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Is $200 An Appropriate Penalty For Stealing A $.79 Donut?

Commented by JGKojak:
11:18 AM on January 30, 2012

Those who think this is reasonable forget that all of this ties up our courts and takes valuable time away from prosecuting real criminals.

He offered to pay for it. He was probably embarrassed. End of story.

The fault is really w/the prosecuter/D.A. who should have had a staffer call the store and say "really?"

Cut Carbs With These Food Substitutions

Commented by JGKojak:
4:51 PM on January 26, 2012

This is stupid.

I understand ingredient subbing if you have celiac disease or if you have diabetes or your doctor orders you to avoid sodium, etc.

But, come on, the reason these work mostly is that you eat less because most of these taste like crap. And people who are willing to do this don't care what their food tastes like to begin with.

Life is too short to sub zuchinni for pasta.

How To Throw A Successful Yard Sale

Commented by JGKojak:
1:11 PM on January 12, 2012

Remember time is money, and you're wasting your time if you spend 18 hours pricing/arranging everything.

Pick a few key price points and put items out on tables/blankets that are all that price (i.e. $1 table, .50 bucket, etc) - that way, no labeling. All CDs $1. etc.

Obviously, its worth it to individually label the large items in the sale (bookshelf $10).

Also... if you have electronics that don't sell for your asking price, take them down to the local pawn shop and see what you get. You'd be surprised.

An Important Lesson In Bathroom Etiquette

Commented by JGKojak:
11:48 AM on January 9, 2012

This borders on the insane. Really? We're worrying about this. Basic universal hygeine (i.e. wash your hands after using) should take care of 95% of any problems.

And the rest? If you're really that worried I'm sure you can find a used plastic bubble-boy bubble on craigslist.

Bank Of America Kicks Man Out Of Mortgage Modification Program Over 80 Cents

Commented by JGKojak:
10:40 AM on January 5, 2012

The big deal is that he should not have been subjected to this stress over 80 cents.

Guess what? It's REAL EASY to program in something where if there is less than 1% or 2% of the payment delinquent, it kicks it out and either sends you a note, sends a note to a HUMAN to look into it, or just rolls it over to your next bill with a reminder.

The only reason for the hard-ass approach is BOA WANTS to foreclose. Period.

Customers Must Sign Waiver Before Eating Hot & Spicy "Pasta Plate From Hell"

Commented by JGKojak:
10:22 AM on December 19, 2011

Wonders is after eating it I'll see a talking dog with the voice of Johnny Cash.

One Man Explains Why He Stopped Contributing To His 401(k)

Commented by JGKojak:
10:20 AM on December 19, 2011

I hate articles like this, which ignore the fact that the majority of Americans have no 401-K, IRA or certainly any match.

(PS I have those, so this is not sour grapes, just an observation)

Wedding Caterers Served My Muslim In-Laws Not-So-Stealth Pork

Commented by JGKojak:
2:12 PM on December 12, 2011

1) Probably racism on the country club's part.

2) If your in-laws can't accept that and be mad at the caterers and not you, that's not a good sign. I'd steer clear of those people.

3) If you had paid half that you could have had it catered by an indian food restaurant and you would have had wonderful food.

Senate Expected To Vote On Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Tomorrow

Commented by JGKojak:
10:35 AM on December 8, 2011

You, for one, are an idiot.

Armored Car Sprinkles $200K In Cash On Pennsylvania Highway

Commented by JGKojak:
2:47 PM on December 1, 2011

If the armored car is going 65 mph down the highway, loses its cash, and 20 sec. later, I happen by, see piles of money on the ground and have no idea where it came from...

finders keepers...

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