My birthday was almost 2 weeks ago,but the coupons I got e-mailed by certain rewards programs I belong to remained good for some time:While at Borders today after purchasing Manga Sisters,I used the 'birthday gift' coupon to enjoy a free mint-infused herbal hot tea,and it wasn't half bad.Additionally CVS/pharmacy Extra Care sent me a '$3 off your next purchase' coupon,but that was used last week due to the shorter validity period.I'm usually in there(most commonly the one near my store)mainly to buy certain break snacks and pocket tissue to consume at work(in case my trips to Oto's aren't enough),as well as other items that my store doesn't carry at all period.I do make purchases at work if it's something to bring home and consume away from work(though it isn't always easy when you ofen work late shifts and the place has been short-staffed for months).If only my store wasn't plagued by serial shoplifters...

Speaking of Rite Aid,while this post on a different message board is still more civil than what I run into on Yahoo!Finance,it still seems way to speculative.There shouldn't be any speculation on my company's future because it's more secure and viable than any of the 'experts' realize!My company may be down,but they're far from 'out'...

Happy birthday to Ryou Hirohashi who either turns 32 or 33 depending on source...