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BizCat · 10-29-2018, 01:29 PM

Work is gross... mold. Ceiling tiles falling.

Member-222782 · 10-29-2018, 04:00 PM

I always wondered what happened to Jet.com. They wanted to become the next Amazon but I guess it didn't work out. After a hiatus (probable reorganization) they seem to have resurfaced as a purveyor of luxury goods. May as well - it's the only market advertisers are targeting these days. Everything is luxury, luxury luxury. Nothing for the blue collar working class.

BizCat · 10-29-2018, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

I always wondered what happened to Jet.com. They wanted to become the next Amazon but I guess it didn't work out. After a hiatus (probable reorganization) they seem to have resurfaced as a purveyor of luxury goods. May as well - it's the only market advertisers are targeting these days. Everything is luxury, luxury luxury. Nothing for the blue collar working class.

It's owned by Walmart.

sk33tr · 10-29-2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

I always wondered what happened to Jet.com. They wanted to become the next Amazon but I guess it didn't work out. After a hiatus (probable reorganization) they seem to have resurfaced as a purveyor of luxury goods. May as well - it's the only market advertisers are targeting these days. Everything is luxury, luxury luxury. Nothing for the blue collar working class.

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Originally Posted by BizCat

It's owned by Walmart.

Member-222782 · 10-30-2018, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BizCat

It's owned by Walmart.

WM is trying to go upscale. Lots of $$$ to be made from the well-to-do.

Just to clarify, places like Walmart don't seem to want to dismiss the non-luxury market altogether (otherwise, where would people like me buy toilet paper for a buck?) - they're just pushing into an emerging upscale market that EVERYBODY else is targeting. So maybe in about 10 years we might see satellite Walmart boutiques that sell $50 toothpaste sprouting up everywhere

Scarface32 · 10-30-2018, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cinema84

(otherwise, where would people like me buy toilet paper for a buck?)

This reminds me of that commercial where the wife says they can afford the good toilet paper, as much as they want. And the husband feels like the king of the world because he can buy good toilet paper.

Scarriere · 10-31-2018, 11:56 AM

I see Head bugs is banned or suspended. That's too bad. He's a good fella, just a bit misguided. I won't engage any further political discussion.
Head bugs, I'm sorry you're not around.

Captain Flint · 10-31-2018, 02:31 PM

Is Comedy Central completely uncensored now? I'm watching South Park right now and they're not bleeping out the F-bombs.

Member-222782 · 10-31-2018, 03:54 PM

My landlord refuses to accept rent payments electronically for some God-forsaken reason so every month I have to trudge on to the PO twice in the same day to purchase and then mail out the money order. Doesn't he realize that if he joined the 21st Century he would get his money on time instead of 2-4 days after the due date? lol.

Scarriere · 10-31-2018, 05:25 PM

We always get the winter weather around Halloween and right now we're getting pounded with snow. It makes me glad that I replaced the a/t's on the truck less than two weeks ago.
But i'm getting annoyed at being stuck behind people who bought inappropriate vehicles for living up here, or people who refuse to buy winter tires and are creeping along the road.
There's rarely any accidents, probably because of driving so fn slow, so that helps with my lack of patience.

Batman1980 · 10-31-2018, 07:41 PM

Sitting on 2 As, a B and a C in my 4 winter classes, hopefully those will be my final grades. Be a nice boon to my 2.8 NMSU GPA. Got an A, a B+, a B and a B- last term so about the same. Time for a bit more studying before work.

Scarface32 · 10-31-2018, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Batman1980

Sitting on 2 As, a B and a C in my 4 winter classes, hopefully those will be my final grades. Be a nice boon to my 2.8 NMSU GPA. Got an A, a B+, a B and a B- last term so about the same. Time for a bit more studying before work.

I had a really good GPA until I got a D in Spanish. One freaking D and my GPA dropped a lot, I don’t get it.

stvn1974 · 10-31-2018, 09:52 PM

For some reason two stangely dressed kids just knocked on my door wanting me to put something in their bags.

JackSkellington · 10-31-2018, 09:52 PM

Looking over the new product upgrades Apple announced. That new iPad Pro line....

. Too bad I bought my iPad Pro earlier this year. Hopefully these new models continue with the upgraded keyboard folio for years to come so I can upgrade when my iPad gets too old.

Scarface32 · 10-31-2018, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stvn1974

For some reason two stangely dressed kids just knocked on my door wanting me to put something in their bags.

I had two jackass kids try to be funny, one said "happy Hanukkah"and the other said "happy Christmas" — after I gave them candy, they just left without saying thank you. Their parents should be ashamed for raising these little brats. No respect.

philzilla · 10-31-2018, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarface32

I had two jackass kids try to be funny, one said "happy Hanukkah"and the other said "happy Christmas" — after I gave them candy, they just left without saying thank you. Their parents should be ashamed for raising these little brats. No respect.

