So I go in to my local Stop & Shop supermarket in New Jersey, and after dodging the pigeons crapping all over the front entrance, I finally make it in the door unscathed, this time.
As I approach the deli counter, I can smell what I believe to be rotisserie chicken in little plastic boxes. I immediately notice the size of the birds, then the weight and the price. A two pound chicken, selling for $8.99; that is $4.49 a pound.
If you go to Costco, they also have rotisserie chicken. A three and a half pound bird will cost you $4.99; that is $1.42 a pound for a very delicious chicken.
One thing I have noticed in recent weeks is less pigeons at the Stop & Shop entrance. Hmmm, could they be selling Rotisserie Pigeon? Certainly has that appearance.
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Comcast New Jersey Implements Backdoor Rate Increase - Alleges Channel Realignment
Comcast New Jersey is systematically removing channels from the lower ninety-nine channel lineup under the guise of high definition. There are now nine channels that are now in the higher range and REQUIRE a cable box to receive them.
So formerly, up until a few months ago, you were able to watch the following stations without the $8.40 cable box.
The cable industry needs to be more strictly regulated. The consumer is NOT being protected.
Below is Comcast's disclaimer on their website:
**This channel can only be received with a digital converter. IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The listed programs, packages, services, channel numbers, content, format and other aspects of Comcast's service are its current offerings and are subject to change or discontinuance at any time in accordance with applicable law.
Comcast New Jersey is systematically removing channels from the lower ninety-nine channel lineup under the guise of high definition. There are now nine channels that are now in the higher range and REQUIRE a cable box to receive them.
So formerly, up until a few months ago, you were able to watch the following stations without the $8.40 cable box.
- Comcast Network**
- WHYY (PBS, PHILA.)**
- Style**
- History Channel* **
- News 12 New Jersey**
- Cartoon Network**
- AMC**
- TV Guide Network**
- TCM**
The cable industry needs to be more strictly regulated. The consumer is NOT being protected.
Below is Comcast's disclaimer on their website:
**This channel can only be received with a digital converter. IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION: The listed programs, packages, services, channel numbers, content, format and other aspects of Comcast's service are its current offerings and are subject to change or discontinuance at any time in accordance with applicable law.
Why Radio is Looking Better These Days - Or Why Comcast Sucks Even More Now
I have been watching News12-News Jersey for some time now to get the local news. This was one of two ONLY local New Jersey News shows broadcast on Comcast Cable. The other was CN8. So now both stations are ONLY available if you buy Comcast's premium digital service. Comcast has effectively place a stranglehold on the local news in their service area.
A call placed to Comcast was met with a drone citing the corporate mantra that you must buy digital service to get those stations as they have been moved. A call to News12-New Jersey was met with sympathy, but they basically stated the same solution. CN8 just echoed News12's sentiments. These solutions require giving Comcast more money every month. Screw them.
A call to the FCC resulted in redirection to their website to file a complaint.
Listening to the radio for news and reading a book for enjoyment will certainly be making a comeback.
A call placed to Comcast was met with a drone citing the corporate mantra that you must buy digital service to get those stations as they have been moved. A call to News12-New Jersey was met with sympathy, but they basically stated the same solution. CN8 just echoed News12's sentiments. These solutions require giving Comcast more money every month. Screw them.
A call to the FCC resulted in redirection to their website to file a complaint.
Listening to the radio for news and reading a book for enjoyment will certainly be making a comeback.
Hey COSTCO ...
Hey COSTCO!!! Tell me why I am a member again.
I just received an email advert that says, "Nikon Cameras, save up to $600 while supplies last."
A closer look at your ad never mentions the Nikon rebate. You claim that the savings is courtesy of COSTCO, nothing could be further from the truth.
That's NO BARGAIN AT ALL!!!
Nikon prices are not discounted ever; unless they are grey market. Nikon however offers rebates, which is what your pricing is. A look at one of the most reputable camera stores on the Internet and in brick and mortar is B&H Photo Video in Manhattan. They are offering the same package and spell out the $100 instant rebate.
This must be what everyone calls BS advertising.
COSTCO you ought to be ashamed of this practice.
I just received an email advert that says, "Nikon Cameras, save up to $600 while supplies last."
A closer look at your ad never mentions the Nikon rebate. You claim that the savings is courtesy of COSTCO, nothing could be further from the truth.
That's NO BARGAIN AT ALL!!!
Nikon prices are not discounted ever; unless they are grey market. Nikon however offers rebates, which is what your pricing is. A look at one of the most reputable camera stores on the Internet and in brick and mortar is B&H Photo Video in Manhattan. They are offering the same package and spell out the $100 instant rebate.
This must be what everyone calls BS advertising.COSTCO you ought to be ashamed of this practice.
The Birk Economic Recovery Plan
The Concept Is Good, But His Math Is Seriously Flawed.... Hope He's Not A Banker!!!
The Birk Economic Recovery Plan:
I’m against the $85,000,000,000.00 bailout of AIG. Instead, I’m in favor of giving $85,000,000,000 to America in a “We Deserve It” dividend. To make the math simple, let’s assume there are 200,000,000 bonafide U.S. Citizens 18+. Our population is about 301,000,000 +/- counting every man, woman and child. So 200,000,000 might be a fair stab at adults 18 and up..
So divide 200 million adults 18+ into $85 billion that equals $425,000.00.
My plan is to give $425,000 to every person 18+ as a “We Deserve It” dividend. Of course, it would NOT be tax free. So let’s assume a tax rate of 30%. Every individual 18+ has to pay $127,500.00 in taxes. That sends $25,500,000,000 right back to Uncle Sam. But it means that every adult 18+ has $297,500.00 in their pocket.
A husband and wife has $595,000.00. What would you do with $297,500.00 to $595,000.00 in your family?
Pay off your mortgage - housing crisis20solved.
Repay college loans - what a great boost to new grads
Put away money for college - it’ll be there
Save in a bank - create money to loan to entrepreneurs.
Buy a new car - create jobs
Invest in the market - capital drives growth
Pay for you r parent’s medical insurance - health care improves
Enable Deadbeat Moms and Dads to come clean - or else
Remember this is for every adult U S Citizen 18+ including the folks who lost their jobs at Lehman Brothers and every other company that is cutting back. And of course, for those serving in our Armed Forces.
If we’re going to re-distribute wealth let’s really do it…instead of trickling out a puny $1000.00 ( ‘vote buy’ ) economic incentive that is being proposedby one of our candidates for President.
If we’re going to do an $85 billion bailout, let’s bail out every adult U S Citizen 18+!
As for AIG - liquidate it. Sell off its parts. Let American General go back to being American General.
Sell off the real estate. Let the private sector bargain hunters cut it up and clean it up. Here’s my rationale. We deserve it and AIG doesn’t. Sure it’s a crazy idea that can ‘never work.’
But can you imagine the Coast-To-Coast Block Party! How do you spell Economic Boom? I trust my fellow adult Americans to know how to use the $85 Billion “We Deserve It”dividend more than I do the geniuses at AIG or in Washington DC .
And remember, The Birk plan only really costs $59.5 Billion because $25.5 Billion is returned instantly in taxes to Uncle Sam. Ahhh…I feel so much better getting that off my chest.
Kindest personal regards,
T. J. Birkenmeier, A Creative Guy & Citizen of the Republic
PS: Feel free to pass this along to your pals as it’s either good for a laugh or a tear or a very sobering thought on how to best use $85 Billion!!
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