What joy! DVR/TiVo simply put is...awesome. I love it. I don't have to worry anymore about missing an episode of 24, then having to wait 6 months for the DVD to come out. That alone pretty much pays for the monthly fee. I pay 5 bucks for DVR every month. I'd spend at least $30 to rent all of the DVDs. So that offests the cost of 6 months of service.
Tonight I watched, House, Boston Legal, and American Idol, 3 hours of shows in only 2 hours. That means I am watching less TV which is always good right?
I just thought I would share the joy of technology. The world we live in is amazing. I just bought the new T-Mobile MDA. It has internet access, automatic email forwarding, the whole Microsoft office suite on it, a 1.3 megapixel camera that takes video as well. It can send video email, I can put video files on it and watch shows, and play mp3 files as well. I bought a chip that holds 1 gig of data. That is like 3 full length movies or 500 songs or 1500 photos.
The other day I emailed a co-worker a homework file he left on a jump drive at the office from his work computer. He then emailed the file, from his phone, to his buddy's laptop at school who then sent it wirelessly to a printer. The friend then went and turned it in because my co-worker was running late. Tell me how cool that is...actually you don't need to because I already know.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
A Soccer Blog
Those of you who know who I am, know I play soccer. Love it! 2003 National Club Champs with UVSC...Big Ups. You also know that I am straight up cash money, accepted everywhere, as the bomb indoor keeper. Internationally known!
I recently read some articles on espn.com where the authors were saying that the Major League Soccer (MLS) needed to try to keep the younger players from going over seas to play. The MLS is the governing body over professional soccer in America. There are 12 teams all over the country and is starting its 11th season in March. (Just as a note: Over seas has better teams, better leagues, and pays some players in the neighborhood of $300,000/game…that's like 18 mil a year…Granted you gotta be sicker than sick, like way past Robitussin, to get that kind of cash but it does happen. The top players in the MLS make about $500,000/year.)
So why would any of these younger, up and coming players want to stay in the MLS if they could go international, play better soccer, get paid more, and have a better future?
The MLS is a crap league when compared to most others. It is the only league in America that doesn’t draw the greatest players from around the world. In fact, it may be the only league where players would leave if they had the chance to play somewhere else like: England, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Scotland, Argentina, or even the Mexico. The NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL do they have this problem? NEVER. You didn’t see Jerry Rice saying, “Yo, I gotta get into the Canadian Football League that is where it’s AT!” Michael Jordan wasn’t like, “I hope one day I’ll be good enough to play in Italy.”
If the MLS wants to keep its players in the U.S. this is what needs to happen. The National Media needs to back soccer. We can’t have programs like Around the Horn or PTI on ESPN, bashing the sport and saying it is stupid. Once the media starts talking about the games and building interest, the advertising will come from the corporations. Once the Ad revenues increase and the fans show up in support, the teams/league will have enough money to pay the players more. Once the pay increases the league will attract better talent from around the world. When that happens soccer in America will become the elite league in the world. Soccer in America will become a sport that isn’t a last choice. Then we would produce the talent to win the World Cup, which is the ultimate goal.
The Men’s National Team, the team that represents our country, didn’t have their most recently played game televised. No mention of it was made on any news station or sport center-like show. If the national sports media refuses to cover the games then how can the sport grow? If you can’t watch or even hear about the games, how can we build enough hype to create a fan base? How can we recruit the youth, the children, to stick with it long enough to get good? In a country where we try to be the best, why are we getting sold the short, stumpy end of the stick when it comes to soccer? It makes me sick. I want to see the USA win the World Cup. It won’t happen if the media doesn’t get behind the game. I plead that they will; that one day, the U.S. will be the Mecca of all things sport, including Soccer.
