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| 7200. |
Martha
Kenora, Ontario
Age: 20
Mar 7, 2010
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Ordering Books by Mail Order
Hello,
I recently read Skip College and am trying to order some of the recommended books.
Unfortunately, I don't have a credit card or a Paypal account. I do have actual money.
Do you know of any websites that accept mail orders for their books?
Thank you very much.
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Go to any bookstore. You can order through them and pay cash.
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| 7199. |
Jack
Bronx N.Y.
Age: 44
Mar 7, 2010
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7197
7197 Hi Lexie
There is a way to get around using your legal address. Use your "GHOST" address.
I just so happen to be a Notary Public in the state on New York. Good Luck.
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| 7198. |
Eric
Palm Beach, FL
Age: 25
Mar 6, 2010
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re: Mike 7174 (proving you own an LLC)
I'm not a lawyer and can't provide legal advice, but it appears that New Mexico law may provide a way to prove who owns an LLC: you just print up a piece of paper that says you own the LLC. See New Mexico Statutes 53-19-20(B)(1), providing that the LLC's articles of incorporation or its operating agreement may "provide that a membership interest in a limited liability company may be evidenced by a certificate of membership interest issued by the limited liability company."
But suppose you walk back into Costco, armed with one of these "certificate of membership interest" naming you as the LLC's owner. And for good measure, you're carrying a copy of New Mexico's "Limited Liability Company Act" including 53-19-20(B)(1) to show that these "certificates of membership interest", are, in fact, what one does to prove ownership of an LLC. Do you think this will immunize you from difficulty? Of course not - it might convince some low-level "brain dead Costco worker bees," but others might still give you problems.
My point here is simply to say that even the real, legal way to prove ownership of the LLC isn't all that satisfactory - so, like with all privacy challenges, find a creative solution that fits the present situation.
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| 7197. |
Lexie
Fullerton, Ca
Age: 40
Mar 6, 2010
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Notary
Hi! and Thank you for your book - great info... My question is this: when filing out a Notary application it is required by law that you give your legal physical address - and it is noted 'by penalty and perjury... My 'legal' adress is a PO Box and is noted with the DMV - however - they (the state) will not take this as a pysical address. I talked with the office of the secretary of state and was told that I am required to list my physical address and required to notify the state with in 10 days if I move or face possible fines and or arrest. Any ideas on how to get around this other that changing my address every 10 days? Thank you for your help....
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There is no way to get around that if you feel you must be a Notary.
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| 7195. |
Katie
Saint Paul, MN
Age: 30
Mar 6, 2010
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Close a minor account w/large bank?
Before I knew any better I opened an account for my young child at a very large bank. Of course, my info is on the account, too. Since we've moved and the address hasn't been updated, I wonder if I should close it, or would it be beneficial to keep it open just to cash checks in the future, etc, that are from that bank?
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Keep it.
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| 7194. |
Katie
St Paul, MN
Age: 30
Mar 6, 2010
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Alan - AAA
I've used them, as have my parents, for years, and never had any problem. They do send out a privacy notice every year if you want to "opt-out" of any advertising.
As a side note: I've found a good way to track who might be passing your info along is to use shortened forms/nicknames of your name for specific companies, and then you can be sure who to call to stop it!
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| 7193. |
Seth
collbran, co
Age: 50
Mar 6, 2010
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bank runs
"Here is an article that is a good example why to have a second bank account in Canada. I don't know if the event will occur, but if it seems if it is possible it would be prudent to have that 2nd account."
It's far worse than that. Take a look at your bank's policy for withdrawals sometime. They can simply refuse to give you your money if doing so might cause a run on the bank.
This has been true since the Great Depression, and federal banking laws in fact require banks to prevent runs by shutting down withdrawals if they exceed a certain level of deposits.
This is why you should always have three to six MONTHS worth of cash in your personal possession at all times. Just as you may need a food stash to ride out a disaster that cuts food supplies (nationally we have less than a 30 day supply of food on hand at any given time) it's prudent to have a stash of cash or other monetary source (like gold or even silver) in a safe somewhere you can get to it in an emergency.
Keep in mind that in a true economic collapse, you might not be able to get to your account in Canada either, although having money in Canada is better than having it all in one basket in the US.
If I ever get enough, I'll stash some in Australia, New Zealand, and Switzerland, just to have places to go if things get really bad here.
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Re-read the sentence I underlined, above. Few things will give you better peace of mind than having cash on hand in case of a shutdown of the banks. And a cyber attack on the banking systems could trigger just that.
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| 7192. |
Gary
Fort Wayne, IN
Age: 58
Mar 6, 2010
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anonymous-proxy-servers
A German-based proxy service software for anonymous web browsing with servers located in many nations. I have tried this service on Windows and Linux and it works quite well.
