What is a good way to fund raise?
our german class in school is trying to plan a trip to germany. we're going to learn more german and help them learn english, and just tour around. the school probably won't help us with this, so we can't have a bake sale or something in the school. we have to make money outside of the school. we will need QUITE a lot of money. what would be most effective?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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well wut i would do is probably have a garage sale and get rid of all of ur guys stuff that u dont use o and if u want to make lots then mabe u could sell lemonade and hot dogs and u mite have enough to go
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Does anyone have any proof that haliburton is making money off of oil in Iraq?
Does anyone have any proof that haliburton is making money off of oil in Iraq?
or even if they are getting any oil from Iraq? Also, does anyone else know what France, Germany, and Russia was doing with Saddam at the time prior to Iraq? "An enemy of my enemy is a friend of mine" (Osama and Saddam) reaLIST. That is one reason i don't like libbies, they assume something that I have not done, such as giving thumbs down. I don't do that to my own questions, until I am ready to select a BA, in order to rule out answers i don't want to select
Politics - 12 Answers
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I have no proof, and I've looked for it. Therefore the proper conculsion I have made is that Iraq is not about oil, in any way at all
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get a life
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They don't need the oil money - they're making enough from the no-bid contract they have with our government.
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The history of Halliburton’s other major contract in Iraq—the oil contract—indicates the need for skepticism. It is well known that Halliburton received its first oil contract (RIO I) as the result of a dubious no-bid contract ordered by top Pentagon officials (including Paul Wolfowitz)—a decision that was “coordinated with the vice president’s office,†according to a Pentagon e-mail uncovered by Judicial Watch. The rest, as they say, is history. After getting a leg up on all potential competitors, KBR also used its incestuous relationship with the Army Corps of Engineers to extract a second no-bid oil contract (RIO II). The fix was in, according to the Corps’ top civilian contracting expert, Bunnatine Greenhouse: "I can unequivocally state that the abuse related to contracts awarded to KBR represents the most blatant and improper contract abuse I have witnessed during the course of my professional career." Greenhouse exposed the collusive relationship at an unofficial congressional hearing held by the Democrats last June (no official committee has yet chosen to invite her to testify), before she was demoted for speaking out. As was the case with the oil contracts, Halliburton remains eligible to bid for the new logistics contracts in Iraq, despite a horrendous record of dubious cost overruns, waste, employees who took kickbacks, the torching of $85,000 trucks that required only minor repairs, $45 cases of soda, $100 per bag of laundry, and evidence that Halliburton served contaminated water to the troops. All of this and so much more have been uncovered by the Pentagon’s auditors, the Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, numerous whistleblowers, Waxman and Dorgan, and plenty of outside investigators, including my colleagues at Halliburton Watch. The point is that in Halliburton’s case, there is more than enough basis for suspension or debarment from future contracts. Yet the fact remains that with weak oversight, it's impossible to imagine anything will change. In fact, it could get worse, especially if the responsibility for oversight itself is outsourced. With the network of contract cronyism and subcontracting ties in Iraq and elsewhere, it will be hard to find any contractor to conduct such oversight that does not have a significant conflict of interest. Waxman, Dorgan and other members have already identified this conflict of interest in other Iraq-related contracts. Meanwhile, the powerful Republicans who control key committees in Congress have staunchly resisted all calls for in-depth investigations, while rebuffing numerous attempts by Sen. Dorgan to establish a special Senate investigative committee on war profiteering, modeled after a similar committee established by Harry Truman in World War II. The last time Dorgan raised his proposal was in May, when it was shot down in a strict partisan vote. Leading Senate Democrats, including Dorgan, Durbin, D-Ill., Harry Reid and Pat Leahy have also introduced a comprehensive contracting reform proposal—The Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2006 (S. 2361). The bill would establish criminal penalties for war profiteering, require that lawbreaking companies be excluded from any new contracts and protect whistleblowers from retaliation, among other provisions. It was brought up for a vote during the Senate’s consideration of the 2007 Defense bill, and similarly shot down by the Republican Congress’ highly-partisan Halliburton protection racket. The only contract reform bill that continues to survive with bipartisan support is the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (S. 2590)—a proposal introduced by Sens. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Tom Coburn, R-Okla., with support from other Republicans including John McCain. This bill would require the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to create a publicly available database that tracks federal spending as well as the entities that receive federal funds. A useful proposal, but quite modest when measured against the epidemic of contracting abuses. “We have not done the oversight,†Dorgan suggests. “I think part of it is because we have one-party rule in this town—the White House and the House and Senate. Nobody wants to embarrass anybody. But the fact is there is such massive amount of money that is going out the door in support of these contracts—sole-source, no-bid contracts that have promoted waste. And nobody wants to take a second look at it. Nobody wants to see what is going on.†Because Halliburton remains eligible to bid on any of the new Iraq logistics work, there is every reason to watch for new scams invented to circumvent the Potemkin-like oversight asserted by the Pentagon. For example, when the buzz about breaking up the monopoly contract began last year, Halliburton's CEO David Lesar, a former partner at Arthur Andersensuggested : "If we do choose to rebid, we're going to jack the margins up significantly." Another problem with outsourcing oversight is that all kinds of fraud can be hidden under layer after layer of subcontracts, especially when the subcontractors are incorporated in different countries all over the world. It may be difficult for anyone but the best forensic accountant to determine if the other contractors and their subcontractors have no connection to Halliburton. After all, we’re talking about a company experienced at using offshore subsidiaries and tax haven accounts to avoid restrictions on doing business in Iran and who hid a $180 million bribery scheme in Nigeria. Halliburtion is a company that knows how to hide its dirty linen from inattentive eyes. Lesar and his colleagues are plenty confident they can continue business as usual despite the stepped up attention. U.S. taxpayers, at least, deserve better. If the congressional protection racket that surrounds Halliburton is willing to play hardball, then Democrats should up the ante. Rather than conceding defeat, they should push for tougher reforms to demonstrate what a difference a midterm election can make. As leverage they should continue to expose the culture of corruption that has gutted all kinds of enforcement standards and procurement policies that are merely sweetheart deals and just plain giveaways to former government workers turned kleptocratic contractors. EDIT: it figures you ask a question and I supply you with the truth (the truth you don't want to hear) ....and you give me a thumbs down....you are so predictable.
