A great example of this community is taking place right down the street from my new house this Sunday at a tiny art space called Echo Curio. Come and share this with me...together we can all be proud and happy.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Everyday is a sunday...
Life has handed me some interesting cards lately...I think that i have played them as best i could. Either way they have landed me in a completely new spot, and i am now living on the other side of town, in Echo Park. Living in Echo Park is great, there is a strong community here made up of punks, artists, and all sorts of kids doing really creative and amazing things. There are great bars within walking distance of my house, shops, bookstores and galleries all catering to me and my peers as their target demographic. It is a feeling that i haven't had for some time, a feeling that i moved to Brooklyn for many years ago...and i couldn't be happier that i have found that feeling again...In Los Angeles, a town that i have grown to love so so much and am proud to call my home.
A great example of this community is taking place right down the street from my new house this Sunday at a tiny art space called Echo Curio. Come and share this with me...together we can all be proud and happy.
A great example of this community is taking place right down the street from my new house this Sunday at a tiny art space called Echo Curio. Come and share this with me...together we can all be proud and happy.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Productively Destructive
Friday the 13th = $13 tattoos
Zane.
Dylan.
Jo.
All tattoos care of Vintage Tattoo in Eagle Rock. See you next month.
Zane.
Dylan.
Jo.
All tattoos care of Vintage Tattoo in Eagle Rock. See you next month.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Me and you against the world.
Zane vs. AT&T
Welcome to AT&T. My name is Sharon. How may I help you today?
you: hi how much is it for the elite dsl + cable tv?
Sharon: I will be happy to answer your questions regarding AT&T services. I specialize in setting up new phone accounts and High Speed Internet service.
you: im not interested in a phone line...just elite dsl and i am considering cable tv as well
Sharon: First, Let me thank you for considering AT&T as your service provider.
you: yr welcome
Sharon: For TV, are you referring to DirecTV?
you: sure
you: how much is that?
you: the elite internet is $35 a month
you: how much more is tv?
Sharon: TV will cost you around $29.99.
Sharon: It is a pre-requisite to have basic telephone service from AT&T to qualify for TV service.
Sharon: Do you currently have local service with AT&T?
you: no
you: so i would need phone to get tv?
you: do i need phone to get internet?
Sharon: Yes, you are correct.
Sharon: The Basic home phone line would cost you around $7 - $8 per month.
you: do i need phone to get internet?
Sharon: Yes, you need to get the phone to get the DirecT service.
Sharon: DirecTV*
you: so i need a phone to get anything at all
you: i dont want a phone i just want internet
Sharon: For getting internet you need not to have the phone service.
you: sweet solo internet it is!
Sharon: Yes, you are correct.
you: are there any first time customer deals on getting the whole package?
Sharon: I am sorry but at this point of time there are no such package.
you: :(
you: ill be your best friend
Sharon: Thank you for the co-operation.
Sharon: Thank you for being my friend.
Sharon: I apologize for the difficulties you are experiencing, your patience and efforts are appreciated.
Sharon: Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
Sharon: We have not heard from you in a while. Do you wish to continue this chat?
you: yes
you: one sec
Sharon: Sure! please let me know whenever you need my assistance.
you: so if i get direct tv...that is through the phone line..or digital right?
you: no satelite involved?
Sharon: It is through satellite.
Sharon: It is a pre-requisite to have basic telephone service from AT&T to qualify for TV service.
you: so you all would have to come and set up a satalite dish on my house?
you: shoot me straight here
you: no games
you: just honest truth
Sharon: Yes, you are correct but if you order online, you will get free professional installation.
you: free eh
you: i thought i just read that it is a $200 installation process to have someone do it.
you: and what are the other sneaky trick you guys have...
you: "hidden fees" and the like
you: Sharon i like you... and i trust you wont let me down here
you: real talk
Sharon: If you order online then there is no charge for the professional installation.
you: ok ok so i order this bundle...for $100 a month
you: i get elite DSL, direcTV, and a phone...and they come and set the whole thing up?
you: do i have to pay for anything else
Sharon: Yes, other then the monthly payment you need to pay the taxes.
Sharon: Taxes & Surcharges vary by locality according to state and local laws
you: uncle sam has to get his huh
Sharon: A fair estimate is to say your bill may increase by approximately $10.
you: that is a fair estimate
Sharon: Yes, you are correct.
Sharon: However, due to the complex nature of taxes, fees, and surcharges that vary by state and local laws according to services selected, a billing specialist will be able to calculate a more precise figure.
you: so if i sign up for this ... you guys supply the cable box, the wireless router, and a phone?
you: or do i need to go and buy all them shits my self
you: ???
Sharon: Yes, we offer the equipment.
you: for free?
you: remember ... real talk
Sharon: The price of Modem is $49.99 or Gateway is $79.99.
you: ha! HIDDEN FEES
you: now since we are besties can you wave those costs for me?
you: Sharon?
