I’m rocking the suburbs, just like Michael Jackson did. I’m rocking the suburbs, ‘xcept that he was talented;

You see, I’m spending the weekend in the exurbs of Philadelphia, but the folks behind Main Street at Exton would want you to believe that we’re actually somewhere in England:

You see, the sign says “TELEPHONE” but what’s this?

Hey developers:  why are you turning this lifestyle center into A HOUSE OF LIES?

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Have you and her been taking pictures of your obsessions? Because I met a boy who went through one of your sessions. In his blue velour and silk you liberated a boy I never rated, and now he’s throwing discus for Liverpool and Widnes;

           Much like a recalcitrant, angst-ridden teenage artist, American Apparel is a tough store to love.  While there are so many aspects of the brand and company that recommend it, from offering living wages and other benefits to factory workers to providing well-cut-and-priced cotton basics, there are enough bad points that, if placed in a [...]

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There was nothing in the world that I ever wanted more than to never feel the breaking apart all my pictures of you;

            Times, they have-a changed since college.  During my four years of schooling, this time of year would mean me slaving over a copier or a cash register, cranking out photo calendars (for $24.99 for the first, but quantity discounts applied!) in addition to fulfilling the crazy orders of stressed marketing executives who needed those [...]

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From the speakers your fake masterpiece is serenely dribbling.

Despite the questionable state of the current economy, the rich continue to spend virtually unabated, comprising what Michael Gross calls a “hugely disproportionate chunk of consumer activity” compared to the rest of us (i.e. the 80% of us not considered “rich”).  Retailers have struggled through this period, with many reporting dropping same-store-sales (a key measure [...]

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The customer service number you must have.

For all of you who live in the U.S./order on Amazon.com, you must have this customer service number at your fingertips:
1-800-201-7575
That is the number to reach Amazon.com’s customer service desk.  To understand how important this is, read this story to realize the arduous task it can be to acquire this.
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And yes, [...]

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