I can confirm the email being sent out.
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New York Times Hacked?
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· Score: 4, Informative
I got the supposed cancellation email this morning, for a subscription I haven't had in almost three years. I was going to call, but I guess I'll just ignore it for now.
Text of the email I received is below.
Dear Home Delivery Subscriber,
Our records indicate that you recently requested to cancel your home delivery subscription. Please keep in mind when your delivery service ends, you will no longer have unlimited access to NYTimes.com and our NYTimes apps.
We do hope you’ll reconsider.
As a valued Times reader we invite you to continue your current subscription at an exclusive rate of 50% off for 16 weeks. This is a limited-time offer and will no longer be valid once your current subscription ends.*
Continue your subscription and you’ll keep your free, unlimited digital access, a benefit available only for our home delivery subscribers. You’ll receive unlimited access to NYTimes.com on any device, full access to our smartphone and iPad® apps, plus you can now share your unlimited access with a family member.
To continue your subscription call 1-877-698-0025 and mention code [] (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. E.D.T.).
Doesn't look like they're trolling for information, but I have not tried the number.
It seems to me like Microsoft isn't exactly losing anything by bowing out. CES, Macworld and others are increasingly places for smaller 3rd party vendors to peddle their usually cheap (and sometimes knockoff) wares. More importantly, if you as a company attend and have a large presence, you're obligated to come up with something shiny and capable of making a splash. In a sense, it enforces a hard deadline. In the age of the internet, it seems easier to just issue a PR and rely on your pr team to generate press, or stream your own event. Apple realized this and has since moved from Macworld to hosting\streaming their own events. To me it looks like Microsoft is just making the same wise decision. They have a big enough name; they don't need the press generated by CES.
(5) Junk mail will become priority mail. "In five years, unsolicited advertisements may feel so personalized and relevant it may seem that spam is dead."
It'll still be crap that's stuffing my mailbox, I'll still use it as kindling, and it'll still exist only to keep the USPS in business. The only way I'd even bother looking at junk mail would be if it screamed as I threw it into the fire.
I agree with you that the NTSB is taking an approach that is far too draconian. Headsets and better driver training could definitely help to solve the problem. I was simply pointing out that even with the pretty simple headset rules that are on the books here in CA, people still blatantly ignore them because they just don't see the problem with it. It's really not hard to pop in a headset (hell, they even come with most phones now, so there's no real out of pocket cost to be compliant), and it eliminates much of the risk. It's not a reflection on the law being an ineffective\unnecessary one, it's a reflection on the people not giving a damn. One could change that by nailing it home in drivers' ed and toughening licensing laws as you suggest, and (IMO) by making the punishment sting enough for them to stop doing it.
Perhaps because people don't care. Enforcement needs to be much tougher. I rarely see bike cops cruising looking for phones here in CA, and the fine for using a handheld phone is quite small. Contrast this with the fact that I've been nearly run over several times while walking through crosswalks by people yakking on their phones, and have been almost rammed into on the freeway several times; almost all of those folks have been driving with phones. The Mythbusters were right; driving with a phone is dangerous. All the study by the IIHS shows is that people just don't care about the consequences.
If they had gone with an algorithm, all they'd manage to create would be an emo-kid detector. Better to rely on real-world people to provide the red flags in this case. Props to Facebook for implementing something like this.
I'll turn it off and move on. Setting it to this option as default is a little shady, but I'll pick up my pitchfork when they remove the off switch entirely. Adblock is a wonderful plugin, I don't fault its creator for trying to make a little bit of money off of it. As long as the plug-in allows me to keep blocking any ad, I'm happy.
True, but my point is that they're mostly separate from the folks that actually lay the lines and provide the bandwidth. Also, Netflix recently announced that they'll be picking up production of Arrested Development, so it appears that they might looking to expand their role in content production.
the content producer. Should this actually happen, it could in no way be good for Netflix's customers, or even the market in general. Content carriers really should be separate from the producers of said content. It provides far too many opportunities for conflicts of interest, including (but not limited to) bandwidth and price preference. This is a bad idea; the telcos have proven time and time again that they are not to be trusted.
The pet rats I've had have consistently showed intelligence, high social awareness, and genuine creativity when playing with me or their cage mates. It doesn't surprise me in the least that they would feel concern and/or empathy towards members of their social circle. These little creatures are much more complex than most people give them credit for...