I throw the candy into the yard when this happens.

BizCat · 10-31-2018, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JackSkellington

Looking over the new product upgrades Apple announced. That new iPad Pro line....

. Too bad I bought my iPad Pro earlier this year. Hopefully these new models continue with the upgraded keyboard folio for years to come so I can upgrade when my iPad gets too old.

New iPads sounds nice.

JackSkellington · 11-01-2018, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BizCat

New iPads sounds nice.

Definitely! I'm thinking of trading in my current iPad Pro to Apple. They say I'll get $375 towards a new one. My current iPad with Brydge keyboard is quite hefty to hold. The new iPad Pro with the folio keyboard case will be much lighter and more maneuverable.

You can see here on Apple's site how thin and gorgeous the new folio case is. The smart connector is now on the back of the iPad. The entire setup looks amazing.

BizCat · 11-01-2018, 03:32 AM

I'm in love.

JackSkellington · 11-01-2018, 03:54 AM

My only concern about the new keyboard folio is whether or not the iPad will tip over when setup, either on a desk or your lap. Keyboard looks awfully light by design, so I'm curious about this now. But the iPad looks amazing and closer to the design on the MacBook Pro models.

10-31-2018, 09:52 PM	#17034
JackSkellington Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2016 Location:California 4K collection:48 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:105 Digital collection:5	Looking over the new product upgrades Apple announced. That new iPad Pro line..... Too bad I bought my iPad Pro earlier this year. Hopefully these new models continue with the upgraded keyboard folio for years to come so I can upgrade when my iPad gets too old.

10-29-2018, 01:29 PM	#17021
BizCat Blu-ray Prince Member since:Mar 2016 Location:oHIo 4K collection:914 Blu-ray collection:3132 DVD collection:90 Trading Score:159	Work is gross... mold. Ceiling tiles falling.

10-29-2018, 04:00 PM	#17022
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	I always wondered what happened to Jet.com. They wanted to become the next Amazon but I guess it didn't work out. After a hiatus (probable reorganization) they seem to have resurfaced as a purveyor of luxury goods. May as well - it's the only market advertisers are targeting these days. Everything is luxury, luxury luxury. Nothing for the blue collar working class.

10-31-2018, 11:56 AM	#17027
Scarriere Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:The Diamond Capital of North America™ Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:734 DVD collection:21 Trading Score:1	I see Head bugs is banned or suspended. That's too bad. He's a good fella, just a bit misguided. I won't engage any further political discussion. Head bugs, I'm sorry you're not around.

10-31-2018, 02:31 PM	#17028
Captain Flint Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Apr 2015 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:710 DVD collection:51 Trading Score:1	Is Comedy Central completely uncensored now? I'm watching South Park right now and they're not bleeping out the F-bombs.

10-31-2018, 03:54 PM	#17029
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	My landlord refuses to accept rent payments electronically for some God-forsaken reason so every month I have to trudge on to the PO twice in the same day to purchase and then mail out the money order. Doesn't he realize that if he joined the 21st Century he would get his money on time instead of 2-4 days after the due date? lol.

10-31-2018, 05:25 PM	#17030
Scarriere Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:The Diamond Capital of North America™ Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:734 DVD collection:21 Trading Score:1	We always get the winter weather around Halloween and right now we're getting pounded with snow. It makes me glad that I replaced the a/t's on the truck less than two weeks ago. But i'm getting annoyed at being stuck behind people who bought inappropriate vehicles for living up here, or people who refuse to buy winter tires and are creeping along the road. There's rarely any accidents, probably because of driving so fn slow, so that helps with my lack of patience.

10-31-2018, 07:41 PM	#17031
Batman1980 Blu-ray Jedi Member since:Feb 2009 Location:District 13 Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:146 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:48	Sitting on 2 As, a B and a C in my 4 winter classes, hopefully those will be my final grades. Be a nice boon to my 2.8 NMSU GPA. Got an A, a B+, a B and a B- last term so about the same. Time for a bit more studying before work.

10-31-2018, 09:52 PM	#17033
stvn1974 Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Earth Trading Score:18	For some reason two stangely dressed kids just knocked on my door wanting me to put something in their bags.

11-01-2018, 03:32 AM	#17039
BizCat Blu-ray Prince Member since:Mar 2016 Location:oHIo 4K collection:914 Blu-ray collection:3132 DVD collection:90 Trading Score:159	I'm in love.

11-01-2018, 03:54 AM	#17040
JackSkellington Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2016 Location:California 4K collection:48 Blu-ray collection:394 DVD collection:105 Digital collection:5	My only concern about the new keyboard folio is whether or not the iPad will tip over when setup, either on a desk or your lap. Keyboard looks awfully light by design, so I'm curious about this now. But the iPad looks amazing and closer to the design on the MacBook Pro models.

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