Part V
Smokin
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WOW, I am glad you found all this out before you started classes. I know with the school I went to you could get all your money back if you dropped before you started classes, once you started it was like pulling teeth to get your money back and stop your loans from going through. Hopefully you won't have too much of a fight on your hands with this school. Let us know how things turn out for you.
On another note, did you take the job you had the interview for last weekend?
On another note, did you take the job you had the interview for last weekend?
I am going to call and call and call and call and leave messages and call until my advisor calls me back. I have a fire under my *** now.
I haven't heard back on that job yet Cris. It was last Tuesday that I interviewed. If they offer it to me, I will accept it.
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Hey guys..
I'm not a religious person at all, but if you could send some good thoughts out for my Dad, I'd really appreciate it. About 2 years ago he had a stroke that slowed him down a bit and affected his short-term memory. All was good until Saturday evening... long story short, he had a seizure and another stroke and is currently in a coma in the ICU at University of Maryland Hospital. We have to wait a couple days to see how it works out, and I know just how tough that man is, but ..... anyway, I'm not normally one to share something like this, but I need to get it out, and any good mojo would be so incredibly appreciated.
I'm not a religious person at all, but if you could send some good thoughts out for my Dad, I'd really appreciate it. About 2 years ago he had a stroke that slowed him down a bit and affected his short-term memory. All was good until Saturday evening... long story short, he had a seizure and another stroke and is currently in a coma in the ICU at University of Maryland Hospital. We have to wait a couple days to see how it works out, and I know just how tough that man is, but ..... anyway, I'm not normally one to share something like this, but I need to get it out, and any good mojo would be so incredibly appreciated.
At least you got the funding stopped Lisa. That could have been bad and I know I would be P!55ED!
FTE Legend
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
You could always drive over there too Lisa.
I came across a school like that up here too. I got suckered in though, and about halfway through I couldnt continue anymore. They got about 6 grand from me, which sucked, and I didnt even "graduate". They actually did the classes so they still will count if I want to take something else, which is kinda lucky.
I came across a school like that up here too. I got suckered in though, and about halfway through I couldnt continue anymore. They got about 6 grand from me, which sucked, and I didnt even "graduate". They actually did the classes so they still will count if I want to take something else, which is kinda lucky.
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From: BLT, MN
According to the complaints, the school will ignore you and not call you back until a deadline is passed and then they try and charge you for attending classes.
I am going to call and call and call and call and leave messages and call until my advisor calls me back. I have a fire under my *** now.
I haven't heard back on that job yet Cris. It was last Tuesday that I interviewed. If they offer it to me, I will accept it.
I am going to call and call and call and call and leave messages and call until my advisor calls me back. I have a fire under my *** now.
I haven't heard back on that job yet Cris. It was last Tuesday that I interviewed. If they offer it to me, I will accept it.
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I feel sorry for my dog. She is just starting her first heat cycle. She doesnt really know whats going on, and why we wont let her in the house and whatnot!
I keep trying to stop her from licking up her blood drops (gross yes!) but she doesnt get it haha. Poor pup.
I keep trying to stop her from licking up her blood drops (gross yes!) but she doesnt get it haha. Poor pup.
Postmaster
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From: VA
Fla and Ga have the smoking ban also.In this area a lot of restaraunts and bars went belly up because of it.
I smoke and don't like restaraunts and don't go to bars so it gives me a good excuse
If I must go to a restaraunt I wait til I'm in NC they are still a free state
I smoke and don't like restaraunts and don't go to bars so it gives me a good excuse
If I must go to a restaraunt I wait til I'm in NC they are still a free state
Well I can only hope that happens here. With shootings in Taco Bell parking lots I doubt many people will be goin out regardless!
Morning yall.
Joe, damn good post!
I actually like the no smoking in restaurants and bars. When those laws came into effect here alot of people cried that their business's where going to get shut down and slow down and whatnot, but that never happened. The smokers just smoke outside now (always RIGHT next to the damn doors too!) and everything is peachy.
Well except now they implemented a law where smokers cant stand right next to the doorway, cause they were starting to block up entrances, and exits quite abit.
Smokers will still eat, and drink, and go places they cant smoke, it benefits us non smokers, people that own the establishment(smoke smell=disgusting), and even the smokers (ive heard of people quitting and slowing down, because they were getting fed up of always going outside).
Joe, damn good post!
I actually like the no smoking in restaurants and bars. When those laws came into effect here alot of people cried that their business's where going to get shut down and slow down and whatnot, but that never happened. The smokers just smoke outside now (always RIGHT next to the damn doors too!) and everything is peachy.
Well except now they implemented a law where smokers cant stand right next to the doorway, cause they were starting to block up entrances, and exits quite abit.
Smokers will still eat, and drink, and go places they cant smoke, it benefits us non smokers, people that own the establishment(smoke smell=disgusting), and even the smokers (ive heard of people quitting and slowing down, because they were getting fed up of always going outside).
