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Check those credit card "notices" Big Increases!

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I have had a CHASE Credit Card in good standing for over a decade now, & took advantage of a few "Balance Transfer Offers" in 2005 & 2006; I locked into 2.99% & 3.99% rates "UNTIL THE BALANCE is Paid in Full".
Today I was paying the bills, & when I got to the Chase bill, I saw a one-page "IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING CHANGES TO YOUR ACCOUNT", effective 01/09
* A New Account Service charge of $10 A MONTH will be added to your account.
* Your Minimum Balance due will increase from 2% to 5% of your balance.
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Because they screwed up other folks loans, they want to tack $120 A YEAR
to my account? This is an unfair method of increasing my agreed-to APR!
The Minimum balance increase of 150% in amount is extreme by any standard. I think Doubling The minimum to 4% would be sufficient.
Check those notices tucked in the 8 pages of ads enclosed in your bill! __________________
"Purveyor of occasionally relevant information" ~~~ www.myspace.com/bobgrant3 ~~~

After going two-for-four in voting, I'm happy for the Two that I got right!

Last night's  MyFoxBoston post below:

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C’mon in the Ballot Booth with me!
Current mood: hopeful
Category: News and Politics

 OK, here's the skinny..I'm 2-for-7 in Presidential Elections, so I'm no Washington Redskins in predicting these things.  I am, however, expecting my batting average to climb to .375 after Tuesday. This Year with wholehearted support, I'm drinking the Kool-Aid of change & voting for Mr. Barack Obama(surprise!) in the U.S. election.

Here in the great state of Massachusetts, I'm also voting:

YES on Question 1- No Income Tax..

YES on Question 2- Decriminalization of Grass (Long Overdue, let Police fight crime)

NO on Question 3- "Hey, Teacher, Leave those DOGS Alone!" Steven Crist of the Daily Racing Form (& owner of two retired Greyhounds) wrote about the 'trickle-down' effect if Dog Racing Is Banned. HORSE RACING FANS, you are warned! http://cristblog.drf.com/crist/files/column100308.doc

Regardless of YOUR Stance, get out & vote tomorrow...Early & Often!

C’mon in the Ballot Booth with me!
Current mood: hopeful
Category: News and Politics

 

OK, here's the skinny..I'm 2-for-7 in Presidential Elections, so I'm no Washington Redskins in predicting these things.  I am, however, expecting my batting average to climb to .375 after Tuesday. This Year with wholehearted support, I'm drinking the Kool-Aid of change & voting for Mr. Barack Obama(surprise!) in the U.S. election.

Here in the great state of Massachusetts, I'm also voting:

YES on Question 1- No Income Tax..

YES on Question 2- Decriminalization of Grass (Long Overdue, let Police fight crime)

NO on Question 3- "Hey, Teacher, Leave those DOGS Alone!" Steven Crist of the Daily Racing Form (& owner of two retired Greyhounds) wrote about the 'trickle-down' effect if Dog Racing Is Banned. HORSE RACING FANS, you are warned! http://cristblog.drf.com/crist/files/column100308.doc

Regardless of YOUR Stance, get out & vote tomorrow...Early & Often!

       " Mr. Morality, Sal DeMasi, strikes again!"
   Deval Patrick played his hand of "Texas Hold-Em" with House Speaker Sal DeMasi over Casinos in Massachusetts, & wound up a loser. Now DeMasi has begun throwing Jokers into the game, adding deception of his minions along with the standard bogus claims of DOOM   if Massachusetts accepts GAMBLING in the state!
    This "same old song & dance" DeMasi spouts over gaming in the state everytime a proposal reaches the statehouse is insane! EVENTUALLY State Representatives MUST come out from under his thumb & DO THE RIGHT THING! Let 2008 Be the Year of the Slot!
   lets have a two-year trial on Video Gaming. Install 2,000 slots each@ Suffolk Downs, Wonderland, Raynham, & Plainridge Race Course and see if the world ends in Massachusetts. I’m betting it won’t; it’ll provide Millions in tax dollars; save existing jobs (& add LOTS of new ones)at the state’s 4 tracks; & give a much needed boost to the  Mass. Thoroughbred Breeder’s Association, adding jobs at farms around the state!
                                               
                                            Sincerely, Bob Grant, Fitchburg,Ma

New MGM GRAND at Foxwoods= No Racebook!?

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A heads-up to horseplayers coming to Conn. Casinos this summer. The New MGM GRAND @ Foxwoods in Ledyard,CT. opened May 17th. I figured I'd check them out while it still had that "New Casino" Smell. Driving up to the valet, I realized Karen & I were the only car there! This is 12:30pm/Et, when crowds should be coming & LEAVING! The valet said it was real slow the last few days.
There was No line arriving to check-in. Yet I was told the smoking suites were not available at this time. I said, "OK..just point me to your racebook & I'll bet a few Doubles waiting for the room."
Check-In girl Gail looked up at me & said,"Sorry, we have no racebook." Stunned silence ensues.
"But you can walk to Foxwoods. They have a Racebook." she added. Of course, it's six furlongs away.
I figured I'll skip the Belmont distance round-trip for now, & grab a bite instead. "Where's the 'Grand Buffet' located?(NYUK,NYUK,NYUK)"..Now Gail is getting antsy. "Sorry, Mr.Grant, we have No Buffet here. But Foxwoods has one".
NEEDLESS TO SAY, I'll be staying at Foxwood's Original Great Cedar Hotel here on out.
Suites are $100 less, & 5 furlongs closer than "The MGM GRAND(NOT)"
P.S.: Still NO NYRA @ Foxwoods..which means..NO BELMONT !!
-Bob __________________
"Purveyor of occasionally relevant information" ~~~ www.myspace.com/bobgrant3 ~~~

An Afternoon of BLUES, BREWS, & BAR-B-QUE!

