Fraud Warning – “CaDMV” Text Message

I renewed the registration for one of our cars yesterday, and today got a fairly credible text message from 833-608-1722, claiming to be the California DMV (“CaDMV”) and that I must update my contact information. The text directed me to a website, which redirects to realidcalifornia.com — again an imperfect but surprisingly credible phishing site.…

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Day 2

Christmas tree pickup was Monday. Here’s a gang of dead trees that seem to have missed their window. How long will they fester in the era of Covid? Let’s find out!

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While We’re at It…

What is the proper etiquette these days when someone is a no-show on a conference call? How long do you officially have to wait before you give up? (I propose 8 minutes.)

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A Modest Proposal for Zoom Etiquette

I hereby propose the following for use in Zoom and other video-based meetings: If a person is trying to speak but inadvertently has their microphone “on mute,” simply hold your hand over your mouth to indicate visibly that you are unable to hear them.

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Palette vs. Pallet vs. Palate

Palette – a board on which an artist mixes colors (or the range of colors he/she uses) Pallet – a wooden frame upon which goods are stacked for shipping Palate – the appreciation of taste in your mouth (also physically the roof of your mouth) Let’s work on this, folks.

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Ho Ho Ho

If you’re planning on sending out your Christmas card this year with pictures of your family wearing masks, don’t.

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Planning Ahead

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You Had Me at 2.7 Portions of Nachos

The most ridiculous press release of the week. Someone please get me a fact checker on this. Super Bowl fans to scoff 11,000 calories each on game day Jan 29, 2020 LetsGetChecked [PRESSWIRE] 29 January, 2020 – UK — New research released today reveals that the average football fan in the United States, will eat…

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