Even though my number is on a "do not call list" I still get these annoying calls. I had the number put on the list to avoid these pesky companies calling. The most recent spammer that called was another one that was claiming to be calling from Windows. Ironic thing is when I said Windows doesn't call people they just tried to ignore what I just said. Are these people really that stupid they think someone will believe that Windows cares enough to call you at home? —"Do Not Call List" is Not Working

Have you guys noticed that most work related bitches on The Coast tend to have a narcissistic quality to them? OP will be pissed at a coworker that doesn't work. Or OP will be upset with the way they are treated. Or OP will be upset about decisions made by management. I have rarely seen any comment that suggested that the OP is concerned about their employer's interests. Or any comments that suggest that the OP actually shows any pride in their work. Do they hold certain work ethics important? Is this common in NS? Are all Nova Scotians so insecure about our jobs that they are trapped in a culture of: getting defensive about ourselves or contemptuous about others? Do you realize that in job markets where I am confidant that I can get another job, I have actually raised issues and concerns that I thought were in the best interest of my employer? Where is the pride that you should have for your own skills and labour? Do you really want to go through life being on the 'walking dead' ie someone that goes to work each day but doesn't give a shit about anything. Are you really that narcissistic? —Have Worked Elsewhere, and I'm Not in NS for the Money

Neck tattoos. Pleather. Expensive towels that fray after one wash. Anything I have to iron. Bench. Payphones that don't work. Sudoku. Dog shit on sidewalks. Anne Hathaway. Coach purses. Sloppy Big Macs. #52 bus. Wrist tattoos. LED lights. Dust. Wire hangers. Spitting. Patchouli. Unsalted fries. Women that can't walk in heels. Gel nails. My creepy neighbour. People with great asses in bad jeans. Ron James. Big ass headphones. No lights on bikes. Baby on board stickers. People who don't take down their lost pet posters. Taylor Swift. Nail biters. Trick or treating teenagers. Smart cars. Adirondack chairs. Plastic bandages. The price of gum. Vitamin water. Sweatpants. Litterbugs. —That's it for Now

So you decide to cross a 4 lane road. Ok, nothing was coming one side and the other was stopped because of a light, not the right thing to do, but you did it, whatever. That's not the issue. You cross one side and failed to anticipate the people who were turning right and were coming through so you're about halfway through the road when cars start to drive ... but no let's not look like we're trying to not get killed, let's slow walk across the street, chest high, like "you can't hit me", looking like you own the road, making oncoming traffic come to a stop for you. At least look like you're trying to hurry across rather than leisurely stroll with your cup of coffee... and no, don't tell me anything about what if they couldn't move fast because of some kind of injury ... if you can't move fast take your ass to a cross walk! Oh and on a second note, stop anticipating the walk signal. Walk when it says walk, or have half the sense to look at the cars possibly approaching before they come. I spend much of my time as a pedestrian and have seen this happen so many times. You know that we can soon walk, I know that we can soon walk, just wait two seconds for the walk signal, God dammit. Just Wednesday a girl nearly got knocked over because she anticipated the walk sign, went and was about halfway through when it actually turned into the walk signal. Someone was turning left and had to suddenly stop when they noticed you in the cross walk! One more. —Sorry About the Road Bitch

I'd just like to give a big FUCK YOU the inconsiderate fucking moron who decided the other day was a GREAT day to leave a cat in a cat carrier in the entrance way to my apartment building on Windsor St. Not only is that cat lucky that I actually give two fucks about other living things, but you're lucky I don't know who you are so I can't kick the shit out of you for being such a moron. Fuck knows how much money I'm going to have to spend in order to get this cat re-homed, or to keep in my medium sized two bedroom apartment that already houses 2 cats. But I guess you would know how much money this is going to cost me and that's why you decided you'd just abandon the cat instead of manning the fuck up and taking on the responsibility you committed yourself to upon getting a cat. Aw what? You mean they don't stay little forever?! She's not even a bad cat. She's litter trained and very affectionate!! I fucking hate you, whoever you are. —PUSSYLUVR

I am exhausted. I was in a good mood today but it was completely ruined by waking up to Swastikas drawn outside of my apartment door. They were in the hallway and by the elevator in this "ocean view" apartment complex. The best part of this whole experience was when I told the building reps and they said it was, "probably a bunch of kids goofing around." Is that supposed to make me feel safe? I don't care if you're a bunch of kids or a bunch of adults. We will not stand for this type of ignorance. —Pissed

My iPhone was stolen in May and three of your lovely employees tracked it down with the serial number, right to the man using it as I type up this Bitch. After nearly six months of back and forth with your customer care line, your loyalty line, your fraud department, and the police, I was told today that I will never get my phone back EVEN THOUGH you have all the contact information you'd ever need to get to this man. Now this makes me angry it's true,but if never getting the phone back wasn't enough, due to your overwhelming disorganization I have continued to pay my bill for the last six months without having the phone. Still though, I've got to say the most infuriating of all is that you refused to provide any compensation at all. I am a loyal customer. I have been with your company for many years and you owe several of your current customers to me thanks to the glowing report I give if anyone asks what I think of my mobile service provider. Well that was before. I've jumped through every hoop you've asked of me but to the readers, once you need anything beyond what the helpful and polite employees behind the counters can do, forget it. —So Pissed

I thought it was a rock because it hit me so hard, and I have both a bruised leg and ego. I guess that was your goal so congratulations. What a cherry on top to have you scream out your window that I'm a bitch. Since we don’t know each other, I can only assume you either missed your intended target or were driving around doing this to several innocent pedestrians. Either way, I can't stop thinking about how much you suck. Gosh you suck. You really do. —Innocent and Furious

I appreciate the city wants to repair the unsafe holes in the sidewalks in my neighbourhood. They've had some paint white lines around the main offenders. Every couple of feet it looks like a shite grafitti artist tagged the sidewalk while crawling home from something. The holes in the sidewalk are a very real danger for someone who uses a chair or walker, or maybe even a severe limp. The first time I wiped out in one of these I broke my leg. Spiral fracture, surgery, titanium plate and 21 screws. My leg x-ray looks pretty Terminator!

Here's the problem: the blob of asphalt someone dumped into the hole in the corner of Dresden/Spring Garden wasn't made level. Instead of danger from one of my front castors getting stuck in the hole, there's now an uneven lump of asphalt. When you have hard rubber 4 or 5" front tires (as many chairs come with), it's a wipe out possibility. So instead of (finally) using that specific curb cut to cross to the other side, I still have to go off the other cut, *into traffic* to cross the street. WTF, Halifax roads dept? Maybe just fix the fucking sidewalks. And maybe have some at danger of having an accident due to shitty workmanship tell you if it's done right, before you get sued. And you will get sued.

Seriously. Can we not do better than this? Things like this are all a part of looking like dumbasses. Don't get me started on "the first snowfall". It takes four or five days until I can cross any streets because of the half-assed job the sub cintractors do on clearing the sidewalks/curbcuts/crosswalks. —WheelieP

As much as I applaud Occupy Nova Scotia I believe that they should leave the Grand Parade Square for Remembrance Day. Perhaps they could go to the small park across from Public Gardens. After all Spring Garden Road is where a lot of the money is made/spent and it is on major bus routes so their message still could be heard. Grand parade would be the wrong place for you on this serious day. —Rattale