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« Reply #180 on: November 23, 2008, 03:36:34 PM »

Seems DearReader Laura's mail is still being directed to me!

My name is Jabor Thani, a merchant in Qatar. I have recently been
diagnosed with Esophageal cancer, which has defiled all medical
treatment. Expert diagnosis has shown that I have few months to live.
 
The intention of this email is to employ the expertise of a business
entrepreneur, who can identify a viable investment and guarantee
reasonable returns on my wealth. This is to secure a future for my 4
years old son who lost his mother during birth. I cannot rely on his
closest relatives any more, as they did not show responsible behaviour
two years ago when I entrusted half of my wealth to them to invest on
his behalf. They thought I wouldn’t survive the operation and then
used the money for their personal needs.
 
To prevent any more mishaps, my attorney will act as a check,
monitoring every aspect of the investment. Funds should be split in
half and distributed to charity organisation and the other half, as
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If this interests you, please reach me on the email address:
jabor.thani@all4rams.com  to discuss terms and compensation.
 
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« Reply #181 on: November 23, 2008, 03:38:57 PM »

No, silly...

Joe Allen went into the restaurant business.


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« Reply #182 on: November 23, 2008, 03:40:44 PM »

Speaking of incompetence my niece really wants to get this cupcake maker she's seen for Christmas.

It was on sale at a few places this week including Walmart.  But Toys R Us sells the same one and is a lot closer. And they put this big fold out on their flier this week saying they match any advertised price and give 10% difference.

It is hard to believe people could be this incompetent. But I went to Toys R Us. Now this is their procedure (and i kid you not).

1. you go to the service counter and the person cuts out the advertisement and must call to make sure said store has item in stock (already here i disagree, because as long as toys r us has the item they should honor it, i'm assuming they put the announcement on the front page of their flyer because they actually want people to do this).

So guy does this (he tells us he usually gets hung up on by walmart)  :)

2. then you go to wait in long regular line except that cashier's are not authorized to give price matches.

3. cashier then calls service desk and he confirms price.

4. then cashier has to call supervisor who comes to do the price match.

5. Then cashier and supervisor have no clue about 10% additional price rebate (they have been doing this for years) so they call manager of floor who has to come with key and do this on giftcard (fine althoug stupid).

6. Then as if this were not stupid enough (do they really want people to do this??) the cashier being slightly dumb, presses the wrong key and has to delete the transaction.

So add 4 and 5 again (i am not kidding).

And they don't see anything wrong with this (this took 30 minutes).

To me how it should be done is how they do it a big chain called future shop. You bring in the advertised price at competitor. The cash gives you that price, and takes off 10% more right then.
Time to do this 2 minutes.






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Re: START SPREADIN' THE NEWS
« Reply #183 on: November 23, 2008, 03:43:24 PM »

My sister said she would record True Blood for me in a few weeks when it reairs on HBO Canada. I am looking forward to seeing this.
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« Reply #184 on: November 23, 2008, 03:47:56 PM »

Oh Coleslaw!







Those mannequins are so life-like!
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« Reply #185 on: November 23, 2008, 03:54:43 PM »

Has anyone else, besides vixmom, gone to see TWILIGHT?
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« Reply #186 on: November 23, 2008, 03:55:59 PM »

But think of the money you saved, DR JENNIFER!
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« Reply #187 on: November 23, 2008, 03:56:17 PM »

Has anyone else, besides vixmom, gone to see TWILIGHT?

Not me.
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« Reply #188 on: November 23, 2008, 03:57:39 PM »

Joe Allen's is the place to be tonight, I guess.  And I will be watching The Amazing Race.

I have started to watch a show on the CW of all places.....it is called Valentine and it's a kind of romantic-magic show with an attractive young cast.  I have watched it twice, I hope it sticks around awhile.

Those who enjoy ELI STONE might like VALENTINE.....
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« Reply #189 on: November 23, 2008, 03:57:49 PM »

Dinner time!
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« Reply #190 on: November 23, 2008, 03:57:57 PM »

Has anyone else, besides vixmom, gone to see TWILIGHT?

Not me.


I will take you, Jack, if you are afraid to go alone!
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« Reply #191 on: November 23, 2008, 03:58:23 PM »

Has anyone else, besides vixmom, gone to see TWILIGHT?

I'm going on tuesday!
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« Reply #192 on: November 23, 2008, 04:00:05 PM »

But think of the money you saved, DR JENNIFER!

:)

It's just so off to me that they could actually think this procedure is acceptable. I'm going to call them about this. I mean why do they put this on the front page of their flyer. They are likely to turn off customers.

