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mcnally
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response 127 of 253:
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Feb 2 18:37 UTC 2006 |
re #120: Depends on what you mean by "have phone service." Do you mean
*any* service at all (such as a shared community phone at a grocery store)
or do you mean residential phone service? Stehekin, WA, was debating the
latter as recently as August of last year:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2002419687_stehekin04m.ht
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And I'd be willing to bet there are numerous small villages in Alaska that
don't have regular phone service, though they might have radio links for
emergencies.
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gull
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response 128 of 253:
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Feb 2 20:19 UTC 2006 |
Re resp:116: One interesting thing about developing countries that
don't have widely-deployed phone systems is they seem to be skipping
the whole wired phone idea altogether. They're jumping straight from
nothing to cell phones.
Re resp:119: That's very cool. If I were in your service area I'd be
tempted. Comcast just started punishing me for being a loyal customer,
so I'm a bit annoyed with them. (In other words, the six month
promotional "new customer" discount ended, causing my bill to jump by
$30/month.)
Re resp:120: Many commercial PBX systems have battery back-ups. I
imagine the same thing could be provided for residential customers
without too much extra cost.
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scholar
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response 129 of 253:
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Feb 3 15:40 UTC 2006 |
Why are you upset that they gave you the discount during the period they
promised, and then began to charge you the regular price? Isn't that exactly
what you agreed to? What would you have done if you were in charge of such
a promotion? Why do you choose to see the promotion as a way to punish loyal
customers, rather than encourage new customers to sign up?
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rcurl
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response 130 of 253:
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Feb 3 17:10 UTC 2006 |
Perhaps because he feels he was gullible? I feel the "urge" to accept such
"bargains" (for a couple/few months), but put it aside to consider if I'll
accept the *real* cost when that starts. I'll sign up if I think I'd be
willing to pay the full cost from the start.
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slynne
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response 131 of 253:
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Feb 3 17:59 UTC 2006 |
I sometimes sign up for the promotional price and then discontinue the
service when the promotional period ends. Usually, they sign me up for
another "promotional" period.
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glenda
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response 132 of 253:
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Feb 3 19:25 UTC 2006 |
There are still areas in the U.P. with no phone service. We have been looking
at cell phone plans to find one with reasonable coverage up there. So far,
not much luck. Most of them cover the bigger cities but most of the center
part is not. There are still areas up there without electricity other than
generators or natural gas. The pockets are getting smaller but still exist.
(We have been looking for property for a vacation home/retirement home in the
U.P.)
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rcurl
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response 133 of 253:
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Feb 3 19:27 UTC 2006 |
I've been tempted, but a) that may create gaps even though I really want
the service and, b) that creates some "make work". I suppose if the
savings compensate for the "make work", it would be worth it.
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gull
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response 134 of 253:
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Feb 3 19:41 UTC 2006 |
Re resp:129: It just seems unfair, considering that I'm saving them
money by not making them come out and disconnect/reconnect my service.
They only pull this crap because they know they have a monopoly.
Re resp:132: Look for a plan that allows analog roaming. You'll need a
"dual-mode" phone for this. My old Verizon phone worked pretty well up
there, in most areas. Put a premium on any phone that has a way to
connect an external antenna, because that can dramatically improve your
range, especially if you can get the antenna up in the air a little.
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tod
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response 135 of 253:
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Feb 3 19:54 UTC 2006 |
re #132
I had great success in rural UP with my old Qualcomm analog phone..the kind
with the pull-out antenna. I think Sprint or Verizon will support those
models of phone, too.
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keesan
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response 136 of 253:
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Feb 4 00:07 UTC 2006 |
Isn't there already an item (networking) for cell phone discussions?
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tsty
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response 137 of 253:
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Feb 8 16:11 UTC 2006 |
firefox is the only way to go ... unless some safari afficianado knows
something i haven't found out yet .....
btw, with i.e. dead for mac ... how will *updates* work now (obviously
not o.s. updates, duh).
