Oh boy. So much material, so little time…
Did you hear about the newest affliction affecting millions of Americans. Road rage? Not quite. It’s C.S.S. – Computer Stress Syndrome. That’s right, according to a new study, our dependence on all things high-tech has a tricky backlash/ When our computer systems work great, it’s all good. When our system crashes, we tend to panic. Not helped by the long delays on hold when we call tech support.
I think it’s just a matter of time before someone goes over the deep end when they’re iPad takes longer than three seconds to power up. It’s always that quiet, unassumingly nerdy Apple kid in the back of the class…
If you start feeling heated when your iPhone’s app lacks the kind of resolution you’d hoped for, make sure to take a few deep breaths and walk it off. Go out and get some fresh air (preferably, without a power rifle or a small, easily-concealable handgun).
The Japanese go crazy for vending machines. In Japan, there’s a vending machine everywhere – and I mean that literally. In fact, there’s one vending machine for every 23 people in Japan. Sure, most of them sell refreshments (coffee, teas, colas, etc), but many of them also serve slightly more exotic fare. Thirsty for a beer? You’ll find a vending machine with your favorite brands. Forgot to buy eggs at the store? You can find machines that’ll sell you a dozen. Just realize it’s your 10 year anniversary today on the way home from work? No worries – stop by and grab a dozen roses from your florist-in-a-box vending machine. Hungry? You can always go to a vending machine and get a hot serving of rice, or ramen noodles, or live lobster. That’s right, folks, live lobster…
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