This HSBC Customer Is Left Out Of The Changeover

Commented by humphrmi:
10:50 AM on May 18, 2012

It's not clear if the OP has a credit card, but it is clear that he has a checking account "They did tell me that I could keep using my debit card at other ATM's that weren't HSBC". If a debit card is all he has, then no credit ding for changing checking or savings accounts.

Should Domino's Be Held Accountable For Franchisee's Robocalls?

Commented by humphrmi:
12:28 PM on May 17, 2012

Franchisees are not Domino's minions or even Domino's employees. They are independent businesspeople who are paying to use the Domino's name.

Shareholders Sue JPMorgan & CEO Jamie Dimon Over $2 Billion Loss

Commented by humphrmi:
11:28 AM on May 16, 2012

Yeah, those damn 1%ers, like New York State Common Retirement Fund, California Public Employees Retirement Fund, and New York State Teachers Retirement Fund.

Man Steals His Bike Back From The Guy Who Stole It From Him

Commented by humphrmi:
9:52 PM on May 10, 2012

Simpson was convicted of robbery, not theft. Robbery involves taking something by force. OJ used a gun and broke & entered private property.

Man Steals His Bike Back From The Guy Who Stole It From Him

Commented by humphrmi:
4:52 PM on May 10, 2012

It doesn't really matter. From a legal perspective, the courts have held that people who unknowingly buy stolen property have no legal claim to the property. From a moral perspective, yeah it sucks but he's a victim of the guy who sold him the stolen bike, not the guy who took it back.

Family Pulled From JetBlue Flight Because 18-Month-Old Daughter Is On "No-Fly List"

Commented by humphrmi:
1:48 PM on May 10, 2012

And here is the specific statement from TSA about this:

"We’ve said it before, there are no 8 year olds – or other children – on the No Fly or Selectee lists. We may not own the lists (the Terrorist Screening Center does), but we know that kids aren’t on them for sure. The ticketing agent, sky cap or other airline employees at the airport do not know who is on or not on a watch list, and they have no business telling a parent that their kid is on one because it’s simply not true. Airlines can and should automatically de-select any child that appears to be on a watch list when they see them at the check-in counter"


http://blog.tsa.gov/2010/01/there-are-no-children-on-no-fly-or.html

Family Pulled From JetBlue Flight Because 18-Month-Old Daughter Is On "No-Fly List"

Commented by humphrmi:
1:45 PM on May 10, 2012

If I had to guess, it's the airlines fault. The TSA has been pretty clear in the past that "No minors are on the no-fly list". The intention of that statement was to clarify to airlines that if they are looking at a minor standing in front of them, and their name happens to be on the no-fly list, that name is not intended to be that minor. Airlines have been told time and again by the TSA this stance, and they still refuse to listen.

American Airlines Regrets That Whole Lifetime First Class Pass Thing

Commented by humphrmi:
9:27 AM on May 8, 2012

Also you still earn miles on all the trips you take, which you can use to book hotel stays.

Spirit To Start Charging Up To $100 For Some Carry-On Bags

Commented by humphrmi:
8:48 PM on May 2, 2012

The issue isn't whether the fee is consumer friendly. It will be interesting how they spin the increase in the fee.

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