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Best Buy Systemically Searching Geek Squad Precincts For Porn
By 8.2.07
Best Buy is scanning Geek Squad computers for signs of porn infestation, as part of their continuing witch hunt. According to reports from four different Geek Squad employees, an edict was issued from corporate requiring precincts to connect every computer in every precinct to Agent Johnny Utah.
Don't Spend $1,000 On $8 Glasses
By 8.1.07
Most people spend too much on glasses, failing to shop around even though they are legally entitled to take their prescription anywhere. Local opticians usually provide the best service, but offer the worst deals. 147 million Americans might save on glasses by following these simple tips from the Chicago Tribune:
AT&T: Phone Stolen? You're Still Responsible For The $450 In Soft Core Porn Downloads
By 8.1.07
Tiffany’s cellphone was stolen right before she got on a chartered sailboat for a week of vacation. When she got back, AT&T told her she was responsible for the entire week of soft core porn downloading that the thief had enjoyed during the time she was away.
Walmart Uses 4,300 Unpaid Teenagers As Baggers In Its Mexican Stores
By 8.1.07
Walmart is Mexico’s largest private employer, according to Newsweek, and that doesn’t include the 4,300 unpaid teenagers that it lets “volunteer” to bag groceries at its Mexican stores.
Disney Exits Winemaking Buisness Before Actually Entering It
By 8.1.07
Plans to market a French Chardonnay under the brand name “Ratatouille,” have been shelved due to a “trickle of inquiries and complaints,” according to Disney spokesperson, Gary Foster.
Geek Squad Documents: Meet Agent Johnny Utah
By 7.31.07
Agent Johnny Utah, aside from being the name of Keanu Reeves’ character in Point Break, is an outsourcing technique used by Geek Squad to keep labor costs low.
Consumerist's 10 Tips That Will Make Sure You'll Stay Broke
By 7.31.07
We know you don’t really like having money. That’s why we’ve put together these 10 tips that will help ensure you never will:
Best Buy Fires Geek Squad Supervisor Following Negative Newspaper Articles About Porn Pilfering
By 7.30.07
Best Buy is on the offense, launching an internal witch hunt to unmask the “rogue employees” responsible for exposing Geek Squad’s pervasive culture of porn pilfering. Their first victim is the Geek Squad supervisor of the Santa Clarita store, one of the only Best Buy locations whose former employees were quoted in recent articles, print as being a center for porn pilfering.
Got Cellphone Service With Unicel? Welcome To Verizon Wireless
By 7.30.07
If you’ve got a cellphone with Rural Wireless (also known as Unicel) your contract has just been purchased by Verizon Wireless.
By 7.30.07
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Judge Kenneth Robertson of Alabama has sentenced more than 20 people to wear signs reading: “I Am A Thief; I Stole From Walmart.”
Go Organic Without Breaking the Bank
By 7.30.07
According to Consumer Reports’ Greener Choices, organic produce, meat and dairy products can cost 50% to 100% more than their conventional counterparts.
33-Year-Old Mother Banned From Walmart For Life
By 7.29.07
Meet Anenide Cherry. Walmart banned her from entering their Palm Bay, FL store after she was caught using her three kids to steal merchandise worth over $300. Loss prevention officers observed Cherry’s tikes, ages 6, 12, and 15, bagging unscanned items at the self-checkout counter. From Local6:
Yes, You Can Insure Your iPhone Against Accidental Damage And Theft
By 7.28.07
AppleCare’s iPhone coverage is limited to hardware issues and technical support; if you drop your iPhone on the sidewalk, you may be out $600, unless you have insurance against accidental damage and theft.
