ShadowArmor commented on Employees Play With Your Private Data And There Is Nothing You Can Do About It

"I figured the problem wasn't so much with the logging itself: if you have to enter your login and password to even see data in the first place, then it can be logged. The problem is: who is manning those logs? You could set up flags for if a particular record is viewed too many times (which would also be useful for persistent callers)."

ShadowArmor commented on Barnes & Noble Error Leaves Gift Card Unused, Doubles Charges On Credit Card

"I was going to say either "chargeback" or just go to a B&N and make a deal with some customer who is paying with cash."

ShadowArmor commented on Is Retail Renting Ethical?

"Here's a unique one. I was buying jeans at costco, where there are no fitting rooms."

ShadowArmor commented on Product Placement In Tween Lit Is "Another Opportunity For Authenticity"

"What if this carries over to other opportunities, like re-writes of classic pieces."

ShadowArmor commented on KFC Is Sneaking Extra Profit From Bigger Orders

"I think the quick way to figure it out is like this: 30/6 = 5, but 5x $2.99 ($3 rounded) = $15."

ShadowArmor commented on Buyers Sue Agent For Inflating Real Estate Appraisal

"@ sleeze: PMI is tax-deductible in 2007, and that will hopefully be renewed for many years to come."

ShadowArmor commented on Man Escapes Verizon Contract Based On Text Message Rate Raises

"I heard rumors that Verizon may lose its deal with Washington's Metro to provide service in the stations and tunnels."

ShadowArmor commented on Even Though You Can't Get Service, Tmobile Won't Let You Leave Without Fee

"I was able to get out of my t-mobile contract during the last month by buying out the remaining month, but I made them give me a credit for that month, so it cost me nothing. I sympathize with this person -- I got fed the same lines, and I called every single time I got a dropped call."

ShadowArmor commented on Cancel Verizon Without Termination Fee Based On New Text Message Rate Increases

"To ZGEG: you want to be careful lying about moving."

ShadowArmor commented on Chase Rep Insider Answers Your Questions

"I always feel that people forget that credit card companies are businesses designed to make money."

ShadowArmor commented on Warner Bros. Goes Blu-Ray Exclusive

"I really hope this will be the final nail in the coffin for HD-DVD."

ShadowArmor commented on Bank Of America Can't Afford Soap For Employee's Break Room

"I agree that this was probably a trickle down decision. The order to cut costs probably went from Board -> CEO -> VPs -> Division Heads -> Regional Managers all the way down, with each person either finding something to cut, or ordering the people below them to find cuts. When it gets down to the point that it can't be passed further, those managers have to figure out something to cut. When you cut costs, you can either hack things off like a butcher, or snip here and there like a surgeon."

ShadowArmor commented on Apple Files Patent App To Allow Wireless Ordering At Stores

"Its an interesting idea, and I'm sure most of the concerns being voiced here were similar to the ones voiced when telephone ordering was introduced. I think the resource thing will solve itself once the idea is solidified as culture."

ShadowArmor commented on Will Car Loans Be The Next Credit Meltdown?

""I personally don;t see why people would roll over an auto loan." Because it gets them the new car, gets rid of the old car, keeps the payment down, and they don't see the bad side. "Leasing only makes sense if you have a business and can write off at least 50% of those payments as business expenses." I agree, though I'd add that if you are absolutely positively 100% one of those people that no matter what is going to get a new car every 2 years, then you might as well lease. As far as new cars go -- a new car isn't financial suicide at all if and only if you KEEP IT."

ShadowArmor commented on Best Buy: $50 SIRIUS Gift Card For $55. What?

"Costco sells a 2-pack of $50 McCormick and Schmick gift cards for $80."

ShadowArmor commented on Nobody Knows The True Cost Of Credit

""You do know that paying the min only that in the long run you will pay FAR more then the 4.5% loan would have cost you." Not necessarily (especially with a low rate of 1.9%) because he is using the difference to attack a debt that costs him more. "Poeple you do NOT need a credit card to live or buy things." I like the protection."

ShadowArmor commented on Use Your Gift Cards Immediately!

"I always wondered whether retailers wait a few days to cut prices after chrismtas because they KNOW that a lot of people give/get gift cards, and are planning on spending them during those days. Its a proven fact that people spend more when they don't have to count out and hand over cash."

ShadowArmor commented on China trip nets Wired editor a $2,100 iPhone bill

""If it *does*, why isn't it enabled by default?" It was the same with security being turned off in routers by default."