April 2009
“My boyfriend found this great car in the next suburb. We want to see it but they...”
– Another buyer smart enough to ask the question (via fromtheothersideofthecounter)
But my appraisal says $12,000
fromtheothersideofthecounter:
Well guess what! Appraisals are for insurance replacement value and are not a guarantee that someone will be crazy enough to pay you that amount. Jewelry carries a 200% mark up. That means the ring you bought for $9000 actually cost the jeweler $3000. eBay is a virtual garage sale and a bargain hunter’s paradise. Someone might “steal” your ring for $500-700 but...
Watchofthegarden:
ericlodwick:
Terra Incognito on Vimeo (via James Ravelle)
Music by Nick Hope
Also...
ofthegarden:
“5. Expand the range of professional options for graduate students. Most graduate students will never hold the kind of job for which they are being trained. It is, therefore, necessary to help them prepare for work in fields other than higher education. The exposure to new approaches and different cultures and the consideration of real-life issues will prepare students for jobs at...
The Real Reason for This Week's Warm Spell
peterwknox:
evillageidiot:
To: All Staff From: Mother Nature Re: Spring
This is to inform you that effective April, 2009, spring will be eliminated due to budget shortfalls. We regret having to make this decision, but because of the recession, all companies are being forced to make cutbacks. This was a difficult decision to make, but with the nature of today’s economy, one season had to be...
WatchThe Weekend 2- including an Art Party, dancing, people free falling off of a ledge and Power Ranger paraphernalia. You know, the usual.
“Me: You sound really bad. Are you sure you don’t have the swine flu?
AA:...”
WatchLadies and Gentleman, meet my mother.
ofthegarden:
davidcho:
Drake - ‘Best I Ever...
I’ve been in Austin for a total of 8 minutes and my mother has already said TMI four times. I’m not sure what that says about either of us.
