Two things.

Something is horribly wrong if your police department is advertising for new recruits on the radio in a market that is 180 miles away. The New Orleans P.D. has been advertising on regional radio stations in Jackson MS. Advertising the fact that your P.D. is understaffed isn't a Good Idea. Apply here if you consider handling drunks and dodging bullets a good time.

I was at the grocery store late last night, and got behind a woman with a child and a cart of groceries in tow. She proceeds through checkout, and slides her bank card through the card reader. It doesn't work, the cashier tells her to try again. After a second try, the cashier says "It says to call the bank." The woman replies, "Oh, I just got this card in the mail, you think I need to call them?" Now... when was the last time you got a credit or debit card in the mail that didn't have a BIG sticker on it telling you to call the bank to activate the card? I have no patience for idiots.

Is it THAT bad that lawyers think we need to find their phone number at the drop of a hat? Here in Jackson, there are a few major players, and their ads are all over the place. We just received this year's updated phone book, and Don Evans ("No fee unless I collect for you!") has his add imprinted upon the spine and back cover, while Richard Schwartz ("One call, that's all!") had a flexi-magnet glued to the front cover. This got me a little curious, and I looked in the yellow pages. Surprise! The Attorneys section is highlighted and is the largest highlighted section in the book. What is this world coming to?