Teh Penalty Box
Dec 8, 2010, 11:11 am
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Dec 8, 2010, 11:12 am
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Later, Box. Another theater night, another hopefully good cash night in exchange for doing a human icicle impersonation.
Dec 8, 2010, 11:12 am
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The person paying can select "Services Rendered" or "Gift" instead of purchase - this will then give them an option of covering the credit card fee if paying by credit card (no fee if paying via ACH).
Dec 8, 2010, 11:45 am
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IMAGINE
Dec 8, 2010, 11:48 am
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Dec 8, 2010, 11:48 am
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Had to cancel the STT Best Western reservation - back to conference 
hotel.
hotel.
Dec 8, 2010, 11:49 am
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Dec 8, 2010, 11:51 am
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New Hyatt Place opening up in Sugar Land tonight. :-:
Press release:
Press release:
2010HYATT PLACE HOUSTON/SUGAR LAND AND WOODBINE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HOST GRAND OPENING GREEN LIGHT GALA
Largest Hyatt Place Property in the Nation Celebrates Grand Opening in Sugar Land
WHAT: The Grand Opening Green Light Gala at Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land will host VIPs from the area and include a tour of the hotel, lakeside reception with tapas, open bar, live entertainment and special lighting ceremony. New toy donations will also be accepted on behalf of the Santa Exchange program.
VISUAL: At approximately 7:00 p.m., after remarks from key Hyatt representatives, the crowd will count down to the special lighting ceremony, at which time the exterior of the hotel will be illuminated in a green glow and the crowd will break green glow sticks in celebration of the hotels opening.
WHEN:Wednesday, December 8 Gala: 6-8 p.m.Lighting Ceremony: Approx. 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land 16730 Creek Bend Dr.Sugar Land, TX 77478The hotel is located in Lake Pointe Town Center. From Hwy. 59, take the Hwy. 6 exit and travel north on Hwy. 6 to Fluor-Daniel Drive and turn right; travel to Creek Bend Drive (at the first stop sign) and turn right; proceed to Hyatt Place.
Largest Hyatt Place Property in the Nation Celebrates Grand Opening in Sugar Land
WHAT: The Grand Opening Green Light Gala at Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land will host VIPs from the area and include a tour of the hotel, lakeside reception with tapas, open bar, live entertainment and special lighting ceremony. New toy donations will also be accepted on behalf of the Santa Exchange program.
VISUAL: At approximately 7:00 p.m., after remarks from key Hyatt representatives, the crowd will count down to the special lighting ceremony, at which time the exterior of the hotel will be illuminated in a green glow and the crowd will break green glow sticks in celebration of the hotels opening.
WHEN:Wednesday, December 8 Gala: 6-8 p.m.Lighting Ceremony: Approx. 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hyatt Place Houston/Sugar Land 16730 Creek Bend Dr.Sugar Land, TX 77478The hotel is located in Lake Pointe Town Center. From Hwy. 59, take the Hwy. 6 exit and travel north on Hwy. 6 to Fluor-Daniel Drive and turn right; travel to Creek Bend Drive (at the first stop sign) and turn right; proceed to Hyatt Place.
Dec 8, 2010, 11:54 am
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My previous employer had Verizon and I absolutely hated the call quality and how easily it would clip highs and lows. I have no idea how people deal with that.
Dec 8, 2010, 11:58 am
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How'd that go?
Did another 3.5 hours of doors and trim this morning and am building up more than one callus on my paint brush hand. Ceilings are next so will be complaining something else very soon.
will\can you create a training video, so I can share with mine
I will investigate the progress made when I visit on Saturday. I supposed throwing away anything is progress but I would recommend almost everything in the basement should be tossed. If they have done a good job I will have them create a video.
Did another 3.5 hours of doors and trim this morning and am building up more than one callus on my paint brush hand. Ceilings are next so will be complaining something else very soon.
will\can you create a training video, so I can share with mine
I will investigate the progress made when I visit on Saturday. I supposed throwing away anything is progress but I would recommend almost everything in the basement should be tossed. If they have done a good job I will have them create a video.
Dec 8, 2010, 12:02 pm
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Alright - mad dash home, turn in car for new transmission, walk to rental car, drive hour to BNA, and fly to LAS ...
Dec 8, 2010, 12:02 pm
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I had just as many problems with Verizon as I've had with AT&T. At the end of the day, all cell providers have their flaws. I think the people that believe a Verizon iPhone is going to be the best thing since sliced bread are in for a rude awakening.
Dec 8, 2010, 12:06 pm
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Dec 8, 2010, 12:10 pm
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AfternoonBox!
I'd rather go crazy young, retire to a small house in Dominican Republic and drink rum, smoke cigars and play dominos on the beach every day!
That's the spirit!
#1. Consumer Reports never has been my favorite rag. Tooo Safety-Mom-ish
#2. T-Mobile doesn't have 4G. HSPA+ is the ultimate revolution of HSPA (3.5G) which AT&T has had for years. Sprint's Wi-Max so ridiculously bad compared to HSPA+ that T-Mobile can get away with saying it
s 4G because it is faster then Wi-Max. Verizon has launched LTE (the fastest 4G there is) this month with AT&t doing so in 2011. Once the Evil Empire and Verizon start blanketing the major cities with LTE coverage and great devices to work with it, Sprint and T-Mobile will be left hurting.
#3. Can you give me SPG Plat Will??
Consumer Reports, in today's review of cell phone service providers, lists them as the absolute worst.
Personally, I have never had a problem with them, but then I don't require data service from them...just a cell phone plan. It seems the majority of complaints are coming from those customers who do require data service...in particular, iPhone users.
Allegedly, Verizon and Apple are on the cusp of an agreement for the iPhone, so maybe Apple is finally on to AT&T's deficiencies as well.
My wife is amused by the fact that AT&T bills themself as having the fastest 3G network while other carriers have moved on to embrace 4G.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Personally, I have never had a problem with them, but then I don't require data service from them...just a cell phone plan. It seems the majority of complaints are coming from those customers who do require data service...in particular, iPhone users.
Allegedly, Verizon and Apple are on the cusp of an agreement for the iPhone, so maybe Apple is finally on to AT&T's deficiencies as well.
My wife is amused by the fact that AT&T bills themself as having the fastest 3G network while other carriers have moved on to embrace 4G.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
#2. T-Mobile doesn't have 4G. HSPA+ is the ultimate revolution of HSPA (3.5G) which AT&T has had for years. Sprint's Wi-Max so ridiculously bad compared to HSPA+ that T-Mobile can get away with saying it
s 4G because it is faster then Wi-Max. Verizon has launched LTE (the fastest 4G there is) this month with AT&t doing so in 2011. Once the Evil Empire and Verizon start blanketing the major cities with LTE coverage and great devices to work with it, Sprint and T-Mobile will be left hurting.
#3. Can you give me SPG Plat Will??
Dec 8, 2010, 12:11 pm
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