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Do you have proof they are not? Prima Facia, Halliburton would not be in Iraq for strictly benevolent and voluntary purposes, now would they?
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Yeah, nobody has ever been able to prove that one drop of Iraqi oil has been "stolen". Don't hold your breath.
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you think they're working for free? was that a serious question?
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$18 Billion in government contracts.
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Ahahahahaha,,,,,.no no no its not like they are making any money off of the no bid contracts they received for providing EVERYTHING there. It is utterly amazing how the truth gets warped in the hands of a conservative. Keep your head in the sand its happy there.
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Halliburton has no proof of what they have done with the money we gave them to rebuild Iraq! I doubt they have ANY credible evidence of ANY wrongdoing! lol
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No. Haliburton is in Iraq....but not the Oil Division of the company. Haliburton is a multi-functional global company with multiple divisions and resources. Haliburton is trucking mainly supplies to part of Iraq. Besides The coalition and America took the Main pumping, sorting, distribution plants and pipelines. Offshore loading platforms...etc etc... The day before we offically invaded Iraq. Now, if the coalition, namely America, wantted the OIL...why are our tankers not lined up in the GULF?? humm.. We did not want the oil....WE WANTTED TO keep Saddam from causing a global issue by setting them on fire again. France, Germany, and Russia: were doing nothing more that America or any other country seeking loop=holes in the "Oil for food" program.
12 :
According to their yearly statement that is filed with the IRS they have shown a profit of 3% world wide. They were given a no bid contract under President Clinton when going into Bosnia, however nothing is mentioned about this anywhere in the "un-bias" press. So those who claim that they were given a no bid contract was a first need to look at the historical facts first then make comments about what did if fact occur.
or even if they are getting any oil from Iraq? Also, does anyone else know what France, Germany, and Russia was doing with Saddam at the time prior to Iraq? "An enemy of my enemy is a friend of mine" (Osama and Saddam) reaLIST. That is one reason i don't like libbies, they assume something that I have not done, such as giving thumbs down. I don't do that to my own questions, until I am ready to select a BA, in order to rule out answers i don't want to select
Politics - 12 Answers
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I have no proof, and I've looked for it. Therefore the proper conculsion I have made is that Iraq is not about oil, in any way at all
2 :
get a life
3 :
They don't need the oil money - they're making enough from the no-bid contract they have with our government.
