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John
Cincinnati, OH
Age: 34
Apr 3, 2009
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re: 5688 Google Opt Out
Google and Privacy are mutually exclusive. For that matter, the internet and privacy are difficult to keep separate. But cookies are the least of your problem. While cookies are certainly detrimental to privacy...google already has your IP address and tracks a large number of websites. Cookies or not...always be aware that everything you do on the internet is putting your privacy in peril.
To me...you are looking for a false sense of security.
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| 5692. |
Marissa
San Mateo, California
Age: 41
Apr 3, 2009
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Do medical labs require ID?
Does anyone know if medical labs require you to show an ID when you go to get blood tests? I would hate to pay cash for the doctor and then not be able to follow through on the lab work because the lab requires ID.
I will probably give my new doctor my middle and last name, but a different date of birth. (I want a legal name on my prescriptions so that I don't have trouble when traveling overseas.) Do you think it's okay to give a doctor a CMRA address, or should I get a ghost address before seeing him? I tend to trust a sole practioner doctor more than a lab, which would probably have databases connected to other labs. Thanks for any insights you guys might have.
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mark
Barnesville, GA
Age: 35
Apr 3, 2009
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Cash and money orders
I had an interesting trip to the post office today. I bought a couple hundred dollars worth of money orders and when I gave her the money, she placed the bills individually in a machine. As she did, the machine beeped. I asked her if it was reading the strip and she said yes. She said it was now required. When she handed me the money orders, she said they had the same strip. They also had a watermark. Someone else said that the strip was plastic, but I had a banker tell me that large amounts of cash would set off a metal detector.
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From an attorney friend in LA:"I have twice defended individuals who were using FedEx to ship currency overseas in above reportable amounts (price of doing business in Los Angeles). So there is something in currency that can be detected by scanners, and apparently FedEx, or ICE, or both, does scan outgoing packages."
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| 5689. |
Jake
Salem, Oregon
Age: 66
Apr 3, 2009
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private lot for motorhome, storage
not sure if you can answer this but heres my question. I am about to sell my home, get a used motorhome, title with a nm llc, and travel. I would like to own a cheap lot in the the pacific northwest to park there in summer and leave things behind in a storage building in winter. how can i make sure that there will never be any connection between my name and this property?
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If you want something already in place, Jake, check with me by e-mail. I am slowly and cautiously buying up small parcels of land (usually fronting on a river or stream) just outside North Cascades National Park. All are titled with an LLC, signed for by a nominee, and I can arrange private construction of a storage building.Of course, you can do this on your own. Use a NM LLC for the land purchase but for maximum privacy, get a nominee to sign for you. Same for any kind of building permission. I wish you all the best with your new adventure!
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| 5688. |
Nona
San Francisco, CA
Age: 44
Apr 2, 2009
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Google Opt Out
Google allows you to opt out of certain cookies. Is it worth downloading this? I'm a little nervous it isn't what it claims to be. Any advice from readers?
Submitted Link #1: http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html...
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| 5685. |
Chris
Walnut Creek, CA
Age: 55
Apr 2, 2009
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homebased business
I'm considering starting a homebased business in the area of Web Design. I would create web sites for small businesses and individuals. I might also create a content-rich blog which could bring in a bit of income.
For this, I would buy a new computer (with cash!) to be used for the business only.
For this purchase, and for the business, I would use a pseudonym.
I would get a laptop or notebook, to make it easy to work in various locations, and to make it easy to move and travel.
My question: Would this type of business be a good choice for somebody interested in increasing her privacy and income?
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If you know what you're doing, then yes. But that includes knowing how you will attract clients (which is not easy).
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| 5684. |
Michael
Manchester, UK
Age: 40
Apr 2, 2009
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Piracy law cuts internet traffic
Just found this on the BBC website. Might be interesting for some of your continental European readers.
What follows is quoted from the end of the article. Start of quote...
'Mr Engstrom said the new law was "a disaster", not just for file sharers, but for Sweden as a whole. ... "Now we have given private corporations the legal right to go after our civilians. That's not how Western democracies work," he said.
... End quote.
