In NJ

Rants about terrible roads, high cost of surviving, radio, bad drivers etc in NJ and elsewhere .


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December 4

My Cell phone Provider's Web Site is Down

…and so is their telephone customer support system.
November 18

Che Flags in Major League Soccer game

While casually flipping channels, I paused for a moment at an MLS game between New England Revolution vs Houston Dynamo. There was atleast one guy waving Che Guevera flag among the crowd of Houston fans.
November 16

Rock Ave in Piscataway and Plainfield NJ

This map shows the terrible part of the road I take everyday to and from work. It is as if the local government have secret agreements with the Auto service centers and/or tire dealers, so they could facilitate more business to them by way of tire alignments, suspension work etc.

If you are driving in this road, be very careful.

November 9
Is this a mistake? Dell Offers SingStar PS2 Game, EyeToy camera, two Microphones all for $29.99 according to their website. Just two microphones and the game alone costs $49.99 in Amazon and elsewhere. Notice the Highlights section at the bottom.
Is this a mistake? Dell Offers SingStar PS2 Game, EyeToy camera, two Microphones all for $29.99 according to their website. Just two microphones and the game alone costs $49.99 in Amazon and elsewhere. Notice the Highlights section at the bottom.
November 7
Hilarious Translation for an Indian Song Here’s a hilarious phonetic translation for an Indian song discovered by our friends at SnappedShot.com
October 29

MS

MS is a terrible thing
October 24

How many people?

How many people does one morning radio show need to be funny and entertaining and be profitable? Compare Z100 morning Zoo with at least 8 main characters  Vs  101.5 Morning show (1 main character plus news and weather people).
October 20

Taxed & Fee'd to Death

Here are the outrageous taxes and fees levied by my phone company. Let me know if you know a way to save in 732-752-XXXX.

Now, my October Phone Taxes

Phone + DSL = ($34.99+$14.99) = $49.98 

Taxes & Fees = 12.23

That is 19.659218775116540749075711300434% - almost 20%

The best part? Verizon is raising their rates by $2 from Nov 2007 onwards. How nice!

From their bill:

Notice of Price Increase
Starting with your November 2007 bill, the monthly rate for Verizon Freedom Essentials will increase from $44.99 to $46.99. The monthly rate for Verizon Freedom Value will increase from $34.99 to $36.99.

September 27

Cliches and Phrases I abhor

  1. It is what it is.
  2. You gotta try better than that.
  3. These guys don’t represent my [faith/country/people/group].
  4. Heart goes out to you
  5. Touch base
I have a few more to follow.
September 25

Jim Gearhart and the time

Jim Gearhart of NJ 101.5FM  - like his show and style but he has a problem with announcing the correct time. I’ve heard him announce the wrong time, well, time after time.

Today at 0923 hours, he said the time was 7:23. I’m sure the digital clock they use should have contrast issues, which makes 9 look like 7. Anyone else noticed this?