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Harper Collins Failing Everyone

March 19, 2011 by · 3 Comments

Harper Collins just announced to the libraries carrying their e-books that after 26 “lendings”, the book agreement with them is null and void. Hence, the free library is required to buy the same book again. Even worse, Macmillan and Simon & Schuster do not even allow libraries any e-books from their catalogs. The nerve and [...]

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TSA Tyrannical Shameful Acts

March 10, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
TSA Totally Shameful Acts

(T)otally (S)enseless (A)ntics C.S. Lewis said that the worst tyranny comes from the people or persons who claim that the thing they are doing to you, is what you need for your protection and your own good. Our government has deemed it necessary to protect us. In the most nasty humiliating, disgusting and inefficient manner, [...]

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Tooth Fairy Getting Expensive

February 28, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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We all know that witches are everywhere waiting, lurking to take parts of you to put in their brew, like finger nail clippings, hair from your brush, a snotty tissue and even your tooth. When a child loses a tooth, it is a time to rejoice and be excited that they are growing up. That [...]

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Social Climber Seeks Celebrity

February 25, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Dear Baba Rumcake, If you write a letter to a celebrity saying you would marry them with a pre nup, what are the chances that they will write you back a personal letter? Waiting For a Celebrity

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Probably Canned Look Elsewhere

February 23, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Dear Baba Rumcake, I’m concerned about my husband. He hasn’t been to work in 3 and a half weeks. He has major job burnout and is depressed. I’m concerned he may lose his job. He hasn’t received a warning slip yet. I worried for him and I’m worried about our finances. Worried About His Job

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Love and Money Equals Happiness?

February 10, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Dear Baba Rumcake, Tell me, is it really wrong to like someone more when you find out they have money? Assuming you liked them already. Wondering in Wichita Dear Wondering, I suppose being a gold digger and a social climber is not so bad. There should be no reason for remorse about being shallow and [...]

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Love What You Do!

February 3, 2011 by · 1 Comment

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” –   —  Confucius I did not realize the truth of that statement and wisdom until today. About a month ago, I decided to quit my technical, well paying job and place my undivided attention to writing and [...]

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Ticking Biological Clock in Topeka

January 21, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Dear Baba Rumcake, I dont know how to pick a husband, there are so many factors to consider.. and hard to find someone with everything..im 28 though.. time to decide.. Ticking Biological Clock in Topeka Dear Ticking, What, exactly is the everything, you are searching for? Do you, have, everything? You want to tell me [...]

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15 Ways to be a Better Boss

January 20, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

15 Ways to be a Better Boss People often wonder what it takes to be a better boss; here are 15 ways you can use to begin your journey managing others. Listen openly to others. It is hard to listen, to everyone, and what they have to say regarding a matter you already have decided [...]

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How do I stay focused?

January 17, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

If you can do more than one thing at a time, you are one of the fortunate ones who multi tasks. These people can read, watch television, talk to their children and their spouse while having something cooking on the stove. You get the picture. Most of us, have to set up the scene. A [...]

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