It seems to me that, despite such protestations, this is the increasing trend, and will be how said democracies end up working. Just watch Steven Rambam's videos (search for them on youtube if you haven't seen them) to get more of a feeling for this "commercialisation of personal data" trend & it's subsequent lack of accountability and potential for abuse.
Submitted Link #1: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/technology/7978853.stm...
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Michael
Manchester, UK
Age: 40
Apr 1, 2009
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re: Ian [#5677]
Ian, thank you, I have found some useful information by following the references at the end of the link you posted.
I've included the link to the most interesting article I found. A careful read of which will show any UK readers how they can avoid coupling their name with their residential address if they should unfortunately be arrested or threatened with arrest. I'll need to follow up on this research to see if the law is still valid or if things have changed since the article was written.
Please note, I respect our authorities and never plan on getting into any such situation. But as Jack keeps talking about in HTBI ... it's best to know the law and be prepared.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.freebeagles.org/articles/carrying_id.ht...
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| 5681. |
Michael
Manchester, UK
Age: 40
Apr 1, 2009
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re: Ian [#5677]
Ian,
thank you, I have found some useful information by following the references at the end of the link you posted.
I've included the link to the most interesting article I found. A careful read of which will show any UK readers how they can avoid coupling their name with their residential address if they should unfortunately be arrested or threatened with arrest. I'll need to follow up on this research to see if the law is still valid or if things have changed since the article was written.
Please note, I respect our authorities and never plan on getting into any such situation. But as Jack keeps talking about in HTBI ... it's best to know the law and be prepared.
Ian, once again, thank you.
Until next time.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.freebeagles.org/articles/carrying_id.ht...
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| 5679. |
George
Pomona, CA
Age: 25
Apr 1, 2009
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Conficker Worm Scare & Government Spyware
DO NOT install Malicious Software Tool Remover as the media is still recommending as the cure to the Conficker Worm threat. I found an old Wired Magazine article I read a year ago (now copied and posted to someone's blog that has somewhat paranoid content; can't find the original) that shows that Microsoft slipped in a press statement and admitted that this is in fact company-generated spyware that installs a botnet on your system that sends feedback to the FBI. Sure, it removes malicious software while at the same time installing its own.
There are other ways to remove and patch Conficker. Many antivirus programs like Kaspersky will do it for you.
Submitted Link #1: http://newsworldwide.wordpress.com/2008/05/02/micr...
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Tom
Lutz, Fl
Age: 48
Apr 1, 2009
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info brokers
It seems much easier to do the work in HTBI then go through thier processes.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.privacyrights.org/ar/infobrokers-optout...
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Beth Givens runs that business. In 2000, Playboy called Beth and asked her for an expert in the privacy field. Beth told editor Chip Rowe to contact me, and that was how I ended up being profiled as THE INVISIBLE MAN lying low in the global village. This gave my book sales a great boost.
BTW ... I was fully clothed. :)
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Ian
Victoria BC
Age: 70
Mar 31, 2009
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Of interest to UK readers?
I ran across the site listed below, on "how to be invisible" in the UK.
Submitted Link #1: http://crab.wordpress.com/2009/01/11/how-to-be-inv...
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Iris
King George, VA
Age: 40
Mar 30, 2009
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Ordering books
I was interested in ordering a complete set of books and reports offered on your website. I saw an offer for the three books as a package. And was wondering if there was a package that included all downloads, or would I just order each thing individually? I will be sending payment via mail. Thanks!
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No, there is no one package for all. I do get such all-inclusive orders from time to time, including just this morning. You start with the three-book offer and then add the rest, one by one.
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Steve
Boise, ID
Age: 30
Mar 30, 2009
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Re: #5670
Dan, you are exactly right! I was wanting to create a nominee entity and have the nominee sign and set up everything. Hopefully JJ has some input on this.
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Is Dan's idea workeable? Yes. ... Is it complicated? Yes again, because you need to get an LLC and to give out information to the government in order to get a TIN or an EIN. ... I prefer to use a trustworthy nominee who opens a personal non-interest-bearing account. It's so much simpler.
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Elsy
New York
Age: 30
Mar 29, 2009
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Chase and WAMU
Mr Luna, I opened both accounts in New York. I opened the Chase account with my Canada Driver license and told the person opening the account, Canada did not have SS numbers (I did not say I did not have a SS number). Anyhow, Chase opened the account without a SS number. They accepted my Canadian DL and a credit card.
