Loyalty cards raise privacy questions amid reader comments
Readers weigh the pros and cons of store loyalty cards and e coupons. They fear data mining and tracking of purchases, noting lists generated from loyalty programs and the potential for targeted offers and privacy breaches.
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Tips on loyalty cards and data mining in shopping habits
The piece explains how stores track purchases via loyalty cards or payment methods to tailor coupons and promotions. It cites Target’s predictive analytics identifying pregnancy from purchase sequences, and discusses privacy trade offs between cash payments and loyalty rewards. Jill Cataldo promotes couponing and shares contact points.
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Floresville Musical Club Hosts Fiesta Themed Meeting
The Floresville Musical Club held its first meeting of the year on October 9 at First Lutheran Church Floresville with National Hispanic Heritage Month as the theme. Peggy Tipton led the session, introduced officers and hostesses, thanked volunteers, and announced the Queen's Rehearsal Dinner. Local student performers Dominic and Lia Rivera presented flamenco and violin piano pieces, with Richard Chavez and Martha Figueroa entertaining. Refreshments included taquitos seven layer dip and tortilla cream cheese pinwheels, and fiesta decor graced tables with sarape and a pinata bouquet.
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Apology for Language Errors and Tech Talk Reflections
The writer apologizes for misrepresenting Silly String as dangerous and notes brand-name generalizations. The piece moves through acronyms texting culture, senior citizen codes, and reflections on the digital age, ending with theological notes and contact info for Thomas W. Bonham of Floresville Church of Christ.
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Evening with Santa T shirts fundraiser at St Ann's La Vernia
Fourth annual Evening with Santa Pajama and coat drive to be held December 6 in the St Ann's Catholic Church prayer garden La Vernia Texas. T shirts cost 10 dollars with proceeds for blankets coats pajamas and more. Order deadline November 20. Call Shannon Kosub at 2105087906 for details.
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