4 :
The history of Halliburton’s other major contract in Iraq—the oil contract—indicates the need for skepticism. It is well known that Halliburton received its first oil contract (RIO I) as the result of a dubious no-bid contract ordered by top Pentagon officials (including Paul Wolfowitz)—a decision that was “coordinated with the vice president’s office,†according to a Pentagon e-mail uncovered by Judicial Watch. The rest, as they say, is history. After getting a leg up on all potential competitors, KBR also used its incestuous relationship with the Army Corps of Engineers to extract a second no-bid oil contract (RIO II). The fix was in, according to the Corps’ top civilian contracting expert, Bunnatine Greenhouse: "I can unequivocally state that the abuse related to contracts awarded to KBR represents the most blatant and improper contract abuse I have witnessed during the course of my professional career." Greenhouse exposed the collusive relationship at an unofficial congressional hearing held by the Democrats last June (no official committee has yet chosen to invite her to testify), before she was demoted for speaking out. As was the case with the oil contracts, Halliburton remains eligible to bid for the new logistics contracts in Iraq, despite a horrendous record of dubious cost overruns, waste, employees who took kickbacks, the torching of $85,000 trucks that required only minor repairs, $45 cases of soda, $100 per bag of laundry, and evidence that Halliburton served contaminated water to the troops. All of this and so much more have been uncovered by the Pentagon’s auditors, the Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, numerous whistleblowers, Waxman and Dorgan, and plenty of outside investigators, including my colleagues at Halliburton Watch. The point is that in Halliburton’s case, there is more than enough basis for suspension or debarment from future contracts. Yet the fact remains that with weak oversight, it's impossible to imagine anything will change. In fact, it could get worse, especially if the responsibility for oversight itself is outsourced. With the network of contract cronyism and subcontracting ties in Iraq and elsewhere, it will be hard to find any contractor to conduct such oversight that does not have a significant conflict of interest. Waxman, Dorgan and other members have already identified this conflict of interest in other Iraq-related contracts. Meanwhile, the powerful Republicans who control key committees in Congress have staunchly resisted all calls for in-depth investigations, while rebuffing numerous attempts by Sen. Dorgan to establish a special Senate investigative committee on war profiteering, modeled after a similar committee established by Harry Truman in World War II. The last time Dorgan raised his proposal was in May, when it was shot down in a strict partisan vote. Leading Senate Democrats, including Dorgan, Durbin, D-Ill., Harry Reid and Pat Leahy have also introduced a comprehensive contracting reform proposal—The Honest Leadership and Accountability in Contracting Act of 2006 (S. 2361). The bill would establish criminal penalties for war profiteering, require that lawbreaking companies be excluded from any new contracts and protect whistleblowers from retaliation, among other provisions. It was brought up for a vote during the Senate’s consideration of the 2007 Defense bill, and similarly shot down by the Republican Congress’ highly-partisan Halliburton protection racket. The only contract reform bill that continues to survive with bipartisan support is the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (S. 2590)—a proposal introduced by Sens. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Tom Coburn, R-Okla., with support from other Republicans including John McCain. This bill would require the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to create a publicly available database that tracks federal spending as well as the entities that receive federal funds. A useful proposal, but quite modest when measured against the epidemic of contracting abuses. “We have not done the oversight,†Dorgan suggests. “I think part of it is because we have one-party rule in this town—the White House and the House and Senate. Nobody wants to embarrass anybody. But the fact is there is such massive amount of money that is going out the door in support of these contracts—sole-source, no-bid contracts that have promoted waste. And nobody wants to take a second look at it. Nobody wants to see what is going on.†Because Halliburton remains eligible to bid on any of the new Iraq logistics work, there is every reason to watch for new scams invented to circumvent the Potemkin-like oversight asserted by the Pentagon. For example, when the buzz about breaking up the monopoly contract began last year, Halliburton's CEO David Lesar, a former partner at Arthur Andersensuggested : "If we do choose to rebid, we're going to jack the margins up significantly." Another problem with outsourcing oversight is that all kinds of fraud can be hidden under layer after layer of subcontracts, especially when the subcontractors are incorporated in different countries all over the world. It may be difficult for anyone but the best forensic accountant to determine if the other contractors and their subcontractors have no connection to Halliburton. After all, we’re talking about a company experienced at using offshore subsidiaries and tax haven accounts to avoid restrictions on doing business in Iran and who hid a $180 million bribery scheme in Nigeria. Halliburtion is a company that knows how to hide its dirty linen from inattentive eyes. Lesar and his colleagues are plenty confident they can continue business as usual despite the stepped up attention. U.S. taxpayers, at least, deserve better. If the congressional protection racket that surrounds Halliburton is willing to play hardball, then Democrats should up the ante. Rather than conceding defeat, they should push for tougher reforms to demonstrate what a difference a midterm election can make. As leverage they should continue to expose the culture of corruption that has gutted all kinds of enforcement standards and procurement policies that are merely sweetheart deals and just plain giveaways to former government workers turned kleptocratic contractors. EDIT: it figures you ask a question and I supply you with the truth (the truth you don't want to hear) ....and you give me a thumbs down....you are so predictable.
5 :
Do you have proof they are not? Prima Facia, Halliburton would not be in Iraq for strictly benevolent and voluntary purposes, now would they?
6 :
Yeah, nobody has ever been able to prove that one drop of Iraqi oil has been "stolen". Don't hold your breath.
7 :
you think they're working for free? was that a serious question?
8 :
$18 Billion in government contracts.
9 :
Ahahahahaha,,,,,.no no no its not like they are making any money off of the no bid contracts they received for providing EVERYTHING there. It is utterly amazing how the truth gets warped in the hands of a conservative. Keep your head in the sand its happy there.
10 :
Halliburton has no proof of what they have done with the money we gave them to rebuild Iraq! I doubt they have ANY credible evidence of ANY wrongdoing! lol
11 :
No. Haliburton is in Iraq....but not the Oil Division of the company. Haliburton is a multi-functional global company with multiple divisions and resources. Haliburton is trucking mainly supplies to part of Iraq. Besides The coalition and America took the Main pumping, sorting, distribution plants and pipelines. Offshore loading platforms...etc etc... The day before we offically invaded Iraq. Now, if the coalition, namely America, wantted the OIL...why are our tankers not lined up in the GULF?? humm.. We did not want the oil....WE WANTTED TO keep Saddam from causing a global issue by setting them on fire again. France, Germany, and Russia: were doing nothing more that America or any other country seeking loop=holes in the "Oil for food" program.
