Waterboard

[Martin Kaminer]

E-bill I received from the local hydro authority.  I suppose they were
using the term pre-9/11 so why change (though I wonder how far back
the more sinister meaning goes . . . ).  Perhaps it's a subtle
suggestion of what might happen if you don't pay your bill.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: NYC Waterboard <nyc at statementbilling.com>
Date: Sat, Mar 9, 2013 at 2:22 PM
Subject: Payment Confirmation
To: martin.kaminer at gmail.com


Hello ,

Your payment has been received and will be applied to your account.

Amount: $324.86
Convenience Fee: $0.00
Date: 3/9/2013
Confirmation number: 791399_1138065

We appreciate your business and your prompt payments.

Thank you,
NYC Waterboard
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