October 22, 2008

Curious George: Indian wedding present protocol What does one get as a wedding gift for an Indian friend and co-worker? American-style nuptual gifting is generally solved with a "where are they registered?" question to a member of the bridal party. I don't know anybody in the party to which this question could be put, but we're friendly enough I'd like to get them something. more inside

December 21, 2006

Curious George: Property Line Rights The construction crew next door keeps leaving tools on my side of the line. Can I claim them as found property? more inside

March 28, 2006

Litigious George: We live next to a construction site. Last Wednesday, they decided to remove some trees that were right on their side of the property. Along the way, they dismantled my fence and removed some wood from my property... more inside

May 08, 2005

A really pissed car company, or viral marketing gone mad? Saw this in a sidebar that generally displayed car links and information. I'm amused - this page acknowledges that it's a fictional story inspired by Audi. There's another entrypoint containing more parts of the story. Anyone else still play these?

November 03, 2004

Curious George: My gas log starter doesn't. I have no idea how to use my gas log starter - Boy Scouts prepared me for the creation of roaring outdoor blazes, but this "fireplace" device has me bamboozled. Can a benevolent fire-wielding simian help me understand this fiendish thingy? more inside