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The ABC is supposed to be an Australian Government Media provider. You would expect that the taxpayers money that funds the programs would be used in such a way that the content of the program is representative of the majority of Australians, particularly the background of presenters. The ABC should not be a vessel for minority groups to promote their public profile, particularly in programs targeted at young children. In the 20 May episode of Play School, the presenters were an Asian women, a well known gay actor and a hearing impaired women with speech problems. Further one story featured a women who clearly had cerebral palsy. The complaint is that small children should not be targeted with such presenters with an obivous intent to push minority group profiles using public money. Even though it is not necessarily understood by the child, it certainly is to the parent's such as myself.

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Aug 08, 2016 6:43 am EDT
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Honorich Technology Limited is a bad company, I paid USD1000 to them to get samples, but they did not send anything to me, and they did not return the money to me, it is a very bad company, please be careful when you do business with them.

Be Careful they use flattery or cajolery to achieve their ends.

Do Not believe anything they said.

Be Careful their Flattering Talk in future !

Pleasae Be Careful !

Please take note that !

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Jun 08, 2016 5:51 am EDT

They charged me late fee for statement that i never received, and when questioned the customer service they said its not their fault and they said is the post office problem and " THERES NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT" and i told them check my history in 2years i never once pay late and have a problem, they keep saying "SORRY MAM NOTHING WE CAN DO ABOUT IT" and put me on hold and "TRANSFERED ME FOR SOMELADY'S VOICEMAIL". I called them back and they put me on hold and without explanation just transfered me to voicemail again. What kind of customer service is this? very unprofessional. I CLOSED MY ACCOUNT RIGHTAWAY AND WILL TELL ALL MY FRIENDS AND TELL ALOTS OF PEOPLE ABOUT THIS.

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Valerie
, US
Jun 08, 2016 5:51 am EDT

ABC was supposed to have Nascar Countdown followed by the Nascar Race Today Sunday Sept 28, 2008. But instead there was a stupid parade on ABC at 1:00. Why cant they worn us before hand, when there is going to be a change in the programs that they offer. But never cut off a football game when their times runs out. The people that like Nascar would like to see what is supposed to be on not a parade for children. We wait all day then are very disappointed who wants to watch a parade instead of regular program.

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DEAN WITTER
phila, US
Jun 08, 2016 5:51 am EDT
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A bankruptcy lawyer HAS advised everybody that they should send cease and desist letter to stop all the collection activities, I JUST WANT TO TELL YOU GUYS IF U DON'T PAY UR DEBTS THEN UR ACCOUNT WILL KEEP REVOLVING FROM ONE COLLECTION AGENCY TO OTHER.AND IF YOU FOLLOW THIS ADVICE THEN U WILL BE NEED OF THAT LAWYER SOON COZ U MIGHT HAVE TO GO FOR bankruptcy ..SO PAY UR BILLS OR SETTLE THEM !

OTHERWISE BELIEVE ME U WILL BE SCREWED UP BY CALLS EVERYDAY..AND SPECIALLY ON SUNDAYS!
AND THERE IS VERYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY BIG MISUNDERSTANDING IN DEBTORS THAT COLLECTION AGENCIES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO CALL DTR ON SUNDAYS//ITS UNTRUE..

THEY CAN CALL DTR ON SUNDAYS TOO ACCORDING TO FDCPA LAWS AND HAS RIGHT TO SCREW UR HAPPINESS!HAHAHAHAHAHA

HO MOTHER###ERS PAY UR BILLS OR GET READY TO BE ###ED BY US!HERE WE COME MOTHER ###ERS AND ###S!

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Arun
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Jun 08, 2016 5:51 am EDT

This is in reference to Car ( Hyundai Santro) purchased by me in September 2007.The dealer had assured me an exchange bonus of 10, 000 for the sale of my old car (Maruti Zen), I had provided the copy of registration certificate as require by Hyundai dealer (MGF Jhandewalan). After almost 1 month dealer as approached my financier saying that the exchange bonus would not be levied as the address mentioned on the registration certificate of my old car is not the same address which is mentioned on the registration certificate of my new Hyundai Santro.

