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Re: What Are the VIP Member Benefits of Airline Dining Programs?

stanolshefski — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 15:22:56 -0000

I miss the days 10 years ago when the United program was offering 20 points per $1.

Re: Amex Platinum or Premier Rewards Gold: Which is Best for You?

stanolshefski — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 10:05:43 -0000

My wife did as well, and it didn't include any language in either the mailed offer or website about excluding prior cardholders.

She previously received the bonus twice on this card prior to the changes last year.

Re: Do Tighter Seats Slow Down Emergency Evacuations?

stanolshefski — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 14:01:24 -0000

More people on the same size bird will definitely slow evacuations. So, even if seat pitch doesn't matter, the extra people will slow down the process.

Re: NationBuilder + Stripe

stanolshefski — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 17:45:36 -0000

I'd be awesome if NB supported recurring donations with Stripe.

Re: Why Fund Amtrak? Because All Must Serve the Capitol

stanolshefski — Thu, 14 May 2015 11:56:38 -0000

The TSA made flying between NYC and DC uncompetitive time wise. It's actually just as quick downtown to downtown to take the train -- it used to be quicker flying.

Re: Meet the Online Tracking Device That is Virtually Impossible to Block

stanolshefski — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:10:35 -0000

You get compensation by using sites and services for free or reduced cost.

You can listen to hours upon hours of Pandora and Spotify, or watch hours upon hours of TV shows on Hulu without paying a direct fee for it. You do pay indirectly via the ads you are exposed to.

Re: Meet the Online Tracking Device That is Virtually Impossible to Block

stanolshefski — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 13:08:49 -0000

Replace one problem with another:

http://www.zdnet.com/after-...

Re: Facebook Scraps 20 Percent Text Rule On Pages’ Cover Images - AllFacebook

stanolshefski — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 14:50:47 -0000

The cover photo rule existed solely as the result of Facebook using cover photos in Like ads in the news feed. It was an extension of the 20% rule for ads.

The 20% rule is poorly thought out and enforced.

Re: Facebook Scraps 20 Percent Text Rule On Pages’ Cover Images - AllFacebook

stanolshefski — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 13:34:20 -0000

You clearly don't advertise on Facebook, nor do you understand how the 20% rule was enforced.

They used a 5x4 grid which limited text placement -- where you can't have text in more than 5 boxes. That means it's very hard to center text, and Facebook counts logos (unless they are products) that are or include text.

You could have ads with just 12% text and fail the 20% rule.

Re: Discover it®: A 5% Contender?

stanolshefski — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:24:16 -0000

It says bookstores on that page:

"5 ThankYou Points for every $1 spent on purchases at restaurants (including fast food), bookstores, music stores, video rental stores and movie theaters; 1 ThankYou Point for every $1 spent on all other purchases2"

Re: Discover it®: A 5% Contender?

stanolshefski — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:58:53 -0000

It's still available:

https://creditcards.citi.co...

Anyone can apply.

Re: Small Twitter Advertisers Can Now Target Ads Like Big Brands (& Use The Advanced Interface)

stanolshefski — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:30:09 -0000

There's STILL no local geo-targeting inside the U.S., like you get with the full-fledged Twitter Ads product.

Re: Discover it®: A 5% Contender?

stanolshefski — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 09:25:15 -0000

I have the card and I can tell you that the terms have changed. Many Fatwallet members are reporting the sme change in terms.

Re: Discover it®: A 5% Contender?

stanolshefski — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:38:16 -0000

As of September 2012, the Cii Forward no longer has a cap on points per year.

Re: 3 Alternatives to Your Home Page Rotating Banner

stanolshefski — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:54:40 -0000

That's why the screenshots are a must, but that doesn't diminish the value of being able to go to the sites and experience them directly.

Re: I Don’t Want to Love Taylor Charles Steak & Ice

stanolshefski — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:45:49 -0000

A chicken cheesesteak is not a proper cheesesteak.

Re: Gun extremists' alternate reality

stanolshefski — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:41:59 -0000

"ALL car sales and title transfers have to be reported."

Actually, no they don't. Some states, like Nevada, don't require you to report car sales at all.

Re: Destination of the Week: Las Vegas

stanolshefski — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 12:22:47 -0000

The Element is a great off-strip property.

It's all studio/suite setup means you have a nice sofa to unwind on, a huge rainfall shower, and a very usable galley kitchen with plates and glassware.

The manager and staff are friendly, they have an inviting lobby, a nice free breakfast (breakfast sandwiches, yogurt, juice, coffee, cereal, pastries and fruit), and a nice workout room.

I can't say enough about in a city where everything is BIG, this is a nice small hotel.

Also, this property even had the President staying there last year:
http://www.lasvegassun.com/...

Re: How Congress Wrecked a Smart Debt-Ceiling Fix

stanolshefski — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:19:59 -0000

The Republican House did in 2011 and 2012, and will do so again in 2013. The Democrat House refused to in 2010.

The Democrat Senate has refused to in 2010, 2011, 2012 and they will likely continue their intransigence in 2013 based on recent comments by the Democrat Chair of the Senate Budget Committee.

Re: How Congress Wrecked a Smart Debt-Ceiling Fix

stanolshefski — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:48:55 -0000

As I stated above, there was never a budget surplus in the 90s -- every year the national debt increased.

Re: How Congress Wrecked a Smart Debt-Ceiling Fix

stanolshefski — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:47:26 -0000

The U.S. Senate hasn't passed a budget in nearly 4 years, all the BS talk about the Gephardt rule is just that -- BS.

Re: How Congress Wrecked a Smart Debt-Ceiling Fix

stanolshefski — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:46:13 -0000

There was never an surplus -- the national debt went up every year during the 1990s. Also, the only reason we had budget restraint in the 90s was because of the Republican takeover of Congress.

Re: Maximizing Points on Dining Spend With OpenTable Rewards

stanolshefski — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:43:30 -0000

I have the Chase Sapphire Preferred, and I like it, but why would recommend CSP when with Citi Forward you can effectively get 5% cash back?

Re: Maximizing Points on Dining Spend With OpenTable Rewards

stanolshefski — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:41:49 -0000

That's not going to happen.

You'd probably have a better chance to find a Groupon or Living Social.

Re: Sunday Reader Question: Cash Back Versus Travel Credit Cards?

stanolshefski — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:35:04 -0000

Just watch that you're not shooting yourself in the foot by not using the Amex on things like electronics. Amex's price matching, purchased protection and extended warranty have a lot of value.