I recently read some articles on espn.com where the authors were saying that the Major League Soccer (MLS) needed to try to keep the younger players from going over seas to play. The MLS is the governing body over professional soccer in America. There are 12 teams all over the country and is starting its 11th season in March. (Just as a note: Over seas has better teams, better leagues, and pays some players in the neighborhood of $300,000/game…that's like 18 mil a year…Granted you gotta be sicker than sick, like way past Robitussin, to get that kind of cash but it does happen. The top players in the MLS make about $500,000/year.)
So why would any of these younger, up and coming players want to stay in the MLS if they could go international, play better soccer, get paid more, and have a better future?
The MLS is a crap league when compared to most others. It is the only league in America that doesn’t draw the greatest players from around the world. In fact, it may be the only league where players would leave if they had the chance to play somewhere else like: England, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Scotland, Argentina, or even the Mexico. The NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL do they have this problem? NEVER. You didn’t see Jerry Rice saying, “Yo, I gotta get into the Canadian Football League that is where it’s AT!” Michael Jordan wasn’t like, “I hope one day I’ll be good enough to play in Italy.”
If the MLS wants to keep its players in the U.S. this is what needs to happen. The National Media needs to back soccer. We can’t have programs like Around the Horn or PTI on ESPN, bashing the sport and saying it is stupid. Once the media starts talking about the games and building interest, the advertising will come from the corporations. Once the Ad revenues increase and the fans show up in support, the teams/league will have enough money to pay the players more. Once the pay increases the league will attract better talent from around the world. When that happens soccer in America will become the elite league in the world. Soccer in America will become a sport that isn’t a last choice. Then we would produce the talent to win the World Cup, which is the ultimate goal.
The Men’s National Team, the team that represents our country, didn’t have their most recently played game televised. No mention of it was made on any news station or sport center-like show. If the national sports media refuses to cover the games then how can the sport grow? If you can’t watch or even hear about the games, how can we build enough hype to create a fan base? How can we recruit the youth, the children, to stick with it long enough to get good? In a country where we try to be the best, why are we getting sold the short, stumpy end of the stick when it comes to soccer? It makes me sick. I want to see the USA win the World Cup. It won’t happen if the media doesn’t get behind the game. I plead that they will; that one day, the U.S. will be the Mecca of all things sport, including Soccer.
Thursday, January 19, 2006
My New Job
So I have started work and from what I can tell it is going to be AWESOME! It'll be hard but totally cool. I am learning a lot and I'm trying to be creative and apply what I learned in school.
I work for a commercial land developer. We buy a plot of land and build shell commercial office space. We then sell the space to businesses ranging from Law, Medical, Accounting/Financial services, Real Estate, etc. These companies are then able to design the insides of the offices to fit their needs. We provide the opportunity for these people to own their space for about what normal rent would cost. This is a benefit to them because owning builds equity.
My job as the marketing guy involves quite a bit of stuff. I work with brochure design, with what the website looks like and its content, and signage design. I run database reports and formulate the marketing strategy. Where do we advertise, what do those ads look like, how long do we use them? I do the press releases, company parties, and groundbreaking. I decided what community service we should do, where and whom we should provide sponsorships to. I determine what the emails say for follow-ups, I decide where we need to be looking for new leads; I will be doing a big mailer direct marketing campaign. It incorporates a lot and if I don't do a good job then we don't sell our buildings and we go under. But that won't happen.
I work for a commercial land developer. We buy a plot of land and build shell commercial office space. We then sell the space to businesses ranging from Law, Medical, Accounting/Financial services, Real Estate, etc. These companies are then able to design the insides of the offices to fit their needs. We provide the opportunity for these people to own their space for about what normal rent would cost. This is a benefit to them because owning builds equity.
