Our company signed up for WorkZone. http://workzone.com/, after going through a quick walk through demo with them. For people new to project management software, WorkZone comes across as very easy to use, and looks very powerful – over a 10 minute demo. The system is NOT cheap for what you get. Others might look more expensive – but after using other systems – I find you get what you pay for. (Except with Prospecteev which I will review later. They are low cost AND GREAT!).

WorkZone only offers one platform, the Web. Other systems have slick iPhone, Android, iPad, Mac and Windows apps that make adding tasks and organizing projects much faster than going through links on a web site. I also find that their site does not seem well laid out, and it is difficult finding the project and task you want to work on. At first, there was no support for linking to MS WebApps, such as OneNote documents. For us, that was a huge deal, as our company shares everything online, as we collaborate on everything.

I found their Document Manager pretty much useless. It seemed like they put so much effort into this area, but I doubt many actually use it. Their coding time could be better spent making the site easier to navigate, or maybe even adding desktop applications to allow for faster usage of the system.

After having had their software for about 6 months, I realized that our team was not using it. I tried multiple things, like contests based on finding things listed in tasks, and rewarding those that used the system.

After asking to cancel, I was surprised to be told that we were locked into a 1 year contract. This is on top of a steep setup fee. Usually if one is locked into a contract, it is to make up for something that costs the vendor. But in this situation, we paid a hefty setup fee. What is the need for a contract other than to tie people into something they don’t want? I am only guessing here, but I’d say they need to lock people in as most will want to cancel after a few months.

To sum it up, WorkZone would be a decent choice at a MUCH lower price point, such as almost free. But for what they charge, I would definitely not consider them. There are a LOT of other options out there, with much better price points, and with much more value.

I liked it. In the morning, my beard was soft and almost said it wanted to be shaved. Along with my usual Clarins Shave Ease and Aveeno gel shave, the shave was better than normal. My blade glided across my skin with no effort, hairs did not put any resistance, and I was left with a close shave and importantly, NO razor burn!

I would highly recommend Clarins Skin Difference for those with heavy growth. For myself, I only shave with a manual blade once per week, and only if I don’t shave for a few days and therefor have a lot of growth. That is when I will use this product. For those with slow growth such as myself, we can get away with simply applying Clarins Shave Ease before using an automatic shaver in the morning.

Clarins Skin Difference

My latest issue – and definitely NOT my first!

I now have a choice for TV and fast Internet. I called in to cancel Rogers since Bell Fibe TV is now in my area of downtown Toronto. Rogers, being as great as they are, generously offered me an offer I could not refuse. A free HD PVR rental and 30% off my cable and Internet plan, for 1 year, with a 1 year contact. I took it, of course!

Now comes the bill. Of course I am charged for the rental, and there is of course no mention of a discount. My first email to them denied I was offered a discount or free rental. I provided proof in the way of a reference ticket. Finally they agreed. I will let every one know if they take effect on my next bill with a credit. I doubt it though. I have a feeling I will have to call back for the credit, and some other item will be missed.

I am not sure if I should be proud, or embarrassed that I have fallen into a corporate trap to purchase a lot of overpriced caffeinated beverages.

Either way, I look forward to free refills, free birthday coffee, and other “freebies.”

Here is a low quality iPhone pic of my card:

My Starbucks Gold Card

We purchased few LG household appliances, which included an LG drying machine.

It is out of warranty, and we need to have it repaired. The repair service company that you refered us to provided horrible customer service, and they are quite expensive. They will also not send two people to help pull the dryer out of its spot (in a small space, stacked).

We asked LG to refer us to a different service company. There is no one else in our area, which is odd since we live in Toronto.  The repair company is ElIte Appliance. They are extremely rude, and their fees just to visit and diagnose are OBSCENE ($98 x 2 $196). That is before taxes and only includes a visit to figure out what the problem is. Who knows what it will cost after that, but considering the diagnose fee, the repair fees must be horrendous.  It is almost worth it for us to simply go out an purchase a new dryer, considering the fees might end up being $200-???.

