Derek Rice

"I'm not really a fan of rewards card, but Panera's freebies and discounts come fast, furious and unexpectedly. It's like playing the lottery. Only you can actually win."

"As someone who's very proud of his Irish heritage, I should tell you that "Smithwick's" is actually pronounced "Smittick's." And it's delicious, especially on tap."

"Make sure that laptop battery has a full charge. Outlets are scarce."

"Returning just a few bottles? If it's a weekend, forget it. You can't compete with the people with a cart (or trash can) full of bottles. So just walk away."

"There's nothing quite like farm-fresh milk in glass bottles."

"Internet-connected computers + children's room = bad idea."