My job as the marketing guy involves quite a bit of stuff. I work with brochure design, with what the website looks like and its content, and signage design. I run database reports and formulate the marketing strategy. Where do we advertise, what do those ads look like, how long do we use them? I do the press releases, company parties, and groundbreaking. I decided what community service we should do, where and whom we should provide sponsorships to. I determine what the emails say for follow-ups, I decide where we need to be looking for new leads; I will be doing a big mailer direct marketing campaign. It incorporates a lot and if I don't do a good job then we don't sell our buildings and we go under. But that won't happen.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
I feel like being somebody...like president
Recently I have been drawn to politics. Not really being a politician but the stupidity of how things are being done out there in Washington. This isn't a bash Bush thing. This is a quandary of our political system, absolute corruption, bi-partisan legislation, and just doing what is better.
Politicians, I think, are mostly immoral selfish people. Rarely do you hear about a politician that is actually out REPRESENTING the people that voted it into office. Yes, I know, I said it. It is an easier reference point. Being politically correct is so out of hand these days I don't even want to deal with the He/She crap.
Where did we go wrong? I'm not against our system or capitalism or our President. I didn't vote. I didn't think there was anyone deserving of my vote, qualified to hold that position. Our government is corrupt. Republicans, Democrats, Green all of em. Since when did politics become a vehicle for personal gain? Dumb question. But why does it have to be that way? Everyday that I listen to the news its this guy took bribes, that guy lied, he's not telling the truth, there were other motives when choosing that company, kickbacks, grease money, all that crap.
It makes me want to start anew. Why are there only liberals and conservatives? I think that most people that don't vote are the people that feel alienated from both parties. Middle of the road kind of people. The people that are sort of informed but turned off enough to be absent from the voting booth.
I'm not a Democrat or a Republican. I'm not a liberal or a conservative. I want peace in Iraq and to bring our soldiers home. I want the Iraqis to be able to govern their own country safely. I want to be prepared to prevent terrorism. I don't care if homosexuals get married but I don't think they should be able to adopt. I think taxes are all wrong. Everyone should have to pay taxes but let us be reasonable. The government doesn't need 40% of anyone's money. But they need something from everyone. I don't care for the welfare system. I think the people that come to this country should come with the expectation of becoming something. I hate racism. I am tired of "politically correct." I like rap music and think people can learn from it. I think pedophiles should be handed harsher sentences for any offense. I don't have a problem with the death penalty. Except that it shouldn't cost $2 million to kill someone. Which of the 2 parties do I fit in?
I believe that Americans can be represented fairly. Open minds can save us. Not Dictators and Parties. I believe in dialog and compromise.
I don't know what I am getting at exactly but I do know this.
IF I ran for president I would:
*stand for honesty.
*communicate as much information to the people as I possibly could.
*throw out millions of laws and try to simplify the legal system.
*have a balanced budget.
*have lots of special voter elections to know what the people wanted from their leaders.
*demand morality and honesty from senators, and congress people, and big businesses.
I would represent the people. And I would do everything in my power to make sure I was fair and just.
I think Americans deserve more than what we have currently. We deserve more from our elected officials. We deserve more than just you politicians asking us to vote for you. The only time we hear about politicians is when they are asking for our vote and that's not right.
2016 "for the love, and the plane."
Politicians, I think, are mostly immoral selfish people. Rarely do you hear about a politician that is actually out REPRESENTING the people that voted it into office. Yes, I know, I said it. It is an easier reference point. Being politically correct is so out of hand these days I don't even want to deal with the He/She crap.
Where did we go wrong? I'm not against our system or capitalism or our President. I didn't vote. I didn't think there was anyone deserving of my vote, qualified to hold that position. Our government is corrupt. Republicans, Democrats, Green all of em. Since when did politics become a vehicle for personal gain? Dumb question. But why does it have to be that way? Everyday that I listen to the news its this guy took bribes, that guy lied, he's not telling the truth, there were other motives when choosing that company, kickbacks, grease money, all that crap.
It makes me want to start anew. Why are there only liberals and conservatives? I think that most people that don't vote are the people that feel alienated from both parties. Middle of the road kind of people. The people that are sort of informed but turned off enough to be absent from the voting booth.
