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Comment on ADHD – Your Childs Life May Be in Danger by lauren

lauren — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:42:51 +0000

i thank everyone for these comments as a very close friend of anthony i was there when he was declared dead 2:00pm on the eighth of march. it is good that this issue of ritalin is being raised but may i also state that this was not the cause of his death although we don’t know a real reason may i state he had a terrible ear operation the next day he was puzzled and worried about that, he was being consistently bullied also by his ‘headteacher’, he got abused by his dad and was not made feel welcome by a lot of people, he struggled to socialise and was a very troubled person, he was a lovley person when we went to theme parks together if ever i was scared of a ride he’d support me and help me acheive what i was scared of. the suicide was a lot more complicated then a ritalin increase although this needs to be brought aware as he was in a trance for a few days before his death due to the ritalin i need to also say this was not the main cause. thanks for the support just thought you’d like to know.

Comment on Rememberance, what does today mean to you? by darabos

darabos — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:15:33 +0000

well today is feb. 22. 2010. And I can not remeber how to login in. so I will just do it this way… HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUSTIN. MISS AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. IF ONLY WE HAD ONE DAY BACK THAT WOULD BE GREAT. special birthday for a special grandson. we love you.

Comment on Stop Whining and Take Pride In Your Job! by Non-Military Bootcamp

Non-Military Bootcamp — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:15:56 +0000

The “hardass” approach only kind of works if the staff/apprentices find that kind of thing constructive rather than destructive. This is talking from personal feelings but when i’m yelled, kicked and screamed at nothing de-motivates me more. As a result my overall performance in a position will begin to deteriorate since i wouldnt have the morale or enthusiasm to work hard.

If i was constructively told how not to do things then i would benefit from that more than being yelled at i think.

Interesting post all the same.

Thanks

Comment on Beware of Universal Gas & Electric by Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:56:13 +0000

Well it doesn’t lool like I am the only one who does not read the fine print and want to believe in what I am being told. I too was scammed by Universal Gas and Electric. I was promised that my rates would always be lower than consumers and nothing was ever mentioned about signing a 5 year contract. When I contacted them the first time I was told that I was locked in and I could do nothing about it. The second time I called they stated that I could terminate early for a fee of $250.00. I asked them if i were to move what would happen? They stated that the contract would follow me to my next residence unless I do not have a gas bill in my name and can show proof of that. I also called the Michigan Public Service Commission regarding Universal and they stated that they are aware of the complaints and that Universal was investigated and now are to report any and all complaints. They were also to change their approack with new clients, but stated that for those of us who signed up in the past are stuck with the original contract and must pay the $250 cancellation fee if we want out. Shame on this company for taking advantage of people. I would advice everyone to avoid any business with this company

Comment on Ironworkers a Breed of Their Own by Christianne/June Hall

Christianne/June Hall — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:32:35 +0000

Well this is such a great message… I am a female Ironworker and very proud for what I do… I have seven children who I raised on being an Ironworker… and now my three sons are Ironworker’s too… we work hard and are happy to do so… life is what you make it.. and I have done well in life being an Ironworker…. Thanks… I stand proud….

Comment on Auto Industry Bailout or Bargain? by ReferralPlace.com

ReferralPlace.com — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:11:13 +0000

I know many want to believe that the government stepping in was the right thing to do. But where is the auto industry now after all this stimulus? They have yet to recover but the taxpayer is on the hook for loads of money. Too big to fail? Nothing and no one is too big to fail. The government did this under the guise to save jobs. But auto companies still cut massive amounts of jobs and there is no end in sight.. Back in the 19th century everyone and their cousin wanted to own a piano. The piano industry was very much like the car industry back then. Yet, where is the piano industry today? Sure, there are still pianos being sold but not to the extent that it was back then.

Comment on Rememberance, what does today mean to you? by Chad & Stacey

Chad & Stacey — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:26:56 +0000

It was a very hard day for us and the ones we love. I see the images fresh in my mind daily but Saturday was like living the entire day all over again. It soothed the pain having our children together for diner with our new grandson, our wonderful supportive sister and our niece.

Although many of the family members don’t remember the day like we do, the ones that truly loved Dustin were there. His best friends, our “other boys” warmed our hearts by being at the cross at 6:45 am on a Saturday morning to light the candle in remembrance of a beautiful young life that was lost senselessly four years ago. The boys will graduate this year, as Dustin would have and we all agreed that he will be walking down the isle with them receiving their diplomas.

All I can say is even after all this time has past, the pain and questions never go away. I miss seeing his face, seeing his smile, feeling his hugs and hearing him say “I love you, mom” .

“I love you too Dustin always and forever.”

Comment on Rememberance, what does today mean to you? by darabos

darabos — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:47:17 +0000

very well said could not of put better words together.

Comment on Beware of Universal Gas & Electric by Watching the detectives

Watching the detectives — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:13:20 +0000

Andrew Steele

The Ontario Tories’ leadership race continues to get more divisive.

The latest salvo is an anonymous attack on Frank Klees from quarters unknown, under the psuedonom “Tory Detective.”

The allegation is a serious one: that Mr. Klees is on the board of a company fined $200,000 by the Ontario Energy Board for making false and misleading statements.

Mr. Klees was considered the best performer in the leadership debates, a wily blend of Brian Mulroney and Ernie Eves. He’d better keep it up. It will take every ounce of Irish Blarney and double-E slickness he can muster to explain away these claims.

The e-mail read as follows:

From: Tory Detective

To: torydetective@yahoo.ca

Sent: Sat May 30 22:24:05 2009

Subject: Frank Klees: Business Experience & Judgement? Uh oh….

Someone is walking the walk, but not talking the talk.

Frank Klees wants Ontario PC Party members to believe that he should be elected leader due to his “business experience”. But it looks like Frank’s business experience may not be quite the positive attribute he once thought it was. And judgement? Well…

Frankie sits on the Board for Universal Energy Group and is a member of the Audit Committee for the company. He even chairs the Compensation and Governance Committee.

As reported by the Toronto Star earlier this year, that same company – Universal Energy Group – was fined $200,000 by the Ontario Energy Board for making “false, misleading or deceptive statements to consumers.”

A copy of the order (which isn’t the first time) can be found here.

And another one in April (wasn’t there a Leadership going on then?).

And the people are some angry. Victims of the “Universal Energy Scam” can be found talking about their experiences.

…

But Frank doesn’t just sit on the Board. Universal Energy CEO Mark Silver, through his company, OPTUS Capital Corporation, made the single biggest donation to Frank’s campaign: a whopping $34,000 – about 20% of his entire campaign.

Frank’s campaign even reported the donation in the real-time donor disclosures to Elections Ontario.

Wow. Frank’s “business experience” seems to entail managing an energy company ripping off old ladies door-to-door. Judgement, indeed.

Hope you find this enlightening.

Comment on Beware of Universal Gas & Electric by ladm

ladm — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:47:46 +0000

It seems that Universal is coming to Ohio. Just got a call from a lady. The call was made from Michigan. She asked me to come to an interview this Saturday (Christmas weekend) which would be conducted in a Cleveland suburb. Since I can not find an office listed under their name in this area, I would guess the interview will be at a local hotel. I should have asked. I asked if there was another time. She responded by telling me this is the only opening they have and got a bit irritated when I asked her to elaborate a bit more about the Costumer Service position. I saw their ads on different job sites, so I knew this is not what I wanted to do. I had no idea about their operation until reading posts on this site.