Hey guys..
I'm not a religious person at all, but if you could send some good thoughts out for my Dad, I'd really appreciate it. About 2 years ago he had a stroke that slowed him down a bit and affected his short-term memory. All was good until Saturday evening... long story short, he had a seizure and another stroke and is currently in a coma in the ICU at University of Maryland Hospital. We have to wait a couple days to see how it works out, and I know just how tough that man is, but ..... anyway, I'm not normally one to share something like this, but I need to get it out, and any good mojo would be so incredibly appreciated.
I'm not a religious person at all, but if you could send some good thoughts out for my Dad, I'd really appreciate it. About 2 years ago he had a stroke that slowed him down a bit and affected his short-term memory. All was good until Saturday evening... long story short, he had a seizure and another stroke and is currently in a coma in the ICU at University of Maryland Hospital. We have to wait a couple days to see how it works out, and I know just how tough that man is, but ..... anyway, I'm not normally one to share something like this, but I need to get it out, and any good mojo would be so incredibly appreciated.
Brendan - if he's tough, he won't go down easily. I'm sure seeing you would brighten up his day too.
Ok so I have a story for all of you.
Most of you are aware that I am going to go back to school, get my Masters. Well, I was getting ready to start classes on Wednesday, but getting irritated because 1) I still have no books and 2) I can't get anyone to call me back.
So I start doing research on the school, which in reality is something I should have done thoroughly before I enrolled. However, the only reason I was initially became interested was because this particular school, Kaplan, was the only school to offer the Fast Track program for people interested in pursing a career in teaching. So I started talking to an advisor, got enrolled, and I was "informed" that the Fast Track program was not being offered this term because of lack of interest in the program. So, here I am en-route for the Masters program with this school. No one is calling me back, I can't get any questions answered.
What I found in my research of the school was horrifying. Absolutely, utterly horrifying. Check this out: Ripoff Report Search Results: Kaplan University!
The school has complains against them with the BBB, and students and professors are getting together to file a class action lawsuit against Kaplan for various reasons. The #1 complaint is that the school steals money, both from students and from the U.S. Dept. of Education.
I don't want anything to do with an institution that has that kind of track record. I had such a pleasant experience with my undergrad at Colorado State, I didn't even think to look into this kind of stuff. I have stopped my loans from going through my lender, and I have taken the school code off my FAFSA, they cannot touch my funding. I sent out emails last night and I have left a message with my "advisor" to see if I can get unenrolled today. I have a feeling I am in for a fight.
In other news, I am going to enroll myself in the Graduate School at the University of Iowa for the summer term, they have a very good education program. Hopefully I qualify for in-state tuition.
Ok so I have a story for all of you.
Most of you are aware that I am going to go back to school, get my Masters. Well, I was getting ready to start classes on Wednesday, but getting irritated because 1) I still have no books and 2) I can't get anyone to call me back.
So I start doing research on the school, which in reality is something I should have done thoroughly before I enrolled. However, the only reason I was initially became interested was because this particular school, Kaplan, was the only school to offer the Fast Track program for people interested in pursing a career in teaching. So I started talking to an advisor, got enrolled, and I was "informed" that the Fast Track program was not being offered this term because of lack of interest in the program. So, here I am en-route for the Masters program with this school. No one is calling me back, I can't get any questions answered.
What I found in my research of the school was horrifying. Absolutely, utterly horrifying. Check this out: Ripoff Report Search Results: Kaplan University!
The school has complains against them with the BBB, and students and professors are getting together to file a class action lawsuit against Kaplan for various reasons. The #1 complaint is that the school steals money, both from students and from the U.S. Dept. of Education.
I don't want anything to do with an institution that has that kind of track record. I had such a pleasant experience with my undergrad at Colorado State, I didn't even think to look into this kind of stuff. I have stopped my loans from going through my lender, and I have taken the school code off my FAFSA, they cannot touch my funding. I sent out emails last night and I have left a message with my "advisor" to see if I can get unenrolled today. I have a feeling I am in for a fight.
In other news, I am going to enroll myself in the Graduate School at the University of Iowa for the summer term, they have a very good education program. Hopefully I qualify for in-state tuition.
Smokin
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Funny Jay!
Sheldon, you know they make like these diaper pad things they can wear, so she can come in the house. poor thing probably thinks she's in trouble.
How can you be sure she won't grab the attention of nearby male dogs? If so, you might get some pups on your hands.
How can you be sure she won't grab the attention of nearby male dogs? If so, you might get some pups on your hands.
Snowboard season cometh..
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That might be a great idea, if you have the time. Go there with a letter stating that you are withdrawing from classes, and have your advisor or someone official accept it and sign a receipt. In case they won't sign a receipt, have your phone on voice recording and get an audio record of them refusing it. Let that end up in court....
