Author Archives: Tony Farruggio

The Watched Pot (Part 1)

Posted on 2010-06-30 by Tony Farruggio

For any society that chooses to enslave its producers for the benefit of its parasites, there comes an unavoidable tipping point. Continue reading →

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Unspirational Message of the Day

Posted on 2010-05-11 by Tony Farruggio

Today is the first day of the end of your life. (or some such thing)

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Sidewalk Non Sequitur

Posted on 2010-05-05 by Tony Farruggio

One of the property managers in our office building was out on Madison Street today, rousting a homeless man who was sleeping in the middle of the sidewalk. From a business standpoint, I can certainly understand his desire not to … Continue reading →

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Technology Does Not Trump Courtesy

Posted on 2010-04-03 by Tony Farruggio

Lesson for the Socially Retarded: It’s okay for you to leave a phone message asking someone to call you back at THEIR convenience. It’s NOT okay for you to have an outgoing voice message saying you’ll call people back at … Continue reading →

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Reality Check – Friendship

Posted on 2010-03-12 by Tony Farruggio

Your clients are not your friends. Your colleagues are not your friends. The cast and crew are not your friends. Your ex-lovers are not your friends. Every one of these relationships is or was conditional. Conditional relationships are not friendships. … Continue reading →

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The Trouble with Test Tubes

Posted on 2010-03-05 by Tony Farruggio

A study released today indicates that IVF children are no less physically healthy than those naturally conceived.  The study did, however, note increased incidence of anxiety, depression and related psychological disorders. Hmmm….  As a matter of causality, would these increased … Continue reading →

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