Pls note that non of the above issue were never raised during my purchase of the new car and I was assured to be given the exchange bonus!

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Ani
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Jun 08, 2016 5:51 am EDT

I joined company 21St May 2007 As Sr. Designer. In Sep. 08 they took my mid-term discussion and happy with my performance. They gave me confirmation but not salary increment, so I didn’t take that confirmation. Again after discussion in Nov. 08 they gave me 5, 000/- increment, but I was not happy with this increment.

At that time I have 1 good offer, and I asked to HR that whether company condition is good or not because lots of people left the company. She told me that I have not to worry for that, company need me and my services, there was no other designer in company, then only I refuse that offer and accepted confirmation. And as per our discussion company will also going to think again on my increment in January 08.

In January my boss came to India and called me to talk that time also I felt that it would be increment discussion. But suddenly I got to know from my boss that company is going in bad financial condition and they can’t afford my salary and there will be not much graphic work, so he asked me to leave the job. I got big shock that within few days after I took confirmation, company asked me to leave job. After confirmation I took new housing loan.

As per company decision I gave resignation on 9th Jan 08(3 month notice). That time I requested for my PI amount, after my boss(COO) confirmation HR told me that company will ready to give me my PI amount and EL. Due to company asked me to leave job. I got to know from HR that in other case if employee is going to leave Job, company will not pay PI and balance EL amount to that employee. But in my case company asked me to leave job, so I will get both (PI and EL). Also HR told me that I will get PI only that much which was shown in my appointment & Confirmation Letter, due to financial condition company contribution was not there.

As per decided HR show me my settlement letter on 7th April, there was PI 25, 000/-, April 8th Days Salary 14, 000/- and March remain salary, EL, total Rs. 65, 000/- due. But she told me as per company policy company will give you cheque and settlement & experience letter on 9th or 10th April. I asked HR to give me that shown settlement letter but she didn’t give me that and told me that, at my last working day that letter goes to CA and after taking confirmation from CA they will give me that letter and other due. So I have no any Proof for settlement letter and amount.

At my last working day (8th April) I sent last bye- bye mail to my entire company member in that mail I put my contact details and my web site link. Whatever design related work I done in my company I show it in my site. My intention was not to do anything wrong with that designs, otherwise I never sent that link to company member.

On 9th April HR gave me call at 11.30 am. And told that everything is ready and I can collect cheque and settlement letter, Experience letter. But then due to website link issue she took apology letter from me, also sign non-disclosed agreement from me. Also I removed all company design from my site. When I asked her for cheque and everything, then she told me that company is going to hold everything and COO will take decision on that matter. I requested to HR please give me due letter but she was not ready to give any in written. From that day, daily I called HR and asked details, but she told me that she had not got any answer from COO.

On 14th April HR told me that now company is not ready to pay me PI (Performance Incentive). I asked what’s the reason suddenly this happen. Why company not ready to pay me PI. She didn't give me any answer. She suggested me to take cheque of 40, 000/- and settlement then I asked her then please write in settlement that company is not going to pay me PI and the reason, but she told me that they will not give me any thing in written. They will go to make new settlement and cheque of 40, 000/-.

That day I sent mail to concerned member (CEO, COO, HR, and GR. Manager) but still I have not get any answer from them.

In this case what you can suggest me. And how can I get my full amount (65, 000/-) of settlement.

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rohit singh
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Feb 27, 2008 12:56 am EST

we the students of vikas college hve been put under stress from the college management regarding unessarry donation fees.
this was the case last year too but due to students opposition they had bent down but this time it must stop for the better ment of the student life in college.
the college management have threatned the students of detaining those who fail to pay the donation fees for which the college management wil not issue any reciept or proof of money payment.
the college not allowed the students to sit in examination despite payment of fees and regular attendance in college.
our examination is due very soon please look into this matter as soon as possible.

we would like you to look in to this matter but do not reveal our identity.