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Smokin
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That might be a great idea, if you have the time. Go there with a letter stating that you are withdrawing from classes, and have your advisor or someone official accept it and sign a receipt. In case they won't sign a receipt, have your phone on voice recording and get an audio record of them refusing it. Let that end up in court....
Thats a great idea, but it won't work. Kaplan is HQ'd in Florida. They have an office in Dubuque, but no one except my admissions advisor can un-enroll me.
She has yet to call me back, so I am going to overnight a certified letter outlining my desires to unenroll...in case they try and stick me with something, I have proof that I requested withdrawal before classes started.
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From: North Central Rural Sask.
Sandi actually found some of those diapers for dogs, but our dog would just chew it. She is an outside dog, so she does stay outside most of the time anyways, but im a sucker and let her in haha.
The closest male dog is a mile or two away, and we keep any eye out for her when we are home. When we arent home she goes into her outside kennel. Its about the best we can do.
I was thinking about getting her fixed before she got her first heat cycle, but I did some reading and decided to wait till after, its supposed to be easier on them. Somehow i didnt catch the part where a dog goes into heat for 3-4 WEEKS!! D'oh!
On edit: I wouldnt mind pups, but im the kinda guy that would want to keep them all, Sandi would kill me, and I would end up living with a bunch of dogs and myself haha.
The closest male dog is a mile or two away, and we keep any eye out for her when we are home. When we arent home she goes into her outside kennel. Its about the best we can do.
I was thinking about getting her fixed before she got her first heat cycle, but I did some reading and decided to wait till after, its supposed to be easier on them. Somehow i didnt catch the part where a dog goes into heat for 3-4 WEEKS!! D'oh!
On edit: I wouldnt mind pups, but im the kinda guy that would want to keep them all, Sandi would kill me, and I would end up living with a bunch of dogs and myself haha.
Snowboard season cometh..
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Posting Guru
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Good morning everyone!!
If you do that, I can't give you such an entertaining thread!! ha ha ha
I'm sorry to hear about your dad!! Good mojo coming from here!! Good luck!!
Hey guys..
I'm not a religious person at all, but if you could send some good thoughts out for my Dad, I'd really appreciate it. About 2 years ago he had a stroke that slowed him down a bit and affected his short-term memory. All was good until Saturday evening... long story short, he had a seizure and another stroke and is currently in a coma in the ICU at University of Maryland Hospital. We have to wait a couple days to see how it works out, and I know just how tough that man is, but ..... anyway, I'm not normally one to share something like this, but I need to get it out, and any good mojo would be so incredibly appreciated.
I'm not a religious person at all, but if you could send some good thoughts out for my Dad, I'd really appreciate it. About 2 years ago he had a stroke that slowed him down a bit and affected his short-term memory. All was good until Saturday evening... long story short, he had a seizure and another stroke and is currently in a coma in the ICU at University of Maryland Hospital. We have to wait a couple days to see how it works out, and I know just how tough that man is, but ..... anyway, I'm not normally one to share something like this, but I need to get it out, and any good mojo would be so incredibly appreciated.
Lead Driver
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From: Hampstead, NC
Hey guys..
I'm not a religious person at all, but if you could send some good thoughts out for my Dad, I'd really appreciate it. About 2 years ago he had a stroke that slowed him down a bit and affected his short-term memory. All was good until Saturday evening... long story short, he had a seizure and another stroke and is currently in a coma in the ICU at University of Maryland Hospital. We have to wait a couple days to see how it works out, and I know just how tough that man is, but ..... anyway, I'm not normally one to share something like this, but I need to get it out, and any good mojo would be so incredibly appreciated.
I'm not a religious person at all, but if you could send some good thoughts out for my Dad, I'd really appreciate it. About 2 years ago he had a stroke that slowed him down a bit and affected his short-term memory. All was good until Saturday evening... long story short, he had a seizure and another stroke and is currently in a coma in the ICU at University of Maryland Hospital. We have to wait a couple days to see how it works out, and I know just how tough that man is, but ..... anyway, I'm not normally one to share something like this, but I need to get it out, and any good mojo would be so incredibly appreciated.
Sorry to hear this.
I'm sending out the mojo now.
Post Fiend
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Same here, Brendan -- he'll be in our thoughts & prayers. Good mojo too, if you will. LOL....
Lisa, I hope that works out for you. It's hard to believe those folks are still in operation considering what you found out. That's NUTS!! Good mojo your way, too.
I'm still babying my back today -- we're about to head out and do a little testing this afternoon, then kick it into high gear tomorrow & Wednesday...
Talk to y'all later....
Lisa, I hope that works out for you. It's hard to believe those folks are still in operation considering what you found out. That's NUTS!! Good mojo your way, too.
I'm still babying my back today -- we're about to head out and do a little testing this afternoon, then kick it into high gear tomorrow & Wednesday...
Talk to y'all later....
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