I forgot to add the fact that the measely service person treats you like a vulture while he dials the other store's number to see if they have said product in stock.
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« Reply #193 on: November 23, 2008, 04:01:00 PM »

Joe Allen's is the place to be tonight, I guess.  And I will be watching The Amazing Race.

I have started to watch a show on the CW of all places.....it is called Valentine and it's a kind of romantic-magic show with an attractive young cast.  I have watched it twice, I hope it sticks around awhile.

Those who enjoy ELI STONE might like VALENTINE.....

I'm almost positive it's already been cancelled (and may not even by on tonight).

The CW almost never cancels shows mid-season. But they did for both sunday night shows.
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« Reply #194 on: November 23, 2008, 04:03:26 PM »

Here is something cute that happened today.

My 3 year old niece was on my bed looking at the shopping channel while i got ready. She likes to know the hosts/guests names if i know.

So she says to me, "auntie what is the black one's name?" And i'm thinking that seems odd that she would call someone out by their skin color (did not know she would know to say something like that).

When i look up at the screen it turns out the lady was wearing A BLACK DRESS. Oy.


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« Reply #195 on: November 23, 2008, 04:03:35 PM »

But think of the money you saved, DR JENNIFER!

:)

It's just so off to me that they could actually think this procedure is acceptable. I'm going to call them about this. I mean why do they put this on the front page of their flyer. They are likely to turn off customers.

I forgot to add the fact that the measely service person treats you like a vulture while he dials the other store's number to see if they have said product in stock.


Jennifer, the idea is to make the service as inconvenient as possible, so that people will not bother going through the hassle.
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« Reply #196 on: November 23, 2008, 04:04:13 PM »

I am also looking forward to TAR.

No Desperate housewives or Brothers & sisters today.
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« Reply #197 on: November 23, 2008, 04:11:45 PM »

Tomovoz - I had to send that email form Skip's address, so if something comes by email from Skip, it's not junk mail.   :)
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« Reply #198 on: November 23, 2008, 04:22:11 PM »

Tomovoz, perhaps you can adopt the four-year-old soon-to-be orphan.
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« Reply #199 on: November 23, 2008, 04:23:54 PM »

DR TCB - you are assuming I am interested in seeing TWILIGHT.

Thanks for the info, DR JENNIFER....I guess I will just watch it until it expires.
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« Reply #200 on: November 23, 2008, 04:24:46 PM »

And suddenly I'm down to two bars.

Joe Allen's only has ONE Bar
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« Reply #201 on: November 23, 2008, 04:24:49 PM »

Police car dashboard cam catches falling meteor in Edmonton last Thursday night.

If this were the middle ages - we would be expecting the king to die.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RGscgYb7tY&feature=related
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« Reply #202 on: November 23, 2008, 04:25:50 PM »

DR TCB - you are assuming I am interested in seeing TWILIGHT.




Would I be in error?
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« Reply #203 on: November 23, 2008, 04:26:14 PM »

And suddenly I'm down to two bars.

Joe Allen's only has ONE Bar

Can you hear me now?
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« Reply #204 on: November 23, 2008, 04:26:28 PM »

DR TCB - you are assuming I am interested in seeing TWILIGHT.




Would I be in error?

Shocking, but true.
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« Reply #205 on: November 23, 2008, 04:28:27 PM »

DR TCB - you are assuming I am interested in seeing TWILIGHT.




Would I be in error?

Shocking, but true.


Darn!
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« Reply #206 on: November 23, 2008, 04:41:48 PM »

Watching Iron Chef America - Thanksgiving Challenge hosted by Alton Brown.....
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« Reply #207 on: November 23, 2008, 05:00:55 PM »

AHHHH!  I think I know why Juan the drywaller didn't come back.  I went to put the covers on the light switches and outlets and guess what....they aren't flush with the wall.  My only choice is to cut the drywall and the covers are then recessed with drywall around them.  I did it on one light switch and decided I'd stop.  I have to call the electrician about taking out the heater, so I'm going to see if there is anything he can do to help me.  I am very frustrated.  I gave someone who claimed he knew what he was doing a chance and got screwed.   I have worked so hard on that room and the last thing I want is to have this problem.   I can figure out something creative if I have to, but I am hoping the electrician can do something without having to rip out the drywall and start over. 

ARG!  This is what I get for trying to save money
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« Reply #208 on: November 23, 2008, 05:01:34 PM »

I've been working in the room all day and right now am too frustrated to go back and read the posts
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« Reply #209 on: November 23, 2008, 05:06:23 PM »

Looks like there is a way to fix the outlets.  I don't think it would have worked for the light switches. I already cut around  them.  But if I have to patch that it shouldn't be too hard.  I'm going to call the electrician anyway, hopefully he can either fix it or help me figure out what to do.

Plus one of the outlets is broken, so I'm going to see if he can fix that while he's here.
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