I opened the Washington Mutual account long before my Chase account and I used my SS#.
I just checked my Chase account and it does not have a 2nd account listed. I guess they did not cross reference the accounts. Thanks for the suggestion to look online. Never thought to do that.
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Dan
Rochester, NY
Age: 47
Mar 29, 2009
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Re: 5626 Nominee for LLC
Mr. Luna, your answer to Steve's question appears to indicate that you may have misunderstood it.
Steve would have someone else file the EIN, set up the biz banking, sign the checks, etc., keeping Steve's name completely private, it seems. These duties could include setting up cell phone service and other things we use regularly.
This has one strong advantage - the bank accounts, etc. aren't jeopardized by the nominee's behaviour (judgement against them leading to asset search, death), so the account will be useful forever in theory.
However, I'm no expert, but that's how it seemed to me when I thought about it.
Accountants reading this, are there tax filing requirements that make this more onerous than a personal 'ghost' account?
Also, if this is a good idea, would it be enhanced by naming the LLC words that match your initials, leaving you the simplicity of signing checks in the event of your nominee's demise or inability to sign more of them?
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| 5669. |
Marc
Seattle, Wa
Age: 51
Mar 29, 2009
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Elsy's question
To Elsy,
Wamu and Chase did cross reference/merge accounts. I had accounts with both, one personal, one business and one day I discovered that both came up when I accesed either one.
As for third party checks, they are almost impossible to negotiate any more. The only thing that will work any more, and not all the time is to deposit them in the night deposit. Sometime they will process them rather than going to the trouble of sending them back to you.
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andi
Westchester, NY
Age: 65
Mar 29, 2009
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#5598, #5611 - ixquick
Linda and Hamish -- I have gotten favorable independent (and, I believe, knowledgeable) comment. Ixquick also works under as a secure connection.
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Michael
Manchester, UK
Age: 40
Mar 29, 2009
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Brits & Privacy
Jack, Drake, Alex,
thank you one and all for posting replies. I now know I am not alone.
I will soon start to quietly recommend Jack's book to more extended family and friends but not just to anyone. Whilst my immediate family and I appreciate the reasons for making these changes I fear most Brits don't and I don't want to draw unnecessary attention.
Alex, I'm interested to know if you have achieved Jack's level 1 or higher? If so, have you any anecdote's or suggestions for me (and any other British readers?) Personally, I want to get to level 1 within the next year but I'm not going to rush things.
To start the ball rolling, my initial research at a law office seems to indicate that it is quite legal and possible for Jack's US based LLC's to be used to title British property and, most interestingly, that this will mean that the LLC's holder's name will not appear in the land registry database if the conveyancing is handled well. However, given the freehold nature of most British property titles I fear that the 50 year LLC lifespan may be too limiting. Jack; can these LLCs be registered with longer lifespans? Does that cost more?
I plan on investigating use of PO Boxes and CMREs too as I seem to remember that MailBoxes Etc have a presence here. I've included a link to the GB Post Office document library with this post. If anyone is interested in UK P.O. Boxes, you can scroll to the end of the linked page and can pick up the latest version of the application form and the terms and conditions (both are in pdf format.) I'd be interested to hear anyone's comments on these documents and if they might be a good first step. If not, perhaps Poste Restante might be worth considering if the mail can be collected with a passport.
By the way Jack, we really like your Skip College book. Very interesting and right up our street. We plan on home educating our children.
Until next time.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/content3?mediaI...
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LLC LIFESPAN: It can be changed to 100 years or even more. No extra cost. ... SKIP COLLEGE: Feel free to e-mail copies on to friends in the UK. [Please contact me by e-mail for a comment related to this.] ... UK READERS: Let me know you are out there, even if just to say hello, okay?
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Drake
LA, CA
Age: 34
Mar 28, 2009
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British Credit Cards / Google
British readers; spread the link to JJ's site and blog! Forward the link below with it. (It explains the need perfectly.) Give your friends and family HTBI as a gift.
"The list, obtained by the Mail, includes the names, home addresses and full card details of thousands of Visa, Mastercard and American Express customers."
Submitted Link #1: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1165447/19...
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