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bernardo
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Aug 05, 2008 6:04 am EDT

From: CONGRATULATIONS! WINNING NOTIFICATION

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Ravi
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Aug 20, 2008 1:13 am EDT

I would like to inform you that I am having problem with below listed mobile no., last 2 days they sending me an abuse text message. if it is possible please send me their name and location on my given email id.

Here is the no. [protected]

Waiting for your prompt response on the matter, your response will be highly appreciated

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Amit
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Oct 04, 2008 3:26 am EDT

Tata Indicom is the worst service provider in whole world, with zero business ethics. Customer care is pathetic, they must close their business so better provider can make some money.Transfer of location as per company policies and procedure it should be done in 15days, but its a month nothing is been done, its sad

I spoke to many customer care executive, floor supervisors, team leader all these didny had any answer. I spoke to south head, she also couldn't fix the problem..

They are so bad, services are disgusting they are not at all ashamed on their behaviour and business ethics.(they dont have any).

I am highly disappointed can any one tell me what I should do...

They have taken four months money in advance, which is blocked now..Company is so poor they are not ready to return single penny..They are not ready to give the services and sad on TATA company..

They must think about this then thinking about singur project first learn how to keep existing customer happy.

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WorthlessAL
Jacksonville, US
Aug 29, 2012 9:08 am EDT

Wanted to keep up with hurricane coverage, turned on TWC this morning and looked at wake up with al. With all the talent that TWC had and still has, why do we need a worthless media person like al roker, uuuggghhh, had to turn it off rather than watch a telecast with a name like wuwa. Such a waste of talent to be forced to work with an idiot !

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googli
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Apr 13, 2011 2:45 pm EDT

please stop giving me services message in my mobile.i am fed up please please .i am not having money for waste .please...

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kelly jones
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Apr 24, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

peter' fabian's operation is fake. the machine is a peice of toy and it is FAKE like a stage prop.
Peter fabian buys form Hanita and rebox them and resell in its own name. totaly FAKE and unethical !

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Sanjeev Soobdhan
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Aug 21, 2008 6:37 am EDT

i have been charged three different amount on 24/7/08 of £38.68; £51.18 and £25.56.
I have reported this matter to my bank fraud department.
Can you please explain and return my money promptly.

Mr Soobdhan

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GL
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Aug 14, 2008 7:23 pm EDT

Newegg sold us multiple MS Office 2007 license for $600. The keys would not work, and we found out thru Microsoft that the keys are a 60 day trial key numbers, and now they say they won't refund our money.

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Jul 17, 2008 3:51 am EDT

country is Sudan, but it was removed from hotmail country/region list. when I try to reset my pass word I can not give my country detail
what can I do

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AC
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May 25, 2008 1:46 pm EDT

ABC sports coverage of the INDY 500 is pathetic, they keep cutting away for commercials during key parts of the race. DirecTV needs to offer select channel coverage that can be selected during the race.

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matthewdavis9179
Cincinnati, US
Jun 08, 2016 5:51 am EDT
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Nicole
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Jan 22, 2009 2:41 am EST

ABC is not working.

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Saif jan
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Sep 23, 2009 6:41 am EDT

My hotmail page reads "error on page". How can I open messages in my hotmail?

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Akki87
, IN
Mar 16, 2011 1:11 pm EDT
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xyz_123
, IN
Sep 08, 2010 8:09 pm EDT

i m recieving abusive sms from [protected] rediff bol. Is there a way to track this number.

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steve
twin city, US
Jan 10, 2009 6:07 pm EST

i heard they exploit the resources sexually to get work from there.

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Groo
, US
May 23, 2013 10:12 pm EDT

ABC wants us to enable "Shared Objects" on Adobe Flash Player in order to use they're player. That is a major security risk, and no other Sites require it to be enabled.

