Kudos to Amazon

Recently, I had to call Amazon’s customer service department.  Normally, I cringe at the thought of calling the customer service department of  a large company.  For me, these experiences are worse than going to the department of  motor vehicles.  Here’s why.
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Bloggers in handcuffs?

The attached post by  author, David Meerman Scott, reports on a story worth watching.  The US Federal Trade Commission is working on regulations that will cover blogs and social networking sites. 
Personally, I’ve endorsed a number of products on my two blogs including a some of Scott’s work.  I’ve never been paid for the endorsements on either blog [...]

US rejects auto reorganization plans from GM and Chrysler

The Obama administration’s auto task force has rejected the plans for reorganization from GM and Chrysler.  The Obama administration’s auto team also forced the resignation of GM CEO, Rick Wagoner, and says that bankruptcy may be the best option for the automakers.
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Hands-On with the Amazon Kindle 2

Attached is a great article comparing the features of the Kindle 2 with the original Kindle.
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I’m a big fan of the Kindle and   I also believe that the product could lead to revolutionary changes in the newspaper, magaine, and book publishing industries because the Kindle  eliminates printing and [...]

President Obama’s address to the nation for week of March 14, 2009

In this week’s address, the President discusses concerns with the safety of our nation’s food supply.  He also names a new Director of the Food and Drug Administration.

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McDonalds should’ve given woman a refund

Attached is a story about a woman (Latreasa Goodman)  who called 911 when she was refused a refund from a McDonald’s she visited.  The restaurant  ran out of Chicken McNuggets and couldn’t fill her order and an employee apparently told her that all sales were final, denied her a refund, and offered an alternative food [...]

I’m a gadget geek

Last week, I bought a Dell Netbook.  The week before, it was the Amazon Kindle 2 even though I already had the original Kindle and own several laptop and desktop computers.  It’s not about needing these items.  They’re just pretty cool and fun to use. 
Today, I almost bought the Roku Digital Video player to get [...]

Kindle 2 Rocks

I received my new Kindle 2 from Amazon last week and I am loving it.  The tabs are smaller and easier to use than the tabs on the original Kindle.  It.s also thinner and connects to the cover unlike the original. 
Kindle 2 also has a feature that will read the books to you if you [...]

Kindle 2 has arrived

Amazon’s new Kindle 2 has arrived.  As an owner of the original Kindle, I may be a little biased.  I love it and have already pre-ordered my Kindle 2.  The new version is thinner, has a longer battery life, and larger storage capacity than the original Kindle. 
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Citigroup looks to sever stadium naming rights deal with the New York Mets

After receiving billions in TARP money, Citigroup has faced a lot of criticism for its $400 million deal for the naming rights at the new home field for the New York Mets.    According to the attached story from the Wall Street Journal, the company is now trying to back out of the deal.
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