’s why I don’t “Support the Troops”

Don’t get me completely wrong, I admire people in uniform and maintain a state of perpetual jealousy towards them with regards to the things they get to do.  However, today’s “wars” are not like the wars of the past.  They are not wars of honor and sacrifice.

In WWI and WWI you had average [...]

What’s the big deal with 3D entertainment?

The entertainment industry’s push for 3D in 2009 leaves me bewildered.  It has always been a gimmick, but Hollywood wants to make us believe that it is the future.  What do you think?

A lot of animated movies were released in 3D this year, and of those my family saw, we opted for the [...]

LEGO Changes BrickMaster Subscription – No Legoland Ticket!

For as long as I can remember, the LEGO BrickMaster subscription package came with a complimentary ticket to Legoland California.  And for as long as I remember, that ticket has been completely worthless to me, considering I live on the East Coast.  It never even dawned on me to sell it on eBay.  I [...]

Magic Jack Customer Service Chat Log

Cherry? I seriously doubt it.

Donald just submitted this Magic Jack “customer service” chat log to Ooine.com as a comment to my How to Uninstall Magic Jack post.  It’s so lengthy and interesting that it deserves its own post.

After reading through the chat log, I can’t say that I side 100% with [...]

The Reality of the Stimulus vs. Unemployment?

If this chart means what I think it means… yikes.  Perhaps this chart should be featured on FailBlog.org

Holy opposite effect, Batman!

[chart via Innocent [...]

USPS Implements New Postage Scheme for Parcels

I sell stuff on eBay and other sites every so often, and my preferred shipping method is the United States Postal Service via Priority Mail.  It’s just so freakin’ convenient when you can print out postage at home and leave the package on your doorstep for pickup.  The price is normally reasonable too, until [...]

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