I'm not a Democrat or a Republican. I'm not a liberal or a conservative. I want peace in Iraq and to bring our soldiers home. I want the Iraqis to be able to govern their own country safely. I want to be prepared to prevent terrorism. I don't care if homosexuals get married but I don't think they should be able to adopt. I think taxes are all wrong. Everyone should have to pay taxes but let us be reasonable. The government doesn't need 40% of anyone's money. But they need something from everyone. I don't care for the welfare system. I think the people that come to this country should come with the expectation of becoming something. I hate racism. I am tired of "politically correct." I like rap music and think people can learn from it. I think pedophiles should be handed harsher sentences for any offense. I don't have a problem with the death penalty. Except that it shouldn't cost $2 million to kill someone. Which of the 2 parties do I fit in?
I believe that Americans can be represented fairly. Open minds can save us. Not Dictators and Parties. I believe in dialog and compromise.
I don't know what I am getting at exactly but I do know this.
IF I ran for president I would:
*stand for honesty.
*communicate as much information to the people as I possibly could.
*throw out millions of laws and try to simplify the legal system.
*have a balanced budget.
*have lots of special voter elections to know what the people wanted from their leaders.
*demand morality and honesty from senators, and congress people, and big businesses.
I would represent the people. And I would do everything in my power to make sure I was fair and just.
I think Americans deserve more than what we have currently. We deserve more from our elected officials. We deserve more than just you politicians asking us to vote for you. The only time we hear about politicians is when they are asking for our vote and that's not right.
2016 "for the love, and the plane."
Pa Ho Nix! I am Coming!
Well, it looks like Phoenix is going to be my new home. I just got my self a jobby job with a company that specializes in commercial land developement. I was hired to fill the main Marketing position. It will require me to do exactly what I was wanting to do. Strategy, Market Analysis, Advertising and minimal sales. PERFECT!
I am pretty excited to start. There is a bit of what some would call...nrevousness and aprehension. Its a big move. Basically I am starting a new life in a new place. I know like 4 people down there. My 2 sisters and 2 good ol' buddies of mine Rob and Tom. There are a few other people I know down there but really it feels like I am going in alone.
That's not totally a bad thing though. It is just that everything I have known for the last 5 years I am leaving behind. But behind every challenge is a blessing and lesson. So hopefully I will learn what I need to from this opportunity.
For all of you that I am leaving, Thank you so much for being my friend. I am still your friend the only thing that separates us is a little more pavement right? My cell phone won't know the difference. And to all of you down in Phoenix, get ready! I am coming!
I am pretty excited to start. There is a bit of what some would call...nrevousness and aprehension. Its a big move. Basically I am starting a new life in a new place. I know like 4 people down there. My 2 sisters and 2 good ol' buddies of mine Rob and Tom. There are a few other people I know down there but really it feels like I am going in alone.
That's not totally a bad thing though. It is just that everything I have known for the last 5 years I am leaving behind. But behind every challenge is a blessing and lesson. So hopefully I will learn what I need to from this opportunity.
For all of you that I am leaving, Thank you so much for being my friend. I am still your friend the only thing that separates us is a little more pavement right? My cell phone won't know the difference. And to all of you down in Phoenix, get ready! I am coming!
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Christmas Wish List
Here you go for the peeps who need to know. I will add links so you can see exactly what I'm talking about.
1. Thule Car Rack. I have snowboard racks to attach to it already I just need the base unit and a bike carrier attachment.
2. New Speakers for my car. TBA
3. New cell phone. The Sony-Ericsson T-710 is cool but I don't know if it is a T-mobile approved phone. But I've been thinking of switching recently.
4. iPod accessories such as...Remote and headphones, iTrip,
5.
6.
7.
I'm sure I'll be able to think of some other presents that aren't this expensive. Just give me some time.
1. Thule Car Rack. I have snowboard racks to attach to it already I just need the base unit and a bike carrier attachment.
