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Off-Topic / Really cool survey !
« on: May 23, 2018, 12:21:50 pm »Message ID: 1217103
I took a really great survey , on monday at noon , was a one hour focus group on camping in a chat room sort of setting with 6 other invited people , and the person running it ! Cool as cool can be   $50.00  from the KOA campground people,  cool or what ! And i already been paid by gift card to Amazon!   Got my new fan for my new  house. !  Them big ones are out there i've been lucky enough to land about 7  at  $50 - $250.00   never give up hope they are out there. 

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Off-Topic / Well done NFL and Mr Trump !
« on: May 23, 2018, 12:05:18 pm »Message ID: 1217101
Unveiling a new policy after months of controversy and debate over players taking a knee or otherwise making statements during the national anthem, the NFL says all of its athletes and staff "shall stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem" if they're on the field.

"Personnel who choose not to stand for the Anthem may stay in the locker room or in a similar location off the field until after the Anthem has been performed," the league said in its new policy.

Many Americans Side With President Trump On NFL Anthem Protests
HERE & NOW COMPASS
Many Americans Side With President Trump On NFL Anthem Protests
The possibility that the NFL might issue a blanket restriction on protests during the anthem has been discussed for months, and the buzz gained new momentum this week. But the NFL Players Association says, "The NFL chose to not consult the union in the development of this new 'policy.' "

The league's decision goes against what the NFL had told players "about the principles, values and patriotism of our league," the union said, adding that it will review the policy with an eye toward mounting challenges if elements of it contradict the current contract.

As news of the strict policy spread, Vice President Mike Pence tweeted, "#Winning" along with an American flag and a screenshot of a story about the NFL's anthem policy.

Athletes' behavior during the anthem and flag presentation became a national conversation and a political talking point after NFL players used the traditional opening of their games as a moment to protest police brutality and racism in America. That effort was led by former San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick, who took a knee during the anthem — and who went from being a starting quarterback to being an unsigned free agent in the spring of 2017.

Despite Kaepernick's absence from the game last season, NFL teams struggled to craft coherent responses to players' desires to highlight social issues — and they also faced intense public scrutiny, including from President Trump, who condemned players who refused to stand and urged fans to boycott the NFL until teams quashed the protests.

Saying that the new policy was meant to put the focus back on the game, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Thursday, "It was unfortunate that on-field protests created a false perception among many that thousands of NFL players were unpatriotic. This is not and was never the case."

NFL team owners voted to adopt the policy — and while the league says the changes "were unanimously approved by team owners who voted," it also notes that 49ers team owner Jed York abstained, at least in part because York wanted the players to be involved.

Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones: Players Cannot Disrespect Flag
THE TWO-WAY
Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones: Players Cannot Disrespect Flag
The on-field protests have taken many forms, from players taking a knee to sitting on the bench as others stood on the sideline. In many cases, teams' players were split on the issue; in others, entire teams took a knee — as in September of 2017, when Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones linked arms with his players and took a knee. But one month later, Jones threatened players, saying if they "disrespect the flag," they would be benched.

The NFL's 32 teams can develop their own rules about the process, as long as they follow the new policy.

"A club will be fined by the League if its personnel are on the field and do not stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem," the NFL said.

In addition, the commissioner "will impose appropriate discipline on league personnel who do not stand and show respect," the league said.

Responses to the protests during the 2017 season ranged from dueling boycotts (from fans who don't like players protesting, and from others who don't like how teams treated Kaepernick); threats to strip the New Orleans Saints team of its tax breaks; and the decision by the founder of the Papa John's pizza chain, a longtime NFL advertiser, to step down as CEO after saying the NFL had hurt his business by not resolving what he called a "debacle."

In recent months, Kaepernick has been pursuing a collusion case against the NFL, accusing teams of banding together to keep him from being employed in the league. This week, a report emerged that his attorneys' investigation found documents that backed up his claim that, as he neared 30 years old last year, he was good enough not only to play in the NFL, but to start.

Eric Reid, who was the first player to kneel alongside Kaepernick as his teammate in San Francisco, says he's also being punished for that practice, which he continued last season. At 26, he has gone unsigned despite starting at safety for five years; earlier this month, Reid filed a grievance against the NFL and its teams.

"We chose to kneel because it's a respectful gesture," Reid wrote in an editorial for The New York Times last fall. "I remember thinking our posture was like a flag flown at half-mast to mark a tragedy. It baffles me that our protest is still being misconstrued as disrespectful to the country, flag and military personnel."

