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TGIF, and a short rant...

Thank goodness it's Friday! Happy Fathers Day to all you fathers out there!

The weather's supposed to be great this weekend... and I'm going to be busy it seems every minute of it!

Remember the saga of the wine I got for Christmas from a doctor that was so good? I found out they have more at the store, and am making a trek there to pick up another 8 bottles or so this weekend!

Rant
A few years back, when I purchased my first domain name, I went through a company named Network Solutions, one of the largest domain registrars in existence. This is ONLY the company that keeps track of the domain name, and makes sure nobody else can take it, don't confuse them with a hosting company that holds your website.
A few months ago, I purchased a new domain name, and went through GoDaddy.com. They were incredibly cheaper to do exactly the same thing. We're talking one fifth the price of Network Solutions. ($7/yr at GoDaddy, $34.95/yr at NetSol)
About a month ago, knowing the first domain name was due to expire (unless I sent more money), I began the process to transfer the domain name from Network Solutions to GoDaddy. I had to call them, to start the process, and during the call, this is what happens:
(NetSol) "Mr. C, why are you leaving?"
(Me) "One fifth the price to do the same thing at GoDaddy.com".
(NetSol) "Mr. C, if you stay with Network Solutions we'll drop the price 50%".
(Me) "No".
(NetSol) "How about if we give it to you for $9 per year for 10 years?"
(Me) "NO!"
(NetSol) "Why?"
(Me) "Because you should have offered me that ratet FIRST, not try to sucker me into the almost $35/year rate! What about all the people that you don't give this "special" rate to? It's unfair, and it's a horrible business practice! Offer the lowest rate ALL THE TIME, or don't offer at all!"

Idiots

Last night, I called to cancel a credit card... and they pulled the same crap on me! Because the card is attached to an airline frequent flier program, they offered me lots of incentives to stay. I gave that person the same story.. offer it to everyone, don't treat one special over another.

On to the news:

Careful Carrie and Karen!
Police respond to emergency call by smashing in front door after getting no response from inside the home. Call had been made by the family cat

First woman chosen to fly an Air Force Thunderbird!

Pac Man turns 25 this month.. VERY interesting article! (only ONE person has ever beat the game!)

Britney invites Disney bosses to hotel room, welcomed by husband Cletus watching porn

Goodyear blimp tries to take off in thunderstorm, drops in on Red Lobster for dinner (pic)

And now... My BOTD!...!

And One more!

Have a great weekend all....!

posted by Dave at Friday, June 17, 2005