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[singdaw]

No gloves, no hat, no walk.

Very sensible.  As DR Matt H. said, it's cold out!!!

[MBarnum]

DR Matth, how is LIFE ON MARS doing in the ratings? I understand it is moving to Wednesday nights.

[Matt H.]

DR Matth, how is LIFE ON MARS doing in the ratings? I understand it is moving to Wednesday nights.

It began very solidly but soon began losing audience to its rivals on the other two networks. The move to Wednesday nights after LOST will be its best hope to secure for itself a second season. LOST should be a more compatible lead-in than GREY'S ANATOMY. Of course, its competition on Wednesday at 10 is also formidable: CSI: NY and LAW & ORDER.

[Matt H.]

I guess I'll head downstairs now and be off to Sherwood Forest.

WBBL.

[JoseSPiano]

Haven't looked at much of the new software things, but I did do the new, improved google street view - I have my home address in there - and it finds you on the map - that part is the way it's always worked, but if you click on a little icon on the left it actually shows you your house and the street and my car and everything.  That is way too cool.  When I'm in NY, I'm going to quiz Jose on other things about the phone, so I understand exactly how certain things that are currently a little confusing to me work.

Be sure to download/update the general Google app.  The new voice-search is really cool.

As for whether iTunes or iPhoto opens when you connect your iPhone, well... There are checkboxes in each program to turn that option off or on.  I have it set "off" for both, so that I can just recharge my iPhone instead of dealing with iTunes or iPhoto.

*A friend of mine used the new Google Street View to see his house... It turned out he was standing in front of his house when the cached image was taken!  He can see himself!

[bk]

I gotta tell you.  No mail today - and that includes two way overdue packages - obviously if they don't arrive tomorrow, I won't be getting them until 12/3.

[bk]

I think I'm done for the day - I was going to go to the Gap but I think I'll do that tomorrow.

[JoseSPiano]

I think I'm done for the day - I was going to go to the Gap but I think I'll do that tomorrow.

Just remember, no tax on clothing (under $100) in New York City.

[bk]

Really???

[JoseSPiano]

Really???

Yep, and that's per piece, per item.  Not the total purchase.  Been that way for a couple of years now.  *And then if you go to Macy's and get the "out-of-towner's discount card" from the Customer Service desk, you can save 11% off your whole purchase - even sale items.

[George]

Really???

Yep, and that's per piece, per item.  Not the total purchase.  Been that way for a couple of years now.  *And then if you go to Macy's and get the "out-of-towner's discount card" from the Customer Service desk, you can save 11% off your whole purchase - even sale items.

That's pretty darned cool!

[JoseSPiano]

Really???

Yep, and that's per piece, per item.  Not the total purchase.  Been that way for a couple of years now.  *And then if you go to Macy's and get the "out-of-towner's discount card" from the Customer Service desk, you can save 11% off your whole purchase - even sale items.

That's pretty darned cool!

Of course, that 11% discount coupon from Macy's is only good in/at Macy's. 

[George]

Really???

Yep, and that's per piece, per item.  Not the total purchase.  Been that way for a couple of years now.  *And then if you go to Macy's and get the "out-of-towner's discount card" from the Customer Service desk, you can save 11% off your whole purchase - even sale items.

That's pretty darned cool!

Of course, that 11% discount coupon from Macy's is only good in/at Macy's. 

True...but still...

[JoseSPiano]

Really???

Yep, and that's per piece, per item.  Not the total purchase.  Been that way for a couple of years now.  *And then if you go to Macy's and get the "out-of-towner's discount card" from the Customer Service desk, you can save 11% off your whole purchase - even sale items.

That's pretty darned cool!

Of course, that 11% discount coupon from Macy's is only good in/at Macy's. 

OH!!  Actually... -And this directly from the NYC Government site:

There is no City sales tax imposed on the purchase of clothing and footwear regardless of the amount. The New York State tax rate of 4.375% (including the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District rate) was repealed effective April 1, 2006, and the New York City tax rate of 4% was eliminated effective September 1, 2005 for items under $110. For items over $110 the tax was eliminated effective September 1, 2007.  More information on the clothing and footwear sales tax exemption is available from the State Web site.

