The title alone makes me crack up in tears.
Here's a case where anger management classes don't work. Read the entire article here.
Source: MSNBC
Saturday, March 1, 2008
"Man hits woman on way to anger control class"
The title alone makes me crack up in tears.
Here's a case where anger management classes don't work. Read the entire article here.
Source: MSNBC
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Warning if you're looking to rent on Capitol Hill
[Passing on the info from my friend R.]
For those of you looking for a place on Capitol Hill, wanted to share my experience with the Biltmore Apts (the big brick building off Olive, by Starbucks and Glo's) and RP Management.
I really don't want to sound like the Frye apts dude always yelling downtown, but I think it's important to warn people considering renting from RP Managment. Here's my scoop:
My onsite manager, nice enough guy, was sick all the time and had a friend fix a plumbing problem in my apartment. The friend left the hot water running all day + night and it caused a lot of damage. My manager said his friend shouldn't do repairs drunk, and offered me a roll of quarters to do any laundry I needed from mopping up the water. Nice.
My rent was raised almost $300 in less than two years . It went up very soon after my 6-month lease expired and just kept on going. They wouldn't give me a lease extension. People kept having to move out because of repeated rent hikes. My neighbors in the little house across the street had theirs raised by RP Managment $700 in less than 6 months.
Last Fall they finally started to offer lease extentions. When I went to sign mine I was told it would be at my newest rent amount (effective the next month), which I hadn't received any written or verbal notice whatsoever of whatsover. Completely illegal. Washington state law requires 30 days written notice for a rent increase. On top of that, they were trying to enforce it a month early if I wanted a least extension. Shady.
I called the tenants union, who advised me that RP Managent could not enforce a rent increase without proof of written notice. I wrote RP management a certified letter (as advised) asking for the notice. No response. My onsite manager told me I could pay the increase or face eviction.
So: rents go up, shit happens, but in my experice RP Managment/Biltmore apartments raises rents aggressively, excessively, and my case illegally.
RP Management manages some beautiful buildings on the hill:
http://www.rpmanagement.net/browsehood.asp?state=Washington&hood=Capitol%20Hill
My advice is avoid them at all costs.
R
Visit the tenant's union site if you're dealing with a similar headache:
http://www.tenantsunion.org/rights/23/rent-increases
For those of you looking for a place on Capitol Hill, wanted to share my experience with the Biltmore Apts (the big brick building off Olive, by Starbucks and Glo's) and RP Management.
I really don't want to sound like the Frye apts dude always yelling downtown, but I think it's important to warn people considering renting from RP Managment. Here's my scoop:
My onsite manager, nice enough guy, was sick all the time and had a friend fix a plumbing problem in my apartment. The friend left the hot water running all day + night and it caused a lot of damage. My manager said his friend shouldn't do repairs drunk, and offered me a roll of quarters to do any laundry I needed from mopping up the water. Nice.
My rent was raised almost $300 in less than two years . It went up very soon after my 6-month lease expired and just kept on going. They wouldn't give me a lease extension. People kept having to move out because of repeated rent hikes. My neighbors in the little house across the street had theirs raised by RP Managment $700 in less than 6 months.
Last Fall they finally started to offer lease extentions. When I went to sign mine I was told it would be at my newest rent amount (effective the next month), which I hadn't received any written or verbal notice whatsoever of whatsover. Completely illegal. Washington state law requires 30 days written notice for a rent increase. On top of that, they were trying to enforce it a month early if I wanted a least extension. Shady.
I called the tenants union, who advised me that RP Managent could not enforce a rent increase without proof of written notice. I wrote RP management a certified letter (as advised) asking for the notice. No response. My onsite manager told me I could pay the increase or face eviction.
So: rents go up, shit happens, but in my experice RP Managment/Biltmore apartments raises rents aggressively, excessively, and my case illegally.
RP Management manages some beautiful buildings on the hill:
http://www.rpmanagement.net/browsehood.asp?state=Washington&hood=Capitol%20Hill
My advice is avoid them at all costs.
R
Visit the tenant's union site if you're dealing with a similar headache:
http://www.tenantsunion.org/rights/23/rent-increases
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Love is in the air
Well in this case, LOVE is in the building. The Seattle skyline never looked so lovely.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
$54 Million laptop
This is an awesome story. A woman brings in her laptop to Best Buy to get it repaired. They lose it after a few weeks. Woman is disgruntled. Best Buy offers a gift card for the loss. Woman says it's not fair. Her identity is stolen--personal tax data on the computer. Best Buy does not apologize. Woman files a $54 million lawsuit. How much would you sue if your laptop (with all those priceless pictures, stuff from iTunes, and valuable time lost) was stolen?
More at MSNBC
Saturday, February 9, 2008
4 minutes to save the world
A clip from Madonna's new album. With collaboration from Timbaland + Justin Timberlake + Madonna, what could go wrong??
