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Walmart CEO says that shoplifting is higher than normal, and may lead to higher prices and store closures.

The higher prices we all know, but I am quite surprised that shoplifting could lead to store closures.

Also, with all the tech available, the implication seems to be that nothing is done about it by law enforcement i.e. the system?

Don't forget to fly your flag today in remembrance of all that gave their lives at Pearl Harbor. I salute them and all that served or are serving now.

My wife got a full time job with the school district.

There was some miscommunication, but net net is she can pick up the family's medical effective 1/1/23.

First of all, her cost is about 28-30% of mine. So I'll be getting a nice bump in net pay.

There are only 2 choices--a HMO and a PPO, with the HMO being more expensive, by $5/check.

The deductible is $0 on both plans.

This week we're recognizing, Maddperson!

Maddperson has been a member of POI Factory for over four and a half years.

We're recognizing him for his POI file maintenance work and his icon creation.

Thanks for all your new file creations, Maddperson!

~Angela

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

This is the official POI Factory Joke thread.

Please read all the forum rules before posting, and keep in mind...

"POI Factory is not a forum for politically charged debate.
Let's avoid topics that already have a long list of Democrat or Republican talking points or that name specific politicians."

This thread will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

Perhaps you can post on a new book you're reading, a new hobby you're taking up or about random finds as you finally get around to cleaning out the..., or your most recent adventure?

Anything to keep your windmill alive.

Please keep comments polite.

This thread will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

OK, here is another off-topic discussion item that might generate some interesting chatter...

The past few years I have added quite a bit of home automation, most of which is tied to my online identity through email address and various smart phone/online apps like Alexa, Google Home, Smart Life, and others tied to specific product websites and apps.

This week we're recognizing, Ralph6410!

Ralph6410 has been a member of POI factory for over 6 years!

This week we're appreciating his contributions in the discussion forums. We always appreciate it when members share examples from their personal experience.

Thanks for your contributions, Ralph6410!

~Angela

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

I'm sure it's or she's programmed to tell the truth lol

I was getting concerned with Alexa complying to my wife's requests for various holiday music.

So I said hold on, let me test her out for a second.

Asked her to play a specific tune by a specific artist, and to my relief, she responded that would only be included with Amazon Music Unlimited. Here's a song based on....

Thankfulness is the quickest path to joy.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

case 1. purchased eyeglasses, using FSA, they're delayed by over 7+ days, ordered 10/31 and should have been delivered a week or so ago. Got an email to follow-up, delayed.

Log in and since I had the same glasses in the cart, saw the price had dropped $72 for Black Friday!

It takes a lot more than a Hurricane named Nicole to keep Mahoney down!

It did slow him down a bit, but after a week away from POI Factory, he's already updated 14 POI Files.

Thank you for all you do for our community, Bill!

~Angela

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

What are some exercises in futility (or stupidity) you can think of?

Here's an example or two to get started:

Slam a revolving door.

Herd squirrels through the forest.

I pre-order these limited edition CDs because I learned--they go up in value, sometimes 3X+. So why wouldn't I?

Example, I bought 2 @ $60 on eBay, when the face value is $28, and last year, sold one for $180. That is when they are sealed--not when someone opens to make a copy then sells.

This week we're recognizing Strephon_Alkhalikoi!

Strephon is an NPC and has been a member of POI Factory for over 13 years.

This week we're recognizing him for his helpful comments in the New Battery For My 255W discussion.

Welcome back, Strephon_Alkhalioi!

~Angela (Chaotic Neutral 4 Life!)

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

I am unable to post in Keeping the Windmill alive.I was able to download the poi files but not able to post?? Hopefully I don't lose my privileges.