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courtesy of Rancho Cordova Post.com, the “Acting Mayor” and “Acting City Manager” Curt T. Haven released this news release (no mention of city communications director Nancy Pearl):

“On behalf of the City of Rancho Cordova, we are deeply saddened about this tragic accident. That it happened on Christmas Eve only worsens a horrific occurrence. Our hearts go out to the victims still suffering from both physical and psychological wounds. Our prayers for a full recovery go out to our two neighbors, Sunny and Kim Dickson—and their families–still hospitalized.

Our City Staff and Council Members have been very attentive to the immediate and long-term needs of the residents as a result of the explosion. We have met with as many people face-to-face as we could locate. We have attempted at every step to provide comfort and solace. We understand that those who witnessed the accident are injured emotionally as well and we are doing whatever we can to provide solace.

We plan to work closely with the agencies in charge of the investigation to ensure a seamless process and effective communications with the community.”

I signed up for a Vongo “Registered Viewer” account, to get a look at what flicks they offer, and wasn’t too impressed. With the plan I’m on, it’s pay per view, just like CinemaNow and ITunes, or On Demand. I’d read the hype, and thought I’d at least take a look at their collection during the 14 day trial. When I figured out it wasn’t all that exceptional a collection of films, I went to bail and cancel my subscription as a “Registered Viewer”.

Wrong. The Vongo client was designed by Trelane.

When you proceed to cancel your account, you’re led through a clicking game, only to be answered with this little message:

Now why would you do that?? Well, if you’re serious about it, log in to My Account and select the Account Type tab. Click the button that says Cancel Services and you will get instructions on how to cancel.

Well, there isn’t a button available, and that might be the case because I’m a registered viewer, or it could be what many others have classified it as, a scam:

Vongo Review 2 – Canceling
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So, have you tried Vongo? Any thoughts? I’m on the fence, and I’m approaching the end of the 14 day trial. Would love to get some input.