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2010-01-18 Thread Scott Stewart
Has Katee Sackoff kicked Kiefer Sutherland's pansy ass yet? :) Cara "Starbuck" Thrace vs. Jack Bauer in a throwdown, Bauer doesn't stand a chance :) -Original Message- From: Casey Dougall [mailto:ca...@uberwebsitesolutions.com] Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 8:39 PM To: cf-community S

Re: 24

2010-01-18 Thread Erika L. Rich
Can someone tell me where the "like" link is ... ;) On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 11:27 PM, Scott Stroz wrote: > > I LOVE the new high-tech CTU. I don't care if none of it is or will > ever be possibleI LOVE it. > > On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 8:38 PM, Casey Dougall > wrote: > > > > Not a bad start

Re: 24

2010-01-18 Thread Scott Stroz
I LOVE the new high-tech CTU. I don't care if none of it is or will ever be possibleI LOVE it. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 8:38 PM, Casey Dougall wrote: > > Not a bad start to the season, > > Nice bunker style office CTU has now... The drive in entrance reminds me of > the escalators you take sl

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2010-01-18 Thread Casey Dougall
Not a bad start to the season, Nice bunker style office CTU has now... The drive in entrance reminds me of the escalators you take slacking your way down to the metro in DC. I swear those are setup so you could drop the escalators out and launch missiles! Drones traversing city streets is intere

Re: new customers vs. loyal ones

2010-01-18 Thread Dana
Interesting. I thought it was me. All I can say is stay away from TMobile or you really will be sorry. But Judith saw some of that first hand so I guess I don't have to worry on that score. As I read all these posts I was thinking -- AOL used to have this model of we can always get new customers.

RE: new customers vs. loyal ones

2010-01-18 Thread Jacob
Same here. My cable bill keeps going up and up. So I called and said how much can you bring my bill down. Then said $10 a month. I said fine. I will call Verizon and get FIOS. All of a sudden, there we willing to give me HBO and Showtime for free on top of the $10 a month. A $37 a month savings

Re: iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread Cameron Childress
As a side note, Verizon also cut prices. Today also? Not sure when. Some info about it here: http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=9570473 Interesting that in this article, Verizon's CFO said the following about cancelations, which was the initial spawn of this thread: "Verizon's Chief

Re: iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread Cameron Childress
On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 6:00 PM, Judah McAuley wrote: > If June rolled around and Verizon offered both the Droid and the > iPhone and their unlimited plans were $30 a month cheaper? That's > pretty much game over for AT&T. They have to hold on to what they > have. Not really... you can't take a

Re: Update

2010-01-18 Thread Dana
Ah, but it has stopped raining here. So it should there soon. We actually saw some flooding here. Not Katrina flooding, but oh hell no I am not driving into that kinda flooding. Nice waves at the beach tho On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 3:57 PM, Maureen wrote: > > I do want to stay in Alameda,

Re: This took some planning

2010-01-18 Thread Dana
Not sure it's been checked out, but even if it turns out to be a fake, it's funny, On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 12:03 PM, Cameron Childress wrote: > > But I think it's kinda awesome... > > http://epicwinftw.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/129054849184158971.jpg > > -Cameron > > ... > > ~

Re: iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread Judah McAuley
I'm still going for the cynic route. They are offering the new plan because Verizon is dropping their rates and they want to get as many people on AT&T on the iPhone before the exclusive deal drops in June. And since they are doing it for new customers, they have to do it for existing customers as

Oops

2010-01-18 Thread Maureen
Last message was obviously meant for Dana off list. Sorry. ~| Want to reach the ColdFusion community with something they want? Let them know on the House of Fusion mailing lists Archive: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/cf

Re: This took some planning

2010-01-18 Thread Dana
yep :) That's great. I don't forward much but that one I will. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Vivec wrote: > > That's hilarious hahhaha!! :-) > > ~| Want to reach the ColdFusion community with something they want? Let them

Re: Update

2010-01-18 Thread Maureen
I do want to stay in Alameda, if I can. I've arranged for a storage unit for my stuff. Will probably just crash on a friends couch for a few weeks until I can resolve the cash flow issue. One client wrote me a check for 10 grand that bounced which has really put me in a hole. It's pouring rain,

