The Mark(ings) of Zorro
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."
H.L. Mencken
 
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And finally, here are a few books I might recommend for your edification and amazement.


 
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What's the Matter with Kansas?

Monday, August 18, 2003

by El Zorro Viejo (aka; Jim)

Retail can be hard
 
Yesterday a customer came up to the information desk at the bookstore and asked for three books. These were all economics texts and, between the three of 'em, her potential bill would have been slightly over $190. Unfortunately, we didn't have any of these books on our shelves in the store; we would have to order them for the customer. Then, while I'm in the process of putting the necessary information into the computer, she asks what the online prices would be. Well, in this case www.bn.com would be significantly cheaper. So, she says to me, "well, order them anyway. I'll go over them here and then get them online." She's going to do her shopping here and then go online to actually order what she wants. I'll be left with three large Economics texts that nobody will want in the next 3 years. One of these days Corporate is going to have to make changes on the way we do customer ordering. 'Nuff said!


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