From ff353d73b8bf2ebc0d0f31c6a78d8d5bbe3f68a6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: AnonymousCoward Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 08:30:54 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Edit page MayBlog --- MayBlog | 51 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 51 insertions(+) diff --git a/MayBlog b/MayBlog index dd4ef7c..b3e8435 100644 --- a/MayBlog +++ b/MayBlog @@ -2,6 +2,57 @@ '''Tip:''' as always, start from the bottom and proceed bottom up to keep time flowing in one direction. +=== Fri, 10th === + +==== Business Visa? ==== + +Today I've re-read detailed information on the +available US visa options: + + http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1262.html + +Looks like a ''B-1'' Business Visa would do. To get one, +I should go to a US ambassy, and ambassys are usually +located abroad. Instead of returning to Italy, maybe +I could get an appointment in MontrealCity, which is +near to the border and also an interesting place to see. + + +=== Wed, 9th === + +==== Zip Car ==== + +Yesterday I applied for this great service: http://www.zipcar.com/ . +Isn't it a good idea? Costs less than renting a car and is almost +as versatile. + +Today I walked to their offices to give them my documents +and get the magnetic card. They said they will enable it +first thing tomorrow *if* the "insurance risk declaration" +I got from Italy suffices. + + +==== Simple shopping ==== + +Consumers must be very simple minded here. First, most +shop names are simply dumb: '''Pay Less''', '''Save-A-Lot''', +'''Big Deal''', and so on. + +Second, they try to subtle deceptions such as: "take 2 for $24.xx", +and, next to it: "take 3 for $21.xx", Which of course is +impossible. It's a trap! The little figures placed +exactly where you would expect to see the cents, are +indeed a small notice: ''EACH''. + +Today I bought a dozen of razor blades ($1.50), a +bottle of shampoo ($1.50) and shower gel ($1.50). +But I spent $12 for adjusting the two pair of +trousers I had bought a few days ago in the mall! +$12 ''EACH'', I mean. + + +==== Bad Neighborhood ==== + === Tue, 8th === ==== Veni, Vidi, ???? ==== -- 2.25.1