Even with the best Anti-Virus, I have too much to lose to take that risk.

Quit trying to scam people and fix your player!

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heather pease
leeds, US
Jul 10, 2012 3:44 pm EDT
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I live in Leeds Maine wondering why Abc channel 8 isn't working.

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robotic spaceman
, AU
Jul 06, 2011 1:17 am EDT

Narrow-mindedness. The scurge of humanity I'm afraid. If I may quote you... "Even though it is not necessarily understood by the child, it certainly is to the parent's such as myself". Nicely contradicting yourself there although you are intitled to your opinion. But as was famously said by a well known actor.."Opinions are like A*$holes. Everybody's got one

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A dee
Wagga, AU
Apr 14, 2011 9:14 am EDT

I'm discussed that a parent has even complained about a well knownchildrens program that teaches children social skills and acceptance of all people in society or as this peron has stated minority groups! If society is going to think like this person our youth are going to grow up with no morals self judgement and acceptance for all people. Everyone has talent and skills that all of us can learn and appreciate from and all of us have every right to step out of our house each day and live for who we are showing respect for others. Our world is a wonderful place that we live in, it is ashame that some people cannot see that. There is good and bad in every race, no matter if they have a disability, their sex or beliefs. Also how are you to know that one day your children or someone close to you may grow up to what you call one of those minority groups. I hope you don't have that as only people Like myself who have only understand.

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dionne71
, AU
Apr 14, 2011 2:07 am EDT

we don't live in a perfect world our children should be exposed to the real world not a fantasy world perceived as perfect ! our world is full of people from different cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and abilities ! every child should know right from the start that they are loved accepted and welcome in a world full of joyous individuals ! playschoool is an award winning childrens program BECAUSE it teaches children this in a fun loving non judgmental way if you don't like turn it off ! but you will be depriving your children of a wonderful childhood memory !

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mhk82
Albion Park, AU
Apr 14, 2011 12:08 am EDT
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As a parent of a child with hearing impairment, it's wonderful to see someone on tv with one too. Too many tv shows and films don't intergrate persons with disablities into them other than to have a 'token' disabled person here and there or to make a statement. I think the rest of the tv programmes need to catch up with Playschool on this issue.

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rejotown
Wagga Wagga, AU
Apr 14, 2011 12:03 am EDT

Oh my goodness! I cant believe that there are still people that are this judgemental, prejudiced and dare I go as far to say naive as this person! Im honestly gobsmacked! Seriously though, if you dont want to come in contact with so called "minority groups" as you put it, then turn of the television, and lock yourself away in your house because this is the world we live in!

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rbs1234
, IN
Sep 26, 2010 6:15 am EDT

I also not agree. I had worked with rakesh. Management was taken a right action on rakesh as no body know it was true or not but rakesh has loose his job after this fake so please don't make any fun about any company

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kanika Adhikari
, IN
Feb 19, 2010 4:38 am EST

I dont agree with the comments...I am the one who have worked with Mr. Rakesh Verma and I didnt get anything of that sort from his behaviour... It happens everywhere that people will try to pull that person down who wud be rising high or cud score gud in the cards...
I think ppl shd not make fun of the company with whom they are associated... DAR IS WOT SUCKS...

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Abhimanyu
, IN
Oct 04, 2009 12:10 am EDT

Yes, few months ago anHR named Rakesh Verma did a shame full activity on a traine girl, the management knew allready but no action is taken on the person. then some employees who are client bound ( cambrigge Soft ) Employee - Also working on multiple project, signed a mass resignations, after that only management decided to expel that guy Rakesh Verma. I am one of the person among them

Abhimanyu Sirohi
Q3 technologies
Building Quality into Softwares - (Making fools to the clients - chage from the client and keep them busy in other projects)

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Cornelia
Wallingford, US
Apr 24, 2009 4:31 pm EDT

What is this all about?