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.
Free miles with international programs:Opt
Free miles with international programs: Opt for electronic statements instead of paper for 1,000 miles with Emirates Airlines. Get your China Airlines mileage summary by e-mail for 250 miles per month through the end of the year. Get 1000 miles for e-mail statements with Grupo Taca. 250 KLM miles for subscribing to a free newsletter. Fill in your Flying Dutchman number and pin, click on personal and e-mail news and promotions. Fill in your e-mail address and subscribe. 4000 Mexicana miles for new members. 4000 AeroMexico miles for new members.
Sign up for free trials
Sign up for free trials at the shopping portal AirMilesMart and earn 675 on the airline of your choice.
In Ohio, a police
In Ohio, a police chase ends as the suspect’s leg falls off. It gets me thinking — shouldn’t the police make a reasonable accomodation for the suspect’s disability? It hardly seems fair that this man should be hindered by his disability, especially when there’s nothing inherent in the job of being a criminal that says a disabled man can’t do it . . .
A deal to
A deal to pardon murderers in Pakistan in exchange for cash and young women has unraveled. Pakistan allows a victim’s family to pardon a convict in exchange for financial compensation. I actually think this makes alot of sense. Here in the U.S., we think of crimes such as murder as “crimes against the state.” The state prosecutes and the state punishes — as though it was the state that was harmed. This practice, which strikes me as more advanced than in the West, allows the people who are truly harmed — the families — to be compensated instead. The problem with this particular deal is that the parties agreed to something that was not permitted — including young brides in addition to the cash. Pakistani elders declared that it was simply “unethical” for a 77-year…
