Consumerism

WARNING: This post is (quite) radical. So, if you are a type of mellow person who follows according to status quo, please leave. (

Skip the upper part and just get to the gist if you are bored with the acts

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con·sum·er·ism

   [kuhn-soo-muh-riz-uhm] Show IPA

–noun

1.

a modern movement for the protection of the consumeragainst useless, inferior,

or dangerous products, misleadingadvertising, unfair pricing, etc.

Section 14. Gifts, prizes, free offers, etc.

(1) No person shall offer any gift, prize or other free item -

(a) with the intention of not providing it; or

(b) with the intention of not providing it as offered.

(2) No person shall in offering any gift, prize or other free item with the purchase of any goods or services,

whether or not contingent on the purchase of other goods or

services -

(a) charge more than the regular price for the goods or services to be purchased; or

(b) reduce the quantity or quality of the goods or services to be purchased.

(3) A person who offers a gift, prize or other free item may impose any reasonable condition on the offer.

(4) Where a person imposes a condition on the offer, he shall -

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(a) describe the condition clearly;

(b) ensure that the description of the condition is conspicuously placed near the expression "free" or "free

offer", as the case may be; and

(c) ensure that the print of the description of the condition is at least half as large as the print used for the

expression "free" or "free offer".

(5) For the purposes of this section -

"free" or "free offer" includes any expression of similar meaning;

"regular price" means the price at which similar goods or services are regularly sold on the market.

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Above are the definition of the word and an Act of the word. What I have experienced today:

1. A lady in a convenience store has totally violated the citation of the act I've provided, Part II section 14.

These are her offenses:

1. She has taken out the seal logo of Dom's box

2. She has taken out the individual gifts which are of status quo, in the box and sells them separately

3. She has offended me in a rude manner - her speech

My offenses:

1. I was loud by saying, "I shall not come here again," to my cousin in law who was with me just to let the manager hear me.

2. I was even louder by saying, "This person (manager) is really..." to him outside the premise.

3. I was shouting on the way to my car by saying, "This is bloody insane!" and my cousin shushed me there and then.

Well, I could simply be charged due to:

1. public embarrassment to the manager

2. public harassment for shouting

But hey, these were less than 5 minutes. I doubt the manager would have such a mind to charge me due to these offenses.

These are more than enough that I shall lodge a report to Negeri Sembilan Consumer's Association. Please, readers. I am telling all of you here, if ever you are being cheated for any offense, please do lodge a report. Although I am only 17 years old, does that mean my rights as a valid and legal customer be violated? It's surely a resounding no! Stand up for yourselves, people. We can make a change. As the saying goes, customers always right.

PS: See, I told you. I am radical, but for the right cause.

What I've done?

I woke up at 10am. Went down and greeted Granny. I was supposed to prepare breakfast for us today and so I did. Sadly this time, it didn't turn out well. Sigh. Anyway, I went to do my blood check up for Hepatitis B screening and blood grouping. Doctor said that I will get my result within next week.

Swabbed wound and (very much) oxidised blood.

See, although the wound is rather small, it delivered huge pain. I'm not being a sissy, but yeah. I do have rights to say it really hurts. Try it, you'll know that I am not being sissy. And later, my left arm appears a little swollen. Or wait... are those my muscles???

Today's tasks

1. Clean room (checked)

2. Cook tom yum soup (checked)

3. Call Sunway (checked)

4. Read Mark and New Moon

5. Photocopy Commonwealth cert

1. Clean room

Mess all over my room. Clockwise from top left:

Status quo, extra heaps from downstairs, extra heap on my room's floor (also status quo) and categorizing the heaps.

It took me about 1 hour 10 minutes to clear off this mess!

2. Cook tom yum soup

It was very nice, indeed. I'm not trying to say my cooking's nice, but it really was enjoyable. Unique taste (I'm saying this positively).

3. Call Sunway college for my interview inquiry

I've tried on both numbers but there were no replies. Was 3pm too late for them? Man, if ever this college lags with such petty issue, I can't imagine how bad would it be. First impression counts, OK? Besides, I called them because the email that was sent to me lacks of vital informations. I think I should call them earlier tomorrow then.

4. Read Mark and New Moon

I'm on the second book of the New Testament, that's Mark. Currently in chapter 2. I've finished the 10th chapter of New Moon last night, when I couldn't sleep. Proceeding to the next chapter. I think in this chapter Edward will come back for Bella. I dunno... Just making a wild guess.

5. Photocopy Commonwealth cert

Meh, Mrs. Poga still can wait. I only need to give her that copy when school reopens. Which is on the 15th. I'm reluctant to go out just to do ONE sole task, anyway.

PS: Adeline Woo, this will be for you to work it out! Thanks in advance. We'll talk on MSN tonight, yeah.

Awesome sarcasm!

A girl needs a blood transfusion, so her boyfriend gives her his. Months later they break up, and he wants his blood back. So she hands him a tampon and says she'll make monthly payments.

http://likeslikes.fanobo.com/p.php?p=137

To whom it may concern

Finally these things start knocking on my door. People who have faith in me, I thank you so very much for your continuous support. Taylor's interview was fine for me although some crap happened before my session. I was able to overcome it after washing my face in the toilet.