2. New Speakers for my car. TBA
3. New cell phone. The Sony-Ericsson T-710 is cool but I don't know if it is a T-mobile approved phone. But I've been thinking of switching recently.
4. iPod accessories such as...Remote and headphones, iTrip,
5.
6.
7.
I'm sure I'll be able to think of some other presents that aren't this expensive. Just give me some time.
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Spike, the Pound Puppy That Made Me Cry
So there I am, reading Kara's new blog and I come across a post entitled "Spike." Spike is her pound puppy that she has had since she was 5. (She's 27 now.) But she tells the story about how her 2 year old daughter Ellie has claimed it as her own. And now Kara has somewhat imparted Spike onto her daughter. Anyhow, I totally fell apart and started crying as I read it. And now I tear box everytime I think about it. I caught me so off guard that a story like this would affect me the way it did. I literally cried like someone I loved dearly had just died. Or how I imagine I'd cry if that happened. It hasn't yet and honestly, I hope I die first so I won't have to deal with those emotions and that sort of loss.
Which brings me to my point. I have realized over the years that I am an emotional man. Not in a bad way. But that is the case. I think it is one of the reasons I am single at the moment. I tend to avoid casual relationships and dating for that matter because I get so attached. It scares me.
There are those of you out there that may find this a suprise. Others, not so much. I love my family more than I can express. I hope and think they know that. But I can be distant to them. I don't call them as often as they call each other. Then again I have 4 sisters...But I don't call them because of this fear. I mean, look what happened with the stuffed animal dog story. I knew the value that Kara had placed in that dog. I knew her attachment to it and to see her give it up was not only brave, touching, and poignant; but I envied her.
I am so scared to lose the things I love. And at the same time I want those opportunites in my life. I was jealous that she had the chance to pass that on, even if little Ellie doesn't understand the significance yet. I know that there is a huge piece of me missing because I haven't found her yet. But at the same time I am scared to death of the eventual possible separation that will occur. I don't want to have to date a girl fall in love with her and not have it work out. I can't take those kind of heart breaks. You've read some of my poems...I hadn't dated most of those girls and look what I wrote because of them.
So this is my dilemma. I know what I have to do. I have to take that risk but I am so scared. I know me too well. As bad as I want to step up to the plate, so to speak, I am not willing to pick up the bat.
On another note, I think that my sister's blogs are amazing. They have a way of bringing to life their words. The stories and the structure...I am not organized like that and I'm jealous.
Which brings me to my point. I have realized over the years that I am an emotional man. Not in a bad way. But that is the case. I think it is one of the reasons I am single at the moment. I tend to avoid casual relationships and dating for that matter because I get so attached. It scares me.
There are those of you out there that may find this a suprise. Others, not so much. I love my family more than I can express. I hope and think they know that. But I can be distant to them. I don't call them as often as they call each other. Then again I have 4 sisters...But I don't call them because of this fear. I mean, look what happened with the stuffed animal dog story. I knew the value that Kara had placed in that dog. I knew her attachment to it and to see her give it up was not only brave, touching, and poignant; but I envied her.
I am so scared to lose the things I love. And at the same time I want those opportunites in my life. I was jealous that she had the chance to pass that on, even if little Ellie doesn't understand the significance yet. I know that there is a huge piece of me missing because I haven't found her yet. But at the same time I am scared to death of the eventual possible separation that will occur. I don't want to have to date a girl fall in love with her and not have it work out. I can't take those kind of heart breaks. You've read some of my poems...I hadn't dated most of those girls and look what I wrote because of them.
So this is my dilemma. I know what I have to do. I have to take that risk but I am so scared. I know me too well. As bad as I want to step up to the plate, so to speak, I am not willing to pick up the bat.
On another note, I think that my sister's blogs are amazing. They have a way of bringing to life their words. The stories and the structure...I am not organized like that and I'm jealous.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Most Recently
Well, since I have posted anything of substance recently I thought it was time to do so. I think bullets are the best way for this.
