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Oh. Dear. Me.

Colin Carmichael — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:45:57 +0000

I really don’t know what to say here. I’m amazed that someone signed off on this.

link (via TechCrunch)

2nd Tech Triangle Tweetup

shop.NHL.com hates Canadians

Colin Carmichael — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 15:47:17 +0000

Here’s the story…

GOAL:

Purchase a $50 (US) Gift Card at shop.nhl.com for a relative in Michigan.

Steps Taken:

Go to shop.nhl.com
click on big ‘Gift Cards’ link in the header
Select $50 gift card
Create account (username/password)
Enter billing info… here’s where things get weird… there’s no Canada in the list of countries
Call Customer Service
“Go back to the main page, click on the little Canadian flag in the corner and start over…”
Great, Ok.
Click on flag… Big ‘Gift Cards’ link disappears
Search ‘Canadian’ site for gift cards… no dice.
Call Customer Service
Them: “Go back to the main page, click on the little Canadian flag in the corner and start over…”
Me: “But then I can’t find any gift cards.”
Them: “Really? Oh, you’re right!”
Me: “Soooo, can I buy a gift card or not?”
Them: “Do you have a credit card with a non-Canadian billing address?”
Me: Dumfounded silence. “No.”
Them: “I guess you’re out of luck, sorry.”

Just to be clear, if I lived in Singapore or the Phillapines or Pakistan or just about anywhere BUT Canada, I could have billed my purchase anywhere and had it shipped within the US… but us poor Canadians are just special enough to get the shaft.

I just failed Networking 101

Stupid Election Rules

Colin Carmichael — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:26:13 +0000

This takes the cake in the world of stupid election rules… (via Cartoon Barry)

Election 2008: A Tie?

Criminals ain’t too smart

Colin Carmichael — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 04:21:12 +0000

Now, if I were going to break & enter someplace, a lock place would probably not be my first choice…

An attempt to Break and Enter was unsuccessful at G & A Lock Service 120 Fountain St E. on 23 September at 2:40 am. An individual tried unsuccessfully to gain entry by breaking a window. Damage is estimated at $300. No suspects. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Guelph Police Service or CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-8477.

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