Nintendo is at a crossroads. The 3DS appears to be bombing, the Wii is sliding into irrelevance, and the Wii-U doesn't look like it's going to be repeating the success of the Wii when it came out. Everyone I know seems to only bust out their Wiis either for a Brawl party or for the newest Zelda\Mario game. I love Nintendo, but it seems like they've gotten back into the funk they were in back in the pre-DS days. I wonder if Miyamoto doesn't see them getting back out.
While I wasn't too thrilled about this whole sponsored post idea, I shrugged my shoulders and moved on. However, this first go at it is somewhat troubling. The question is rather ambiguous, with no information given about who submitted the question, but that's already been discussed.
My big problem with it is why this story seems to be 'floating' in the feed. All morning, it's been at the number two position. I don't really mind the glaring blue story staring at me, but I would appreciate it if it faded to oblivion just like the rest of the articles/stories/slashvertisements, so I don't have to continue to stare at this giant blue SourceForge logo when I browse the news feed. I had tried to keep an open mind, but this whole thing looks like an attempt to whore out the site for money.
Is that really a bad thing? I've NEVER had an order go bad or get delayed by Newegg. Often times, when it comes from their CA center, I get it next day, even though I only pay for three day shipping. Whatever they're doing works, even if it isn't all that interesting. I enjoyed getting a look into how they get it done.
I saw the official strategy guide and it is VERY thick. Looks like there will be plenty of quest/campaign content in the game, which is awesome. I look forward to hunkering down in the basement to play this weekend:)
This company's fucked. It's been bent over and pounded on by so many different 'short-term thinking managers' that I'd be surprised if it could walk in a straight line, much less maintain a consistent business strategy. If corporations were people, HP could file rape charges.
That might be a step in the wrong direction, as Adobe announced that they're ending development for the mobile versions of Flash today. I wouldn't be surprised if the full version eventually follows. I think it'd be smarter for Netflix to latch onto HTML5.
I've owned two eeePCs, and they both have wonderful build quality. Not the best screens in the world, but they feel very solid. Perhaps their laptops are held to a different standard than their laptops, but in my experience, ASUS builds their small stuff very well.
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Dear Home Delivery Subscriber, Our records indicate that you recently requested to cancel your home delivery subscription. Please keep in mind when your delivery service ends, you will no longer have unlimited access to NYTimes.com and our NYTimes apps. We do hope you’ll reconsider. As a valued Times reader we invite you to continue your current subscription at an exclusive rate of 50% off for 16 weeks. This is a limited-time offer and will no longer be valid once your current subscription ends.* Continue your subscription and you’ll keep your free, unlimited digital access, a benefit available only for our home delivery subscribers. You’ll receive unlimited access to NYTimes.com on any device, full access to our smartphone and iPad® apps, plus you can now share your unlimited access with a family member. To continue your subscription call 1-877-698-0025 and mention code [] (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. E.D.T.).
Doesn't look like they're trolling for information, but I have not tried the number.
It seems to me like Microsoft isn't exactly losing anything by bowing out. CES, Macworld and others are increasingly places for smaller 3rd party vendors to peddle their usually cheap (and sometimes knockoff) wares. More importantly, if you as a company attend and have a large presence, you're obligated to come up with something shiny and capable of making a splash. In a sense, it enforces a hard deadline. In the age of the internet, it seems easier to just issue a PR and rely on your pr team to generate press, or stream your own event. Apple realized this and has since moved from Macworld to hosting\streaming their own events. To me it looks like Microsoft is just making the same wise decision. They have a big enough name; they don't need the press generated by CES.
(5) Junk mail will become priority mail. "In five years, unsolicited advertisements may feel so personalized and relevant it may seem that spam is dead."
It'll still be crap that's stuffing my mailbox, I'll still use it as kindling, and it'll still exist only to keep the USPS in business. The only way I'd even bother looking at junk mail would be if it screamed as I threw it into the fire.
I agree with you that the NTSB is taking an approach that is far too draconian. Headsets and better driver training could definitely help to solve the problem. I was simply pointing out that even with the pretty simple headset rules that are on the books here in CA, people still blatantly ignore them because they just don't see the problem with it. It's really not hard to pop in a headset (hell, they even come with most phones now, so there's no real out of pocket cost to be compliant), and it eliminates much of the risk. It's not a reflection on the law being an ineffective\unnecessary one, it's a reflection on the people not giving a damn. One could change that by nailing it home in drivers' ed and toughening licensing laws as you suggest, and (IMO) by making the punishment sting enough for them to stop doing it.
