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From article <16ci69INNqsc@cs.utexas.edu>, by wardrb@cs.utexas.edu (Richard Byron Ward):

> I wonder if this is all part of Sear's push of name brands.
> Their tools are not  all Craftsman?  

Nope, they are not all Craftsman and haven't been for some time.

> Replacement protection is included with all Craftsmen tools.

Sears is in serious financial trouble ans has been for some time. They
are pushing very hard to reduce costs and increase profits. After my
last experience in a Sears store I'll NEVER go back.


> BTW, is anyone else getting "hassled" by the Austin American Statesman?
> I REALLY don't want a subscription, yet I get approached by a kid selling 
> subscriptions at least once every six weeks.  I am starting to lose my
> patience and I feel sorry for the kids.

Paper carriers are under a lot of pressure to bring in subscriptions.
The kid also has a profit motive to sing you up. So, it's sixes as to
which one, the kid or the Statesman, is actually hassling you. If the
kid won't stop bothering you, call the statesman and complain. That
usually works until a new kid takes over the route...

				Bob P.

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