Google Voice alternatives?
I've been using my GV number as my phone number on FB because there's no way I'm giving them my main number, but the problem is that Facebook now sees what I'm shopping for on my other tablet. Yes, aside from the phone number, FB is on a separate device that shares a WiFi connection, so the leak is cause by Google Voice or my network, and I'm leaning towards GV, which is an easy one to plug... I assume?
At this point the only thing that GV offers that's important to me is the ability to use it through a computer as well as my phone, so I'm thinking some type of VOIP that has an app and a web interface? I don't mind paying a small fee for the latter, though I don't need a full on business VOIP solution, which is where you usually find web interfaces.
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Google having a track record of selling anything they can from you is correct.
I don't get how this makes them unable to constantly listen to your microphone, and constantly log all you do (and buy).
And then sell this data to anyone (including, ofc, facebook).
Absolutely get rid of google voice, I'm not gonna stop you there, that's a great first step. But don't be surprised if the leak doesn't stop. Your public IP is a much likelier identifier here than a phone number.
Ken Paxtonβs Tylenol Lawsuit Is Off To A Terrible Start - Above the Law
Well, as competent as we've come to expect
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How a French judge was digitally cut off by the USA
Nicolas Guillou has been sanctioned by the USA as a judge of the International Criminal Court. He notices the effects primarily in the digital realm.Malte Kirchner (heise online)
September Arrest, Deportation Of Firefighter Shows The Administration Just Wants Brown People Gone
Iβve expended far too many words stating the obvious: the Trump administrationβs deportation program isnβt interested in removing criminals. Itβs only interested in removingβ¦Techdirt
Stupid Things You Hear In A Wheelchair
This cartoon is by me and Becky Hawkins. TRANSCRIPT OF CARTOON This cartoon has nine panels. In the center of the cartoon is the title: STUPID THINGS YOU HEAR IN A WHEELCHAIR PANEL 1 A woman in a cβ¦Lefty Cartoons
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FBI Declared LGBTQ Pride Flag 'Political Signage' in Letter Firing Employee: Lawsuit
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FBI Declared LGBTQ Pride Flag 'Political Signage' in Letter Firing Employee: Lawsuit
An FBI employee has filed a First Amendment civil lawsuit alleging he was fired for displaying an LGBTQ pride flag near his desk. The flag reportedly was presented to him after it was flown outside the Bureauβs field office in Los Angeles.David Badash (The New Civil Rights Movement)
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Trump Administration Removes Report on Missing and Murdered Native Americans, Calling It DEI Content - Oklahoma Watch
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Trump Administration Removes Report on Missing and Murdered Native Americans, Calling It DEI Content
The Trump administration removed a congressionally mandated report on missing and murdered Native Americans from the DOJ website, citing compliance with an executive order against DEI.Em Luetkemeyer (Oklahoma Watch)
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In a Win for Voters, Wisconsin Judge Withdraws Anti-Voting Order on Proof of Citizenship - Democracy Docket
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In a Win for Voters, Wisconsin Judge Withdraws Anti-Voting Order on Proof of Citizenship - Democracy Docket
In a win for Wisconsin voters, a state judge vacated a ruling that would have forced election officials to conduct mass citizenship checks β a move voting rights advocates warned could have wrongly purged some citizens from the rolls.Democracy Docket
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Busy day
Started out with being told I was making over $200 doing 105 packages. Thankfully they reduced my work, giving part of my route to someone else, frankly I don't want to work that hard. Plus considering that I wound up getting the car about ΒΎ full only to realize I'd have to more or less start over because it wasn't going to all fit, it was a good thing. Interesting part is that it was supposed to be 45cu ft of packages, but a Bolt is supposed to have just over 54cu ft of space, so I think someone's calculations were off. So in the end, about 60 stops or so, and about 64 packages, nice amount of work.
But I could never leave it at that, could I?
So, we stopped at the bank to deposit the check from selling my car yesterday. I wound up getting only $4700 for my 2020 Bolt, about half what they initially offered, but it is a lemon, so the price got cut way down, but I kinda expected that since Carvana had offered $4600 and CarMax wouldn't even make an offer until I brought it in. Sure, I might've been able to get more, but considering what I paid, and the fact that this was inline with the only offer, I decided to take it. Besides, did I really lose? The car was $14,800 when I got it last year, however I got $4500 EV credit from the government, and $8200 for my trade in, so the out of pocket was only around $2200... Should've seen the chaos it caused when I pulled that out of my pocket cash. Any how, yeah, $2200 out of my pocket to buy it, and $4700 sale, so I guess I came out ahead?
Any how, since their was a branch of my credit union, First Community, a credit union I highly, highly recommend, I deposited the check, then got back to work. And then later I was passing a DMV office, one that had only one other customer and around five clerks, so in and out in about five minutes with a plate transfer. Yep, my current Bolt, formerly my husband's, is carrying the BOXEN plates now. Hopefully I'll have to visit the DMV soon to collect the new version of that plate, MIssouri Bee Keeper Association specialty plate, looking forward to that.
Oh, and I also changed my insurance around via email, removed the old Bolt from my commercial, and moved this Bolt from personal to commercial, thankfully the DMV didn't ask for any documentation as I hadn't been home to print a new insurance card yet.
So yeah, that was my #today Tomorrow morning will be spent trying to get all my gig apps updated, car change, insurance update (did I mention that it expired yesterday on all of them?), and possibly other settings, then it'll be off to work. Prolly do a speed breakfast, homemade microwavable breakfast sandwich and K-cup of coffee while I work.
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Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to stop court challenges of transgender laws | Globalnews.ca
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Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to stop court challenges of transgender laws
The clause relates to laws that put restrictions on student pronoun changes at school, on girls' sports, and on medical therapies for young people looking to transition.globalnewsdigital (Global News)
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Ice Cream Is Being Recalled Nationwide Right Now
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FDA Announces Recall on Ice Cream Sold NationwideβHere's What to Know
Thereβs an active recall on a Jeniβs Splendid Ice Cream product sold at grocery stores nationwide. Read on for more information.Danielle DeAngelis (EatingWell)
ICE Worker Arrested In Child Sex Trafficking Sting Allegedly Told Police: 'I'm ICE, Boys' | HuffPost Latest News
ICE Worker Arrested In Child Sex Trafficking Sting Allegedly Told Police: 'I'm ICE, Boys'
"My understanding is he helps send people to federal authorities," Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said. "I think heβs going to see some federal authorities."Sebastian Murdock (HuffPost)
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Lincoln Electric is bringing DC fast charging to the masses
When I first heard Lincoln was getting into charging, I was thinking that it was a brilliant business decision.
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Lincoln Electric is bringing DC fast charging to sites WITHOUT 3-phase power
Lincoln Electric and Edge Energy are bringing DC fast charging with speeds of up to 100 kW to sites WITHOUT 3-phase power.Jo BorrΓ‘s (Electrek)
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