Archives for: July 2009
07/31/09
Lexmark isn't as expensive as I thought it was
I decided to split this entry off from the one about the Office Max catalog as I realized this is really a totally separate article.
Looking at the Office Max catalog, I see that they are selling Lexmark laser printers, basically at the typical full p… more »
Massive Sources
I have a copy on my desk of the complete Office Max catalog. Now consider that Office Max probably is at best, the #3 retailer for office supplies, with probably Staples as #1 and Office Depot as #2. But still, for comprehensiveness one can't claim Off… more »
07/30/09
Esperanto: A solution in search of a problem
There are some people who "complain" about how the invented language Esperanto never took off despite the supposed advantages that it provides over other existing languages.
I can, to some extent, agree with that point. I am a native (and exclusive)… more »
07/28/09
Looks like it won't be too bad
I have been mailing in letters and engaged in conversations with the Maryland Division of Securities, and by pleading my case, trying to get sympathy and basically telling the truth, I won't have to fight the order I mention in the posting below of Jul… more »
07/15/09
I'm kinda getting sued, again
A few years ago I got secured cards from several credit card companies. Now, they already have my money, and have zero risk on the balance. But if you aren't speedy in paying them back, they hit you for fees and fines. And apparently they can't just c… more »
07/07/09
It would have been cheaper to give them cab rides!
I have spent a few hours doing some fascinating reading of the 200 page Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's 2009 budget and I have found out some interesting things. Basically, in the case of bus service, the number is almost exact, based… more »
07/01/09
Don't ever buy Epson Printers
Don't ever buy an Epson printer. I did, and I regret it. Severely.
I had a nice Brother laser printer, which developed a "spotting" problem where a large grey circle would get printed down the page. This means the drum has gone bad, which is probab… more »
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