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I’m reposting this previous post because I feel like it.  I posted so much in February that a lot of my older posts were skipped over.  However, out of deference to those who have read it, I will put most of it under the cut (I’ve edited it a bit too to fix errors).
Corona is [...]

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A problem with changing jobs is not knowing where the good coffee is.  I drink, on average, three cups per day, so it’s quite important to me to know where to buy a decent cup of coffee.  Service is important too; I refuse to pay for anything at a store where they’re rude.
Today I found [...]

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Making Money is not the best Discworld novel I’ve ever read. But it is good. better than most novels out there. Until you get to this bit:
“Yes, I suppose all he can do is ogle the young ladies.” There was some sniggering from the students.
“So? They’re paid to be ogled at,” said [...]

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Corona is joining the list with Ryanair and Nestle.
It’s cheating because I hate beer anyway, but I’ll still do it.
Ok I know beer ads have a long anti women history. I know. And see Corona, I get that you think you were being equal when you tried to have two posters, [...]

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My plane trip from Rome to Frankfurt was the first time I’ve ever flown Ryanair. It will also be the last. Besides being utterly and unforgivably rude to their customers, they are misogynistic. A calendar of their air hostesses in their bikinis? Are you freaking kidding me Ryanair? I don’t [...]

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www.ethical.org.au
Go there. Learn about the companies you’re buying from and why you shouldn’t buy from them. Very very awesome website for Australians who want to make informed choices with their money.
I found out I can no longer purchase Advil as Wyeth (the producing company) is guilty of pushing formula in third world countries [...]

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