Erin Olsen has free CDs for bloggers.
Delta is running a
Delta is running a contest for free Lenny Kravitz tickets which includes airfare for four to LA and hotel stay. New e-mail subscribers also get a free Lenny Kravitz CD.
Political correctness as public choice?
Political correctness as public choice? Erin O’Connor outlines the bureaucratic machinery of the academic liberal establishment.
Upstate New York school superintendant
Upstate New York school superintendant sent to detention for public display of affection.
Patio Pundit gives us an
Patio Pundit gives us an excellent post that explains why record store technology could have prevented a 1989 murder, and how that same technology promoted both honest markets and the development of country and rap music. Definitely worth a read.
The Washington Post
The Washington Post carries a story about Castro’s take on U.S. accounting scandals. The piece describes how Cubans were rounded up from surrounding areas to attend the speech, and says that this was done “(w)ith the efficiency of a centrally planned socialist state.” Surely it isn’t the official position of the Washington Post that socialist central planning is efficient?
1% of office romances
1% of office romances begin in the elevator.
Probably not a good idea
Probably not a good idea to send a postcard to the cops when you’re no-showing a court appearance.
Telecom Miles
If you’re looking to bail on WorldCom as your telecom provider, consider these deals: Internet: 6,000 Northwest miles for Earthlink Internet service. Up to 6,600 United miles for MSN Internet service. 6,000 miles for AT&T Worldnet Internet service with Continental. Cellular service: 5,000 miles for Nextel service with Delta, Northwest, United, or USAirways — or 4 Southwest Rapid Rewards credits. Long Distance: 4,000 Midwest Express miles for Sprint long-distance. 10,000 Alaska Airlines miles for Sprint long-distance. 5,000 Virgin Atlantia miles for Sprint long-distance. Continental, Marriott, or Starwood points AT&T long-distance.
Banking Miles
Mileage offers from financial institutions: 4,000 Northwest miles for opening a Worldperks Checking Account ($20 annual fee). 2,000 American miles for opening a checking account, plus 1000 miles for activating direct deposit. (This is different from the BankDirect deal that offers up to 10,000 AA miles per year.) Up to 25,000 American Airlines miles for TD Waterhouse brokerage accounts. Up to 25,000 United miles with an E-Trade account. Up to 25,000 United miles with an Ameritrade account, plus another 5,000 miles for adding to the account.