12 :
According to their yearly statement that is filed with the IRS they have shown a profit of 3% world wide. They were given a no bid contract under President Clinton when going into Bosnia, however nothing is mentioned about this anywhere in the "un-bias" press. So those who claim that they were given a no bid contract was a first need to look at the historical facts first then make comments about what did if fact occur.
Monday, April 1, 2013
What happens when a military family cannot find housing when they PCS, such as in the case of mass gains?
What happens when a military family cannot find housing when they PCS, such as in the case of mass gains?
We are an Army family moving this summer from Germany to Ft. Riley, KS. There are thousands of families also being moved to this area. On post housing has been totally depleted, and off post housing is also scarce. Because there is such demand, I anticipate landlords taking advantage and raising rents, etc. Higher cost of living will mean higher BAH, but not right away. We are a growing family with a teen son, a toddler and another baby due in December. What happens if we can't find a place to live? Short term housing is bound to be at a premium as well. We don't make enough money to save a lot for move-in costs... This situation is very troubling. I worry that we'll be forced to pay much more than we can ever afford or worse, that we'll be without a place to stay. Does anybody have any experience with such a move?
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Thats Military life for you... I served in the Marines for 25 Yrs. Unfortunately this is a problem all the time, and for some reason the Military does not consider the Families as much as they say they do. Honestly from experience, I would try to contact Base Housing and (TRY) to lock on a house before you move. Or your second option is to find a realtor in the area you are moving to and get them to look for a place for you. The Marine Corps also has a thing called sponsors. Where the command picks a person from your new dutystation to help you transition to the new place. That could help you also. I hope this helped you a little. Thank you for serving our country... Russ
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Been there, done that! This is more typically a problem at OCONUS locations but as you are learning, the misguided consolodations pushed through by the current administration are impacting things on the home front as well. Unfortunately there is no easy solution for you. The military answer is usually to expand the local commuting area. Normally a one hour commute is considered "local" and all assigned military personnel are required to live in this area. When housing is in short supply, the local military commander usually expands this area to 90 or 120 minutes. That solves his or her "problem" but does nothing for you. If you haven't been assigned a sponsor yet, get in touch with your gaining unit and have one assigned. They will start the search for you prior to your arrival. Also, contact the housing office at Ft Riley to get the ball rolling there as well. You may want to consider giving your sponsor a limited power-of-attorney to sign a lease for you. It should contain a clause limiting the maximum rent, deposit, etc. Yes, going sight-unseen sucks, but at least it's a roof over your head. In severe circumstances, the post housing office may coordinate all off-post rentals and assign rental housing to incoming members. When this happens, you're typically allowed one "free" refusal of "adequate" housing so think carefully about what's offered, bearing in mind that the least desireable properties are usually reserved for the "second choice" list. Based on your family size, you'll probably be limited to 3 bedrooms so refusing a 3 bedroom home as too small won't be justified.
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All of us have had this experience. Be sure to check in at the Post Housing Office BEFORE you sign any rental agreement. They may have something in their files for you. And, certainly, they will protect you from those unscrupulous landlords that would try to charge more than what's fair. Also, you should always have a "reassignment" clause in any rental agreement you sign, so you're not penalized if you get reassigned before the end of the agreement, which the Housing Office will make sure is done.
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We are also in the process of moving from Germany to Fort Riley!!! We got really lucky and found a house that we could afford to buy, but its outside of the post. Sometimes looking outside of the post, and the closest towns to the post, you can find something affordable, and available! We will be living in Topeaka, which is an hour away from post. Don't forget that you will have access to the AER program on post, and they will help you with your financial situation if you need them. Try getting ahold of a realtor also, before you move. Some of the towns around Fort Riley that are more affordable are Chapman, Salina, Topeka, Manhatten and Wakefield. Those are just a few options. Good luck to you and your family!
We are an Army family moving this summer from Germany to Ft. Riley, KS. There are thousands of families also being moved to this area. On post housing has been totally depleted, and off post housing is also scarce. Because there is such demand, I anticipate landlords taking advantage and raising rents, etc. Higher cost of living will mean higher BAH, but not right away. We are a growing family with a teen son, a toddler and another baby due in December. What happens if we can't find a place to live? Short term housing is bound to be at a premium as well. We don't make enough money to save a lot for move-in costs... This situation is very troubling. I worry that we'll be forced to pay much more than we can ever afford or worse, that we'll be without a place to stay. Does anybody have any experience with such a move?
