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My PayPal account is limited

September 30, 2012 by 3 Comments

Apparently, my PayPal account is limited, that's the context of the most common phishing email I receive on a daily basis. Of course, the notification is being sent to every email account I use, other than my PayPal one. On top of this, being an Advantage member has its perks, and such email … [Read more...]

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Ayrton Senna foundation and movie

September 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Ayrton Senna Foundation was formed in honor of the late Brazilian Formula 1 racer, Ayrton Senna, by his sister. It has helped millions of disadvantaged children in Brazil, since 1995. A great, moving film, depicting the life and passion of Ayrton Senna, is called "Senna" - filmed in … [Read more...]

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Second chances are scarce and come only once

September 28, 2012 by 8 Comments

When I was a young teenager I ran into trouble at a local supermarket, in Greece. The store detective caught me red-handed, a pack of batteries hidden in my palm. That day, I was given a double lesson: always pay for what you want or need, and that second chances arrive, but only once. He … [Read more...]

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I win the lottery several times a week

September 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment

In the mid 90's I received several letters in the mail, that were too good to be true: I had won extraordinary amounts of money, at lotteries originating in the UK, Malta or the Dutch Antilles. I wasn't sure how to respond and thus I didn't. The lottery scam was new back then, but these days I … [Read more...]

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Money makes the world go round?

September 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment

After reading the incredible news about a Hong Kong real estate magnate offering $65 million dollars to a male suitor that'd "covert" his daughter away from being a lesbian, I am now convinced: money makes the world go round. The problem is, while money gives the world a spin, it doesn't keep it … [Read more...]

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