The sentinnel does that kind of thing an awful lot, that's what I meant by my earlier comment, not necessarily that the article is slanted, but that it doesn't belong in the business section. Also, the attitude that "I go all the time, and I'm such a devoted fan that I know more/care more than the people who work there" really bothers me (I've seen it here, in the "newspaper" and on other sites, and it really offends me (as someone who is: a devoted fan, fairly knowledgeable, and caring when it comes to the product in addition to working there).. Geesh, people, it's not a contest, and if you think it is, that's just sad. Yes, sometimes there are maintenance issues (since bubble machines don't shoot ready made bubbles through a tube, I doubt it was"clogged", rather, it was probably an AC issue) Also, there is a work-order system in place to address maintenance, and sometimes it takes a while for lower-priority items to be taken care of. I really could go on and on about this for weeks, and I have in the past to no avail. If a lightbulb burns out in front of you, it's not a reflection of maintenance quality, nor is it the result of cutbacks. (I've grossly over-simplified that, and it is not meant to point out anyone in particular, just a general attitude I've come across a few times recently).
Oh well.
BTW, great thread, Baron.