So, no tax on any clothing purchases as of last September?  Really?!?!  Now that's cool!

[MBarnum]

Wow, it may be time to go to Jackson Heights to buy another kurta, or two.

[George]

OH!!  Actually... -And this directly from the NYC Government site:

There is no City sales tax imposed on the purchase of clothing and footwear regardless of the amount. The New York State tax rate of 4.375% (including the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District rate) was repealed effective April 1, 2006, and the New York City tax rate of 4% was eliminated effective September 1, 2005 for items under $110. For items over $110 the tax was eliminated effective September 1, 2007.  More information on the clothing and footwear sales tax exemption is available from the State Web site.

So, no tax on any clothing purchases as of last September?  Really?!?!  Now that's cool!

You haven't noticed before this?  Have you not purchased any clothing in New York or have you been charged sales tax when you shouldn't have??

[Kerry]

Page 3 dreamy Dewey Martin dance!

Thank you for cheering me up!  Dreamy indeed!   MWAH!

[td]

TOD:

DVD:
WALL-E
Something or other with Debra Monk and show people (surprisingly anamorphically enhanced)
Something about a green woman who flies (from London)

CD:
THE SINGING NUN (OST) - thanks DR Matt for reminding me. . .
CURTAINS (OBC)
George Maharis Sings - thank you, esteemed BK, for reminding me. . .
Idina Menzel -  I STAND

Nightstand Reading Material:
THE VENETIAN BETRAYAL - Steve Berry

[JoseSPiano]

OH!!  Actually... -And this directly from the NYC Government site:

There is no City sales tax imposed on the purchase of clothing and footwear regardless of the amount. The New York State tax rate of 4.375% (including the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District rate) was repealed effective April 1, 2006, and the New York City tax rate of 4% was eliminated effective September 1, 2005 for items under $110. For items over $110 the tax was eliminated effective September 1, 2007.  More information on the clothing and footwear sales tax exemption is available from the State Web site.

So, no tax on any clothing purchases as of last September?  Really?!?!  Now that's cool!

You haven't noticed before this?  Have you not purchased any clothing in New York or have you been charged sales tax when you shouldn't have??

I have bought clothing over the past year. I just haven't bought anything that cost more than $110.  At least I don't think I have.

[Ann]

Question for anyone who was helping me with the PayPal fiasco -

Was it someone on here that told me that the money will be returned to the buyer if I don't get it out of Paypal after a certain amount of time?  The buyer finally responded to me and said that the money has already been taken out of her checking account and cleared through her Paypal, so she's not sure what else she can do.

[George]

Well, I'm leaving work early.  I have a few things to do before the Linda Eder concert.  And after the concert (actually, it starts during the concert, but I won't go until afterwards), the director of Reefer Madness is having a party at his house, so it'll be a long evening.

Until MUCH later!

[Jane]

Hi Penny.  At least you still have your sense of humor.  Did you receive any good news today?

[Jane]

Library tip for the day:  If you're going to send a friend to the library to ask for information for you, please find someone who's SOBER 

I'm going to miss your little gems of library tips.

[td]

Hiya, Penny!

Many vibes to you (and all others in need of vibes).

[Jane]

Hi DR Noel, funny post today.

[singdaw]

HHW, where

[singdaw]

DR Ann - I'm no expert, but this happened to me fairly recently.  My Paypal recipient did not have a "registered account," and after 30 days, my payment came back into my bank account.

I don't think a Paypal recipient has to do anything special to claim incoming funds, do they?  It's just deposited right into their specified account, assuming their Paypal account is active, with an email notification.

[TCB]

NEVER...........NEVER............NEVER

underestimate the power of HHW prayers and vibes!

Late last night, Stan woke up.

[singdaw]

Hmmm....

I'm wondering if a certain scene in The First Nudie Musical was inspired by the dancing brooms in The Sorcerer's Apprentice?     

[singdaw]

Oh, DR TCB - that is such amazing news!!!!


Awesome, actually...