White cake with confetti? Hmmm. Never heard of that and will have to look around to see what it's like. And if you were here, I'd work it out and make you one.
I just got the toolbar back in working order which is a major accomplishment for a computer illiterate like me. But I'm still letting the Geek Squad come fix some things that aren't working properly on this computer; a nasty virus snuck in probably.
It sounds like you'll have fun today, Rocket Man. That club sounds like the best kind of club, imo.
bbl - time for a walk.
• The Fix: Little-known codes let you bypass automated phone systems and go straight to a live operator.
Blogger Paul English has posted a customer service "cheat sheet" at www.paulenglish.com/ivr that offers tricks for finding a live operator at dozens of frequently called companies, from American Express to Verizon Wireless.
The site lists codes that you can punch in as soon as the automated system picks up to have your call routed directly to a human. It also helps you foil the newer breed of customer-service hotlines -- those voice-recognition systems that ask you to speak aloud your requests. Saying "agent" or "operator" will usually redirect you to a human at many companies, but you might have to be persistent.
Mr. English is constantly adding new companies to the site, but he also takes requests. If there's a company you need help contacting, click the "update" link at the top of the page and type in the name.