A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, routes all of your internet activity through a secure, encrypted connection, which prevents others from seeing what you're doing online and from where you're doing it.

I completely agree that AI, while having a positive effect in some areas, will have a deleterious effect in others.  AI may allow surgeons and doctors to better diagnose, treat and perform surgery, but in too many other areas, its effect will be horr...  moreI completely agree that AI, while having a positive effect in some areas, will have a deleterious effect in others.  AI may allow surgeons and doctors to better diagnose, treat and perform surgery, but in too many other areas, its effect will be horrific.  There are too many people now who don't use their brains - can you imagine what zombies we will become if we abdicate thought to some AI machine.  The possibility of not knowing or being able to determine truth from fiction is a problem now and it can only get worse.  If AI takes over our jobs, how will we survive?    less

They always look so happy.  

Your question implies that there is exculpatory evidence that Bragg has failed to present to the grand jury.  Since grand juries are held in secret, what evidence do you think he has that he hadn't presented and how do you know that?

Oprah, Pelosi and the royals are NOT the reason for the special rules.  You make it sound as though they are the only three depositors in the banks. You don't even realize how ridiculous you sound.  Stop singling them out already.  We ...  moreOprah, Pelosi and the royals are NOT the reason for the special rules.  You make it sound as though they are the only three depositors in the banks. You don't even realize how ridiculous you sound.  Stop singling them out already.  We know you hate them.  Enough.  

Ain't nobody in prison desperate enough to touch Trump in the shower.

Glad you approve.

Then all your bluster about Oprah, Pelosi and the royals is motivated by your personal dislike for them and has nothing to do with "rules."

I have been in love several times in my 77 years.  When you are with someone close to your age and you've been together for a long time, you accept them as they are.  I find it hard to believe that someone as young as she is could possibly find ...  moreI have been in love several times in my 77 years.  When you are with someone close to your age and you've been together for a long time, you accept them as they are.  I find it hard to believe that someone as young as she is could possibly find someone his age physically attractive.  

Don't take any wooden nickels.

Sixth floor - the top of the apartment building.  I don't recall the view being especially interesting since there were so many other buildings nearby.  I do recall being on the top floor of a building in Quito, Ecuador and the view was spectacu...  moreSixth floor - the top of the apartment building.  I don't recall the view being especially interesting since there were so many other buildings nearby.  I do recall being on the top floor of a building in Quito, Ecuador and the view was spectacular.  I could see all of Quito below and it was amazing.  

Apparently, she doesn't mind being indentured.  I'm sure he will make it worth her while when he kicks off.  What I can't imagine is how she can look at him without clothes.  I know we all get a little saggy as we age, but ...

You're all over the place here.  I have no idea what point you are trying to make.  Your last comment was about small depositors not getting a waiver.  Now you're saying 90% are over the limit and don't keep their millions in the bank. ...  moreYou're all over the place here.  I have no idea what point you are trying to make.  Your last comment was about small depositors not getting a waiver.  Now you're saying 90% are over the limit and don't keep their millions in the bank.  I can't continue this discussion with you because I can't follow your disorganized thought process.  

Well, since you brought up that most people with that kind of money don't have it sitting in the bank, then the people they are trying to protect are the smaller depositors who, clearly, outnumber the Oprahs, Pelosis and royals so what's your point? ...  moreWell, since you brought up that most people with that kind of money don't have it sitting in the bank, then the people they are trying to protect are the smaller depositors who, clearly, outnumber the Oprahs, Pelosis and royals so what's your point?  Wasn't it the small depositors about whom you were concerned?Maybe, people should take some personal responsibility and make sure they use an FDIC insured bank.  

I do very few personal messages.  

I don't mind accepting you as a friend, but I don't do chat with anyone.  Sorry,

Because it would take more banks than are available to open accounts for millions of dollars.

No, it wasn't admirable - it was a mean thing to do and I regret it to this day.

You know, trying to make you see that these banks are being propped up not because of the high profile depositors but because the LITTLE depositors would be even more harmed is an impossible task, so I am done.

I wouldn't need them to do that for me because I would NEVER put more than the insured amount into one account - big bank or small.  

You can only chat with people who are friends.  Are they your friends?

I'm not a practical joker.  The only time I did that was when The Beatles had a contest giving away tickets to one of their concerts.  One of my sisters was a big fan and I sent her phony tickets to the concert telling her she won.  She was...  moreI'm not a practical joker.  The only time I did that was when The Beatles had a contest giving away tickets to one of their concerts.  One of my sisters was a big fan and I sent her phony tickets to the concert telling her she won.  She was so excited, but when I told her it was a joke, she cried for two days.  I felt so bad that I never played another practical joke again.  

I guess there aren't enough current questions being asked.

I realized that after I posted.  Why are all these old questions being resurrected?

Then what was the purpose of singling out Oprah, Pelosi and the royals?  Biased a bit - noooooo.

You beat me to it.  :)

So far, you just keep saying that they are getting special treatment, but you haven't posted anything that indicates that they are being treated any differently than any other depositor at those banks.

