I wonder if Kroll Ontrack will be used to recover the hard drive from the web server that obviously just melted from the/. effect? Seems like a great way to drum up business!
...usually its 5 minutes here and there but thats whats great about the DS, for those without hours of time to dedicate to gaming there is plenty to offer.
The one DS feature which I rarely see mentioned (but lends itself to the "5 minute" gaming crowd like you or me) is the automatic pause and low-power mode that occurs when you close the clamshell. It makes it so much easier to get through an otherwise epic game when you know you can just close the clamshell and come back to it 24 hours later without worrying about the battery being drained.
I'm not talking about bargain bin or public domain movies that Wal-Mart sells 10 for $1 out of a shopping cart somewhere near their electronics section. I'm also not talking about blank media, which is obviously cheaper (and helps prove my point about being cheaper to produce). I'm talking about your average studio release movie... as an example, here's "Office Space" (though this applies to pretty much every major release)... $8.98 VHS, $14.99 DVD.
Your argument is true only if the reduction in production costs is passed on to the consumer. If history is anything to go on, it won't be. CD's and DVD's are much cheaper to manufacture than casettes and VHS tapes, but which cost more when you walk into your local hypermart?
My bet is that if both of these formats hit the market, they'll be priced so similarly that consumers will make their choice based on features, not cost.
First, I have excellent credit. My problem was due to a cell phone company reporting me delinquent from an account that had been closed for 6 years. Since I had copies of my bank statements (showing the cleared check) as well as the "final statement" from the company showing the account paid in full, I was able to clear it off my record.
I in no way advocate lying to help clear your credit report. I just figured I'd state the truth; if you challenge the validity of an item on your credit report and the reporting company does not respond, the item will be deleted. Good or bad, that's the way the system works. The bounced check scenario was nothing more than an example.
I recently went through some hassles trying to clear a delinquent account off my credit report. The thing is, this delinquent account was only reported by two of the three agencies. In fact, each of the agencies listed a different current address for me (former military, so I moved a fair amount), as well as slightly different account information.
If you find a discrepancy on your credit report, the first thing you need to get is evidence - preferably in the form of a letter or statement from the company making the negative report. Put that together with a letter giving an explanation of the situation. It's not a bad idea to put your last two addresses in addition to your current address, in notes at the bottom of the letter. Send copies of this to all three agencies (details can be found at their individual websites).
After a week or two processing time, the credit agencies will send you a written reply telling you the results of your challenge. Included with this will be an *updated copy* of your credit report detailing the changes that have been made.
One other thing to keep in mind when working with your credit: feel free to challenge something even if you know it's a legitimate negative item. If you tell the credit companies "No, I didn't bounce that check three years ago.", they have to attempt to contact the bank that claims you did. If that bank does not respond within a set time period (I believe it's 30 days, but I would have to double check), the negative item is wiped off your record.
Finally... bad credit items stay on your report for *SEVEN YEARS*. All you college students keep this in mind. Additionally, a good number of companies are doing credit checks as part of their interview process nowadays. It's also required if you're going to get a security clearance from the US Government.
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Disclaimer: I am not a credit counselor, nor do I work for any financial institutions. So, double check what I've just said before you take it as fact.
I would have to recommend the Case Ace Gear Grip LCD Shield Harness from http://www.caseace.com
I've used their Gear Grip Computer and Monitor harnesses for transporting my precious system to various LAN parties for the last year now. They are extremely durable with large, comfortable handles.
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Unless, of course, you're working a brainy IT job for the U.S. Navy (like me!). Then you get low pay, high risk, AND you get to work weekends and holidays.
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"And like that, *poof*, he was gone..."
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I wonder if Kroll Ontrack will be used to recover the hard drive from the web server that obviously just melted from the /. effect? Seems like a great way to drum up business!
I wonder if these guys were stupid enough to use a "1-8XX" number. Oh the fun that could be had making them pay...
I'm not talking about bargain bin or public domain movies that Wal-Mart sells 10 for $1 out of a shopping cart somewhere near their electronics section. I'm also not talking about blank media, which is obviously cheaper (and helps prove my point about being cheaper to produce). I'm talking about your average studio release movie... as an example, here's "Office Space" (though this applies to pretty much every major release)... $8.98 VHS, $14.99 DVD.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/630http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00
So, in your own words... erm... get your facts straight.
Your argument is true only if the reduction in production costs is passed on to the consumer. If history is anything to go on, it won't be. CD's and DVD's are much cheaper to manufacture than casettes and VHS tapes, but which cost more when you walk into your local hypermart?
My bet is that if both of these formats hit the market, they'll be priced so similarly that consumers will make their choice based on features, not cost.
Okay, I'll bite...
First, I have excellent credit. My problem was due to a cell phone company reporting me delinquent from an account that had been closed for 6 years. Since I had copies of my bank statements (showing the cleared check) as well as the "final statement" from the company showing the account paid in full, I was able to clear it off my record.
I in no way advocate lying to help clear your credit report. I just figured I'd state the truth; if you challenge the validity of an item on your credit report and the reporting company does not respond, the item will be deleted. Good or bad, that's the way the system works. The bounced check scenario was nothing more than an example.
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In short, yes it is enough.
I recently went through some hassles trying to clear a delinquent account off my credit report. The thing is, this delinquent account was only reported by two of the three agencies. In fact, each of the agencies listed a different current address for me (former military, so I moved a fair amount), as well as slightly different account information.
If you find a discrepancy on your credit report, the first thing you need to get is evidence - preferably in the form of a letter or statement from the company making the negative report. Put that together with a letter giving an explanation of the situation. It's not a bad idea to put your last two addresses in addition to your current address, in notes at the bottom of the letter. Send copies of this to all three agencies (details can be found at their individual websites).
After a week or two processing time, the credit agencies will send you a written reply telling you the results of your challenge. Included with this will be an *updated copy* of your credit report detailing the changes that have been made.
One other thing to keep in mind when working with your credit: feel free to challenge something even if you know it's a legitimate negative item. If you tell the credit companies "No, I didn't bounce that check three years ago.", they have to attempt to contact the bank that claims you did. If that bank does not respond within a set time period (I believe it's 30 days, but I would have to double check), the negative item is wiped off your record.
Finally... bad credit items stay on your report for *SEVEN YEARS*. All you college students keep this in mind. Additionally, a good number of companies are doing credit checks as part of their interview process nowadays. It's also required if you're going to get a security clearance from the US Government.
Transplant
Disclaimer: I am not a credit counselor, nor do I work for any financial institutions. So, double check what I've just said before you take it as fact.
I would have to recommend the Case Ace Gear Grip LCD Shield Harness from http://www.caseace.com
I've used their Gear Grip Computer and Monitor harnesses for transporting my precious system to various LAN parties for the last year now. They are extremely durable with large, comfortable handles. Transplant
Unless, of course, you're working a brainy IT job for the U.S. Navy (like me!). Then you get low pay, high risk, AND you get to work weekends and holidays.
Transplant
"And like that, *poof*, he was gone..."
Keyser Soze