Military - 4 Answers
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1 :
Thats Military life for you... I served in the Marines for 25 Yrs. Unfortunately this is a problem all the time, and for some reason the Military does not consider the Families as much as they say they do. Honestly from experience, I would try to contact Base Housing and (TRY) to lock on a house before you move. Or your second option is to find a realtor in the area you are moving to and get them to look for a place for you. The Marine Corps also has a thing called sponsors. Where the command picks a person from your new dutystation to help you transition to the new place. That could help you also. I hope this helped you a little. Thank you for serving our country... Russ
2 :
Been there, done that! This is more typically a problem at OCONUS locations but as you are learning, the misguided consolodations pushed through by the current administration are impacting things on the home front as well. Unfortunately there is no easy solution for you. The military answer is usually to expand the local commuting area. Normally a one hour commute is considered "local" and all assigned military personnel are required to live in this area. When housing is in short supply, the local military commander usually expands this area to 90 or 120 minutes. That solves his or her "problem" but does nothing for you. If you haven't been assigned a sponsor yet, get in touch with your gaining unit and have one assigned. They will start the search for you prior to your arrival. Also, contact the housing office at Ft Riley to get the ball rolling there as well. You may want to consider giving your sponsor a limited power-of-attorney to sign a lease for you. It should contain a clause limiting the maximum rent, deposit, etc. Yes, going sight-unseen sucks, but at least it's a roof over your head. In severe circumstances, the post housing office may coordinate all off-post rentals and assign rental housing to incoming members. When this happens, you're typically allowed one "free" refusal of "adequate" housing so think carefully about what's offered, bearing in mind that the least desireable properties are usually reserved for the "second choice" list. Based on your family size, you'll probably be limited to 3 bedrooms so refusing a 3 bedroom home as too small won't be justified.
3 :
All of us have had this experience. Be sure to check in at the Post Housing Office BEFORE you sign any rental agreement. They may have something in their files for you. And, certainly, they will protect you from those unscrupulous landlords that would try to charge more than what's fair. Also, you should always have a "reassignment" clause in any rental agreement you sign, so you're not penalized if you get reassigned before the end of the agreement, which the Housing Office will make sure is done.
4 :
We are also in the process of moving from Germany to Fort Riley!!! We got really lucky and found a house that we could afford to buy, but its outside of the post. Sometimes looking outside of the post, and the closest towns to the post, you can find something affordable, and available! We will be living in Topeaka, which is an hour away from post. Don't forget that you will have access to the AER program on post, and they will help you with your financial situation if you need them. Try getting ahold of a realtor also, before you move. Some of the towns around Fort Riley that are more affordable are Chapman, Salina, Topeka, Manhatten and Wakefield. Those are just a few options. Good luck to you and your family!
Thursday, March 28, 2013
How is that socialism working out for Europe?
How is that socialism working out for Europe?
0bama is trying to change the US to be like the European socialist countries, while they are all going bankrupt due to socialist entitlements. Greece is going under, with Spain, Germany , Ireland, France following closely behind. Can't the liberals see that the excessive union and government benefits are not sustainable? Someone out there actually has to make the money to pay all of those benefits.
Politics - 14 Answers
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Sweden's kicking our butts and just about everyone else's too
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No, the liberals cannot see anything, they drink too much Kool Aid.
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Anarchists are busy trying to morph it into Marxism.
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Actually the estimated pecking order is Greek Spain Portugal Ireland. Germany is doing quite well actually, but its neighbours are dragging it down...
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If you haven't noticed, AMERICA WENT UNDER A YEAR AGO before Obama's so called socialist agenda kicked in.
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They should just do like the U.S. and borrow money like it's going out of style! Forget billions, that's chump change. The U.S. is headed for 13 tril, baby! Yeah! Now THAT'S real debt. Hawr hawr hawr (like Tim the Toolman)
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It's unfortuante that we are bordered by a huge third world country
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Left WIng politics is far superior, it provides the poor with a good education, healthcare and a fair future, the right wing politics of america makes me sick, the very fact that your so ignorant you think all the European countries are socialist sickens me, Europe is miles ahead than the USA's political system, conservation governments are pointless, stale and only want to help the rich.
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Greece's trouble hasn't been caused by socialism. The rest of Europe is struggling to cope with helping Greece - again, nothing to do with socialism.
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ahh yes you are doing so well yourselves these days... we're jealous.... that'll be it. kiss kiss What has never ceased to amaze me is that a country that claims to be soooooo christian and right and good - can't even help their own after a natural disaster.. f3ck em right???? not my problem is it???
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Oh, you can count on me on these FACTS: 1. European countries will never go bankrupt 2. European countries are not socialist(at least most of them are not) 3. Greece is going to rise again, now when EU countries had an agreement(finally) 4. USA should follow European countries lead, just look at the human development index ranking or healthcare ranking, USA is quite far behind
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The stock market went down more than 300 points today because of the economic problems in Greece. At one point it was down almost 800 points. I call it the Carrefour Curse. Just watch and see. The European nations that go broke will be the ones that have Carrefour stores. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrefour
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Well. Spain is not a socialist country. Actually none of the countries you mentioned are socialist. Do you really know what socialism is? We have stock markets and all........... that would not happen in a socialist economy.
