Month: April 2003

Are They For Real?

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All-reality TV, all the time
The television executive who helped create the E! Entertainment cable network is planning to launch an all-reality TV cable channel as well, according to a published report Monday.

So, what happens to this station when the world gets over the “Reality TV” fad? Comedy channels are good because comedy doesn’t go out of style. Music channels are good because as music tastes change, the channel can change along with them. Making a Reality TV network would be like making an all improv comedy channel. It’s just too specific, too limiting.

Why Do We Live In This World

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RED LION, Pennsylvania
A 14-year-old student shot and fatally wounded his principal before killing himself in front of students in the school cafeteria, police and school officials said Thursday.

Every time I see something like this, especially one that’s close to me or people I know, I second-guess what I’m getting myself into. How can I, as a teacher or principal at some point in the future, ensure that no kid will ever come after me with a gun? It’s scary.

Summer Geek Games

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Hey! It’s almost time for the Webkeek 0lympics! Sign up and spread the word. There are different types of activities for all sorts of creative people. Plus, I’m a judge, or rather my alter ego, my “reality identity” is. I will be fair and just, but expect no mercy.

Weird Coincidence

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There’s something slightly dissatisfying about being on hold, waiting for customer service to answer the phone, and being forced to listen to a song I put on a new compilation CD last weekend.

Without Fail

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If I were underground for years without any access to daylight, I’d still be able to determine the day of the week. It’s very simple. Every Friday, without fail, I get a headache.

While I’m whining, let me add more: I used to shave with a Gillete Mach 3 razor. In my hasty, tasty life, I switched back to my electric something-or-other. In the interest of saving time, I’ve covered* my face in pimples. I ♥hate♥ pimples. I need to get my sexy, smooth, clean-shaven face back… because the television advertisements for skin care products tell me pimples are bad, and I believe what the silver box tells me.

* NOTE: Alright, you could say I’m exaggerating. I only have three at the moment.

Customer Service Practice

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I’m getting some practice working with customer service people. I was having some problems with my printer, and customer service said that I had to buy a new color container cartridge. For this printer, there is a container cartridge that holds two smaller ink cartridges. You can’t buy the container cartridge separately, so if there’s something wrong with the container, you have to buy the two smaller ink cartridges with it. The ink doesn’t last nearly long enough for its $50-plus price tag.

I felt it was worth a try to ask them to send me a free container cartridge. They agreed. Can you imagine, they wanted to keep me as a happy customer!

I should have asked for a new printer.