On Janesville councilman files for bankruptcy
Posted on June 18 at 7:29 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I love how everyone is so quick to judge and doesn't give a damn about anyones situation. Looks like most are judge, juror and executioner. I have no clue who this guy is but I will say good for him for not being ashamed and coming forward to "relate" I guess in a way to a lot of the struggling folks around these areas. We are only told what he and the writer want us to know. Who's to say he doesn't have $50,000 in medical debt from a battle with cancer or a car accident or maybe huge loans from helping elderly parents get medical care or nursing home help. I'm not making excuses for him but seriously to sit and judge some one and threaten to move if he gets re-elected...it's so sad that your life is so awful that you are so concerned w/ your city council's personal business that you would pack up and move.... Do you think anyone will care if you ...1 person moves..if he gets re-elected? Come on! This just reminds me of how much americans really lack in compassion for one another. There are so many other things in life to worry about or to focus on then another person's financial matters! I hope this gentleman finds comfort in knowing there's at least 1 person in janesville who will not judge him! This also just reminded me why I stopped coming to the gazette website. Too many people who are just so much better then everyone else!!
On Couple charged in child abuse case
Posted on February 3 at 3:06 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I AM SO MAD I COULD SCREAM! I TRUELY AM SICK TO MY STOMACH BY READING THIS STORY AND KNOWING THESE TWO MONSTERS ARE OUT FREE! I AM JUST SICK!!! WAKE UP CITY OF JANESVILLE/CPS/DA! THIS IS ABSOLUTLY SICK!! I PAY TAXES TO THE CITY AND DAMN IT I WANT MY TAX MONEY TO GO TO PUTTING THESE TWO PIECES OF WASTED HUMAN BEINGS BEHIND BARS!!!! WHY ARE THEY NOT BEING CHARGED W/ ATTEMPTED MURDER. WHAT IS GOING ON W/ OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM- IT DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE. I'M SO MAD!!!!! WHERE THE HELL WERE THE GRANDPARENTS AT? DID THEY KNOW THE LITTLE GIRL WAS GETTING BEAT? I'M SURE IT WASN'T THE FIRST TIME EITHER! LET'S ALL JUST KEEP THIS LITTLE GAL IN OUR PRAYERS AND HOPE JUSTICE WILL TAKE PLACE ONE DAY! ANY UPDATES ON LITTLE GAL'S CONDITION PLEASE LET US KNOW!!
On Public-access channels slam Charter’s plans
Posted on August 1 at 10:28 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Just out of curiosity... Have you ever visited one of Charter's local offices? I have many times and I've been greeted with the most upbeat, sincere and knowledgeable staff. I agree over the phone is next to impossible but to judge the WHOLE CUSTOMER SERVICE of a company is insane! Yes I'm speaking from personal experience as I know someone who puts up with the verbal abuse of 90% of Charter's customers! I understand everyone's frustration and I too as a consumer am equally frustrated... but do you REALLY think the people behind the front desk the front line bottom of the totem pole CSR's are the one's to take your frustrations out on? Have you ever heard the way people talk to those girls! I wouldn't even allow my child to stand in line and wait with me because of the way other customers talk to those representatives. And to think they are ADULTS!!! F-Bombs being thrown around left and right and over what?!? Your package ended??? That you were told was going to end 6 months from the date you signed up and YOU FORGOT!!! but some how or another we fault the CSR for our own negligence in remembering that we were told things would change in 6 months. It's just easier to go in the office and call them names and threaten to harm them. Yes I said it... Because that's the exact statement I heard that day in line. If any of you are the fools that walk into any company and demand customer service by threatening or treating people like garbage then shame on you!!!
As for the digital transmission...you have a fabulous point!! I too wish Charter would wait on the channel changes and make them the same time the transmission occurs in Feb. 2009. It would make the transition a lot easier for all involved. On that note: Charter has NOTHING to do with the digital transmission that the GOVERNMENT is mandating!!! Do people understand the reasoning behind it? If not I would suggest you educate yourselves before passing judgment. I tend to think outside the box and it gets me further in life. I've also had to laugh at the criticism regarding the peg channel moves because if I recall the public had an out poring of wanting more competition and by doing so the franchising fees were abolished which pretty much meant Charter could do what it wants now because all of us choose for them to stop being a monopoly and to allow competition...not Realizing along with that the Cities and municipalities can no longer tell them how to run their business
On Romo's appearance spices up Fischer
Posted on July 1 at 10:11 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
JEMYSKI~ I knew it wasn't just me!!! I was telling everyone there was no way that was the Janesville Olive Garden but I hadn't been there in about 2 yrs so wasn't sure if they did a remodel or not! Thanks for clarifying!