* I just got a job with Provo Canyon School as a courier. My job, basically, is to take the kids at the school to doctor and dentist appoinments, or to and from the airport. Along with some random paper work here and there that is what I do. It is pretty laid back and the people I work with are good people. I like it so far.
* I am a sporting fool. A couple of weeks ago I played 4 softball games, a soccer game, and a flag football game. Needless to say I am a dominant force. I hit about .600 in softball and would probably win a gold glove at any of the 4 positions I play. In soccer I command the field from goal. Earning a shutout in a 12-0 win over the #1 ranked team in the upper division. In football, as quarterback, I threw 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, ran for a TD, and caught a TD pass. I threw for over 200 yards. Ok so that was cocky but what else do I have to brag about? Honestly, I'm a single, 26 yr old, college graduate with 2 part-time jobs, and no girlfriend or social life to speak of. So let me boast in the glory of my God given athletic ability. It is really all I have at the moment. And then I realize that intramurals and city league is nothing to brag about...
* I went to Tom's Wedding. I saw Jim there. I love them. I handed Tom a CD with the song Pony on it so he could filfill his Lopez obligations.
* I have all kinds of sweet ideas for companies and absolutley ZERO ways of making any money off of them. It is frustrating. I need some street cred or a company. I need some way to sell these ideas to these companies. pero...no.
* I love women. But I would be totally comfortable changing that phrase to "a woman." I wouldn't mind falling in love.
That's it.
* I just got a job with Provo Canyon School as a courier. My job, basically, is to take the kids at the school to doctor and dentist appoinments, or to and from the airport. Along with some random paper work here and there that is what I do. It is pretty laid back and the people I work with are good people. I like it so far.
* I am a sporting fool. A couple of weeks ago I played 4 softball games, a soccer game, and a flag football game. Needless to say I am a dominant force. I hit about .600 in softball and would probably win a gold glove at any of the 4 positions I play. In soccer I command the field from goal. Earning a shutout in a 12-0 win over the #1 ranked team in the upper division. In football, as quarterback, I threw 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, ran for a TD, and caught a TD pass. I threw for over 200 yards. Ok so that was cocky but what else do I have to brag about? Honestly, I'm a single, 26 yr old, college graduate with 2 part-time jobs, and no girlfriend or social life to speak of. So let me boast in the glory of my God given athletic ability. It is really all I have at the moment. And then I realize that intramurals and city league is nothing to brag about...
* I went to Tom's Wedding. I saw Jim there. I love them. I handed Tom a CD with the song Pony on it so he could filfill his Lopez obligations.
* I have all kinds of sweet ideas for companies and absolutley ZERO ways of making any money off of them. It is frustrating. I need some street cred or a company. I need some way to sell these ideas to these companies. pero...no.
* I love women. But I would be totally comfortable changing that phrase to "a woman." I wouldn't mind falling in love.
That's it.
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
I'd Rather Be In Compton
I wore this shirt the day we went to Paris. We took the Eurostat train that goes about 180 mph. Down through the Chunnel we went...and back we came later that night! Thank you Krista for buying me the shirt, I'm sure the French loved it.
Stretta...the cutest little girl
We met this 4 year old darling on the train to manchester. She was so cute!
The Enzo
This sat outside a nearby hotel called the Dorchester, the presidential suite costs about $19000 a night.
Take this link and learn more about this machine...Ferrari Enzo
Tom, the author of Botrash.com, properly corrected me when I first posted this picture and said it was a Ferari F-50. Thank you for the correction Tom. I ain't scared to admit I was wrong...or to give credit where it is due!
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Thursday, July 21, 2005
Abuse of the Elderly
I am so disgusted by this story that I had to share it with all of you. It is a story of greedy manipulative people that abuse the elderly and take advantage of their situation. It is a true story, please read it.