Re: Google Voice / SipGate

2010-01-18 Thread Dana
forget the links, Cameron -- I don't think he read what I *said* I called the US a dozen times while I was in Mexico, to coordinate with the dogsitter and the friend we left our car with before we went south. It is *not* hard. In a tourist hotel they probably have everything you need on the prem

Re: Update

2010-01-18 Thread Dana
sorry, got interrupted. I can forward you some stuff sure. I am job and house hunting about thirty miles away ;) drop me an email describing what you are looking for in a place. You wanting to stay in Alameda? Preferring houses or wanting to go smaller? You should also forward me stuff that looks

Re: Google Voice / SipGate

2010-01-18 Thread Cameron Childress
Seriously? Did you even read the links? You don't need a data plan to... You know what... forget it. Good luck. -Cameron On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 5:36 PM, ColdFusion Developer wrote: > Saw that. That is why I mention the following: > > "the high cost of using my cell phone (iPhone) in Mexico

Re: Google Voice / SipGate

2010-01-18 Thread ColdFusion Developer
Saw that. That is why I mention the following: "the high cost of using my cell phone (iPhone) in Mexico. Data plan along can run $100 and text messages are $0.50 to send " I am there for 10 days and basically just want to be able to call back to the US during that timeframe. I do get alot of ema

Re: iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread Cameron Childress
On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 4:34 PM, morgan l wrote: > current customers can take advantage of the new prices with no > penalties or contract extension. Ah yup... -Cameron ... ~| Want to reach the ColdFusion community with someth

This is a really cool video

2010-01-18 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lswBDZuL-8w&feature=player_embedded they attached miniature cameras to an eagle and sent it flying..very cool.. ~| Want to reach the ColdFusion community with something they want? Let them know

Re: iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread morgan l
The natural cynic in me agrees with you here, Judah, but the pragmatist read the press release. Note the part where they say that current customers can take advantage of the new prices with no penalties or contract extension. So, save money now, jump providers in June, if a better option comes alo

Re: Update

2010-01-18 Thread Judah McAuley
Good luck, Maureen. If I see anything, I'll definitely send it your way. Cheers, Judah On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 1:21 PM, Maureen wrote: > > I've been house sitting for a friend for the last 11 months, but they > have sold the house, so I have to find someplace else to live.  I > desperately need

Re: iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread Judah McAuley
A coworker of mine pointed out today that AT&T is lowering their plan rates because the exclusivity deal on the iPhone runs out this year and will be much more broadly available come June. So if you can wait for 6 months, you might find that your options are significantly different than what they

Re: Update

2010-01-18 Thread Dana
On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 2:21 PM, Maureen wrote: > > I've been house sitting for a friend for the last 11 months, but they > have sold the house, so I have to find someplace else to live. I > desperately need work so I have income to pay rent and buy my meds. > Anything Coldfusion, ASP.Net, PHP

Update

2010-01-18 Thread Maureen
I've been house sitting for a friend for the last 11 months, but they have sold the house, so I have to find someplace else to live. I desperately need work so I have income to pay rent and buy my meds. Anything Coldfusion, ASP.Net, PHP or database related that you could send my way would be grea

Re: iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread Erika L. Rich
Ditto. Except it'd be $20 more a month for us if we ever need it. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 3:44 PM, Sandra Clark wrote: > > I have something like 5,000 roll over minutes at the moment, so no way do I > need to spend $10 extra for unlimited, but its nice to know its there if I > ever do need to g

Re: iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread Erika L. Rich
I should have added: their online system sucks as far as I'm concerned. That's the biggest problem I have had with them a) not that intuitive. b) we have a family plan, no unlimited, but different options now for non-unlimited plans, that are better pricing, etc. so I need to speak to them to make

Movie: Up In The Air

2010-01-18 Thread Cameron Childress
Has anyone else seen "Up In The Air"? I saw it recently and thought it was fantastic. I think that anyone who travels at all for work will find it very amusing... Great dialog, never really felt slow, great situations and very realistic... -Cameron ... ~~~

Re: iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread Casey Dougall
On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 3:44 PM, Sandra Clark wrote: > > Yep. However, I did find out that on the 900 minute plan they now have an > "A" list feature. Basically the same as T-mobiles favorite 5. Add any 5 > landline or other providers cell phones to the list and your calls to them > are free.

