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Probstism Technology

I delayed applying for an Apple Card until recently when Apple introduced their savings account with 4.15% APY paid monthly but accrues daily.

The features of the Wallet app for Apple Card are outstanding! It is easy to keep track of your spending and has a visual indicator of the categories with the most spending. Most importantly, it is easy to pay your balance daily if you so desire.

Apple should consider creating some sort of WalletKit or API so other banks can make it so easy to really control credit card spending. The Apple Card already has great features that differentiate it from other cards. Consumers will continue to use it even if other banks are able to enhance their user experience with an enhanced Wallet app.

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Probstism

Augie Ray on Mastodon

Pretty sure Augie nails it with this post!

“Business leaders: We can’t find enough workers!

Workers: You could pay more.

Business: Nope.

Workers: Better benefits?

Business: No.

Workers: More flexible hours?

Business: No way.

Workers: Treat your current employees better to build your employer brand?

Business: Never.

Workers: Well, what’s left?!

Business: Child labor!”

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Probstism Technology

I would like to see Automattic enhance the architecture of their Jetpack app so that if a plugin adds options to the compose page, those options are also displayed in the app. Seems like something that should be possible and would benefit all users.

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Politics Probstism

House Republicans pass resolution overturning student loan cancellation; Biden vows to veto

I understand the debate about the pandemic-related loan forgiveness proposal, but why would House Republicans go after the loan forgiveness program for public servants? Aren’t they supposed to be public servants too? Aren’t they hurting their own? Oh, that’s right – most of these folks have never served the public and still don’t.

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Probstism Sports

Deion Sanders: ‘Idiotic’ that Bears’ Devin Hester is not in HOF

I’m with Neon Deion on this one!

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Probstism

Mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, known as Dooce to fans, dead at 47

RIP Dooce

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Probstism Sports

Why in the world are blackout restrictions still a thing? I pay to watch my Cubs. Why is it that when the Cubs play the Cardinals, my money is not good enough? Folks, this makes no sense!

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Probstism Sports

Going, going, Yan! Gomes slugs Cubs over Padres

Always great to see the “old” guy making such a huge impact on a young group of pitchers and having such a good night at the plate!

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Probstism Technology

Web iMessages for iCloud+

Hey Apple! I have a great idea for you.

Why not make iMessages available on the web as part of iCloud+? There is even a spot just waiting there on the iCloud site for the iMessages icon. The assumption that iOS, iPadOS, and macOS users will always have access to an internet connection on their device is short-sighted and flawed.

It is important for people to stay in contact wherever they are on whatever device they are using. Why limit access when it is really not necessary?

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Music Probstism

Two Great Singles Released This Week

It was a really good week for new music from some of the biggest artists of the last 30+ years!

First we have a single from Jay-Z featuring Gil Scott-Heron. “NEW YORK (CONCEPT DE PARIS)” is a rethinking of “Empire State of Mind.” It’s got everything you’d want in a great song – really cool rhythms, trumpet, guitar, drums, and of course, Gil Scott-Heron. In a nod to the original version, we still get a sample of Alicia Keys. Awesome stuff!

NEW YORK (CONCEPT DE PARIS)

The second song that dropped was from Foo Fighters. “Rescued” is the first release since Taylor died last year. The music is unmistakably Foo Fighters, and the lyrics have all of the feels of a band that has been through a lot together. While there has been no official announcement, there are a couple drum licks in the song that I know Dave Grohl has played in Nirvana or Foo Fighters songs so I’m going with Dave on drums for this album. I am so happy the band decided to push forward and keep on rocking!

Rescued