Sharon: Please feel rest assured there are no hidden fees.
Sharon: The modem is $49.99 with a mail in rebate of $49.99 and Gateway is $79.99 with a mail in rebate $79.99 with Pro or Elite (If available). High Speed Internet plans having AT&T phone service or if you place an online order for High Speed Internet along with AT&T phone services.
you: oh snap! you got me again
you: you are far too good at this
you: so where do you live?
you: what package do you have at your place?
Sharon: I am sorry but at this point of time it is not permissible to disclose this information.
you: i just want to see if you like the package that you have.
you: and find out which one it is
you: see i dont really know anyone with att service and i want to talk to someone i can trust about it
you: and i feel like we have a pretty solid relationship right now...and i was hoping that as a friend you could sort me out
Sharon: I certainly understand your concern but I would suggest you to order basic home phone service and internet and once the phone service is activated you can order the DirecTV.
Sharon: AT&T Basic phone service (Measure rate plan) would cost you around $6 a month.
you: is that cheaper than getting one of these "bundle packages"
you: we are in a recession you know and im all about pinching those pennies
Sharon: I certainly understand your concern but this is the most basic package for the phone service.
Sharon: If you order online today with me you will receive the New Line Promotional credit making your phone installation free of charge.
you: ok
you: so the cheapest way to do this...since i dont really want or need a phone is to get the phone and DSL package and then sort out the TV in like a week or so?
Sharon: For phone it will cost you around $6 a month.
Sharon: The price of High Speed Internet (If available) plans having AT&T phone service or placing an online order along with AT&T phone services are: Basic is $14.99, Express is $25.00, Pro is $30.00 and Elite is $35.00.
Sharon: Once you order the phone service and it is activated then you can order triple package of DirecTV.
you: and then direct tv?
Sharon: It will cost you around $99.99 for all the three service.
you: but here is the question...if i am not going to be using the phone...at all...and i will be using the elite internet and cable that is $6+$35+$30 +taxes= $71 plus taxes...and that is way cheaper than the bundle...
Sharon: In this case, you can surely order the services and then call the customer care service to bundle it.
you: wait tho
you: tell me im right
you: $71 plus taxes is cheaper than $100 plus taxes
Sharon: Yes, you are absolutely correct.
you: so i am right that doing these separatly is cheaper than doing them in a bundle
you: (because i dont need any of the phone services other than the fact that i need it)
Sharon: Yes, you can order it separately and then bundle it.
you: there you are with this bundling business...
you: what gives
Sharon: Yes, once you order the service then you can call the AT&T customer care service to bundle the service.
Sharon: Would you like me to send you a link to begin your order today?
you: what is the bundling...cuz to me it just sounds like it is going to cost me way more money
Sharon: Please feel rest assured you will not be charged anything extra to bundle the service.
Sharon: Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
you: i would like a hug
Sharon: Okay! I Is there anything else I can help you with right now?
you: how about that sweet buddy deal on tv phone and internet...i mean we just hugged
you: that was intense
Sharon: I certainly understand your concern but at this point of time I would suggest you to just order the basic home phone service.
-Sharon...you are good...maybe even too good...
Welcome to AT&T. My name is Sharon. How may I help you today?
you: hi how much is it for the elite dsl + cable tv?
Sharon: I will be happy to answer your questions regarding AT&T services. I specialize in setting up new phone accounts and High Speed Internet service.
you: im not interested in a phone line...just elite dsl and i am considering cable tv as well
Sharon: First, Let me thank you for considering AT&T as your service provider.
you: yr welcome
Sharon: For TV, are you referring to DirecTV?
you: sure
you: how much is that?
you: the elite internet is $35 a month
you: how much more is tv?
Sharon: TV will cost you around $29.99.
Sharon: It is a pre-requisite to have basic telephone service from AT&T to qualify for TV service.
Sharon: Do you currently have local service with AT&T?
you: no
you: so i would need phone to get tv?
you: do i need phone to get internet?
Sharon: Yes, you are correct.
Sharon: The Basic home phone line would cost you around $7 - $8 per month.
you: do i need phone to get internet?
Sharon: Yes, you need to get the phone to get the DirecT service.
Sharon: DirecTV*
you: so i need a phone to get anything at all
you: i dont want a phone i just want internet
Sharon: For getting internet you need not to have the phone service.
you: sweet solo internet it is!
Sharon: Yes, you are correct.
you: are there any first time customer deals on getting the whole package?
Sharon: I am sorry but at this point of time there are no such package.
you: :(
you: ill be your best friend
Sharon: Thank you for the co-operation.
Sharon: Thank you for being my friend.
Sharon: I apologize for the difficulties you are experiencing, your patience and efforts are appreciated.
Sharon: Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
Sharon: We have not heard from you in a while. Do you wish to continue this chat?
you: yes
you: one sec
Sharon: Sure! please let me know whenever you need my assistance.
you: so if i get direct tv...that is through the phone line..or digital right?
you: no satelite involved?
