"So there's still technically more money in TV, which will change as soon as Hulu begins cramming 9 minutes of ads into each program."
I don't think that means what you think that means. I think it means that it will change when Hulu begins cramming 6 minutes or less of ads into each program.
The point wasn't wrong, but the threshold is much lower.
Hopefully HULU won't go this direction though. Hulu is great for catching up on something you missed, failed to record, or otherwise couldn't watch the first time.
@bustedchain: Presumably, more ads would inherently lessen the value of each ad. So I'm not sure that any of us can make any bold statements - which is why our comment was tongue in cheek to begin with.
And this is why you have two checking accounts. One for storage and one that you only keep like $5 in. If you need cash or you're going to be handing the card over to someone who may take it out of your sight, you hop on mobile / online banking and transfer from the storage account to the minimal risk account then use the minimal risk account. Worst case scenario, you're out $5.
@Theophilus P. Wildebeeste: Um, that's how skimmers work, they read it as the card slides through, doesn't matter if the card stays in the machine during the transaction or not.
There are skimmers for slot/swipe style readers and skimmers that are small enough that a waiter could conceal in their palm and swipe your data in person, with you watching, and you wouldn't even realize it. Those "pocket" skimmers are by far the most common, you can pick 'em up on eBay.
I don't get cash out of the ATM for the reasons that others have said. However, I do deposit money using the ATM since it's often quicker than waiting in line for a real teller machine. This is kind of spooky. Just be aware of what's around you, I suppose.
@jdickson87: I'm always on the lookout for card skimmers and "unexpected" cameras.. but that ATM in the pic looks really real. Scary.
(I do get money from the ATM, but that's only because there are about 5 Chase branches within 2 miles of my house, and another 2 within .5 miles of my office. They're practically everywhere.. I'm waiting for them to open a branch in my shitter so I can take care of 2 transactions at once).
I always keep at least 40-100$ on me. I use debit and credit all the time but some places just don't accept them or it's way faster to pay with cash if you're going somewhere and they have old machines lineups etc. Plus restaurants you get your bill leave cash and walk out no going up to the front desk or waiting for servers to get back to you with the wireless debit. Not to mention the protection of not giving some stranger your card to swipe as they please. Oh and if you're with groups of people tossing your share in is far easier then trying to split a bill at the debit machine. Lots of bars now days don't let you pay with debit. They have those small cash machines that charge like $3 to take cash out. Annoying.
@Jarmel: All the best campus dealers have PayPal or some sort of prepaid debit card account, or both.
PayPal, or similar, really are the best way to do that kind of business if you're on a college campus or have any client base with ready access to the internet. Never have to worry about getting your cash jacked and a layer of deniability with simple poss Vs. sales in some states.
06/25/09
I don't think that means what you think that means. I think it means that it will change when Hulu begins cramming 6 minutes or less of ads into each program.
The point wasn't wrong, but the threshold is much lower.
Hopefully HULU won't go this direction though. Hulu is great for catching up on something you missed, failed to record, or otherwise couldn't watch the first time.
06/25/09
06/25/09
There is nothing better than be an unrepentant douchebag to a doe-eyed five year-old.
06/25/09
06/25/09
I will watch any ad repeatedly that involves making a child cry.
04/08/09
04/07/09
There is no way that skimmers can work in those.
04/08/09
There are skimmers for slot/swipe style readers and skimmers that are small enough that a waiter could conceal in their palm and swipe your data in person, with you watching, and you wouldn't even realize it. Those "pocket" skimmers are by far the most common, you can pick 'em up on eBay.
04/07/09
04/07/09
(I do get money from the ATM, but that's only because there are about 5 Chase branches within 2 miles of my house, and another 2 within .5 miles of my office. They're practically everywhere.. I'm waiting for them to open a branch in my shitter so I can take care of 2 transactions at once).
04/07/09
04/07/09
I always keep at least 40-100$ on me. I use debit and credit all the time but some places just don't accept them or it's way faster to pay with cash if you're going somewhere and they have old machines lineups etc. Plus restaurants you get your bill leave cash and walk out no going up to the front desk or waiting for servers to get back to you with the wireless debit. Not to mention the protection of not giving some stranger your card to swipe as they please. Oh and if you're with groups of people tossing your share in is far easier then trying to split a bill at the debit machine. Lots of bars now days don't let you pay with debit. They have those small cash machines that charge like $3 to take cash out. Annoying.
04/07/09
04/07/09
PayPal, or similar, really are the best way to do that kind of business if you're on a college campus or have any client base with ready access to the internet. Never have to worry about getting your cash jacked and a layer of deniability with simple poss Vs. sales in some states.