On Romo's appearance spices up Fischer
Posted on June 30 at 9 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
FYI~ www.people.com there is a picture of the two of them at the Olive Garden. The caption reads "Jessica meets Tony's parents @ the Olive Garden in Janesville WI" I know everyone thinks it's dumb but step outside the box for a second. It's very cool that they were able to sit down and enjoy themselves for a dinner out just the same as you or I would. I'm sure there wasn't a ton of photogs around taking pics like there is in Beverly Hills. So who knows.....maybe we'll get a few more celebs come visit our community and help stimulate our economy some how?!? That sounded good right LOL .... I too am very nosey and would love to know how much of a tip was left that night. Any Olive Garden workers out there blogging??? Or did you all sign a confidentiality agreement?
On Flooding forces Fourth of July from Traxler
Posted on June 19 at 12:44 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
the AOG puts on the best fireworks in town! I go every year and I've never had religion crammed down my throat. They call their event "FREEDOM FEST" It's celebrating our Nations freedom and liberty. I know the AOG pays for those fireworks not the tax payers and it's free to the public!! all of which we should be grateful for. Anyone who thinks the fair grounds would be a great idea- I think you are forgetting the fact that fireworks need space...and the fairgrounds does not have the proper amount of space for shooting them off! There are certain space restrictions when shooting off fireworks! Since the AOG has grown they even shoot off theirs in a field across highway 14 now. There needs to be space!! And seriously....... everyone so concerned w/ the alcohol....... if you can't go w/out a beer for 2 hours I think it's time to call the 800 number!
On Charter outages affect Rock County customers
Posted on May 22 at 1:53 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
are you kidding me~!!! I can't believe how ignorant and quick people are to blame and complain about something that wasn't even Charter's fault! HELLO!!!
So when a car hits a phone pole and takes out the at & t phones and internet are you telling me it's the phone companies fault, or the car's fault? Or maybe it was the pole's fault for being on the corner! A main fiber was cut so yes services were interupted- if you go to your main office and ask them for a credit they will give you one. I personally have asked if they are billing the place that did the cut and was told YES- so I too suggest ...if you have any questions/concerns be proactive and drive to your local office and ask them. Badger17Fan explained it very well...in fact it was pretty much the same way the cable people explained it to me. Thanks for the facts!
On AT&T will offer cable alternative
Posted on April 30 at 10:28 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Again- not defend any particular company but I can honestly say that when I first signed up w/ "Charter's Bundle" I was told UPFRONT that it was a 12 month package price. So I understand that a lot of us are upset about the price increase after the 12 months- but we new it was going to happen up front. And I have had AT & T before and Direct and they both offered me special pricing at first too- it seems like every company does that. It would be nice to have set pricing but it doesn't seem like anyplace does.
On AT&T will offer cable alternative
Posted on April 26 at 11:47 a.m. ( Suggest removal )
Why do people think Charter is the only company that outsources it's customer service over seas? I'm sure AT&T does! As does 1/2 of all other companies do we like it... absolutly not! But it's the way the world is going- cheaper labor over seas. Look at your tag on your clothes. I'm sure it says made in India, Pakistan, China(big surprise)or the like. So it's good enough for you to wear clothes that were made by outsourced companies? No business or Company is perfect. It is great that competition is rolling in. Everyone is agreed on that aspect. However to insult a companies customer service is a bit much. Charter does have local offices-I've been to JVL and Beloit and the way those attendants are treated is just sickening! Have you ever stood in line and listened? They take every imaginable insult I've heard thru out my 55 years of life! Imagine if that were you? So Yes we are all in favor of more competition but lets look at the fact that more competition may mean less jobs for others. So more people on wellfare and so on and so on...... One compliment I would like to pass along is I like being able to pay my bill locally. Not having to mail it in or having to wait the 10 plus days to have it put on my account. I don't believe AT&T has any local offices.
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On Crews struggle to find site of rollover crash
Posted on October 24 at 9:56 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
I felt like I was reading my own story for a second. I was involved in a rollover about 6 or so years ago-outside of Edgerton area and the 911 folks couldn't find me either! I was hanging from my seatbelt upside down for over 1 hour before I was finally found. Nothing is more scary then being in that situation and not having the resources available to find you. At the time I purposely bought a phone equiped with GPS so when the 911 lady was telling me they couldn't find me I didn't understand! Then she went on to tell me that Rock CO wasn't set up with GPS tracking yet. I'm glad they are now. I hope this person had a better experience w/ the 911 center than I had. They yelled at me on the phone to stop crying and they also let me go... so there I was in my vehicle hanging upside down ALONE! I later sent a letter to the director of the 911 center to address the matter in which he did tell me was done. Still to this day I shiver at the thought of having to call 911 again because it was an awful experience for me. It made me sad when I read the caller had to hang up and recall 911. Why couldn't they transfer the people!!