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European countries are not socialist. Indeed countries such as Germany and France have centre-right governments at the moment. Your right however that the countries around the med (such as Greece, Spain, Portugal and Italy) have been living beyond there means since the Global recession. This is because the recession meant the governments got much less money in taxes because their economies shrank. However, the reason there are protests in Greece is because the people there feel it is deeply unfair they have to loose there jobs and services because of a recession which started in the huge banks of the USA. Nevertheless, Greece has been fiscally irresponsible. I think also it is important to mention that northern European countries, such as France, Germany, Denmark, Holland, Sweden and Finland etc also have high government benefits but are not at risk of bankruptcy. And it is these countries which will have to bail out Greece, along with the IMF. So really I don't think the situation has much do with 'socialism' but is to do with poor government.
0bama is trying to change the US to be like the European socialist countries, while they are all going bankrupt due to socialist entitlements. Greece is going under, with Spain, Germany , Ireland, France following closely behind. Can't the liberals see that the excessive union and government benefits are not sustainable? Someone out there actually has to make the money to pay all of those benefits.
Politics - 14 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
Sweden's kicking our butts and just about everyone else's too
2 :
No, the liberals cannot see anything, they drink too much Kool Aid.
3 :
Anarchists are busy trying to morph it into Marxism.
4 :
Actually the estimated pecking order is Greek Spain Portugal Ireland. Germany is doing quite well actually, but its neighbours are dragging it down...
5 :
If you haven't noticed, AMERICA WENT UNDER A YEAR AGO before Obama's so called socialist agenda kicked in.
6 :
They should just do like the U.S. and borrow money like it's going out of style! Forget billions, that's chump change. The U.S. is headed for 13 tril, baby! Yeah! Now THAT'S real debt. Hawr hawr hawr (like Tim the Toolman)
7 :
It's unfortuante that we are bordered by a huge third world country
8 :
Left WIng politics is far superior, it provides the poor with a good education, healthcare and a fair future, the right wing politics of america makes me sick, the very fact that your so ignorant you think all the European countries are socialist sickens me, Europe is miles ahead than the USA's political system, conservation governments are pointless, stale and only want to help the rich.
9 :
Greece's trouble hasn't been caused by socialism. The rest of Europe is struggling to cope with helping Greece - again, nothing to do with socialism.
10 :
ahh yes you are doing so well yourselves these days... we're jealous.... that'll be it. kiss kiss What has never ceased to amaze me is that a country that claims to be soooooo christian and right and good - can't even help their own after a natural disaster.. f3ck em right???? not my problem is it???
11 :
Oh, you can count on me on these FACTS: 1. European countries will never go bankrupt 2. European countries are not socialist(at least most of them are not) 3. Greece is going to rise again, now when EU countries had an agreement(finally) 4. USA should follow European countries lead, just look at the human development index ranking or healthcare ranking, USA is quite far behind
12 :
The stock market went down more than 300 points today because of the economic problems in Greece. At one point it was down almost 800 points. I call it the Carrefour Curse. Just watch and see. The European nations that go broke will be the ones that have Carrefour stores. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrefour
13 :
Well. Spain is not a socialist country. Actually none of the countries you mentioned are socialist. Do you really know what socialism is? We have stock markets and all........... that would not happen in a socialist economy.
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European countries are not socialist. Indeed countries such as Germany and France have centre-right governments at the moment. Your right however that the countries around the med (such as Greece, Spain, Portugal and Italy) have been living beyond there means since the Global recession. This is because the recession meant the governments got much less money in taxes because their economies shrank. However, the reason there are protests in Greece is because the people there feel it is deeply unfair they have to loose there jobs and services because of a recession which started in the huge banks of the USA. Nevertheless, Greece has been fiscally irresponsible. I think also it is important to mention that northern European countries, such as France, Germany, Denmark, Holland, Sweden and Finland etc also have high government benefits but are not at risk of bankruptcy. And it is these countries which will have to bail out Greece, along with the IMF. So really I don't think the situation has much do with 'socialism' but is to do with poor government.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Spending a few months in Germany?
Spending a few months in Germany?
I want to spend a few months in Germany eventually. I was wondering what I would need to make sure I have everything in order. What can I do about securing a job (a temporary position)? How much money should I have saved up at least? What areas of Germany have a good night life? Are there any things that I MUST know? I just want to gather as much information as possibly so that I can plan accordingly.
Other - Germany - 3 Answers
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If you're an EU citizen then you can go freely and work freely in any EU country including Germany. If you're not an EU citizen then you must obtain a work permit from Germany. In order to get the work permit, a German employer must offer you a position and assist you with the application to the German Immigration Department. After you have received approval (several weeks or months later), then you can go to Germany and live there. Alternatively, you can go as a tourist for up to 3 months.