My grandmother is 87; she has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and is shortly going in for radiation treatment. My grandfather is older than she is, has Alzheimer’s and does not have a driver's license. He has been buying Ford products literally since the Model-T Ford. His whole life he has been a die-hard Ford enthusiast.
My grandmother went to the Chapman Lincoln dealership in Scottsdale Arizona to get her 2001 Navigator some routine service. While at the dealership, she was approached by a salesman who cunningly subjected her to a divisive sales pitch. During this time, 2 other salespeople joined in and manipulated her into buying a brand new $50,000 Navigator. She even told these people that she had been diagnosed with cancer and that she was going in for treatment. That would not sway them. She was manipulated into signing a contract and forced into a binding agreement to pay for this new car.
Now, in order to pay for this car she has been forced to take cash out of her money market account to avoid the horrific interest rates and payments on her car of over $600/month. Lord willing she lives long enough to make the payments. Since that time in late June, in fact, just days later her old car was sold off the lot and she was not able to get it back.
Do car salesmen really wonder why they are hated so much? Please for my sake and the sake of my now poor, old grandmother help me do something about it. Please send this to everyone you can. I am trying to get people aware that there are those out there that are preying on the elderly, taking their money and ruining their lives.
I can’t do it alone. I need your help to make this right. Call them. Fax them. Tell your friends. Email them. Pass this on. Write them a letter. Boycott Ford products…anything at all. This is truly a disgusting display of humanity. The people responsible need to help accountable.
Chapman Lincoln Mercury
1330 E. Camelback Rd
Phoenix, Arizona 85014
Fax: (602) 274-2042
Sales: (602) 850-9007
Toll Free: (866) 522-2777
billcliver@chapmanchoice.com
My name is Caleb Reeve and this is a true story. And to you who did this, I hope the commission was worth your soul.
My grandmother is 87; she has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and is shortly going in for radiation treatment. My grandfather is older than she is, has Alzheimer’s and does not have a driver's license. He has been buying Ford products literally since the Model-T Ford. His whole life he has been a die-hard Ford enthusiast.
My grandmother went to the Chapman Lincoln dealership in Scottsdale Arizona to get her 2001 Navigator some routine service. While at the dealership, she was approached by a salesman who cunningly subjected her to a divisive sales pitch. During this time, 2 other salespeople joined in and manipulated her into buying a brand new $50,000 Navigator. She even told these people that she had been diagnosed with cancer and that she was going in for treatment. That would not sway them. She was manipulated into signing a contract and forced into a binding agreement to pay for this new car.
Now, in order to pay for this car she has been forced to take cash out of her money market account to avoid the horrific interest rates and payments on her car of over $600/month. Lord willing she lives long enough to make the payments. Since that time in late June, in fact, just days later her old car was sold off the lot and she was not able to get it back.
Do car salesmen really wonder why they are hated so much? Please for my sake and the sake of my now poor, old grandmother help me do something about it. Please send this to everyone you can. I am trying to get people aware that there are those out there that are preying on the elderly, taking their money and ruining their lives.
I can’t do it alone. I need your help to make this right. Call them. Fax them. Tell your friends. Email them. Pass this on. Write them a letter. Boycott Ford products…anything at all. This is truly a disgusting display of humanity. The people responsible need to help accountable.
Chapman Lincoln Mercury
1330 E. Camelback Rd
Phoenix, Arizona 85014
Fax: (602) 274-2042
Sales: (602) 850-9007
Toll Free: (866) 522-2777
billcliver@chapmanchoice.com
My name is Caleb Reeve and this is a true story. And to you who did this, I hope the commission was worth your soul.
Friday, July 01, 2005
Clownin and Krumpin
Just for those of you who may be interested in the new dance phenomenon called Clownin, or the more aggressive style, Krumpin. This is a dance that is all about...don't let me explain it just check out these links to learn more.
Tommy the Clown - dead link
MTV News Article
Rize the Documentary
Tommy the Clown - dead link
MTV News Article
Rize the Documentary
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