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Guess what truly terrific present I just received from Taylor Gifts!

Nope.  Something even better.

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My mother sent us a gift from LL Bean and — you guessed it — her kind gesture put us back on their mailing list.
Thanks, Mom.

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To paraphrase Al Pacino in Godfather III:  Just when I thought I was out, Taylor Gifts sends me another @#!% catalog.

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Do something nice for yourself this year — stop all those stupid holiday catalogs with CatalogChoice.org.

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Quick quiz: after the apolcalypse, which creatures will still scurry about the wasteland?
A) Cockroaches; B) Real Estate Agents; C) Mortgage Brokers; D) All of the above
Based on the amount of mailings I’m still receiving — despite the sub-prime mortgage meltdown — I’m betting D.

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After receiving my 4th piece of direct mail from American Express OPEN for Business in 5 days, I have no other choice.
I have declared war on American Express.

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I got some disturbing news last Friday regarding a recommendation I made on this very site.

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Who knew evil would come clad in a bikini?
Not my wife when she ordered a gift from the Limited Too catalog.

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The first “Off The List” collectible is here!
Act now and complete strangers will be asking you sexually provocative questions faster than you can say “stay the hell away from me, you loser.”
To get yours, email your complete name and address to getoff@jonnyhal.com
And no, signing up won’t put you on any mailings lists. Jeez, don’t […]

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Guess who wants protect your identity now?
The same people who peddle your info nuggets to anyone with a pulse — the US Postal Service.

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