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If you are an EU citizen you will still need to speak German to get any decent job. If you are no EU citizen you can apply for a work visa but chances to get one are close to zero since every employer who hires you needs to provide proof no German or EU citizen was available to do the job which is close to impossible to happen for any kind of temporary work. Unlike the US in Germany has no sponsorship visa either you find a job and apply for it or you get hired by a company both is possible what you need to apply for a work visa is a job lined up otherwise the risk is high you will not get the visa.
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If your a US citizen its far more likely you can work on a US base. If you have someone to get you in. Or find a non-approprated funds job on base. Waitress in the clubs, bowling alley or commissary. Check around for bases. There are hundreds of them.
I want to spend a few months in Germany eventually. I was wondering what I would need to make sure I have everything in order. What can I do about securing a job (a temporary position)? How much money should I have saved up at least? What areas of Germany have a good night life? Are there any things that I MUST know? I just want to gather as much information as possibly so that I can plan accordingly.
Other - Germany - 3 Answers
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If you're an EU citizen then you can go freely and work freely in any EU country including Germany. If you're not an EU citizen then you must obtain a work permit from Germany. In order to get the work permit, a German employer must offer you a position and assist you with the application to the German Immigration Department. After you have received approval (several weeks or months later), then you can go to Germany and live there. Alternatively, you can go as a tourist for up to 3 months.
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If you are an EU citizen you will still need to speak German to get any decent job. If you are no EU citizen you can apply for a work visa but chances to get one are close to zero since every employer who hires you needs to provide proof no German or EU citizen was available to do the job which is close to impossible to happen for any kind of temporary work. Unlike the US in Germany has no sponsorship visa either you find a job and apply for it or you get hired by a company both is possible what you need to apply for a work visa is a job lined up otherwise the risk is high you will not get the visa.
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If your a US citizen its far more likely you can work on a US base. If you have someone to get you in. Or find a non-approprated funds job on base. Waitress in the clubs, bowling alley or commissary. Check around for bases. There are hundreds of them.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Why do libtard movie directors always make movies bashing Germans for the Holocaust but never reveal the?
Why do libtard movie directors always make movies bashing Germans for the Holocaust but never reveal the?
horrors of the communist gulags in the USSR? They gush over stalin, just like they mindlessly follow Obama while they bash bush using no logic and resorting to drugged up diatribes against patriotism and insult the military. Is it just for money, or are they just shameless? The USSR slaughtered and enslaved millions of its own people and Germans, but they are glorified as heroes. Soviets raped German women and pillaged beautiful Baroque art of Germany.
Government - 6 Answers
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Because the Nazis were a tad worse than the Soviets, and make better bad guys. Of course, being a conservative Republican, I could see why you love Hitler.
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Personally, I hope Kalifornia falls off.
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They do not. I have never seen a movie where people "gush over stalin.' Have you? Pay attention.
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Well I will just put it like this, look at how many in the film industry support communist/socialist ideas. Yep if you can't see the hypocrisy in hollywood you need to lay off the kool aid.
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I'm sorry but I must be from an alternative Universe. What movies have there been from Hollywood that "gushed" over Stalin? There have been many movies to the contrary. I have never heard of a USA made movie glorifying the communists gulags. BTW, the movies didn't bash the German people, but went after the Nazis. Your comments about President Obama and those that supported him are way out of line.
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Holy Christ Oren, a little less drugs will go a long way to improving your retarded logic skills.
horrors of the communist gulags in the USSR? They gush over stalin, just like they mindlessly follow Obama while they bash bush using no logic and resorting to drugged up diatribes against patriotism and insult the military. Is it just for money, or are they just shameless? The USSR slaughtered and enslaved millions of its own people and Germans, but they are glorified as heroes. Soviets raped German women and pillaged beautiful Baroque art of Germany.
Government - 6 Answers
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Because the Nazis were a tad worse than the Soviets, and make better bad guys. Of course, being a conservative Republican, I could see why you love Hitler.
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Personally, I hope Kalifornia falls off.
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They do not. I have never seen a movie where people "gush over stalin.' Have you? Pay attention.
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Well I will just put it like this, look at how many in the film industry support communist/socialist ideas. Yep if you can't see the hypocrisy in hollywood you need to lay off the kool aid.
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I'm sorry but I must be from an alternative Universe. What movies have there been from Hollywood that "gushed" over Stalin? There have been many movies to the contrary. I have never heard of a USA made movie glorifying the communists gulags. BTW, the movies didn't bash the German people, but went after the Nazis. Your comments about President Obama and those that supported him are way out of line.
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Holy Christ Oren, a little less drugs will go a long way to improving your retarded logic skills.
Friday, March 1, 2013
How does this suspicious Ebay scam (I think) work?
How does this suspicious Ebay scam (I think) work?
I just saw an Ebay item was too good to be true. It was for a new electric generator worth at least $2,000. It had about 10 hours to close. The starting bid was about 25 GBP ($42 US dollars). No bids yet. Item location was in Illinois but seller was in Germany. Almost all of the seller's feedbacks were in German and 100% positive. Free shipping but must contact seller via email prior to bidding. How does this work and still the seller make money?
