Recent content by jonny_76

No-one should really be surprised especially since it is 'free' But it would have been nice if Google had voluntarily told everyone before we signed up for g-mail. Is there any corp. email service that does not scan our emails ? Separate issue, Isn't our govt, by law, allowed to scan all our...

Very few people know that even the slow flying, low tech Iraqi SCUD missiles were not succesfully countered by our Patriot system. The military announced that our defense systes were working as planned. Very quietly, years(?) later the truth came out that the SCUDs were just breaking up...

win7guruWhat happens when a computer component fails in your car? I wouldn't want that repair bill. I actually recently downgraded my washer and dryer to the old fashioned kind because of issues with computer components breaking. I rented a top of the line Ford focus with leather seats and so...

ClasszeroHow many people have had it with Hollywood and TV providers? I have cut the cord for more than a year and don't miss it. Jersey Shore, this is what I am to pay money for? I have not had cable for many years and installed an antenna on my roof. Sure I miss a few of the good cable only...

Igot1foryaThe Government or private entity can do that to you now. If you have money in someone else' system, they can hold it from you whenever they want. Ever not pay a bill on time? They can put a lean on your home, car, whatever to get you to pay. They can cease any of your assets and it's...

Please, please THINK where we are going with this !!!! Eventually, if all your money is only accessible by Google wallet, or tapping phones via NFC then the govt or the phone company or the ISP can shatter your life by simply turning off service to you. What if the Govt made a mistake by...

Google Wallet and anything like it...doesn't everyone see the longterm effect ??? if we all move financials to our cell phones and pay with our cell phones the benefit is convenience...but the major drawback ?...for the first time in our lives, the govt currently has secret surveillance powers...

"that the stock has been attacked in a "concerted way", which has only gotten worse since " A professional fund manager is crying foul. Doesn't he know that 100 people/organizations control the entire US stock market (according to NBC's Jim Cramer) ?

Did anyone at Sony think how a long term US Govt employee is going to actually fit into Sony's Japanese culture ? Did anyone mention to the new American Sr. VP that Japanese culture abhors foreign bulls trampling around in China shops.