Category Archives: Big Companies

Extended warranties are a cash cow

Electronics & appliances sales people, I’m looking at you!  You have to love the effort.  There are many fantastic, advertised deals on electronics, home theatre products, appliances, and other related items, and you don’t have to wait for the Christmas … Continue reading

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NHL 2012/2013 Lockout Rant

This is one hockey fan’s fantastic rant that captures the anger, frustration, and helplessness of NHL fans everywhere who are about to experience a fourth work stoppage.  It appears the customers have been forgotten about in this exercise of muscle … Continue reading

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Watson supercomputer pimped out to insurance industry

My favourite computer in the world (if such a thing exists) is the Watson supercomputer, most famous for his trouncing of Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter on Jeopardy. There were grand visions of what Watson could be used for. Most … Continue reading

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McDonald’s works to change its image

I hadn’t been inside a McDonald’s in a long time, but must admit I couldn’t resist the occasional drive through.  Well, I had the opportunity to go to a newly renovated one and the restaurant experience is greatly improved. The … Continue reading

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Alternatives to Bell & Rogers

Are you sick of dealing with constant billing errors and service failures?  Or maybe you’ve just had it with the obscene price you are paying for phone and cable, and the aggressive caps on internet.  Bell & Rogers have enjoyed … Continue reading

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