all posts from April 2008


Time Warner stole $1146 from me

So I open up my checking account Sunday night (3 days ago) to find the following transaction posted: Description: TIME WARNER CABL DES:EFT PAYMNT ID:0020704075 INDN:REDDICK,CHRISTOPHER CO ID:C844830000 TEL REF:00033560497312110825000810101165622308041127 Posting Date: 04/11/2008 Amount: $1,146.54 Type: ACH Debit Account Number: Checking-XXXX This looks roughly like the transaction you get when you do online bill payment […]

What has Phil been up to?

What have I been up to, you ask? San Jose, Dallas, Houston, Vegas, and Rocky Horror. Since February 1st, I’ve also been to San Diego and Santa Barbara but don’t have pictures up of those. I only have one more originally-planned trip before I move: Florida. But I’ve added a one-day stint to Tucson, AZ […]

Bank of America’s new ATMs

Bank of America has been installing new ATMs all over California and Florida. These new ATMs have a variety of new features such as: Being able to scan your cash checks and detect their amounts automatically Not requiring deposit envelopes Audible prompts for the visually impaired More user-friendly menus Being a technologist, I’m always excited […]