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Comment on On Scotiabank Annoyances by Kathryn

Kathryn — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:22:29 +0000

I have been receiving calls from 1 888 882-3811 on a daily basis for over a month now. I have never answered a call from this number as they have been calling my work number and they never call during work hours. I called Scotiabank’s main line 1-800-472-6842 and spoke to a representative there. She confirmed that the 1 888 number is Scotiabank’s Sales department and transferred my call to a rep at their sales department. After several attempts to solicit me on various Scotiabank products (ie. various VISA cards, etc.), and me repeatedly telling her that I do not wish to have a VISA card since I already have one with a competing bank, she finally added my name to their DO NOT CALL list and advised it will take 2 weeks to take effect. I also asked her to put me on the DO NOT MAIL me list as well.

I do not have any accounts with Scotia, nor have I ever. They got my contact information from my movie Scene card membership. I also immediately “Unsubscribed” to telemarketing calls on the Scene membership website. Unbeknownst to me, they automatically subscribe you to telemarketing calls when you apply for a Scene card membership.

Comment on On Scotiabank Annoyances by Ex Scotiabank Customer

Ex Scotiabank Customer — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:00:09 +0000

I just got one from this number and they hung-up before saying anything … like they were testing the number.

Comment on On Train Travel by K

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:40:20 +0000

I share your love for train travel. Jill and I took the train in Italy and it was a fantastic experience. I would love to do the Rocky Mountaineer, but maybe when I’m old enough to afford the ticket price to the panoramic car… XD And I see your point on the hassle, there was no security on the rail in Europe, which worked out well because we almost missed a few of our trains because of sleep…
One complain I have with VIARail is that there is no track through Calgary. D:

Oh, and one other train voyage that I have on my bucket list (maybe it should be on yours too?) is the Trans-Siberian Railway. Or the Ghan in Australia.

Comment on On Scotiabank Annoyances by Scotiabank customer

Scotiabank customer — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:36:08 +0000

Nice rant. I was just looking to see what this number that has been calling me was. I’m currently a Scotiabank customer, but haven’t been answering 1-800/888/etc numbers since getting some spam calls. I can’t get over how much communications I get from them. Mostly with stuff that I want to be getting (statements for numerous accounts), but I think they should find a way to consolidate a bit, say into one envelope – and I don’t want paperless yet. The phone calls have been more frequent lately. I guess I’ll have to answer one and ask to be removed like you did. Cheers.

Comment on On Being a Laser Beam by K

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:32:23 +0000

At first glance, your title brought to mind the title of next Wednesday’s philosophy lecture ‘What It’s Like To Be A Bat’. But then I realized that was where the similarities ended.
I haven’t read anything in such a long time. D:

Comment on Advice to First-Year B. IT – IMD Students by Anon

Anon — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:22:11 +0000

helpful thanks

Comment on On The Lesser of Two Evils by Dad

Dad — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:26:58 +0000

July 23, 2011

Just saw your dilemma and I think it is a rather complex one! If we bring manufacturing (and even servicing) back to North America, people in the developing world are going to suffer for want of jobs! For example, the standard of living in India, especially in the cities, has been dramatically increased because of all the IT outsourcing that goes on! Because of the safety net in North America, people can survive inspite of all the outsourcing, but not so in the developing world! Innovation is the key in North America – ie. creating jobs that can only be done in North America! (eg. my calendar project on Calgary!!)

Re. buying goods at fair market value, keep in mind the actual producers of one set of goods, which may be sold through cooperatives etc., are different from the actual producers of another set of goods which may be sold at an unfair price but nevertheless provide jobs for that set of people! Either group will suffer if we don’t buy products from them! Hence I think there has to be a balance in the things we buy. However, well known companies like Wal Mart or Nike, can be checked out and educated/boycotted in various ways to bring about change….not very easy!

You should probably visit some fair price / unfair price producers/buyers in China or India to get a first hand look at the whole situation. In India, child labour is an absolute must in many cases if those families are to survive!

One campaign that is helping to bring about change is the One Campaign sponsored by U2. (one.org) I believe the Christian response should be first prayer and second action. Talking of response, the Governor of Texas, Rick Perry, is holding a state-wide prayer rally on Aug. 6 in a big stadium in response to the economic and moral crisis in America. It’s aptly called “The Response.” The Apostle Paul had the same response when he wrote in Eph. 3:14: “When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father.” Prayer is the best response because it moves the Hand that moves the world and also the hearts and minds of rulers! But prayer is also the launching pad for further action. – GS

Comment on On Passion, Effective Writing, and Listening by K

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:49 +0000

Oh crap man, I can’t say I agree with you on the Effective Writing… I think that would kill me and most likely end up hating whatever course implemented that. I do agree that there is indeed a lot of room for improvement in student writing, but I wouldn’t like to do it that way.

Comment on On Kaizen by K

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:19:17 +0000

Kaizen in my life doesn’t really exist right. I’m working on getting things started; which has to happen before I can make improvements on it.

Comment on On My Portfolio Website by K

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:12:29 +0000

Well that all looked like Gobbledegook to me, but that’s why it’s your area of expertise and not mine. XD
And I know you can do it. :3 With some liquid help on some occasions perhaps, but you can do it. (I’m talking about caffeine, in case you were wondering.)