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26Dec/070

Post Your Freakin’ Holiday Hours on Your Website

Posted by Chip

To all of you in business out there - please do us consumers a favor. I have had three instances over the last three days where I went to a website to look up the hours for a business. Guess what - they were wrong.

In one case my oldest son was sick and I went to three different walk-in clinics to get him some help. I checked out the local Minute Clinic at the CVS and their site said they'd be open from 8:00am until 8:00pm - granted this was on Christmas Eve and I figured that it wouldn't be the case - but I went anyway. Sure enough there was the little sign - we're open from 10:00am until 2:00pm on Christmas Eve. So we came back - mainly because the other walk-in clinics weren't open. They didn't even update their auto-attendant on their phone systems.

Then today I desperately needed a hair cut and called the place where I go - nothing on the message - nothing on their website about holiday hours.

 C'mon people this is simple stuff to keep from frustrating your customers. Think a little, would 'ya.

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9Dec/071

Modern Masterpieces Anyone?

Posted by Chip

I was flipping through my iPod the other day and got to thinking a little to deeply about music. I went down this tangent...

In 200 years what music created in the last 50 years is going to be held up like the music of Mozart and Bethoven?

So I started flicking through and came up with a few of these (in no particular order):

  • Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry 
  • While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles
  • Kashmir - Led Zeppelin
  • Everlong - Foo Fighters
  • Voodoo Child (Slight Return) - Jimi Hendrix
  • Back in Black - AC/DC
  • Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes - Jimmy Buffett
  • Fire & Rain - James Taylor
  • Reedology - Jerry Reed (If you're a guitar player, you'll understand)
  • I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2

I'll keep adding to this list. What are your favorites that you'd consider masterpieces?

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6Dec/070

Top 25 Things Every Man Should Know

Posted by Chip

I was listening to Mike & Mike in the Morning on ESPNRadio today and they were reviewing this list. Greeny hasn't done any of them - much less even has an idea.

  1. Patch a radiator hose
  2. Protect your computer
  3. Rescue a boater who has capsized
  4. Frame a wall
  5. Retouch digital photos
  6. Back up a trailer
  7. Build a campfire
  8. Fix a dead outlet
  9. Navigate with a map and compass
  10. Use a torque wrench
  11. Sharpen a knife
  12. Perform CPR
  13. Fillet a fish
  14. Maneuver a car out of a skid
  15. Get a car unstuck
  16. Back up data
  17. Paint a room
  18. Mix concrete
  19. Clean a bolt-action rifle
  20. Change oil and filter
  21. Hook up an HDTV
  22. Bleed brakes <- the only thing I actually haven't done. But, I've watched enough HorsePower TV to know exactly what to do.
  23. Paddle a canoe
  24. Fix a bike flat
  25. Extend your wireless network
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4Dec/072

LSU Christmas Poem

Posted by Chip

Twenty four days before Christmas, in a state in the south, Les Miles was pissed as he opened his mouth.
"Miles to Michigan," was reported as fact. To which Miles responded, "Herbie you don't know jack!"

The Tigers had suffered a gut wrenching loss, At the hands of McFadden and the rest of the hogs.
And Bo in his sweatshirt, and Miles in his Hat. Were determined to prove they were better than that!

When the Tennessee Vols ran out on the field, There were ruckus applause from the mentally ill.
Still in the locker room, Les told his team, "This season ain't over. We still have a dream."

The hurt throwing arm of QB Matt Flynn  meant Ryan was the man they put their faith in.
Then the fans all heard, what Les said in the Dome. "I ain't goin' anywhere. I'm happy. I'm Home!"

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