We decided to simply skip LG out of the repair service and try and go with a 3rd party repair service. However, nobody is willing to repair our LG products. Everyone is saying that LG parts department is extremely difficult to work with.

If find that EXTREMELY disconcerting.

One; Our product stops working after a tad less than 2 years. This is not the issue however, things do stop working, it happens. But one should be able to get them repaired at a fair price.

Two; More troublesome though, is that LG forces ONE repair company on us for repairs. A repair company that is extremely pricey and that is very rude. I am guessing they can get away with their horrible customer service since they are the only company providing repairs for LG products in our area of Toronto.

Three; Another troublesome point. No other repair company will work on LG products since the LG parts department is frustrating to work with.

After this experience, I will not be able to every buy an LG product again. No matter how great the product features, or how great the pricing is, we will never consider an LG product. How can one, when LG does not support a vibrant and affordable after purchase support experience.

I am guessing everyone says this, and I doubt anyone at LG will care – but I will also mention this story with friends and others at every opportune moment. Over dinner parties when the wives are talking about cute new colorful steam washers and dryers, new dishwashers,  Etc – I will be happy to jump in with my LG experience. When the guys are talking about a hot new 3D television, I will be happy to jump in with my LG experience. And so on.

Regards,

Unhappy (former) LG consumer

Sean Sutherland

I joined Snapdollars one year ago and I have earned cash plus gifts for completing a range of tasks. I enjoy my membership at this site because there are many services that I can offer and get paid for it. The best part is that I don’t even have to put in much effort in order to complete a single task as is characteristic with scam websites that I have come across in the past.

When I signed up, my account was credited with a $5 bonus. After that it was pretty much simple for me to reach the $40 cash out threshold necessary for me to cash my earnings. I also appreciate the fact that the site offers a wide variety of gifts that I can choose from whenever I don’t feel like cashing my earnings. Last month I received a digital camera instead of cashing my earnings. So, Snapdollars is not a Scam, its working for me.

The tasks are quite easy and enjoyable to complete. There is absolutely nothing challenging about getting paid to read my emails or even to complete offers. I can also get paid for referring my friends to the site whereas I can still complete surveys, play online games and Lotto and still make cash. Online shopping is yet another task I can complete and get paid for at Snapdollars.

People who are looking for a convenient and reliable way to make money online should definitely give Snapdollars a try. I particularly appreciate the simplicity of the system as I hardly encounter any problem while using it. I recommed it, Snapdollars is Not a Scam! What is more, the customer service staffs are always within reach to help handle any issues that customers face when completing tasks.

Snapdollars also offers convenient and reliable payment options for customers. You are therefore at liberty to choose whichever mode best suits your preference. The website is also quite helpful as you don’t have to waste time on tasks you are not interested in. what is more, you get to have fun while completing the tasks since you do not have to crack your brain on any. You will also receive your pay check in a timely manner. Snapdollars is Not a Scam!

Suppose that every day 10 men go to dinner. The bill for all ten comes to $100. If it were paid the way we pay our taxes, the first four men would pay nothing; the fifth would pay $1; the sixth would pay $3; the seventh $7; the eighth $12; the ninth $18. The tenth man (the richest) would pay $59.

The 10 men ate dinner in the restaurant every day and seemed quite happy with the arrangement until the owner threw them a curve. “Since you are all such good customers,” he said, “I’m going to reduce the cost of your daily meal by $20.” Now dinner for 10 costs only $80.

The first four are unaffected. They still eat for free. Can you figure out how to divvy up the $20 savings among the remaining six so that everyone gets his fair share? The men realize that $20 divided by 6 is $3.33, but if they subtract that from everybody’s share, then the fifth man and the sixth man would end up being paid to eat their meal. The restaurant owner suggested that it would be fair to reduce each man’s bill by roughly the same amount, and he proceeded to work out the amounts each should pay. Here’s what he came up with . . .

