Richard Chemel's No-Name247

Goodwill Returns $500,000 Ballerina Statue By Sterett-Gittings Kelsey to Donor!

When Goodwill of Miami realized it was in posession of a ballerina statue by Sterett-Gittings Kelsey, one of ten the artist sculpted. Goodwill contacted the investment company that donated the statue and they notified their client.  The artwork was entitled  Vanessa-Helena-Katharina-Landegger. Interesting enough the artist, when contacted, was somewhat amused by the mix-up!  Goodwill says this is all about honesty!

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Roger Owens! 51 Years Pitching Peanuts for Los Angeles Dodger Fans!

If you have ever been to a Dodger game, you have seen Roger Owens, ace peanut vendor, known for his behind the back toss of peanuts to tens of thousands of fans over his 51 year history for the team concession services.

Every once in a while a feature sidebar story appears about Roger, and that is the case from the Los Angeles Times.

LATIMES
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Bank of America Teller Asks Armless Man Steve Valdez for Thumbprint to cash Check !

I had to post this story, as its so "Bank of America!"- Steve Valdez went to B of A to cash a check his wife wrote him on their B of A account. Showing the teller two forms of ID, but he couldn't cash the check because he couldn't provide a thumbprint. The manager suggested he open up an account at that branch to cash the check. Policy or Stupidity?

WTSP
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VICKI WALKER FIRED FOR USING ALL CAPS IN BUSINESS EMAIL!

A NEW ZEALAND WOMAN, VICKI WALKER, WAS FIRED BY HER BOSS FOR USING ALL CAPS AND THE COLOR RED IN AN EMAIL. HER BOSS FELT THE EMAIL WAS CONFRONTATIONAL. WALKER SUED AND WON. There is an old saying from the movie THE FOUR SEASONS....."Sometimes You have to Be Rude to Get Your Point Across!"

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Will Howard Stern Move to Internet Radio After His Sirius Contract Expires?

Howard Stern's Sirius contract expires in 2010, and anyone who is familiar with Howard knows he loves to hold his cards close to the vest, especially when it comes to his future. There is speculation that Stern may opt to start a broadcast internet site on a per subscriber basis.  Sure he could make a ton of money going out on his own without FCC rules.....but what about all those folks that listen to him while driving. Podcasts are okay for some types of broadcasts, but for Howard, I really like listening to him live- or when he was on FM radio- a same day, tape-delay broadcast

NYDAILYNEWS

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Americans Are Paying the Highest Prices for Cellular Service Worldwide! According to an OECD Report

What's this?  American's are getting gouged by cell phone services?  How could that be?  I could say that all the services are selling is air, and their is an abundance of that. But the service providers will counter with the R&D and upkeep of their cellular networks. Not to mention all that advertising...."Can You Hear Me Now"....Catherine Zeta Jones....The Sprint NASCAR Cup....and so on. But Americans are paying a premium for cell phone service...and The Consumerist takes a look at that.

OECD Report

The Consumerist
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Parrot Beats Humans in Investment Contest!

A parrot named Strawberry using its beak to randomly pick stocks, did better in an investment contest than humans. I guess its like throwing darts at a newspaper stock page (of old). 

According to NZHerald : The parrot, using its beak, made random choices from balls representing 30 blue chips including Samsung Electronics and had a 13.7 per cent return.

Human investors averaged a 4.6 per cent loss, with only two outperforming the parrot - one by 64.4 per cent and one by 21.4 per cent.

NZHerald

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Rancho Bernando Resort Offers $19 Room Rate! Bed and Amenities Not Included

Yep. You can sleep without a bed in the Luxurious Rancho Bernado Inn resort: Here are the rates of there "Survivor Package!"  Room starts at $219.

• $199 without breakfast
• $179 without honor bar
• $159 without A/C or heat
• $139 without pillows
• $109 without sheets
• $89 without lights
• $59 without linens
• $39 without toiletries
• $19 without bed

Now you can take the kids to Sea World!



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How Netflix Works....and Why You Can't Find Their Warehouses on a Map!

Thanks to OS&RR for this article. I didn't realize Netflix employees had to sign confidentiality agreements, allowing them to say who they work for but not the location of their employment. An insightful article from the Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune
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COCO Hair Design's Hair Bares Nude Calendar Profits Rebuffed by Scottish Womens Aid Charity!

The Scottish Womens aid society say they will not accept donations from the Hair Bares Nude calendar from Coco Hair Design, as they don't "support the sex trade." The two owners of the salon, say they are "deeply offended."  Over 1000 pounds has been raised on preorders for the 2010 calendar.

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Hairbares Calendar Info



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