Re: iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread Cameron Childress
On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 3:19 PM, Paul Ihrig wrote: > so say i wanted to drop a lan line and get 2 iphones for wife and i. > what would the difference in price be or total for 2 peeeps? Double check to make sure but we were talking about this at lunch and I think we figured out that combining two

RE: iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread Sandra Clark
Yep. However, I did find out that on the 900 minute plan they now have an "A" list feature. Basically the same as T-mobiles favorite 5. Add any 5 landline or other providers cell phones to the list and your calls to them are free. Its free with the 900 minutes, but you have to call them to get

Re: iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread Casey Dougall
On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 3:02 PM, Erika L. Rich wrote: > > Interesting. Thanks for that ... I didnt see the iPhone stuff on their main > site this morning... > > Since they will be JAMMED over the next few days with requests, etc, I > guess > I should wait a few days or i'll probably endure an in

Re: iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread Paul Ihrig
so say i wanted to drop a lan line and get 2 iphones for wife and i. what would the difference in price be or total for 2 peeeps? ~| Want to reach the ColdFusion community with something they want? Let them know on the House of

Re: new customers vs. loyal ones

2010-01-18 Thread Cameron Childress
On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 2:56 PM, Michael Dinowitz wrote: > I'm not even talking cell phone. I'm talking basic home phone service > and internet. Oh. I haven't had a land line for 10+ years. Sometimes it doesn't even occur to me that they still exist. My uncle recently called me for some "fami

Re: new customers vs. loyal ones

2010-01-18 Thread Michael Dinowitz
I am not a number, I am a free man! -- Number 6 - The Prisoner On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Erika L. Rich wrote: > > Dude. You're a number on their balance sheet man. > They don't care. > > Sad really. ~| Want to reach t

Re: iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread Cameron Childress
On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 3:02 PM, Erika L. Rich wrote: > Interesting. Thanks for that ... I didn't see the iPhone stuff on their main > site this morning... Yeah I thought is was cool. > Since they will be JAMMED over the next few days with requests, etc, I guess > I should wait a few days or i'

Re: new customers vs. loyal ones

2010-01-18 Thread Erika L. Rich
That's true - but those two statements don't go hand in hand in some corporations these days. They spend big money on running the numbers of "losing customers versus attracting new ones" ... and they are all for attracting new ones. The new numbers always beat the loss numbers. And those customers

Re: iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread Erika L. Rich
Interesting. Thanks for that ... I didnt see the iPhone stuff on their main site this morning... Since they will be JAMMED over the next few days with requests, etc, I guess I should wait a few days or i'll probably endure an interminably horrible wait time just to speak to someone. On Mon, Ja

Re: new customers vs. loyal ones

2010-01-18 Thread Scott Stroz
What.s sad is that is exactly why they should care. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 2:58 PM, Erika L. Rich wrote: > > Dude. You're a number on their balance sheet man. > They don't care. > Scott Stroz --- The DOM is retarded. http://xkcd.com/386/ ~~

Re: new customers vs. loyal ones

2010-01-18 Thread Scott Stroz
When it comes to customer service, I am usually a very difficult person to please. So far, in juts over a year, I have been very happy with AT&T cell coverage and service. Of course, I have not had to actually call anyone for any problems I have had either. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 2:49 PM, Camero

Re: new customers vs. loyal ones

2010-01-18 Thread Erika L. Rich
Dude. You're a number on their balance sheet man. They don't care. Sad really. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 2:56 PM, Michael Dinowitz < mdino...@houseoffusion.com> wrote: > > I'm not even talking cell phone. I'm talking basic home phone service > and internet. > > -- > Michael > > > > > On Mon, Jan

Re: new customers vs. loyal ones

2010-01-18 Thread Michael Dinowitz
I'm not even talking cell phone. I'm talking basic home phone service and internet. -- Michael On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 2:49 PM, Cameron Childress wrote: > > On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 2:33 PM, Jerry Johnson wrote: >> you are not a valued customer. you are a commodity. > > Agreed.  They don't c

