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Harriet and Goodwin Nuff are regular columnists at CharlestonToday. “Hattie” is a social critic and technology watchdog who comments on local issues, corporate incompetence, consumer frustrations, and more. Her husband “Goodie” is a part-time gardener who takes life pretty much as it comes, especially on the weekend. Not as acerbic as his better half, he nevertheless scrutinizes the news to form his own conclusions. We hope you will enjoy their insights and repartee. A Nuff is a Nuff © 2009 • all rights reserved.

Wine in Restaurants

Monday, September 14, 2009
by Hattie Nuff
Wine in Restaurants

Let’s see. A bottle of wine costs me and the girls seven dollars. Which means the café we like probably gets it for about four dollars. But then they turn around and list it on their menu for $28 (yes, marked up seven times). Or $6 a glass—and usually a suspiciously small ‘glass’. Ever... Read »

Solutions for AT&T

Friday, September 11, 2009
by Goodie Nuff
Solutions for AT&T

As you can imagine, I’ve been inundated with emails about Hattie’s AT&T rant. (For some reason no one’s telling her.) Anyway, based on ideas that have come in so far, here’s what I think AT&T should do. First, acknowledge that there are two problems: service and customer service. The first problem is… well, have... Read »

Checking out at Costco

Thursday, September 10, 2009
by Hattie Nuff
Checking out at Costco

I sort of understand the person who checks my card when I enter Costco. After all, it’s a club. Before you step into the big barn (ever notice that smell in there?) they have to be sure it’s you. Never mind that I always use my sister’s card. Anyway, what I don’t get is... Read »

The New AT&T is Getting Old

Wednesday, September 9, 2009
by Hattie Nuff
The New AT&T is Getting Old

THEY CALL THEMSELVES the new AT&T. But what they don’t tell you is that it stands for Aggravating, Terrible, & Tedious. Aggravating because of the trouble it takes to get service from them. Terrible because of the quality of service you finally do get, and tedious because of the way you are treated by... Read »

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