Perhaps because people don't care. Enforcement needs to be much tougher. I rarely see bike cops cruising looking for phones here in CA, and the fine for using a handheld phone is quite small. Contrast this with the fact that I've been nearly run over several times while walking through crosswalks by people yakking on their phones, and have been almost rammed into on the freeway several times; almost all of those folks have been driving with phones. The Mythbusters were right; driving with a phone is dangerous. All the study by the IIHS shows is that people just don't care about the consequences.
*kaboom*HEADON ...*whisper*apply directly to the forehead.
If they had gone with an algorithm, all they'd manage to create would be an emo-kid detector. Better to rely on real-world people to provide the red flags in this case. Props to Facebook for implementing something like this.
I'll turn it off and move on. Setting it to this option as default is a little shady, but I'll pick up my pitchfork when they remove the off switch entirely. Adblock is a wonderful plugin, I don't fault its creator for trying to make a little bit of money off of it. As long as the plug-in allows me to keep blocking any ad, I'm happy.
True, but my point is that they're mostly separate from the folks that actually lay the lines and provide the bandwidth. Also, Netflix recently announced that they'll be picking up production of Arrested Development, so it appears that they might looking to expand their role in content production.
the content producer. Should this actually happen, it could in no way be good for Netflix's customers, or even the market in general. Content carriers really should be separate from the producers of said content. It provides far too many opportunities for conflicts of interest, including (but not limited to) bandwidth and price preference. This is a bad idea; the telcos have proven time and time again that they are not to be trusted.
The pet rats I've had have consistently showed intelligence, high social awareness, and genuine creativity when playing with me or their cage mates. It doesn't surprise me in the least that they would feel concern and/or empathy towards members of their social circle. These little creatures are much more complex than most people give them credit for...
They'd get nothing but a time-lapse of a large blue SorceForge logo surrounded by a few changing stories and articles.
Nintendo is at a crossroads. The 3DS appears to be bombing, the Wii is sliding into irrelevance, and the Wii-U doesn't look like it's going to be repeating the success of the Wii when it came out. Everyone I know seems to only bust out their Wiis either for a Brawl party or for the newest Zelda\Mario game. I love Nintendo, but it seems like they've gotten back into the funk they were in back in the pre-DS days. I wonder if Miyamoto doesn't see them getting back out.
While I wasn't too thrilled about this whole sponsored post idea, I shrugged my shoulders and moved on. However, this first go at it is somewhat troubling. The question is rather ambiguous, with no information given about who submitted the question, but that's already been discussed.
My big problem with it is why this story seems to be 'floating' in the feed. All morning, it's been at the number two position. I don't really mind the glaring blue story staring at me, but I would appreciate it if it faded to oblivion just like the rest of the articles/stories/slashvertisements, so I don't have to continue to stare at this giant blue SourceForge logo when I browse the news feed. I had tried to keep an open mind, but this whole thing looks like an attempt to whore out the site for money.
'cause chances are you're not going to be able to do it on our network."
"Hey guys, guess who made out with Angelina Jolie last night!"
Is that really a bad thing? I've NEVER had an order go bad or get delayed by Newegg. Often times, when it comes from their CA center, I get it next day, even though I only pay for three day shipping. Whatever they're doing works, even if it isn't all that interesting. I enjoyed getting a look into how they get it done.
Well, I guess Scotty and the rest of the crew finally got here. Watch the sky for Klingon warbirds and flying whales!
I saw the official strategy guide and it is VERY thick. Looks like there will be plenty of quest/campaign content in the game, which is awesome. I look forward to hunkering down in the basement to play this weekend :)
This company's fucked. It's been bent over and pounded on by so many different 'short-term thinking managers' that I'd be surprised if it could walk in a straight line, much less maintain a consistent business strategy. If corporations were people, HP could file rape charges.
That might be a step in the wrong direction, as Adobe announced that they're ending development for the mobile versions of Flash today. I wouldn't be surprised if the full version eventually follows. I think it'd be smarter for Netflix to latch onto HTML5.
"I'll believe corporations are people when Texas executes one."
I've owned two eeePCs, and they both have wonderful build quality. Not the best screens in the world, but they feel very solid. Perhaps their laptops are held to a different standard than their laptops, but in my experience, ASUS builds their small stuff very well.
...five cores. http://www.theonion.com/articles/fuck-everything-were-doing-five-blades,11056/
"We'll sell you on bandwidth speed we don't have, and then charge you to actually use it."
This is bullshit for quite a few reasons.