The only fun hijinks in the office here today include adventures in boxland and a heated discussion about the inadequacy of cordless phones. With the rolling in of the new year comes the rolling out of old files. Box them up and put them some place, never to be seen again. Of course, this involves assembling the boxes. Watching Tasha do so? Mildly entertaining. Watching Karen make the attempt? Hilarious. They come in a big flat package, perforated cardboard sheets you magically fold into a box, the way a square of paper magically becomes an oragami crane. Magic. If you know how. If you don't, hilarity.
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Monday, January 3, 2011
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Top Five Words of 2010
Continuing our countdown of Merrian-Websters top words of the year, we start off with number five.
5. Bigot. M-W defines bigot as "A person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance."
Bigot earned its place on this list when Rick Sanchez, formerly a CNN anchor accused comedian Jon Stewart of being "a bigot," and implied that everyone running CNN was Jewish.
Even the greatest bigot in the world is forced to admit that the radical coloring on some of Chester Creek's products is rather attractive.
4. Landing in the top four is socialism: "Any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods."
The term popped up surrounding a good number of news stories throughout the year, particularly stories about the federal bailouts and the health-care legislation.
Chester Creek does not endorse socialism; FunKeyBoards and Tiny Mice for everyone! But you'll have to buy your own.
3. The second runner up for the year is moratorium. I'm sure most of you in the US immediately think of the moratorium President Obama placed on off-shore oil drilling after the Gulf spill, and that is exactly why it made the list. A moratorium is "a legally authorized period of delay," or "a suspension of an activity."
There are no moratoriums on production at Chester Creek this season. We're working as hard as always to bring you our great products, in great time, and with great customer service!
2. Pragmatic made it almost to the top of the list. M-W defines pragmatic as "relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic."
After the mid-term elections in November, politicians across the country began to talk about more pragmatic solutions to the nation's problems, in response to evidence that that voters were unhappy with the way things had been done lately.
Pragmatism need not prevent you from getting a fun new keyboard for yourself or a loved one any time soon. Our keyboards and mice are fun and practical, with large-print, colorful keys, and sturdy construction all year round.
1. And the number one word of the last year?
Even austerity in your budget need not preclude purchase. Chester Creek is offering 15% off our FunKeyBundle for the holiday season - plus free shipping!
5. Bigot. M-W defines bigot as "A person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance."
Bigot earned its place on this list when Rick Sanchez, formerly a CNN anchor accused comedian Jon Stewart of being "a bigot," and implied that everyone running CNN was Jewish.
Even the greatest bigot in the world is forced to admit that the radical coloring on some of Chester Creek's products is rather attractive.
4. Landing in the top four is socialism: "Any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods."
The term popped up surrounding a good number of news stories throughout the year, particularly stories about the federal bailouts and the health-care legislation.
Chester Creek does not endorse socialism; FunKeyBoards and Tiny Mice for everyone! But you'll have to buy your own.
3. The second runner up for the year is moratorium. I'm sure most of you in the US immediately think of the moratorium President Obama placed on off-shore oil drilling after the Gulf spill, and that is exactly why it made the list. A moratorium is "a legally authorized period of delay," or "a suspension of an activity."
There are no moratoriums on production at Chester Creek this season. We're working as hard as always to bring you our great products, in great time, and with great customer service!
2. Pragmatic made it almost to the top of the list. M-W defines pragmatic as "relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic."
After the mid-term elections in November, politicians across the country began to talk about more pragmatic solutions to the nation's problems, in response to evidence that that voters were unhappy with the way things had been done lately.
Pragmatism need not prevent you from getting a fun new keyboard for yourself or a loved one any time soon. Our keyboards and mice are fun and practical, with large-print, colorful keys, and sturdy construction all year round.
1. And the number one word of the last year?
"Austerity"-Merriam-Webster
When:
Lookups on Merriam-Webster began spiking around May 1, 2010.
Why:
Austerity figured prominently in news coverage of the economic panic and protests triggered by the debt crisis in Greece.
For example, as the New York Times reported,
"The Greek Parliament passed a package of tough austerity measures on Thursday, trying to stave off economic collapse and help prevent debt contagion from spreading." (Dan Bilefsky, May 5, 2010)
The definition for this sense of austerity says it all: "enforced or extreme economy."
The word's origins are – coincidentally – Greek; austerity comes from austēros, meaning "harsh" or "severe."
Even austerity in your budget need not preclude purchase. Chester Creek is offering 15% off our FunKeyBundle for the holiday season - plus free shipping!
Monday, November 29, 2010
"Maybe next week..."
"We'll have to work on that. Sometime soon. Maybe next week."
This morning we're in a bit of a rush to get things done before heading out. We'll be at the Holiday Center in Duluth all week, from 11-2. Come visit us, and check out the great deals. We've got 15% off our FunKey Bundle and we're picking up the sales tax on all items purchased in person. This week only!
This morning we're in a bit of a rush to get things done before heading out. We'll be at the Holiday Center in Duluth all week, from 11-2. Come visit us, and check out the great deals. We've got 15% off our FunKey Bundle and we're picking up the sales tax on all items purchased in person. This week only!
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