Gratuity Not Included

by jpreardon on July 24, 2004

Update 2007-08-02: It appears that the Shitty Tipper Database is no longer available. Link removed. Crap tippers beware, bitterwaitress.com is set to expose those who are a bit too tightfisted when the check comes. The Shitty Tipper Database logs stingy (…)

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Boston Taxis to Accept Phone Payments

by jpreardon on July 15, 2004

Boston (Watertown to be exact) taxis will start offering electronic payment options including MobileLime’s pay by phone feature. Pay by phone is intriguing, but how would you like to be in line behind someone following MobileLime’s payment instructions: Let the (…)

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Green Lofts in Brooklyn

by jpreardon on July 12, 2004

Benton Brown and Susan Boyle have converted a 14,000 square foot warehouse space into six environmentally friendly loft spaces. The Crown Heights building features a vegetated roof, solar panels, rain water collection system and a radiant heat system. via WorldChanging

Abito

by jpreardon on July 12, 2004

A UK firm has an answer to the high cost of urban real estate: Abito. The 347 sq. ft. apartments feature built in appliances, balconies and a floor to ceiling window to increase natural light. Construction is planned to begin (…)

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