Call the company and challenge the validity of the contract. You put in your initial time, but they must have some sleazy auto-renew. Did they notify you correctly when the auto-renew period came up? Make sure you talk to someone who has the power to set you free. Get a copy of the contract and read it carefully. I just got out of my ATTWirelessIsNowCingular 6 months before my 2 years because I never actually returned the contract sent to me for signature. Wheeeee!!!! They were vile, and I now have no-contract service with a local provider. Service is not bulletproof, but it's better than Cingular was providing to the people who chose to finish out their ATT contract instead of resigning with Cingular.
Late to the party, but feeling compelled to contribute:
Evangeline
Names I liked above:
Elspeth, Celtic version of Elizabeth
Freya, Meaning: "Highborn lady.", Norse mythology: Freya, wife of Odin, was the goddess of love and fertility. Friday was named for her.
Sugarbooger I'm gonna start calling my dog Sugarbooger
Automatic dishwasher detergent - the powdered stuff - has bleach, and is grainy. Put in about 2 Tablespoons, add water, swish vigorously. Rinse very well with very hot water. All of the abrasive methods may etch the glass a bit, causing it to look cloudy.
I'm fond of Knob Creek bottles as decanters. Getting it emptied is the best part.
So, the tax preparer may think you're odd, but this isn't uncommon. Get together as much of the paperwork as possible, get referrals to a good tax prep person, H&R Block or whatever, grit your teeth, and get it done. You will feel so relieved afterwards. Post to MoFi, so we can all congratulate you.
BlueHorse, you have my sympathies. I've been in a pissing match with the IRS. They are ratbastards, and they will totally screw you. Don't mess with them.
1. Do you have a fever at all?
2. green or yellow mucous = infection
3. any history of asthma? Pat/zippy is right - bronchitis can bring on ashtma.
Try some mentho-liptus cough drops. If the bronhcii are inflamed, the menthol can ease your breathing a lot.
Rest, and limited exposure to anyone/anyplace where you might pick up a secondary (tertiary) infection. Steam, salty liquids, hot & sour soup are all good.
If you have a doctor, call and discuss with them. They might work out a payment deal, and the suggestion to ask for sample meds is excellent.
Hire a housekeeper to clean the house, esp. when coworker is getting mobile and can see how dusty it's gotten. When I'm sick, clean sheets are always a huge treat.
I want one that says "Support the Troops - BRING THEM HOME". I do support them, I don't think they should be there and I really, really don't want any more of them to die.
word: Empower, which is an annoying concept, as well, in that new-agey sense.
ads: cell phone ads - They must be making a huge amount of profit because they advertize all the time. What if they offered reasonable service at reasonable prices, and no locked-in contract? Nah.
idea: The maximization of profit. No matter how sleazy, profit is the only consideration. Oh, wait, that's greed, isn't it.
I think the administrators should try applying the rule to themselves. Spartacusroosevelt, your point is well taken, which is why my son's high school has to have hall monitors. 'Scuse me, gotta take a quick break.
300. I will not land a fighter jet on an aircraft carrier in front of a giant sign announcing "Mission Accomplished" until I have located and destroyed evidence of my military record (or lack thereof).
Dan, I'm so sorry for your loss, and I also know how wonderful Hospice is when you need it.
posted by theora55 13 years ago
In "Curious George - Halloween"
I *heart* this thread.
posted by theora55 18 years ago
In "Curious George: Getting out of a Cell Phone contract."
Call the company and challenge the validity of the contract. You put in your initial time, but they must have some sleazy auto-renew. Did they notify you correctly when the auto-renew period came up? Make sure you talk to someone who has the power to set you free. Get a copy of the contract and read it carefully. I just got out of my ATTWirelessIsNowCingular 6 months before my 2 years because I never actually returned the contract sent to me for signature. Wheeeee!!!! They were vile, and I now have no-contract service with a local provider. Service is not bulletproof, but it's better than Cingular was providing to the people who chose to finish out their ATT contract instead of resigning with Cingular.
posted by theora55 19 years ago
In "Curious, Amy: This young lady needs a middle name."
