GOOG411 - it's free, use it

I get the frequent occasional call from a friend or family member which starts with "are you near a computer" and generally, quickly followed by "I need you to look up a number for me." It's almost always for a business/company listing. While I'm generally one to help out where I can, I also feel it can be discourteous at times.

That said, allow me to repeat share with you a very important number:

1-800-GOOG411

(1-800-466-4411)

I beg you. I implore you. Put this number in your mobile phone's speed dial. Put this number by the phones in your house. This number will find any non-residential listing that you want, using only your voice, and will not cost you a dime. You will not hear any advertisements.

Embrace Google, for it is good. See how it works.

Veramyst - clears the allergies, makes you blind, maybe

On Wednesday night I'm watching NBC and a commercial is forced upon me for Veramyst. Now, suffering from the occasional allergy, I pay attention. If you get the chance to see this commercial, watch it, you'll enjoy it. It will help with allergies (maybe). It (may) cause a fungal infection in your nose. Interestingly enough, it (may) also cause glaucoma and cataracts! And, as if that wasn't enough, about midway through the commercial is some fine print at the bottom of the screen which reads "It is not completely known how Veramyst works." Yeah.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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