A Typical WoW Conversation…

[Party] [Mage] OK, we’ve been looking for a 5th for UD strat for 2 hrs now. Looks like it’s not going to happen.
[4. Looking For Group] [Hunter] 60 Hunter LFG UD Strat!
[Party] [Warrior] What about that rogue? What was his name - Xingxiao?
[Party] [Mage] He’s a farmer who /needs everything and only speaks in emotes. [...]

Riding Down Haleakala…

The alarm clock on the bedside table woke up, issuing forth soft Hawaiian music, soothing at most hours but not at 1:00 a.m. Surprisingly, we’d chosen to have our tropical sleep interrupted at that early hour; the bus from Mountain Riders was due to arrive 45 minutes later to take us to their base camp [...]

Unhappy California Cows…

In April, the advocacy group Last Chance for Animals (LCA) filed a complaint with the California Attorney General’s Office against the California Milk Advisory Board, the group responsible for the “Happy Cow” commercials. The ads feature healthy, cheerful cows who enjoy plenty of green grass, sunlight, and space, along with the slogan: “Happy cows make [...]

AA Response to Boarding Practices…

Dear Mr. LeCour:
Your recent letter has been referred to me, and I have been asked to respond. We’ve simplified our boarding process. I’m glad you’ve given us the opportunity to explain our boarding procedures.
In a continued effort to streamline the boarding process, we are pleased to offer Group Boarding. If you are seated in the [...]

American Airlines Boarding Practices…

Dear American Airlines:
This letter is a complaint concerning one of your most recent policies.
Apparently your policymakers have not experienced the difficulties of traveling with small children, as the airline personnel assisting with ticketing and boarding no longer allow those passengers needing extra time to preboard or even those with handicaps and wheelchairs early access to [...]