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30. I had no idea they still existed.

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Sun Dec 28, 2025, 07:52 AM

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Other than as a "home repairs" company that regularly sends spam to my e-mail. Vulture capitalists were part of their downfall, but their unwillingness to change with the public's shopping habits and tastes was a huge culprit, as well. They were gone from my town almost 20 years ago. Hell, even the mall that housed them is gone. It's hard to stay in business when the only ones using your building are seniors who use it as a walking track.

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