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SAD

Fern — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:07:51 +0000

Spotted while wandering around the streets of Hangzhou. Snapped because it struck me as rather odd to have SAD boldly declared for a company whose innards didn’t look very art-related. It made me stop to look and gave me a mental thwap. Hence, ooh!

[Hangzhou, China]

JOB AD: Freelance Writer Needed

Fern — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:24:17 +0000

“We are looking for team member for our upcoming new magazine.if u are experienced and love writing,apply us.

HERE IS THE SUBJECTS:
Film & TV
Food & Drink
…”

Yes indeed, they are in dire need of a writer. And an editor!

Things People Said: Resume and Cover Letter Quotations

Fern — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:50:32 +0000

“I saw your ad on the information highway, and I came to a screeching halt.”

“Excellent memory; strong math aptitude; excellent memory; effective management skills; and very good at math.”

“Thank you for your consideration. Hope to hear from you shorty!”

“Here are my qualifications for you to overlook.”

And many many more giggle-inducing lines at http://www.rinkworks.com/said/resume.shtml

Fern — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:24:07 +0000

“Your happily ever after is waiting. Book your wedding today!”

Don’t need a fiancée. Just call us and choose from 10 customizable options! Happiness, forever, is yours for just 10 easy payments. Call today!

Fern — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:27:00 +0000

“If I had to pick the country I feel the most connection to, it would be Africa.”

Overheard in Starbucks

Harpy Eagles, reactions! (At the San Diego Zoo.)

Fern — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:59:00 +0000

“What IS that?! What ARE they?!”
—Bronze haired woman who should have taken lessons from a little boy on how to use her camera. (her words!)

“Wow! Wow! Mom! Look at them!”
—Little boy in a big red shirt, pointing and looking up while walking, unseeing, down the ramp. Don’t fall!

“It’s like they have Mardi Gras masks on.”
—Sprightly but hunched old lady in a pale pink shirt and a white golf hat

“HO-LY SHH…! Look at the size of them!!”
—Stubbly skinny old man with his oldish buddies upon spotting the eagles