Sunday, February 3, 2008
A Good Day
My last 24 hours has been excellent. Last night I had dinner with Jack. We had burgers and microbrew beer (I know, how rare for two gay guys, huh?) and had great conversation the whole time. It was raining, so I walked him home under an umbrella. This morning I had class, then went to the gym. After that I had a really healthy and delicious lunch, and a very refreshing shower.
My wallet was burning so it was time to go shopping. I got a new glasses prescription a month ago, and still haven't gotten around to finding new glasses. So I went shopping downtown, and found a pair that I liked and that is comfortable. I went to pay, and the girl told me they would be $438. What!?!? Ummm, no. I refused. I looked shocked, and she immediately said "Well, ok, we can do it for an even $400." And I thought "Ooooh! I didn't even know I was bargaining, but I guess I am. Game on!" Anyway, I ended up getting them down to $350. Credit card was swiped and there goes more debt.
After that I met a friend for a shopping spree. I HATE malls, but my experience at the club on Saturday convinced me that I need some new stuff for going out. My friend is totally hot and very stylish, and I've always admired how he looks. So I took him as my personal shopper, and he was very accommodating. He understands that if I don't get it right in the first couple tries, we have to just leave. I can't stand the process.
We started at Club Monaco and got me a couple nice long-sleeve shirts and an awesome light and dark gray argyle v-neck sweater. It's gonna look super cute with a collared shirt under it and the sleeves rolled up. I'd never been to that store before, but a boy I dated a long time ago was a frequent customer and always looked good. Now that I've tasted the magic for myself, I think I'm a fan.
We then headed to Nordstrom (Lacoste section), but everything there is totally overpriced and most of it looks clownish. I am all for bright colors, but not ALL of them on the same article of clothing. And I am not about to pay $100 more than something is worth just to have a stupid alligator on the front. Please, bitches. I'm not about to fall for that.
We stopped by Sunglass Hut to see a friend who works there. They made me try on these awesome aviator sunglasses. I've always thought they make me look like an insect, but these were a slightly different shape than usual, and I think they fit my face well. I usually hate how I look in sunglasses, so it's a rare thing to find something that works. They told me I could get them for $170. Bye bye.
After that we went to Pagliacci. We consumed an entire 18 inch pizza between the two of us. So much for all that working out. *sigh* But it was worth it.
So, the next big spree is to find jeans. Where can someone find good jeans that actually fit well!?
Anyway, it's been a great day. I was going to try to do stuff, but now it's 11:00pm and I'm feeling tired and lazy. Maybe I'll have some red wine, watch a movie, and call it a night. Hurray for the single life!
My wallet was burning so it was time to go shopping. I got a new glasses prescription a month ago, and still haven't gotten around to finding new glasses. So I went shopping downtown, and found a pair that I liked and that is comfortable. I went to pay, and the girl told me they would be $438. What!?!? Ummm, no. I refused. I looked shocked, and she immediately said "Well, ok, we can do it for an even $400." And I thought "Ooooh! I didn't even know I was bargaining, but I guess I am. Game on!" Anyway, I ended up getting them down to $350. Credit card was swiped and there goes more debt.
After that I met a friend for a shopping spree. I HATE malls, but my experience at the club on Saturday convinced me that I need some new stuff for going out. My friend is totally hot and very stylish, and I've always admired how he looks. So I took him as my personal shopper, and he was very accommodating. He understands that if I don't get it right in the first couple tries, we have to just leave. I can't stand the process.
We started at Club Monaco and got me a couple nice long-sleeve shirts and an awesome light and dark gray argyle v-neck sweater. It's gonna look super cute with a collared shirt under it and the sleeves rolled up. I'd never been to that store before, but a boy I dated a long time ago was a frequent customer and always looked good. Now that I've tasted the magic for myself, I think I'm a fan.
We then headed to Nordstrom (Lacoste section), but everything there is totally overpriced and most of it looks clownish. I am all for bright colors, but not ALL of them on the same article of clothing. And I am not about to pay $100 more than something is worth just to have a stupid alligator on the front. Please, bitches. I'm not about to fall for that.
We stopped by Sunglass Hut to see a friend who works there. They made me try on these awesome aviator sunglasses. I've always thought they make me look like an insect, but these were a slightly different shape than usual, and I think they fit my face well. I usually hate how I look in sunglasses, so it's a rare thing to find something that works. They told me I could get them for $170. Bye bye.
After that we went to Pagliacci. We consumed an entire 18 inch pizza between the two of us. So much for all that working out. *sigh* But it was worth it.
So, the next big spree is to find jeans. Where can someone find good jeans that actually fit well!?
Anyway, it's been a great day. I was going to try to do stuff, but now it's 11:00pm and I'm feeling tired and lazy. Maybe I'll have some red wine, watch a movie, and call it a night. Hurray for the single life!
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