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I would have done anything for these back in my day at ARS.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:46:56 -0600

EasyPay Touch:

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http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/03/exclusive_look_at_apples_new_ipod_touch_based_easypay_checkout.html#

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Hilarious Lifehacker comments

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:10:52 -0500

http://lifehacker.com/5367280/install-a-garage-open-indicator-to-increase-security

sometimes comments are stupid, these are actually pretty funny.

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USAA is awesome. Also, the deposit @mobile is pretty cool too.

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:00:45 -0500

I’ve never had a problem with USAA (although changes in their policies are another matter) I have my insurance and banking with them, and I’m by no means a “high-value” customer. However every time I call them I get a real person who speaks continental US english and always helps me with whatever I need. When I got married in January my wife was a little bothered that they had no branches and did almost everything online. I was able to convince her to stick with them and get her onboard with scanning the few paper checks we get to deposit.

However, about a moth ago USAA released the update to their iPhone app (iTunes link) which included the ability to deposit checks. I was really interested in this feature and eager to try it out when the bank sent me a check.

Did you read that correctly? My bank. Sent me $20. Because they’re awesome. In full disclosure I had interacted with @USAA_news on twitter and emailed them to join their “iPhone team”. View the letter they sent me with the check here.

Yes, my bank is better than your bank. What makes this truly awesome is that they make the funds immediately available, amazing, a bank that trusts their customers, and by immediately I don’t mean the next business day, I mean as soon as the deposit is done, it’s in your account. (I’ve also noticed that my direct-deposit from my employer consistently arrives 1 or 2 days before the actual payday.)

So what it is like to deposit a check on your iPhone? Well, I’m glad you asked.

First fire up the USAA app on you iPhone. The home screen should look like this:

Next, hit that magic “Deposit@Mobile” button and input the amount of your check.

After thinking for a moment the app gives you some instructions on endorsing the check.

Then, take a picture of your check!

Then the app gives you a quick summary of what’s about to happen.

Double check your info and hit Submit. The app warns you to not interrupt the process until it’s finished.

Then look at your conformation screen and enjoy your new money.

So there you have it. The totally awesome USAA Deposit@Mobile app for iPhone.

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Just another reason why I hate PC's and Internet Explorer...

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:53:18 -0500

That’s right, searching for text requires you to purchase the Ultimate, Pro or Super-Deluxe versions…

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Video: Steve Jobs returns to the Apple stage

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:38:40 -0500

via engadget.com

It almost made me cry…

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pretty cool MJ acapella routine

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:06:12 -0500

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About time! MMS finally comes to iPhone

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:12:42 -0500

TUAW has the scoop:

http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/03/breaking-news-september-25-for-mms-on-the-iphone/

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Foodies go to Pizza Hut

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:08:16 -0500

I’ve got to appreciate it when a fancy-smansy-New York-foodie goes to a chain restaurant and gives an honest real people review.

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Serious Eats link:

http://slice.seriouseats.com/archives/2009/09/whats-the-new-pizza-hut-stuffed-crust-pan-pizza-like-we-try-it.html

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On the road to A town

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:08:39 -0500

It’s gonna be a long trip, we had to put the newer car in the shop!

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If Balmer ran Apple... an interesting way to look at Apple vs. Microsoft

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:49:00 -0500

favorite quote:

“Apple wants people to love its products; Microsoft doesn’t really care if they love them or not, as long as they buy them.”

http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/what-if-steve-ballmer-ran-apple—628881?artc_pg=1

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Proper use of autotune

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:12:50 -0500

It’s an oldie but a goodie

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My first major beef with USAA

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:09:23 -0500

USAA adds a mandatory binding arbitration clause to their depository agreement.

Check out the discussion I started about it here on USAA’s forum:

http://www.whatsonyourmind.com/2009/08/27/binding-arbitration-usaa-and-a-new-depository-agreement/

What does that mean you ask? Well, basically by agreeing, you wave your rights to a public trial, real judge and jury and any sort of protection under the actual laws of the US, your state and other governing bodies.

It’s a complicated and messy issue and it’s been explained very well in other places:

Consumerist.com-

http://consumerist.com/251394/what-is-mandatory-binding-arbitration

National Association of Consumer Advocates-

http://www.naca.net/binding-mandatory-arbitration/

Wikipedia-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arbitration

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Maybe you shouldn't have a dog...

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:54:43 -0500

They actually use the phrase, “Install on your dog”

http://consumerist.com/5346051/never-curb-your-dog-again-but-embarrass-him-forever

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8-bit Swedish music and Lego, could you even ask for more?

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:41:00 -0500

YouTube Link

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XKCD Tech Support Cheat Sheet

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:13:44 -0500

XKCD Finally shares the truth about family/friend tech support.

http://xkcd.com/627/

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Bringing some life to the cube farm.

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:14:38 -0500

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Crazy flash cards guy.

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:31:54 -0500

I know this guy looks crazy but I learned hundreds of medical terms just like this. Ask me some day about -ostomy or -osis. It’s actually pretty funny.

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Commenters that suck.

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:08:26 -0500

via lifehacker.com

It’s the comments that warrant a note here. I just can’t believe what some people will complain about on the internet.

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If Adventure Has A Name, It's Probably Copyrighted

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:00:18 -0500

If Adventure Has A Name, It's Probably Copyrighted:

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Seth, my hero:
He figured out how to get paid to do what he loves.
I’m still working on it.

It’s no secret by now that we recently returned from a tropical jungle…

#603. Prayer Walks

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:00:18 -0500

#603. Prayer Walks:

I’ve prayed before while walking but I’ve never been on an official “prayer walk.” I’m not sure what exactly makes them official, perhaps a hat or a map of the place you’re going to pray through….