Saturday, July 26th, 2008
12:00 noon until 5:00 pm

Benjamin Hill Park & Recreation Area
93 Benjamin Hill Rd., Shirley, MA

FEATURING
Grammy-Nominated King of Blues-A-Billy!
"Titan of the Telecaster"
BILL KIRCHEN
(Hot Rod Lincoln, Truck Stop at the End of the World)

----- With Special Guests -----
Fully-Licensed Rockin' Bluesmen
THE INSTALLERS

--- Also PERFORMING ---
THE MATT ZEINER BAND
Danielle Miraglia & Tom Bianchi
ASHBROOK-HAYNES BAND

Early Bird Attraction: CHRIS REDDY - 11:30 am

Guest MC: CARTER ALAN from WZLX-FM's "Sunday Morning Blues"

Enjoy finely crafted Micro-Brews from: Harpoon Brewery,
Gardner Ale House, Berkshire Brewing Co.,Mayflower Brewing

Delicious Bar-B-Que Burgers, Franks, Chicken & more from:
The Devens Grill, The Bull Run Restaurant, The Phoenix, Piccolino's

*Tickets: $25 ~ (includes:12/1oz. tastings or 3/12oz. non-alcohol drinks)
Children under 12: Free with paid adult admission.

An Afternoon of BLUES, BREWS, & BAR-B-QUE!

Saturday, July 26th, 2008
12:00 noon until 5:00 pm

Benjamin Hill Park & Recreation Area
93 Benjamin Hill Rd., Shirley, MA

*Tickets: $25 ~ (includes:12/1oz. tastings or 3/12oz. non-alcohol drinks)
Children under 12: Free with paid adult admission.

 

 "ShouldaCouldaWouldaBeen STARS!"

   SHIRLEY,MA- Get ready for an exciting New Concert Showcase for Adults who want to let their "STAR SHINE"! City Music presents "CouldaWouldaShouldaBeen STARS!", the concert for "Those About To Rock..Again!" Four Selected Acts will perform 40 minute sets (with A Full Concert Sound System) onstage at THE BULL RUN, Rt.2A, Shirley,MA on Saturday Night, September 27th,@ 7:30pm.

   "ShouldaCouldaWouldaBeen STARS!" is NOT a BATTLE of The BANDS, but a night of rockin' fun, getting adults to perform on a Big Stage, to show the world what they've still got!Tickets are a Bargain at only $10 in advance, $15 the day of the show. The Bull Run is an "All Ages" venue, so Mom can have Dad bring the kids, enjoy a meal, & see Mom's inner Bonnie Raitt come out onstage! Don't mistake this for some "SCAR-E-OKE", either...bands play all the music, not MP3's!

    Want to be onstage? Band applications can be obtained, & must be received by Saturday, August 16th, at City Music in Leominster(978)534-8989,or Gardner,MA. Selected Acts will be announced on Wednesday,  August 20th "WouldaShouldaCouldaBeen STARS!"  Tickets go on sale Monday,August 25th, & are available from any City Music store , The Bull Run(978)425-4311, or from any performing band.

    Sponsors include: METRONOME Magazine, Up-Side-Sound Studio, & Bedlam Productions. Doors open at 6pm. Buy tickets EARLY, reserve a table, and enjoy a delicious dinner or sandwich before the show! The event will wrap up before 11:30pm, so the babysitter can be done work by midnight!

Date & Time: Saturday, July 26, 2008
NOON -6:00 PM Suggested Audiences: Adult, College Location:
Find Local Food & Accommodations Benjamin Hill Park & Recreation Area
78 Benjamin Road
Shirley, MA 01464 Cost: TBA Sponsored by: The Habitiat for Humanity, Bedlampro.com, Outback SteakHouse, WZLX-FM,Boston Description: Outdoor Concert & Mini-Micro-Brewfest to benefit The Habitat for Humanity
Daylong Festival @ Benjamin Hill Park, Shirley,Ma.
Scheduled Performers include:
- Legendary Guitarist BILL KIRCHEN
- Rockin'Bluesmen THE INSTALLERS
- Danielle Miraglia & Tom Bianchi
- Ashbrook~Haynes
- More Acts to be announced.
- Guest MC, CARTER ALAN from WZLX,Boston
- Select Micro-Breweries Sampling their Beer (+21)
- Great food from OUTBACK Steakhouse
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Noon-6PM , Gates open @ 11:30am ; Tickets TBA
Benjamin Hill Park & Recreation Area, Shirley,MA
Listen to WZLX's "Sunday Morning Blues" for more info as the show approaches!