Category: Rant
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On “Mayochup”
Today I spotted a funny Washington Post article titled Heinz promotes its new ‘mayochup’ and sparks an international controversy. The gist is this: Heinz sells […]
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Eight things they don’t tell you about living in a “charming” historic building
I moved to San Francisco thirteen years ago, and about half that time I’ve lived in an apartment that was built in the early 1940’s. […]
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There, I fixed it
“Delores”? No, a red underline should appear when you type that out. It’s spelled “Dolores” with only one “e.” This is why we need spell […]
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Why it’s time to shut up about “wearable tech”
Lately we’ve heard a lot about wearable tech. It’s said to be an exciting new product category that involves smartwatches, Google Glass, and perhaps fitness […]
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16 reasons laws should include animated GIFs
Consider this for a moment: What do people enjoy reading these days? If the internet has taught us anything, it’s that everyone wants listicles with […]
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How to be a decent airplane passenger
Look. I’ve been doing far too much airplane travel recently. Like most of us, I’m not traveling on private jets; I’m flying “economy” on commercial […]
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It’s a trap! Why American bathrooms don’t smell awful
Do you ever get up in the morning, head to the bathroom, take a nice deep breath and proclaim, “Gee, I’m sure glad my bathroom […]
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12.5 ounce Coke
Ever had a 12 oz can of Coca-Cola and thought, “Gee, that was refreshing, but I could have used an extra 1/2 oz”? If you […]
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The (not so) many covers of Woman’s World magazine
Ever heard of Women’s World magazine? If you’ve shopped at Safeway, the answer is yes. But have you ever stopped and read the covers, week […]
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Why you SHOULD put your knives in the dishwasher
If you listen to the so-called knife “experts,” they always give you the same two pieces of advice: The first point is of course, insane. […]
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