Webservices Banco Central de Costa Rica BCCR

Posted by admin - 29/08/08 at 11:08:27 am

BCCR Webservices

Costa Rica’s Central Bank has a webportal serving all the main economic indicators for the country. Exchange rates, interest rates, and balance of trade figures. A comprehensive source for anyone building a market driven application.

Little Debbie is a Greedy Little Bitch

Posted by admin - 21/08/08 at 01:08:02 am

Afishionados,

I’ve been watching a lot of the Olympics lately, especially the “big sports” like swimming, gymnastics, and the track and field stuff. I watched Shawn Johnson kick ass and win another gold for the United States last night in women’s gymnastics, and I couldn’t help but notice that she looks ever so slightly like Little Debbie.

Shawn Johnson and Little Debbie

Which made me think of Little Debbie’s Strawberry Shortcake Rolls. I have always liked them, but I haven’t had them since I was a kid. I’m sure the red dye used in the “jelly” is full of poison or something, but dammit, they just taste so good. And so, this afternoon, I ventured off to the grocery store to acquire said delicious treats.

The last time I bought Little Debbie’s Strawberry Shortcake Rolls, they cost $0.79 for a carton of six. Today that same box costs $1.59. A 200% increase in price? Really, Debbie? It’s going to be like that, is it?

Greedy Little Bitch

I bought the shortcake rolls anyway because I craved them so badly, but it wasn’t until I got home that I noticed Little Debbie’s photo on the new packaging had changed from the olden days. You might think that Little Debbie wouldn’t have such a scathing look and fiery red eyes, but it’s true. She’s not as innocent as you think. I also didn’t realize she was German.

adsense, if there is any

Posted by admin - 02/08/08 at 01:08:48 pm

Just checked AdSense and it looks like my recent increase in traffic (daily volume has doubled since July) means my daily ad revenue has tripled+ — from 15¢ to 50¢. At $15 and change per month, it’s not even covering bandwidth costs, but perhaps it does encourage me to try boiling some stuff that worksâ„¢ into readable prose. At this rate I may see a check by 2009.