Is There a Cure for Corporate Tax Avoidance Syndrome? Yes, Collective Outrage! For a nice blood pressure spike, swing by PayUpNow.org and read the list of corporations beside GE that are not paying taxes. Although for our purposes, I’m going to shine a light on GE. In Jayne’s latest weekend recap posted at her wonderfully witty… Continue reading
Date Archives → March 2011
Lord, I’m a Ramblin’ Woman.
I was interviewed by Karen at Blazing Minds. She has a great blogger interview series in addition to other engaging content that includes blogging tips, music & film reviews, memes, as well as Twitter tips. I receive daily updates by email, which helps me stay current on all Internet related news, i.e., cyber-threats, blog ads,… Continue reading
Irony or Oy Vey What a Wrinkle.
Image via Wikipedia I follow the writing prompt of the day to irony and a wrinkled blouse that gets wedged against the ironing board that stands idly by lacking interest. With each pressing moment, blouse increasingly reacts badly to the steam. She is a shriveling mess and does not respond well to the pressure. Poor… Continue reading
A History of Jobs – Part 1
Phantom jobs linger in the fourth dimension of employment history, also known as job purgatory. My first phantom job occurred at an ad agency and lasted as long as a pregnancy. During the final trimester, I spent my days practicing Lamaze breathing, while doing the doggy paddle in the deep end of the secretarial pool. After several near drownings… Continue reading
But Wait, There’s More Backside of the Unemployment Front.
Image by mahalie via Flickr CLASSIFIED JOBS ON CRACK. Employer one-liners from the butt cheek files. Comfortable working with people is a must. You will also be responsible for running personal errands for employees and the owner. These errands can include car maintenance (fuel and wash cars)… No cry babies need apply. Must love Money,… Continue reading
The Refrigerator Chronicles: Shelf Wars
(previously posted and revised) The last time we peeked inside the refrigerator the light was off and a coup de food was underway. The cheese, yogurt, and luncheon meat on the third shelf were conspiring to take over the top shelf, where Moo Milk, OJ, and a silent Angus Beef enjoyed a prime piece… Continue reading
Charlie Sheen Drug Hailed a Medical Miracle.
Image via Wikipedia by M Foster Charlie Sheen Drug Coming Soon to a Pharmacy Near You. Scientists at Sober Valley Lodge combined Charlie Sheen’s tiger blood and Adonis DNA to create a drug that has been hailed by some former doctors living in Costa Rica as a breakthrough in the field of genetics. When asked about… Continue reading