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mcnally
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response 138 of 253:
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Feb 8 17:32 UTC 2006 |
Updates to what? There won't be any updates to MacOS IE (not that there
have been for quite a while, actually..) That's what "dead" means in this
context.
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trap
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response 139 of 253:
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Feb 12 15:38 UTC 2006 |
help impeach scoundrel bush:
http://www.impeachbush.org/site/PageServer
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naftee
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response 140 of 253:
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Feb 12 16:03 UTC 2006 |
whoa. 655171 !
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keesan
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response 141 of 253:
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Mar 1 18:03 UTC 2006 |
Subject: WBWC Newsletter March/April 2006
Read about
Bicycle Magazine announces best bike cities (Ann Arbor is among them)
WBWC Board memeber attends UN Conference
WBWC testifies before Ann Arbor Energy Commission
Platt Road resurfacing plans
Driver gets 7-15 years in prison for killing cyclist
Rides of Silence
Winter Biking
and much more at:
http://www.wbwc.org/newsletter.shtml
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They are adding bike lanes to Platt Rd.
More than twice as many bikes were made as cars last year, which was a
record year for cars.
Dublin now has a pedestrian speed limit, because people have been walking
too fast downtown and knocking each other over.
Ann Arbor is one of three best biking cities in the US of its size, after
Boulder and Eugene (which I think are flat and warmer).
And much else of interest in this issue.
Sindi
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rcurl
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response 142 of 253:
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Mar 1 18:20 UTC 2006 |
Boulder? Flat? Warmer?
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slynne
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response 143 of 253:
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Mar 1 18:48 UTC 2006 |
I dont think Eugene is particular flat or warmer either for that matter.
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nharmon
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response 144 of 253:
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Mar 1 18:52 UTC 2006 |
ILTA that I've added an item to the internet conference.
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naftee
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response 145 of 253:
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Mar 2 05:32 UTC 2006 |
i can't even remember entering resp:140
it's like i'm drunk using GreX or something.
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keesan
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response 146 of 253:
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Mar 2 15:23 UTC 2006 |
Boulder is farther south and gets much more sun. I thought it was in a
valley. Western Oregon is warmer than Michigan.
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marcvh
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response 147 of 253:
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Mar 2 17:09 UTC 2006 |
It's more moderate, which is to say it's cooler than a Michigan summer
and warmer than a Michigan winter. Not sure which season you're thinking
about.
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keesan
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response 148 of 253:
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Mar 2 22:55 UTC 2006 |
Cooler summer and warmer winter helps with biking. No fun biking on ice or
in 95 degrees.
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furs
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response 149 of 253:
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Mar 3 00:25 UTC 2006 |
It's generally warmer in Boulder than here. And yes in the winter
too. CO gets 300 days of sun a year, which generally makes the
winters warmer. Though, definately not flatter. I mean there's part
of boulder that is flat, but half is mountainous. I lived 15 mins
south of there for 3 years. It's awesome, and I miss it. :)
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jep
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response 150 of 253:
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Mar 3 13:56 UTC 2006 |
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered that United States flags
throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters be lowered in
honor of Michigan servicemen who lost their lives while on active duty
in Iraq. Flags will be lowered:
Monday, March 6, 2006 to honor Army Staff Sargeant Curtis T. Howard II
of Ann Arbor. Staff Sgt. Howard, 32, died February 22 when an
improvised explosive device detonated near his Bradley Fighting Vehicle
near Balad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson,
Colorado.
Tuesday, March 7, 2006 to honor Army Private First Class Allan A. Morr
of Byron. Army Pfc. Morr, 21, died February 22 when an improvised
explosive device detonated near his HMMWV during patrol operations in
Al Hawijah. He was assigned to the Army s 1st Battalion, 327th
Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division,
Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Flags should return to full-staff on Wednesday, March 8.
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eprom
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response 151 of 253:
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Mar 6 17:55 UTC 2006 |
I just found out that Amy Devers, host of Freeform furniture on the DIY
channel is from Ypsilanti.
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