Mama Carol

Just as I was heading to bed last night I got a text from my daughter. She bought another charger and it worked fine. Hope she took the other one back but she said it was a universal charger and would charge cameras and other electronics as well as cell phones. Or is supposed to. She said her husband's phone was one that it was supposed to charge so she was thinking of keeping it as an emergency charger for him. I did some reading about the Razr. Seems as though there are two versions of it. One is the GSM version and one is the CDMA version. Apparently, the charger for one won't wo

I'll tell her that. I really thought it was charging but she didn't think so. I can't call her to tell her what to do, since the battery ran out while I was there. She's pretty handy with electronics so maybe she's figured it out since I left. She said she really liked the phone and doesn't want to have to get another one. She likes it even better than the one her hubby got her for Christmas last year. Yes, I saw it's a common problem and not just with cheap Chinese chargers but even OEM chargers.

I've done a lot of reading in the last few minutes about charging problems with the Razr. Who knew??? And it seems to be very common, even with some OEM chargers. But also, everything I read seems to point to the charger working even if "unauthorized".

The charger she bought is truly a universal charger. It has different size ends for different phones, plus a USB cord, a power cord and an adapter for the car. I'll tell her to put it on the charger again, with the phone off. She had it on the charger, with the phone off but the phone powered back on. BY ITSELF. Not the first time it had done that apparently. I'm thinking there might be something wrong with the phone, too. She said none of it worked right from the time she got it.

:rofl: She called it her "Obama phone".

Motorola Razr. It's not Safelink. I can't remember who the provider is. She plans to call them. Just hates that she spent money, little that it was, and the charger doesn't work. It was kind of funny. I thought it was charging. She said it wasn't. I'll let her know to put it back on the charger and see what happens. I've never heard of a universal charger not working if it's supposed to work on that phone. I could see if she got a Nokia charger for a Motorola phone it not working but a universal charger????

My daughter has one of the free phones because they receive Food Stamps. The charger broke. It was missing a screw when she received the phone and apparently the one screw that was in there came out and when she went to unplug it from the wall, the part that plugs into the wall fell apart. She went and bought a universal charger that was supposed to work with that phone. When she plugged it in, the phone said something to the effect of "unauthorized charger". She tried with the plug into the wall, the car charger and the USB charger and got the same message with all of them. Is this some

whew!! I feel safer. How about y'all? Seriously, that poor guy. I hope he's recovered from the scare he got.

Isn't that a fact!! I worked for the same employer three times (once was short term to fill in while someone was out on maternity leave). Hubby worked for the same employer twice, with two different employers.

You're absolutely correct about the dress. I wore slacks to almost all of my interviews, but they certainly weren't jeans. I'd never, ever consider dressing less than professional for an interview. I think you're right about the work ethic, too. I have seen several of the jobs for which I interviewed come back open. Unless the job was not at all as represented, I would have still been there. I was in my last job for 15 years and the one prior to that for 4 1/2. Other than the businesses my husband and I have owned through the years, I've only had three jobs, all lasting more than 4 y

Absolutely true! However, if you catch a glimpse of an eye roll as you walk into the room, the interview lasts less than five minutes, your past work history is never discussed and you aren't told "we'll get back to you", you can figure THAT is not based on your abilities. REGARDLESS of your age, sex, race, etc. With an interview lasting fewer than five minutes and your skills and past work history never being discussed, you were dismissed as a candidate for some reason.

Actually, I have to correct myself. It is not illegal to request one but the employer cannot discriminate based on the photo, if the discrimination is based on age, sex, race, etc. It is very unusual to request one. And obviously in fields where knowing what the person looks like is necessary--such as actors and models--it would not be unusual to request, or include, one. Depending on which HR group you visit, some say absolutely no way request a photo. I guess it comes down to CYA.

and whatever you do, whatever it takes to accomplish it, DO NOT show up reeking of cigarette smoke, especially if you're applying for a position where the ad stated "non-smoker preferred" or "non-smoking environment". The non-smoking environment is common in the paper industry. Request one or put one with their resume? It wouldn't surprise me either way.

Requesting a photo is illegal. It can be required after one is hired but not prior to an interview. So, why even put a photo with your resume???

The ones I have a problem telling no are the ones who call for the charities wanting clothing and household items. We simply don't have anything to give away. Did that in the summer of 2010 so we have nothing left to donate. Seriously. I know a lot of the people who make those calls are elderly people and I hate to tell them no. And yes, no means no and there is no point in wasting their time or yours. We kept getting calls for an industrial supplier. I told them REPEATEDLY that we no longer had a business and to please stop calling us. I must have finally got through to them beca

Me, too. It's always been safer than 278. The video along 92 was frightening! That is a dangerous stretch of road anyway.

I interviewed about six weeks ago with a company and the interviewer said he checked everyone out on FB. I had to stop myself from asking him how that worked out for him when trying to check me out. Even some of my friends can't see my posts and I am not searchable. FWIW, even **I** can't find me on there.

Yes, I know they are. I generally firmly, and perhaps not so nicely, tell them we are on the do-not-call list and that should they call again, I will report them. I'm not rude but I am blunt about it.

they sure do! Try being over 55 and looking for a job. I've given up on getting a job. Really. I'm not willing to work for minimum wage when the job should pay half again more. I am not a telemarketer, don't want to be a telemarketer and am generally less than nice to telemarketers. I am fortunate in that I don't HAVE to work, even though an additional income would be nice. As a friend of mine used to say, we can afford bread and peanut butter but an additional income would allow us to buy jelly to go with that peanut butter. I have helped friends get jobs and have sent job postings

Hubby has driven in Canada, England, France, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands. Never needed anything other than his valid Georgia license. But this thread is not about valid US licenses being honored elsewhere. It's about valid licenses issued in other countries being valid here.

"According to Georgia Department of Driver's Services' website, "Georgia recognizes valid driver licenses issued to and held by residents of other countries as long as the "Out Of Country" license is valid (not expired). Generally, you may drive in Georgia for up to one year on a valid foreign or International license. You do not need to apply for a Georgia license unless you become a resident of Georgia." So after a year or establishing residency, then a Georgia license is required? Did I read that correctly?

how about this one? http://www.legal-aid.org/en/las/knowyourrights/encounteringthepolice.aspx#2 What should I do if I am questioned by the police? You should always give your correct name and general identification information. Remember to carry some form of ID with you at all times. Make sure that you know the phone numbers where your parents, guardian or relatives can be reached. If you are in your home and the police ask to enter, you don’t have to let them in unless they have a warrant signed by a judge. Only in an emergency situation, will an officer be allowed to enter witho

She would most likely been forced to take matters in her own hands, so to speak.

You just gotta know who really owns and runs governmental agencies. Unfortunately, it ain't the people.

Your reading comprehension skills must be a bit rusty because neither of them agreed with your principle. What source would be suitable for me to use? You name it. The right to remain silent is also part of the Miranda Act. And your final statement proves MY point--you can take the fifth amendment at any time. You DO NOT have to speak to law enforcement. You DO have to obey them if they ask you to get out of the car, answer their questions about your name and address and a few other things but you do not have to answer questions beyond that. And think about it, there are cr