Small consumer victory today. I have a credit card with "nobody's favorite"
bank, Wells Fargo, and last month's bill came while I was away. I mailed it
in soonest, but that was already a day late. Yesterday this month's bill
came, with a late fee of $29 (ouch!) I called them; getting through <1>
took a long time, and at first there was no mention, even, of removing the
charge! But after a lecture they did, "this one time only". The same thing
happened with Macy's: they were positively cheerful about it, but their
fine was only ten dollars.
Y2K Spotlight
From yesterday's Post:
Christian broadcast minister Jerry Falwell, who believes the end is near, sees more than a technological glitch in the year 2000 computer problem. According to his latest videotape, Y2K could well be a sign from God.Called up Ed at my old project (military logistics systems - so glad to be away from that mess). He told me about a co-worker (with a different company) This person was asked for his Y2K test plan and he quit, on the spot! Then our company hired him, to work on the same task."Y2K may be God's instrument to shake this nation, to humble this nation," the Lynchburg, Va.-based preacher proclaims.
He also told me he was no longer working for -- let's call him the King of
Shmooze, who has (finally!) left the company. I loathed the King, had even
worked for him myself, in fact agreeing to do so after knowing better.
The worst was him as companion <2>
during my one international business trip, to Germany two years ago. He got
another job, and was rather annoyed that he didn't get a luncheon! Only the
new person signed up for it, so the event was cancelled.
The radio says that the power is out on the Bay Bridge - its only illumination,
emergency lights up on the towers. I'd kinda like to be there right now, to see
what that's like. Imagine the lower deck, driving out through the
darkness - well, rush hour, there would be taillights.