It’s the start of the new year and given the current economic climate, excesses (abundance) seem to be the call of the day. But not when your name is John Thain. The former Merrill Lynch chief executive reportedly spent US$1.2 million on his office renovation, of which US$87,784 went on a rug, US$68,179 on a… Read More »
Question: “If you could live forever, would you and why?” Answer: “I would not live forever, because we should not live forever, because if we were supposed to live forever, then we would live forever, but we cannot live forever, which is why I would not live forever.”~ Miss Alabama, Heather Whitestone, who was eventually… Read More »
In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed by stupidity, here are some actual label instructions found on consumer goods. On a Sears hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping. On a bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. (The shoplifter special) On a bar of… Read More »
According to Steven Yeo (not related to yours truly), general manager of the Singapore Flyer, a total of 173 passengers were trapped in the Flyer when a small electrical fire caused the stoppage. The attraction is in operation for barely a year and this was already the fourth power outage it has experienced so far.… Read More »
Just when you thought consumer spending in the US is heading for a tailspin, along comes action that makes you wonder. Here are two news reports on Black Friday shopping: Wal-Mart worker dies in stampedeWal-Mart Employee Trampled to Death And I thought only Singaporeans are known for being kiasu. Technorati Tags: Wal-Mart stampede Black Friday… Read More »
Just goes to show that you can’t trust everything you come across on the Internet.