They also offer "Jondo Fox". Its their version of the Firefox browser set up to work with the software once installed. Much information on privacy issues information provided on the site and through the news, forums, etc. I am submitting this entry through one of the servers. I also found it a very informative website to browse. Any comments after reviewing greatly appreciated.(Click on British flag in upper right corner of website to view it in English)
Submitted Link #1: http://anonymous-proxy-servers.net/en/jondonym...
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| 7191. |
jiim
Greenville NC
Age: 36
Mar 5, 2010
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"There's no future for bank secrecy. It's finished. Its time has run out."
See link
Submitted Link #1: http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20100305/wl_time/0859...
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| 7190. |
Teresa
Lewiston, Idaho
Age: 48
Mar 5, 2010
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To Brian re: Scroogle
Brian, as far as I know, sites like Scroogle and IxQuick only provide you with anonymous SEARCHES. As I understand, once you go to the site (especially Google), that's that.
If I am mistaken, someone will be along to correct :)
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| 7189. |
Teresa
Lewiston, Idaho
Age: 48
Mar 5, 2010
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Phonegangster?
I have seen several posts about vnumber. I did search the messages here, and wonder if anyone has had a look at PhoneGangster:
Submitted Link #1: http://www.phonegangster.com/...
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Brian
Detroit
Age: 21
Mar 5, 2010
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Scroogle Image Search
Anybody know of an anonymizing search engine (like Scroogle) that uses Google's "Image Search" and "Product Search"?
I like Scroogle but am unable to use Google's Image and Product search functions with it.
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| 7187. |
Patricia
N Yarmouth ME
Age: 58
Mar 4, 2010
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Requirements opening bank accounts
Hello: I have been researching the issue of whether one's Social Security number is required if you open a bank account as an LLC that is owned by a trust you created. I see as many "yes" as well as "no" answers on this matter. Please advise.
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I believe that whoever signs the checks will have to furnish his or her SSN.
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| 7185. |
Hu
Ayutthaya, Thailand
Age: 54
Mar 3, 2010
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Bank Runs
Here is an article that is a good example why to have a second bank account in Canada. I don't know if the event will occur, but if it seems if it is possible it would be prudent to have that 2nd account.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig6/salerno6.1.1.html...
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| 7184. |
Charles
Chicago, ILLINOIS
Age: 42
Mar 3, 2010
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Online Snooping
Narus is best known as the creator of NarusInsight, an network monitoring device that can analyze traffic on IP networks. AT&T allegedly used a Narus system to wiretap customer data on behalf of the U.S. National Security Agency as part of a U.S. domestic terrorist surveillance program.
They are developing a new technology that sleuths through billions of pieces of data on social networks and Internet services and connects the dots.
It will sift through millions of profiles searching for people with similar attributes -- blogger profiles that share the same e-mail address, for example. It can look for statistically likely matches, by studying things like the gender, nationality, age, location, home and work addresses of people.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.itworld.com/internet/98652/narus-develo...
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Frank
San Francisco
Age: 22
Mar 2, 2010
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Biometric Drivers Licenses
How can I avoid a biometric drivers license? My own is up for renewal and my state is now using biometric photographs which I obviously want to avoid.
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Other than getting a license in another state? Or not renewing your license (and then driving VERY carefully)?No solution.
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Mike
Kansas City Kansas
Age: 41
Mar 1, 2010
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Money laundering
I saw this article earlier today. The guy is a middleman between foreign online gambling companies and its customers. Poker site uses him to pay its customers when they request a withdrawal.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2010/feb/28/feds-in...
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Danny
Livermore CA
Age: 31
Mar 1, 2010
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Under the Radar
Recent posts show that sometimes refusing to provide information can certainly reduce privacy. It can bring more attention to oneself than desired. Privacy is a learning curve. Providing alternate information rather than refusing to provide information will reduce problems and suspicion. If paying cash, and they are not asking for your id, then what's the problem with providing your alternative information?
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Stan
Atlanta ga USA
Age: 44
Mar 1, 2010
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Stalker fear over
A CAMERAPHONE application that finds names and addresses of total STRANGERS was blasted as a "stalker's dream" last night.
The facial recognition "app" instantly identifies snaps by matching them to photos on websites like Facebook and Twitter, where personal info is accessed.
He warned: "It takes the dangers that already exist and increases them infinitely."
Dr Ian Brown, of the Oxford Internet Institute, said: "A guy could take a picture of a girl in a bar and find out all sorts of information."
Submitted Link #1: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2872019/...
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Drake
LA, CA
Age: 34
Mar 1, 2010
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Diversion Safe - sort of
This photo is an example of home-made creativity.
Submitted Link #1: http://imgur.com/gallery/Vgvmj...
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