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List of Starbucks Star Codes

Saturday, 2016.10.01 J.D. H. Leave a comment

I am rather curious what system is used to generate Starbucks star codes. As such, I will post codes here when available. If they have already been redeemed I will make a note, otherwise you are welcome to try them on a first come first served basis. P5ZSRW9DX (redeemed) P94RDJK3R Top Search Terms:starbucks star code (3)starbucks star codes free list (2)list of starbucks star codes (1)star code 2018 (1)star code starbucks (1)star codes 2018 (1)what is a starbucks star code

Best Ethereum mining GPU [Sep 20th, 2016]

Tuesday, 2016.09.20 J.D. H. One comment

Currently, as of September 20th 2016, the best GPU for mining Ethereum is the AMD RX 480. The criteria are cost, hashrate (in MH/s) and power usage. My current top pick is the Sapphire Radeon NITRO+ RX 480 8GB model with 1342 Mhz core clock speed, for approx 27-29MH/s. At current rates this $279 card should mine about $750 USD of Ethereum a year. 4GB or 8GB? 4GB models of the RX 480 offer a lower initial cost, but resale value

What does WDBA mean? [SOLVED]

Sunday, 2016.09.18 J.D. H. Leave a comment

In an online transaction, you may see someone leave feedback stating “WDBA“. This means “Would Do Business [With] Again” 🙂 Here is an example from eBay: I hope this helps! 🙂

[ANSWERED!] What TIME does Prime Day start?

Monday, 2016.07.11 J.D. H. Leave a comment

We all know Prime Day 2016 is Tuesday, July 12th… However, the question remains… what exact time does it start? Question: What time does Prime Day start? Answer: In the continental United States, Prime Day starts at: 3 a.m. ET (Eastern Time) 2 a.m. CT (Central Time) 1 a.m. MT (Mountain Time) Midnight PT (Pacific Time) All times for the USA. TIP: don’t miss the Prime Day Deals. Top Search Terms:https://www.jdhodges.com/blog/answered-what-time-does-prime-day-start/ (1)

DRAM claims settlement checks mailed!

Saturday, 2016.07.09 J.D. H. Leave a comment

The DRAM class action lawsuit and subsequent settlement has finally borne fruit for claimants. Checks were mailed earlier this week and recipients can look for them in their snail-mail-box any time now. Here is a scan of the check I received: History of the DRAM lawsuit As you may recall, this lawsuit was the result of (alleged) price fixing by DRAM companies. This was a pretty big deal as the settlement ended up being $310 million. A wide variety of products

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What does DOQ stand for? [SOLVED]

Thursday, 2016.07.07 J.D. H. Leave a comment

Question. What does DOQ stand for in the context of a business/job offer? Answer. DOQ stands for Depending on Qualifications. Usage example: Your compensation for the job will DOQ. The more skills you bring to the table, the higher the pay. 🙂 Real world example: Top Search Terms:doq meaning (1)

$100 Discover Bank Cashback BONUS

Monday, 2016.06.20 J.D. H. Leave a comment

Discover Bank is running a nice $100 cashback bonus offer and 0.95% interest on their Online Savings Accounts. Use coupon code HMB616: Top Search Terms:cashback bonus discover (1)discover bank 100 dollar bonus (1)discover cash back bonus (1)

How to schedule recurring payments in Quicken Deluxe

Monday, 2016.06.20 J.D. H. Leave a comment

Quicken has a very handy recurring payments function. However, in recent editions they seem to have changed the setup procedure. Here are the most recent steps: Tools -> Manage Bill & Income Reminders [Ctrl+J] -> Create New -> Reminder… 🙂 I hope this helps! Top Search Terms:nu vot (16)how to schedule recurring payments in quicken (2)how do i add a reoccuring payment to quicken deluux (2)schedule reoccuring payments in quicken (2)how do i schedule retirement benefits in quicken deluxe (1)add