Late to the party, but feeling compelled to contribute: Evangeline Names I liked above: Elspeth, Celtic version of Elizabeth Freya, Meaning: "Highborn lady.", Norse mythology: Freya, wife of Odin, was the goddess of love and fertility. Friday was named for her. Sugarbooger I'm gonna start calling my dog Sugarbooger
posted by theora55 19 years ago
In "Inebriated George: Decanter Resurrection"
Automatic dishwasher detergent - the powdered stuff - has bleach, and is grainy. Put in about 2 Tablespoons, add water, swish vigorously. Rinse very well with very hot water. All of the abrasive methods may etch the glass a bit, causing it to look cloudy. I'm fond of Knob Creek bottles as decanters. Getting it emptied is the best part.
posted by theora55 19 years ago
In "Curious George: The Obligatory Valentine's Thread"
Happy Valentine's Day, Monkeys. Send a nice card to someone you love.
posted by theora55 19 years ago
In "Curious, George: Back Taxes"
So, the tax preparer may think you're odd, but this isn't uncommon. Get together as much of the paperwork as possible, get referrals to a good tax prep person, H&R Block or whatever, grit your teeth, and get it done. You will feel so relieved afterwards. Post to MoFi, so we can all congratulate you. BlueHorse, you have my sympathies. I've been in a pissing match with the IRS. They are ratbastards, and they will totally screw you. Don't mess with them.
posted by theora55 19 years ago
In "Curious George: Laptop batteries."
Your old battery should be recycled. Electronics batteries are full of toxic chemicals. You can take it to stores listed on this site.
posted by theora55 19 years ago
In "Curious George:"
1. Do you have a fever at all? 2. green or yellow mucous = infection 3. any history of asthma? Pat/zippy is right - bronchitis can bring on ashtma. Try some mentho-liptus cough drops. If the bronhcii are inflamed, the menthol can ease your breathing a lot. Rest, and limited exposure to anyone/anyplace where you might pick up a secondary (tertiary) infection. Steam, salty liquids, hot & sour soup are all good. If you have a doctor, call and discuss with them. They might work out a payment deal, and the suggestion to ask for sample meds is excellent.
posted by theora55 19 years ago
In "Old School Geekery - an ad for the a new Citroen pays homage to the Transformers of my youth."
very cool.
posted by theora55 20 years ago
In "What to get for a bedridden coworker"
Hire a housekeeper to clean the house, esp. when coworker is getting mobile and can see how dusty it's gotten. When I'm sick, clean sheets are always a huge treat.
posted by theora55 20 years ago
In "Curious George: Yellow ribbon stickers."
I want one that says "Support the Troops - BRING THEM HOME". I do support them, I don't think they should be there and I really, really don't want any more of them to die.
posted by theora55 20 years ago
In "Imperious George!"
word: Empower, which is an annoying concept, as well, in that new-agey sense. ads: cell phone ads - They must be making a huge amount of profit because they advertize all the time. What if they offered reasonable service at reasonable prices, and no locked-in contract? Nah. idea: The maximization of profit. No matter how sleazy, profit is the only consideration. Oh, wait, that's greed, isn't it.
posted by theora55 20 years ago
In " Parents attack bathroom policy"
I think the administrators should try applying the rule to themselves. Spartacusroosevelt, your point is well taken, which is why my son's high school has to have hall monitors. 'Scuse me, gotta take a quick break.
posted by theora55 20 years ago
In "Things I'd Do If I Ever Became An Evil Overlord..."
300. I will not land a fighter jet on an aircraft carrier in front of a giant sign announcing "Mission Accomplished" until I have located and destroyed evidence of my military record (or lack thereof).
posted by theora55 20 years ago
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