The NFL Players Association says that its members "have shown their patriotism through their social activism, their community service, in support of our military and law enforcement and yes, through their protests to raise awareness about the issues they care about."

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Off-Topic / Might make you cry happy tears.
« on: May 21, 2018, 11:50:02 am »Message ID: 1216761
The passengers on the bus watched sympathetically as the attractive young woman with the white cane made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the
driver and, using her hands to feel the location of the seats, walked down the aisle and found the seat he'd told her was empty. Then she settled in,
placed her briefcase on her lap and rested her cane against her leg.

It had been a year since Susan, 34, became blind. Due to a medical misdiagnosis she had been rendered sightless, and she was suddenly thrown into a
world of darkness, anger, frustration and self-pity. And all she had to cling to was her husband, Mark.

Mark was an Air Force officer and he loved Susan with all his heart. When she first lost her sight, he watched her sink into despair and was determined
to help his wife gain the strength and confidence she needed to become independent again.

Finally, Susan felt ready to return to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but was now too frightened to get around the
city by herself. Mark volunteered to drive her to work each day, even though they worked at opposite ends of the city. At first, this comforted Susan,
and fulfilled Mark's need to protect his sightless wife who was so insecure about performing the slightest task. Soon, however, Mark realized the
arrangement wasn't working. Susan is going to have to start taking the bus again, he admitted to himself. But she was still so fragile, so angry-how would she react?

Just as he predicted, Susan was horrified at the idea of taking the bus again. “I'm blind!,” she responded bitterly. “How am I supposed to know where  I am going? I feel like you're abandoning me.”

Mark's heart broke to hear these words, but he knew what had to be done. He promised Susan that each morning and evening he would ride the bus with
   
her, for as long as it took, until she got the hang of it. And that is exactly what happened. For two solid weeks, Mark, military uniform and all,
accompanied Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other senses, specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and
   
how to adapt her new environment. He helped her befriend the bus drivers who could watch out for her, and save her a seat.

Finally, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip on her own. Monday morning arrived, and before she left, she threw her arms around Mark,
her temporary bus-riding companion, her husband, and her best friend. Her eyes filled with tears of gratitude for his loyalty, his patience, and his
love. She said good-bye, and for the first time, they went their separate ways. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday… Each day on her own went
perfectly, and Susan had never felt better. She was doing it! She was going to work all by herself.

On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work as usual. As she was paying the fare to exit the bus, the driver said, “Boy, I sure do envy you.” Susan
wasn't sure if the driver was speaking to her or not. After all, who on earth would ever envy a blind woman who had struggled just to find the courage to live for the past year?

Curious, she asked the driver, “Why do you say that you envy me?” The driver responded, “It must feel good to be taken care of and protected like you are.”

Susan had no idea what the driver was talking about, and again asked, “What do you mean?”

   
The driver answered, “You know, every morning for the past week, a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner
watching you as you get off the bus. He makes sure you cross the street safely and he watches until you enter your office building. Then he blows you
a kiss, gives you a little salute and walks away. You are one lucky lady.”

Tears of happiness poured down Susan's cheeks. For although she couldn't physically see him, she had always felt Mark's presence. She was lucky, so
lucky, for he had given her a gift more powerful than sight, a gift she didn't need to see to believe-the gift of love that can bring light where  there is darkness.

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Off-Topic / $00.08 survey ... too funny!
« on: May 11, 2018, 04:40:22 am »Message ID: 1214804
So I'm on the tap surveys, already dq at 2 cents and i'm looking for short surveys for the other 3 cents for the PTC tomorrow, i get a 5 min survey that turns into a half hour on movies, YUCK ! and my reward  *&*%$#   eight cents  !!    wowzaaa !!  Oh well it pushed me over  $50.00 bucks but I hate when the survey says 5 min. and they last 30 !  : :( :silly: :(

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Off-Topic / Internet service !
« on: May 06, 2018, 05:15:12 pm »Message ID: 1213771
Not sure where you all live, but this is something i found and got because i'm on my SS from getting hurt at work , my income is limited and Midco   or  "Midcontinent Communications " has a program called Life Line Assistance,  to make a long story short I am getting my wifi  for 5.70 a month , I do surveys to make it work money wise, so if your on a limited income check this out
midco.com/lifeline/  maybe you're in their area   ??   this saved me 55.00 bucks a month