Sharon: It is through satellite.
Sharon: It is a pre-requisite to have basic telephone service from AT&T to qualify for TV service.
you: so you all would have to come and set up a satalite dish on my house?
you: shoot me straight here
you: no games
you: just honest truth
Sharon: Yes, you are correct but if you order online, you will get free professional installation.
you: free eh
you: i thought i just read that it is a $200 installation process to have someone do it.
you: and what are the other sneaky trick you guys have...
you: "hidden fees" and the like
you: Sharon i like you... and i trust you wont let me down here
you: real talk
Sharon: If you order online then there is no charge for the professional installation.
you: ok ok so i order this bundle...for $100 a month
you: i get elite DSL, direcTV, and a phone...and they come and set the whole thing up?
you: do i have to pay for anything else
Sharon: Yes, other then the monthly payment you need to pay the taxes.
Sharon: Taxes & Surcharges vary by locality according to state and local laws
you: uncle sam has to get his huh
Sharon: A fair estimate is to say your bill may increase by approximately $10.
you: that is a fair estimate
Sharon: Yes, you are correct.
Sharon: However, due to the complex nature of taxes, fees, and surcharges that vary by state and local laws according to services selected, a billing specialist will be able to calculate a more precise figure.
you: so if i sign up for this ... you guys supply the cable box, the wireless router, and a phone?
you: or do i need to go and buy all them shits my self
you: ???
Sharon: Yes, we offer the equipment.
you: for free?
you: remember ... real talk
Sharon: The price of Modem is $49.99 or Gateway is $79.99.
you: ha! HIDDEN FEES
you: now since we are besties can you wave those costs for me?
you: Sharon?
Sharon: Please feel rest assured there are no hidden fees.
Sharon: The modem is $49.99 with a mail in rebate of $49.99 and Gateway is $79.99 with a mail in rebate $79.99 with Pro or Elite (If available). High Speed Internet plans having AT&T phone service or if you place an online order for High Speed Internet along with AT&T phone services.
you: oh snap! you got me again
you: you are far too good at this
you: so where do you live?
you: what package do you have at your place?
Sharon: I am sorry but at this point of time it is not permissible to disclose this information.
you: i just want to see if you like the package that you have.
you: and find out which one it is
you: see i dont really know anyone with att service and i want to talk to someone i can trust about it
you: and i feel like we have a pretty solid relationship right now...and i was hoping that as a friend you could sort me out
Sharon: I certainly understand your concern but I would suggest you to order basic home phone service and internet and once the phone service is activated you can order the DirecTV.
Sharon: AT&T Basic phone service (Measure rate plan) would cost you around $6 a month.
you: is that cheaper than getting one of these "bundle packages"
you: we are in a recession you know and im all about pinching those pennies
Sharon: I certainly understand your concern but this is the most basic package for the phone service.
Sharon: If you order online today with me you will receive the New Line Promotional credit making your phone installation free of charge.
you: ok
you: so the cheapest way to do this...since i dont really want or need a phone is to get the phone and DSL package and then sort out the TV in like a week or so?
Sharon: For phone it will cost you around $6 a month.
Sharon: The price of High Speed Internet (If available) plans having AT&T phone service or placing an online order along with AT&T phone services are: Basic is $14.99, Express is $25.00, Pro is $30.00 and Elite is $35.00.
Sharon: Once you order the phone service and it is activated then you can order triple package of DirecTV.
you: and then direct tv?
Sharon: It will cost you around $99.99 for all the three service.
you: but here is the question...if i am not going to be using the phone...at all...and i will be using the elite internet and cable that is $6+$35+$30 +taxes= $71 plus taxes...and that is way cheaper than the bundle...
Sharon: In this case, you can surely order the services and then call the customer care service to bundle it.
you: wait tho
you: tell me im right
you: $71 plus taxes is cheaper than $100 plus taxes
Sharon: Yes, you are absolutely correct.
you: so i am right that doing these separatly is cheaper than doing them in a bundle
you: (because i dont need any of the phone services other than the fact that i need it)
Sharon: Yes, you can order it separately and then bundle it.
you: there you are with this bundling business...
you: what gives
Sharon: Yes, once you order the service then you can call the AT&T customer care service to bundle the service.
Sharon: Would you like me to send you a link to begin your order today?
you: what is the bundling...cuz to me it just sounds like it is going to cost me way more money
Sharon: Please feel rest assured you will not be charged anything extra to bundle the service.
Sharon: Is there anything else I can assist you with today?
you: i would like a hug
Sharon: Okay! I Is there anything else I can help you with right now?
you: how about that sweet buddy deal on tv phone and internet...i mean we just hugged
you: that was intense
Sharon: I certainly understand your concern but at this point of time I would suggest you to just order the basic home phone service.
-Sharon...you are good...maybe even too good...
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