Do you know for a fact that Trump paying off Stormy Daniels with campaign funds is really only a misdemeanor?Edit:  "Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has signaled he is preparing to seek felony charges against Trump; Bragg is expected to accus...  moreDo you know for a fact that Trump paying off Stormy Daniels with campaign funds is really only a misdemeanor?Edit:  "Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has signaled he is preparing to seek felony charges against Trump; Bragg is expected to accuse him of concealing a $130,000 hush-money payment that Michael D. Cohen, Trump’s lawyer and fixer, made to Daniels on the eve of the 2016 presidential election.  A conviction would be likely to hinge on prosecutors’ proving that Trump reimbursed Cohen and falsified business records when he did so, possibly to hide an election law violation."https://www.yahoo.com/news/inside-payoff-porn-star-could-155358942.htmlSo, if this is true, the case is not a misdemeanor, it would be a felony.  less

I guess it's a good thing none of us will be around in 2924 for his campaigning.

"Hard time" for him is no Big Macs every day.

So, it is the two banks' depositors, some of whom may be Oprah, Pelosi, etc., who are going to be made whole above the $250,000 limit not that Oprah, Pelosi, et al are the only ones in those two banks who will get the waiver.  That means every other ...  moreSo, it is the two banks' depositors, some of whom may be Oprah, Pelosi, etc., who are going to be made whole above the $250,000 limit not that Oprah, Pelosi, et al are the only ones in those two banks who will get the waiver.  That means every other person who deposited more than $250,000 will be given the waiver, so why are you singling Them out?  Why aren't you just as irritated that 90% of the depositors in those two banks will get waivers?  

Got anything to back up your statement that FDIC cap limits are only for these folks?

That works for me, too.

I'm hoping that's true.  Cheers to you and the same on the weekend. :)

I wouldn't attend any appearance Trump makes anywhere.  I'm happy to see it reported on the news.

I'll settle for a brain aneurysm.

Well, if those folks are stupid enough to keep sending him money, they deserve what happens to them.  They should bear in mind, however, how many of the January 6th insurrectionists are facing jail terms.  

Pope

And the depositors to whom you refer are no different than any other depositors - celebrities, politicians or Joe Shmoe.  

This may be the answer to the question.  Today's New York Daily News headline:If he surrenders, there would be no need for conflict between the Secret Service and whomever comes to arrest him.  

I would hazard a guess and say the Secret Service is there to protect him from persons looking to do him physical harm.  If the FBI or other law enforcement agency has an arrest warrant, they are not there to harm him - they are merely taking him in ...  moreI would hazard a guess and say the Secret Service is there to protect him from persons looking to do him physical harm.  If the FBI or other law enforcement agency has an arrest warrant, they are not there to harm him - they are merely taking him in for arraignment.    

Much as I hate to admit it, I agree with you.  Trump is probably the most despicable person to ever "lead" this country.  There have been so many investigations into his handling of finances, etc., none of which have come to fruition.  Yes,...  moreMuch as I hate to admit it, I agree with you.  Trump is probably the most despicable person to ever "lead" this country.  There have been so many investigations into his handling of finances, etc., none of which have come to fruition.  Yes, the January 6 issue is absolute treason and yet ... he's still waking around free.  Part of the problem is his unbelievable ability to delay all of his court cases to the point where folks just seem to forget about them.    

I understand your concern.  I think Amazon will be the referral agent to a teledoc or in-person physician.  It would seem to replace your current insurance, but I wouldn't swear to that.  Doctors will still be required to maintain confident...  moreI understand your concern.  I think Amazon will be the referral agent to a teledoc or in-person physician.  It would seem to replace your current insurance, but I wouldn't swear to that.  Doctors will still be required to maintain confidentiality and, for whatever it's worth, once we got ourselves on the Internet, pretty much everyone knows everything about us anyway.    

I won't pretend that I understand their medical plan completely, but from the little I read, it would appear that you can do telehealth sessions or use your regular doctor.  If you can use your own doctors, why would their plan, assuming it's less ex...  moreI won't pretend that I understand their medical plan completely, but from the little I read, it would appear that you can do telehealth sessions or use your regular doctor.  If you can use your own doctors, why would their plan, assuming it's less expensive, be any worse than what you have?  I did look up my most expensive prescription on their plan ($600) and it's more than Walgreen's would charge me ($475) for a one month supply.  I get that same prescription filled in Canada for about $450 for three months' supply!  less

Human:  Mother Nature - we can't have all four seasons in one week.Mother Nature:  Hold my beer.

Yesterday, it rained for most of the morning in NYC.  Then there were snow flurries, but it was too mild for anything to stick - even on grassy areas.  I can't say I'm not happy about that - I don't like snow.

Do you have any proof - I mean REAL proof, not just what Trump tells you - that these folks are getting special treatment because of who they are?

The FDIC covers $250,000 per depositor.  If Oprah, the Pelosis and/or the royals have joint accounts,  EACH depositor named in that account is insured up to $250,000.  So, if Nancy and Paul Pelosi have a joint account, they are covered for ...  moreThe FDIC covers $250,000 per depositor.  If Oprah, the Pelosis and/or the royals have joint accounts,  EACH depositor named in that account is insured up to $250,000.  So, if Nancy and Paul Pelosi have a joint account, they are covered for up to $500,000.