Posts tagged as "numbers" - Chris Hardie

I tend to have better odd numbered years than even numbered years. But something is wrong with 2007. It's not living up to the pattern so far. Perhaps, and this is just a wild theory here, my fate is determined by more than the digits assigned to a particular sequence of seasons on the Gregorian calendar. Perhaps...it's actually up to me?

I opened up today's Sunday newspaper bundle to find a brown paper grocery bag from Menards that said "Merry Christmas! 15% OFF ANYTHING YOU CAN FIT INSIDE THIS BAG!" The fine print - inscribed on both sides of the bag, mind you - was my favorite: All merchandise must fit inside the bag, all at one time to qualify for the 15% discount. No modifying of the bag is allowed. We will allow products up to twice the height of the bag to qualify for discount as long as they fit inside the bag. Multiple...

I have yet to reach the end of the enjoyment I am experiencing from hearing this tech support call that someone recorded: Verizon doesn't know the difference between dollars and cents. As it turns into a global phenomenon, the caller documents his experience on his blog: http://verizonmath.blogspot.com/. Your call may be recorded to insure quality, indeed.