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03/03/2010 14:58 #51100

Bill Website Frustation
Category: geek
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When I spot this string of characters appended to the end of a web address (URL for geeks), it's usually a four letter harbinger of "this site's usability and functionality is gonna be sucktastic". If they appear on a site which is used for paying my bills online, it usually means I shouldn't even bother trying to pay my bills online, 'cause it ain't gonna work.
jason - 03/03/10 16:47
By the way Carolinian, this isn't going to make you feel any better, but almost every API I've seen has C# code samples. I've been told by vendors over and over that .NET and Java are very popular platforms for the industry.
jason - 03/03/10 15:29
Not a .NET fan I take it

01/16/2010 11:03 #50829

Pink Flamingos
Category: tasteless
Long time, no update. I should get better about that.

I'm looking for a tasteful gift for a housewarming party. Anyone know where in the Buffalo metropolitan area one can find a classic pink flamingo (WIKIPEDIA - Plastic_flamingo),
carolinian - 01/17/10 14:56
Pink flamingos sighted and obtained at Dave's Christmas Store. Much thanks to (e:zobar).
heidi - 01/16/10 13:58
Party stores might have them.
zobar - 01/16/10 12:28
I think you're going to have a tough time finding one. Probably try local garden centers or possibly Dave's Christmas Store, but call ahead. The only place I can think of that would definitely have one is out of business.

Home Depot has them but lists them as 'online only.'

- Z

06/24/2009 17:23 #49066

SC vs. NC
Category: politics


SC's finally eclipsed us NC folks in some area. The best our former senator could do is some cougar videographer. Meanwhile Sanford goes for Argentinian hotties. Bonus kudos if the whole affair involved an exceptionally well-done tango.
heidi - 06/24/09 22:06
(She's not a cougar if she's in the same age range or younger than the object of her affections.)

06/16/2009 02:33 #48987

Fuckin' Beautiful
Category: funny
It's incubation of young minds like this that make me proud to be an alumnus of North Carolina State University.




metalpeter - 06/16/09 18:12
Yeah that Barrel monster is pretty cool

05/15/2009 15:04 #48674

Plumber Recommendations
Category: apartment
The kitchen sink in our new place still doesn't work. After two weeks, we're still washing dishes in our bath tub, which is starting to feel real 19th century-like. The handyman guy who the landlord was gonna have come by today is absent, and we can take it any longer so we're going to hire someone ourselves and then deduct the bill from our rent.

Can anyone on estrip recommend a plumber they've had good experiences with?

matthew - 05/15/09 18:33
we use Penny's Hardware & Plumbing. they are nice guys and do good work, not to expensive...for a plumber.

2498 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 875-4251‎
tinypliny - 05/15/09 15:08
My building plumber is a very efficient bloke but he in inordinately fond of pouring dishwashing fluid down the drain. He lives in my building. I don't know his number though.

I realize this is not a very helpful comment but if there are no recommendations in the next few hours, I can probably phone my manager and get his contact details.