The fifth man paid nothing; the sixth pitched in $2; the seventh paid $5; the eighth paid $9; the ninth paid $12; leaving the tenth man with a bill of $52 instead of $59. Outside the restaurant, the men began to compare their savings.

“I only got a dollar out the $20,” declared the sixth man. Pointing to the tenth, he said, “And he got $7!”

“Yeah, that’s right,” exclaimed the fifth man. “I only saved a dollar, too. It’s unfair that he got seven times more than me!”

“That’s true,” shouted the seventh man. “Why should he get $7 back when I got only $2? The wealthy get all the breaks.”

“Wait a minute,” yelled the first four men in unison. “We didn’t get anything at all. The system exploits the poor.”

The nine men surrounded the tenth and beat him up and took his $7. The next night he didn’t show up for dinner, so the nine sat down and ate without him. But when it came time to pay the bill, they discovered something important. They were $52 short!

And that, boys and girls and college instructors, is how our tax system works. The people who pay the highest taxes get the most benefit from a tax reduction. Tax them too much, attack them for being wealthy, and they just may not show up at the table anymore. There are lots of good restaurants in Switzerland and the Caribbean.

After opening and reading a few emails, the money has been flowing in and the payments have been quick and easy. For anyone who might be cautious or wary about the SnapDollars website, I have personally earned money through this reputable site. I am one of the most cautious people I know when it comes to money and I have no regrets at all. The support staff at SnapDollars has been very helpful at all times and I always receive rapid feedback from them when I make enquiries.

The customer service is wonderful and it makes the process easier. With each check that I receive from SnapDollars, I realize how easy it is to earn money from this great site. Service at SnapDollars is satisfactory and I appreciate the referral program that has enabled me to make money by simply referring a number of people to the site. For each person that has signed up under me, I have been financially rewarded by the site.

Wayne Brown, Ontario

We flew into Bali very early and spent the day tired. Bad news to be tired when meeting up with our friend Brooke. Hard enough keeping up with him.

We stayed at Poppies, which was very cool. They were like private cottages in a garden atmosphere; the open air bathroom was very neat. The drive to the resort seemed a lot nicer than the resort areas of Thailand. Much cleaner and the people more friendly.

We chilled out at the beach… some fairly large waves. Larger than I have ever seen. Although Brooke says he has seem them much higher there. Went out for a bit at night, Brooke showing us a bunch of clubs. We went home early, very tired and partied too much.

Next day hungover! Did not do much this day.

The next day we spent by the pool and ocean. Surf was high. Ate a burger and frieds that cost only 20,000 RP (about $10). Partied again at night, at a few different bars. Kuta is a very hip place, I really liked it. We hung out with a group of Australians and went back for a swim at our hotel in the early morning, about 4 am.

Next day Jen was hungover! We managed to grab dinner that was included with our stay at Poppies.

The next day we had a massage and then headed to Jimbaran Bay. We stayed at the Intercontinental which was a nice 5-star resort. The only really posh place we stayed at on this trip. Prices here we much different than Kuta. Where a lunch could be had for $2 in Kuta, our first lunch here was $50 – for a couple of club sandwiches.

On Jimbaran Bay, for dinner, there are a bunch of seafood eateries that setup shop by the beach. Nice and romantic, with candlelight. We ate at at one place and for $30 had a lobster, a crab, 2 different fish, some huge prawns and other goodies. It was great. We also split a bottle of wine.

The next day we hung around the pool after eating breakfast at a place on the beach. We checked into another hotel, Puri Bambu, which was $40 as compared to the $190 at Intercontinental. I liked it better! Not only was it cheaper, but I liked the intimate atmosphere. It was in the middle of nowhere though close the airport, which was the reason we stayed here. Jen is going to get a pedicure then we are staying in to have room service for dinner.

Next day we are back to Bangkok.

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