I just wrote the following letter to GuestServices@cicispizza.com

Dear CiCi's
I used to go to your store located off Rome Hillard rd. in Columbus Ohio quite frequently. I loved your alfredo sauce, and dipped just about anything in it, from pizza to bread sticks. I have even used it for salad dressing. I now go to your restaurant only to discover that you no longer serve alfredo sauce. Now if i would like to dip my pizza in anything I must choose between red sauce and chicken soup. I have never actually tried dipping my pizza in chicken soup but I think I'd almost prefer it to the red sauce. But then again, maybe not. I don't see very many people doing it. So if you would please bring back the alfredo sauce I would be eternally grateful.

Sincerely
Andrew Gibbs,
A fan of the White stuff.




------------------oh Wow, They actually responded----------------------

Hello Andrew,

Thank you for taking the time to voice your concerns regarding our new
buffet configuration. I can understand your frustration and I apologize
for your disappointment.

We do understand that it is a change to the way our buffet has been
presented in the past. Brands and restaurants often make changes when the
product does not meet the standards set forth by that organization, to keep
up with trends or to make room for new items. Those are the reasons we've
made these changes. Although the White Pasta Sauce tasted very good, it
did not consistently meet our quality and nutritional expectations and
requirements. It is no longer in production and our warehouse supply is
depleted, so it is no longer available for our stores to offer our guests.

What we've found that makes a difference to our guests is great service,
great flavors and great value. However, that is not to say that we are not
happy to accommodate you in any way possible. An option that many of our
guests are enjoying is to mix the pasta with the Mac & Cheese Sauce. All
you have to do is ask a team member or the manager and we will be very
happy to prepare it and deliver it to your table in a very short time.

We hope that you will look at the great service we provide and the numerous
outstanding flavors we offer (including our new Signature Salads, hand
stretched thin crust Italiano pizza, chicken noodle soup, garlic bread and
apple dessert) and still feel that we offer our guests great value.

Please visit with us again and allow us to offer you exceptional service.
It will be our pleasure to have you as our guests.

Sincerely,

Candice Valdez
CiCi's Pizza - Franchise Services

The internet is a lions den.

There are times when I think talking about God or conservative politics online is like going into a biker bar and bad mouthing Harleys. No matter how right you are, you will still lose. You went into their dwelling place and started an argument. I wanna spread the word of God but so few of us are equipped to do that.

I am a fan of Creation Science Evangelism's facebook page, where the haters just love to join and spread their bile. I foolishly responded to such bile. I basically told them what they teach their own kids, as tragic as it may be, is their own business. I added that if they intend to teach evolution to my kids than the burden of proof is on them. I actually refuse to have another argument on the topic, at least not today. My point is that I am not prepared go against such opposition in their own territory. (that being said, I know I am right and will never be dissuaded) All I ended up accomplishing was making myself hate the internet in general.

Did you know Christianity is the largest religion in the world?See Wikia I honestly thought it was Islam but I was wrong. If you consider all the religions of the world that also believe a god or gods created our world, atheists really are vastly out numbered. So then why is it that they are the most vocal? Why is it so hard and so futile to argue with them? I think of Hollywood who think their politics are right, and that they need to look out for us little people who are too stupid to know better.(while we cling to our God and our guns)

It seems that for every resource I read there are two to three people each with multiple resources telling me I'm wrong. Maybe I take way too much of my beliefs on faith and don't look into enough of it myself. I want my online presence to be a light in the darkness... I wont give up on that but there are times I certainly want to. I actually ended up deleting my posts on CSE's facebook page because it just didn't seem worth the effort. What I need to do is either properly equip myself, or stay out of the fight.

As with all my notes and posts, I am sorry if the above offended any of my facebook friends. I know not all of you share my views on religion and politics. You are my friends because we respect each other despite it.

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 NKJV

well, I think God may have just smote my Xbox 360 Elite...

The good news is that it's well within its warranty. The xbox was bought 21 months ago and the particular error is covered for 3 years. No it's not the red rings of death... its the "one light of might as well be death" What irritates me the most is that in the last half hour I have tried to turn it on about 10 times and 3 times it worked. I'd hate to think I send it in and all they do is turn it on once, shrug and send it back to me. I call support tomorrow...I'll make sure to explain it in detail before I send it anywhere.

Thats One red light, Error 74
http://support.xbox.com/support/en/us/Solutions/wizardhost.aspx?wizardid=frls

Worst anime EVER!

I recently watched The first of an anime series called Tenchi Muyo, and loved it. I had read that the second series (Tenchi in Tokyo) wasn't as good, but I figured it couldn't be that much worse than the first. Two episodes into it I realize ... I was Wrong.

... and it's getting worse. Its actually getting worse, and like a bad car wreck I just can't make myself look away. The continuity here is worse than the Highlander movies but with no coolness to make up for it.
Just how bad you ask? Imagine a series does a whole two part flashback episode... and gets EVERYTHING wrong. Two alternate "first seasons" to follow and this season has nothing in common with either.

Please if any of my friends know more of anime than I do please feel free to tell me I don't know what I'm talking about. For all I know there could be an alternate alternate comic this is based off of, but that doesn't make it any less stupid.

Sleep mode rant!

Why ... I ask.. WHY would I want the power button to do anything else except turn the power off? The sleep button should be for Sleep mode (or crash mode as I like to call it) and the Power button should POWER DOWN!!! Laptops NEED to be powered down. They are not made to run all the time, they need to cool down and be put away from time to time and you should not leave them in sleep mode for weeks at a time. They do not have the big powerful fan your desktop does. I realize a computer in sleep mode supposedly doest generate as much heat, but sleep mode is still completely unnecessary. If it takes your computer too long to start up then consider taking proper care of it.

More on Healthcare

I know I have friends who like this healthcare bill. I am sorry but I cannot keep my opinions to myself about this issue. I DO want to see you and your family have health care. WWJD? I doubt Jesus ever sent a bill to someone he healed. At the same time this particular bill was more about taking over freedoms than it was actually helping your family....

Depressed about healthcare passing.

"The world is a wretch. The world is blind, and cannot see. The world is lost and doesn't want to be found. We fear a nuclear apocalypse or joke about a zombie one but in reality our country would be lucky to suffer such a quick death. In reality I fear our country will suffer the slow death of starvation.The richest nation in the world will be broke, we will pawn our military off to pay for our debts and hand it to the people who will use it against us. For the first time in my life I find myself wanting the second coming to come now. I plead with God to continue to soften my heart and to show me a glimmer of hope and yet I must also beg forgiveness for my doubt. Only through God will the world find its path through the darkness."