Re: new customers vs. loyal ones

2010-01-18 Thread Cameron Childress
On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 2:33 PM, Jerry Johnson wrote: > you are not a valued customer. you are a commodity. Agreed. They don't care about you as a customer. Not one little itty bitty bit. Any time it appears that they do, it's just marketing and PR. Don't think just because you had one good

Re: new customers vs. loyal ones

2010-01-18 Thread Cameron Childress
On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 2:19 PM, Michael Dinowitz wrote: > So now the question is, who has better service? I think Verizon has the best coverage in most of the areas I have traveled. As far as customer service goes, they all suck. I would also check to see if you qualify to get that NetBook (o

iPhone Plans Just Went Down (Re: new customers vs. loyal ones)

2010-01-18 Thread Cameron Childress
Speaking of... If anyone else is on an unlimited plan with AT&T, they just reduced the plan rate by $30. More is you are on an unlimited family plan. You can call AT&T starting today and have them reduce it without any contract extension. http://www.intomobile.com/2010/01/15/att-responds-to-ver

Re: new customers vs. loyal ones

2010-01-18 Thread Paul Ihrig
time warner is like this as well. over a 15 year period our bill just goes up and up. i am about to cancel all services. not really ~| Want to reach the ColdFusion community with something they want? Let them know on the House o

Re: new customers vs. loyal ones

2010-01-18 Thread Jerry Johnson
Their business plan actually assumes each subscriber will either just keep their existing plan forever (due to ease or laziness), or will compare and switch. So they are not geared to KEEP a shopping customer, just to steal away from other competitors. you are not a valued customer. you are a com

new customers vs. loyal ones

2010-01-18 Thread Michael Dinowitz
I've been planning on calling Verizon for a while because I noticed that my phone bill is about twice what a new customers would be. I'm not in any contract so I can change at any time, so contract is not an issue. I just called Verizon and asked about a new plan and they were able to offer me wha

Re: This took some planning

2010-01-18 Thread Vivec
That's hilarious hahhaha!! :-) ~| Want to reach the ColdFusion community with something they want? Let them know on the House of Fusion mailing lists Archive: http://www.houseoffusion.com/groups/cf-community/message.cfm/message

This took some planning

2010-01-18 Thread Cameron Childress
But I think it's kinda awesome... http://epicwinftw.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/129054849184158971.jpg -Cameron ... ~| Want to reach the ColdFusion community with something they want? Let them know on the House of Fusion m

Re: antivirus recommendations

2010-01-18 Thread Paul Ihrig
nod32 rocks.. seriously, some Norwegians turned me on to it several years back. itsy bitsy foot print. very robust ~| Want to reach the ColdFusion community with something they want? Let them know on the House of Fusion mailing

RE: antivirus recommendations

2010-01-18 Thread Jacob
http://www.eset.com/ -Original Message- From: Scott Raley [mailto:sra...@itc-llc.com] Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:34 AM To: cf-community Subject: RE: antivirus recommendations What is NOD32? -Original Message- From: Jacob [mailto:ja...@excaliburfilms.com] Sent: Monday,

RE: antivirus recommendations

2010-01-18 Thread Scott Raley
What is NOD32? -Original Message- From: Jacob [mailto:ja...@excaliburfilms.com] Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:16 AM To: cf-community Subject: RE: antivirus recommendations I have been happy with NOD32 for years. -Original Message- From: Judah McAuley [mailto:ju...@wiredott

RE: What do *you* do with out of date books

2010-01-18 Thread Scott Raley
Send them to the library of congress.. we can't loose such important documentation.. it might be another clue to a treasure! -Original Message- From: Jacob [mailto:ja...@excaliburfilms.com] Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:18 AM To: cf-community Subject: RE: What do *you* do with out of

Re: antivirus recommendations

2010-01-18 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
My best Anti-virus has been uninstalling windows. On Jan 18, 2010, at 10:16 AM, Jacob wrote: > > I have been happy with NOD32 for years. > > -Original Message- > From: Judah McAuley [mailto:ju...@wiredotter.com] > Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 1:55 PM > To: cf-community > Subject: a

