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Comment on XM Sound Quality Is Horrible by Scott

Scott — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:12:28 +0000

Seems we have all had similar experiences. Hey Don, send me the number you call to cancel. I want to see if they offer the same for me. My luck, they will just up and cancel and I will incur the wrath of the wife.

Comment on XM Sound Quality Is Horrible by Don

Don — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:44:39 +0000

I’ve had Sirius in my Prius since I got it. I kept it for a while since I found the traffic stations useful on my trips back and forth to Boston and Philadelphia, but getting a GPS mooted that. Now every time I try to cancel, they offer me free months. I don’t think I’ve paid in more than a year. Which is fine with me; I haven’t enjoyed the music programming since the merger.

Eventually the gravy train will come to an end, and I’ll cancel, but while it lasts, I’ll enjoy listening to the compressed to hell Boneyard.

Comment on XM Sound Quality Is Horrible by aharden

aharden — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:51:56 +0000

Totally agreed that XM’s programming compared to most FM stations is superior. I only listen to NPR, XPN, and a little 1460AM when I choose radio. I usually try to have my podcast-filled Nano 1G with me to listen to.

Comment on XM Sound Quality Is Horrible by Scott

Scott — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:40:22 +0000

I totally agree, although we have a subscription in our Honda Odyssey. My wife loves it and I will say that compared to any programming on the FM dial with a possible exception of XPN ( But they can even be a drag at times ) I can see the allure. When I get into the van I listen to E Street Radio usually, now I rarely drive the van, but when I do it is nice for me to turn on something where I can just sit and listen to some rare recordings of Bruce Springsteen without listening to the local car dealer scream at me with increased volume. That being said, if it were just me, I would never pay for it. It is something I do because my wife enjoys. Without a doubt the sound quality does not match what you get with FM/CD/MP3. The draw is indeed the convenience, metadata and variety.

Comment on Rite Aid’s Single Check Rebates are a Scam by Pat Needham

Pat Needham — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:59:02 +0000

I have done Rite Aid rebates for over a year. Yes, they are deceptive and I am going to stop going there for anything. I have had problems with them on several occasions and had to mail copies of my receipt as well as the actual ad to get the rebate. Today (11-16-09) check says “not enough items purchased”, because of past problems I make sure I do everything EXACTLY as required. Also, unless you get to store really early the first day of the sale no items are available as my store only carries a very few of the sale(rebate) items.

Comment on Alex Meets Calder Cup by Scott

Scott — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:52:18 +0000

One more question and this one will be asked on the podcast. Bigger thrill, holding the Calder Cup or the Brutal Deluxe Football League Trophy at this years draft?

Comment on Alex Meets Calder Cup by Scott

Scott — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:30:17 +0000

You can include me in on the email as well on why the Cup was in your office.

Comment on Alex Meets Calder Cup by aharden

aharden — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:02:37 +0000

Will reply via email.

Comment on Alex Meets Calder Cup by Don

Don — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:01:06 +0000

This begs the question – how did the Calder Cup end up in your office? I mean, besides the obvious that the Bears are the defending champs and all…

Comment on Alex Meets Calder Cup by aharden

aharden — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:55:38 +0000

“They” was my co-worker; one the other guys in the office realized what it was they thought it was cool, too. It caused a stir for about an hour.