The NBA Finals, Free 411 calls, Father's Day, and Alphawoman's praise

I was moseying around Technorati and noticed that my longtime friend Alpahwoman had written about me in her journal. In a post that jokingly references her *not* being AOL's guest editor, she lays out her picks for the week.

I adore Dan of Slapinions who never is at a loss for something to say or write about. I, for one, was rolling on the floor laughing (hahahah) several weeks ago when he wrote about a stop he made at a dollar store in a shopping center that was subsequently held up! He is the greatest Dad and the I look forward to reading each and every entry he makes

Thanks! I'll take flattery wherever/whenever I can, and this almost makes up for her calling someone else (!) the best writer in J-Land a few weeks ago ;)

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Meanwhile, let me steal verbatim from Buckoclown's site because I feel it's a heck of a find and something that would have saved me money just this past Friday. Read the info here, but try and stop by his site to thank him for the extra change in your pocket :)

To quote him:

Public Service Announcement - Free 411 :o)

Cell phone companies are charging $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 Information calls. Since no one carries a telephone directory in their vehicle, they get away with it. 
 
When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial 1(800) FREE 411, or 1(800)373-3411, you will incur no charge. This works on your home telephone as well. If you enter this number into your cell phone, you will always have a way to get a phone number if you need one. 
 
Verified at Snopes: http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/nothing/free411.asp 

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How 'bout those bleeping Lakers? I thought Boston had it cinched but LA is going to make the trip to the east coast after all. They really should be embarrassed at how they failed  to stick a knife in the Celtics' heart and finish the deal. If you can't close out the game on your home court, don't expect to win in Boston.

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To all the Dad's out there - Happy Fathers Day! And thank you everyone for your well wishes!