Re: What do *you* do with out of date books

2010-01-18 Thread Erika L. Rich
Now THAT is the best idea I've heard in a long time On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 11:11 AM, Judah McAuley wrote: > > Glue the pages together, let it dry, take a good exacto knife and cut > out a whole the size of a good flask. Place said flask in book. Makes > an excellent present or just somethi

RE: What do *you* do with out of date books

2010-01-18 Thread Jacob
I take mine down to a thrift store and give them away. When I moved back in 2004, I got rid of quite a bit of books such as Windows 95, NT, 3.1, etc... -Original Message- From: Zaphod Beeblebrox [mailto:zaph0d.b33bl3b...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 4:49 PM To: cf-community

RE: antivirus recommendations

2010-01-18 Thread Jacob
I have been happy with NOD32 for years. -Original Message- From: Judah McAuley [mailto:ju...@wiredotter.com] Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 1:55 PM To: cf-community Subject: antivirus recommendations Just picked up a new laptop running Windows 7 64-bit. I'll probably install Ubuntu on

Re: What do *you* do with out of date books

2010-01-18 Thread Judah McAuley
Glue the pages together, let it dry, take a good exacto knife and cut out a whole the size of a good flask. Place said flask in book. Makes an excellent present or just something fun to hide around the house. Judah On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 4:48 PM, Zaphod Beeblebrox wrote: > > Was going through

Re: Google Voice / SipGate

2010-01-18 Thread Cameron Childress
Sorry, but at this point I am going to have to slap your hand for not Googling this. http://lmgtfy.com/?q=iphone+roaming+while+traveling -Cameron On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 9:45 AM, ColdFusion Developer wrote: > Thoughts? ~| Wan

Re: Google Voice / SipGate

2010-01-18 Thread ColdFusion Developer
I have the data roaming off right now. With this off it states: "Turn data roaming off when abroad to avoid substantial roaming charges when using email, web browsing, and other data services" Would this disable sending/receiving ANY text messages? (Hopefully so in this case) I am sure if I mak

Re: Google Voice / SipGate

2010-01-18 Thread Cameron Childress
On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 9:46 PM, Dana wrote: > hmm not sure. When I say internet access is plentiful, it's in the form of > wired connections. Think college computer lab  -- that's what it looks like. > It's more convenient to use your iPhone in your room though, sure. If he's traveling for busi

Re: Google Voice / SipGate

2010-01-18 Thread Cameron Childress
On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 8:34 AM, ColdFusion Developer wrote: > I am concerned that having the iPhone on at all in Mexico I will be charged > data charges since it checks the weather, email, etc. > So if I get what your saying, I can use the Wifi portion without getting hit > with data charges??

Re: Google Voice / SipGate

2010-01-18 Thread ColdFusion Developer
Our goal in this case is not to venture off other than the hotel and our place of work (for the 10 days). This is soley based on the nature of our visit (Security reasons). We can but not advisable. On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 9:46 PM, Dana wrote: > > hmm not sure. When I say internet access is

Re: Google Voice / SipGate

2010-01-18 Thread ColdFusion Developer
Sorry I meant.. Finding internet was NOT an issue just if I use the iPhone I will be hit with data charges... I owe *Cameron* an APOLOGY!! On Sun, Jan 17, 2010 at 6:33 PM, ColdFusion Developer wrote: > Finding internet access is an issue, just the high cost of using my cell > phone (iPhone) in

Re: Google Voice / SipGate

2010-01-18 Thread ColdFusion Developer
Hmm if you read the initial post, I never said finding internet was an issue. I stated: "I am on a business trip to Mexico soon and *will have* internet access in the hotel." I am concerned that having the iPhone on at all in Mexico I will be charged data charges since it checks the weather, emai

RE: What do *you* do with out of date books

2010-01-18 Thread Scott Raley
Our library takes them and has a big yearly booksale as well as goodwill and you get a donation letter from both. -Original Message- From: Zaphod Beeblebrox [mailto:zaph0d.b33bl3b...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 7:49 PM To: cf-community Subject: What do *you* do with out of