BC's Finance Minister is defending millions of taxpayer dollars being spent on government credit cards across the ministries and the premier's office. Kevin Falcon says as people hear about the costs coming from the various ministries they shouldn't jump to any conclusions. "Many of them seem unexplainable but once people understand … [Read more...]
The Premier’s office wasn’t the only department with big credit card bills
August 2, 2012 by
Spending may have doubled at Premier Christy Clark's office this fiscal year, but other ministries have added to their bills as well. Transportation and Infrastructure spent an extra one million dollars in 2011-2012 than the year before. Government credit card records show the ministry of jobs, tourism and innovation spent $ 2.5 … [Read more...]
Hydro to credit card customers: check your bill
July 2, 2012 by
A website glitch has BC Hydro issuing a warning to customers who paid their bill by credit card. Spokesperson Jennifer Young says credit card information was not being encrypted. She says customers who notice something awry with their statement contact BC Hydro. Young says the glitch was on a third party website and has been fixed. "We would … [Read more...]
Consider using cash instead of a credit card in Belize
February 11, 2012 by
Hotels, restaurants, shops, and tour operators in Belize sometimes levy a surcharge for credit card use, usually 5%, but fees can range from 2% to 10%. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Eye-Fi CEO slams SD Association’s eerily similar Wireless SD card standard, says his IP is being violated
January 21, 2012 by
Yuval Koren is not pleased. For those unaware, he's the CEO of Eye-Fi, the company that has practically written the rules on embedding WiFi into SD cards. If you blinked last week, you probably missed the SD Association's announcement that it had created a new Wireless LAN SD standard that would effectively give just about anyone the ability to add … [Read more...]
Fare gates and card readers starting to go in on Millennium Line
January 16, 2012 by
Translink continues to install fare gates and card readers along the skytrain system. Starting Monday, crews will start installing the devices on the Millennium Line. Spokesman Drew Snider says there will be plenty of signs, barriers and boards up at stations. "it's starting at Lougheed Town Centre on Monday. Just as they've been doing on the Expo … [Read more...]
Don’t rely on your credit card if you’re headed to downtown L.A. for great ethnic eats.
October 10, 2011 by
For some of the most authentic Chinese and Mexican cuisine, hit downtown L.A., but it's best to make an important stop first. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Save money in Belgium with a Brussels Card
September 19, 2011 by
A Brussels Card allows you free public transport and free admission at more than 30 museums, plus other discounts. Cards cost €24, €34, and €40 for one, two, and three days respectively. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
Ask Engadget: best sub-$400 desktop graphics card on the market?
September 10, 2011 by
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Jamie, who just so happens to be in the midst of a new PC build. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com. "I'm new … [Read more...]
Seagate plays the 4TB card with its GoFlex Desk external HDD, shipping now for $250
September 7, 2011 by
That tangled mess of a backup solution feeling a little cramped? Yeah, join the crowd. Seagate's looking to give you a dash of capaciousness -- a dash that you could desperately used -- with its newest desktop HDD. The GoFlex Desk line is about as sleek as it gets for a non-mobile drive, with 1/2/3/4TB options being made available. The stock model … [Read more...]
