Can I Game Verizon's System To Get An Awesome New Phone?

Commented by Mxx:
12:17 PM on April 17, 2012

Sensible use Google Voice or similar service where you are not attached to carrier's phone number. Just like you use gmail or other email service that is not attached to what ISP you use.
Also swapping phone numbers MIGHT screw him over on any rebates. Amazon or whoever usually sends out rebates after 3-4months to make sure that your line is active. If he switches his phone numbers they will see that this is not the line the order was placed for and will charge a penalty.

My Condo Association Is Demanding DNA Sample From My Dog

Commented by Mxx:
2:42 PM on March 12, 2012

This should also extend to humans.
Submit DNA samples and when cleaning crew finds cigarette buts on the ground, do dna analysis and fine the offender.

Avoid Being Rude While Dining Internationally With These Food Etiquette Tips

Commented by Mxx:
10:56 PM on March 1, 2012

And it's perfectly ok to refuse vodka.
Unlike stereotypes, not everybody in Russia/ex-ussr/eastern europe is an alcoholic.

Avoid Being Rude While Dining Internationally With These Food Etiquette Tips

Commented by Mxx:
10:51 PM on March 1, 2012

This is related to eating in a restaurant, not in front of your computer.
In a restaurant you should respect by tolerating splinter and never coming back there again.
Or use a freakin fork..or bring your fancy chopsticks.

Things You Shouldn't Talk About During Interviews

Commented by Mxx:
2:30 AM on January 26, 2012

not afraid boss's boss's candidate would report you back?

What Should I Do When I Find A Lost Credit Card: Turn It In, Cancel It Or Try To Contact The Owner?

Commented by Mxx:
12:38 PM on January 9, 2012

I once found AMEX card. I googled the owner, found their phone number, contacted them and arranged to meet and hand it over to them.(yes, i confirmed they were the real owner).

Carrier IQ: We Never Gave Anyone's Phone Data To The FBI, Promise!

Commented by Mxx:
9:22 PM on December 13, 2011

They are playing on semantics here.

"Carrier IQ has never provided any data to the FBI". However, note that data is stored on Carrier IQ's servers. Phone carriers access those servers to work with data. That data might be owned by carriers, but it is still on Carrier IQ's servers.
From Carrier IQ's answer it is clear that phone carriers told Carrier IQ to allow FBI to access "carrier's data".

It is all semantics and careful use of words. Fact is FBI uses Carrier IQ's software to spy on US citizens(and possibly others too).

Credit Cards To Sell Your Buying History So Online Advertisers Can Target You More Precisely

Commented by Mxx:
2:56 PM on October 25, 2011

www.mastercard.us/privacy DOES NOT SUPPORT SSL ENCRYPTION SO ANY CC# YOU ENTER WILL BE TRANSMITTED IN PLAIN TEXT!

Doritos Creator Dies At 97, Will Be Buried With His Beloved, Finger-Staining Snack

Commented by Mxx:
9:08 PM on September 26, 2011

Chips maybe not, but if they pump him full of preservatives, he'll be our present day eatable mummy.

BP Thinks People Should Go 90 MPH On Main Street?

Commented by Mxx:
11:59 AM on September 2, 2011

Maybe BP is promoting their new flying cars from the future?

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