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Off-Topic / Holy smokes got booted out !
« on: May 06, 2018, 10:03:24 am »Message ID: 1213658
My biggest fear from my move happened when  i hooked up my new wifi account.  I was using the neighbors wifi in the same building, till the company could come do the set up - i'm renting in a duplex  same street address  just unit 1 and 2 , So Midco hooks up my new account and pow I got booted from here , they thought I  had two accounts in the same house.  BOY was that depressing as we all know getting answers here is like pulling teeth, and to top it off i spilled water on my laptop key board and all kinds of fun things happened!  YIKES  i sure missed being here , and am glad that's all over,  :o :o   but on a happy note   ;D ;D  soon as i was back on board i got my old forum posting 3.00 bucks and picture of payment 1.00 buck and got my first survey done for 5.00 bucks   Thanks Fusion Cash!    :heart: :heart:

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Payment Pictures / My $27.00 PayPal cashout payment
« on: May 05, 2018, 12:51:18 pm »Message ID: 1213417


Member comment: thanks

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Off-Topic / Wells Fargo Hit With $1 Billion In Fines
« on: April 20, 2018, 07:05:38 am »Message ID: 1210483
 >:( >:(  CROOKS need t be shut down !   >:( >:(

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is levying a $1 billion fine against Wells Fargo — a record for the agency — in punishment for the banking giant's actions in its mortgage and auto loan businesses.

The CFPB said some consumers were charged too much over mortgage interest rate-lock extensions. And Wells Fargo also ran a mandatory insurance program that added insurance costs and fees into some borrowers' auto loans.

Announcing the penalty on Friday, the CFPB said that it is part of a settlement with Wells Fargo, which has also pledged to repair the financial harm to consumers.


THEY repair nothing,  >:( >:(  I know I been there and still am suffering from the last round of fraud they pulled on people !

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Off-Topic / Thanks FusionCash
« on: April 19, 2018, 09:53:21 am »Message ID: 1210334
PayPal says I just got paid!!  Waahooooo   !!  Thanks FusionCash for making me smile today!

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Off-Topic / Brandless
« on: April 18, 2018, 11:26:58 am »Message ID: 1210182
It's a newer company who sells everything for $3.00 and free shipping over $39.00 looks to be a pretty cool idea .. all no name products but seem to have a great bunch of stuff.. Anyone ever tried them ?     just add the .com  after the name Brandless to see it

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Off-Topic / Former first lady Barbara Bush died
« on: April 17, 2018, 05:58:14 pm »Message ID: 1210060
Former first lady Barbara Bush died Tuesday at the age of 92, according to a family spokesman.

A statement issued on Sunday by the office of former President George H.W. Bush said that Bush had elected to receive "comfort care" over additional medical treatment after a series of hospitalizations.


So sad I thought she was such a special lady.

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Off-Topic / The massive privacy intrusion !
« on: April 08, 2018, 12:31:05 am »Message ID: 1208476
When you use Windows 10 your privacy goes out the Window. They can access your personal data and even your email.  Then with your phone number listed on Facebook they can listen in on calls.....  NO wonder why,  JW talks about toilets and butt cracks so much ! To throw them off the trail ~~~   :) :kiss: :glasses-nerdy: :glasses-nerdy: :kiss: :)

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Off-Topic / Holy just got a 3.00 posting reward!
« on: April 07, 2018, 03:09:03 pm »Message ID: 1208369
Did you remember to apply ? it's a extra 3 bucks a month,  :heart: :heart: if you didn't already know !  Thanks FusionCash for my bonus !!

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Off-Topic / Making your 30 posts ?
« on: April 07, 2018, 01:35:11 pm »Message ID: 1208344
Really I'm interested in your 30 post method ..... DO you just go for it and post to every thing, or do you ? select special stuff you are interested in ?   ALSO  do you ever start topics ?  or are you a chicken.. Coz  no one will reply ?

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Off-Topic / Summer Free Time !
« on: April 07, 2018, 10:03:24 am »Message ID: 1208299
What do you like to do in the summer during your free time ? Do you take off on short trips to visit friends, do you pack up and go camping ?  Do you hunt, fish , or just relax ?  I love packing up and going to the woods with my dog and explore, fish , and hunt for wild flowers to bring back to my garden. 

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