Other - Computers - 24 Answers
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The bid price has not reached the minimum yet. Check to see if the reserve has been met. If not, then they are not really selling it for that.
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i don't know
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It's probably legitimate, but is the cost in US dollars? as for free shipping, just check past purchases from other buyers. Duty on imported goods is not shipping and handling. you pay that and it is usually expensive!GL
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I wouldn't do it. If it sounds too good to be true ..guess what .. IT PROBABLY IS
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Should have posted the item# and we could have looked
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Good Deal...you should buy it...
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email the seller with that question.
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A must read for craigslist/ebay Buyers/sellers!!! http://pirsquare.letzebuerg.org/scams.html
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I wouldn't say it was a scam - it could have been. But the auction did have 10hrs to close and the price can go up a ton in that amount of time. You don't know what this person does for a living - for all you know they could own a generator plant in Germany and distribute from Illinois.
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Thats doesnt sound like a scam...thats how ebay works. its possible the bidding could get up to $2000, but the seller decided to start the bidding at $42US. If there is NO RESERVE, and no one else outbids you, then you could quite possibly and rightfully win the guitar for that amount. Just make sure you read all of the fine print very carefully BEFORE you bid. Happy Bidding.
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Maybe they bought it for themselves and decided not to keep it, or they might work for a company that designs or distributes them (I do), and can occasionally get them free. Or maybe it is a scam, you have to be careful!
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he probably has you transfer the money using western union instead of using check or money order and once you do that theres no way you get the money back and yeah, you don't get anything. But maybe it wasn't a scam maybe he was selling the item for someone in Illinois and the member was located in Germany, but I don't understand why anyone would do that?
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Just do what the seller tells you to: e-mail him/her and work it out from there. Remember that 'too good to be true' usually means exactly that
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maybe he has a shill waiting in the wings to bid up to a certain dollar amount. Maybe the item is not what you think it is.
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Send me $42 and I will give you a full report.
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Once in awhile, you can get great bargains on ebay. And it's a great place to find things you're looking for. On the other hand, remember the old rule "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". If there's a scam involved, you'd probably figure it out in the required email exchange before shipment.
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you have to watch EBay i got scam from them it was a Xbox for my son. It was going for 50$ so i thought that is a good deal . but the person that was selling it did not say it was links to on how to get it free this was back in May and i have not still seen the 50$ from them back
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I can't comment on this one individual seller. The only way to check is through feedback, but even that could be bogus. Just be wary.... As to being "too good to be true", I bought a brand-new double oven for $1 last month; an almost new $2500 fridge for $45 last week. Picked up both of them... No problems. Sometimes you actually can get a great deal on e-bay.
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I think it's the real thing.. If you like it, then buy it.. if it's fraud, you can report it here,m and get your money back... http://www.ic3.gov/ or, just aks your bank to reverse charges..
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wow... that is a good deal. check the shipping and handling. that should bring you back to earth.
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I wouldn't touch that deal with a ten foot pole. This is way too good to be true and the email before bid sounds like to me they are going to rip you off. I saw a case like this on tv a while back, they get the money but the item doesn't exist.
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If you do not check a company before entering into a transaction, you could lose your money, time and credibility. Some widely used resources are the Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org) and the national fraud center ( www.fraud.org) These days, you can easily find out more about a company using the internet in a few minutes. From a company's website, you can details about its ownership, how old the company really is and feedback from the company's customers. You can find more detailed information about a company at http://tinyurl.com/gtb89
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eBay is the largest online marketplace and one of the most popular ways to earn an income from home with a PC and internet connection. Selling on eBay is inexpensive and easy to start. Ebay has a number of tools for sellers to maximise sales. These are eBay Pulse, Hot items report, merchandising calendar. By sourcing products at a low price, you can increase your profit. Check out http://tinyurl.com/rygsh for more details.
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What they do is to get you to agree to payment arrangements outside of ebay, and then you are screwed. Ebay has some protections in place but if you go outside the system (this is the reason for email) you will lose everything and get nothing. Drop it like a hot potato.
I just saw an Ebay item was too good to be true. It was for a new electric generator worth at least $2,000. It had about 10 hours to close. The starting bid was about 25 GBP ($42 US dollars). No bids yet. Item location was in Illinois but seller was in Germany. Almost all of the seller's feedbacks were in German and 100% positive. Free shipping but must contact seller via email prior to bidding. How does this work and still the seller make money?
Other - Computers - 24 Answers
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The bid price has not reached the minimum yet. Check to see if the reserve has been met. If not, then they are not really selling it for that.
2 :
i don't know
3 :
It's probably legitimate, but is the cost in US dollars? as for free shipping, just check past purchases from other buyers. Duty on imported goods is not shipping and handling. you pay that and it is usually expensive!GL
4 :
I wouldn't do it. If it sounds too good to be true ..guess what .. IT PROBABLY IS
5 :
Should have posted the item# and we could have looked
6 :
Good Deal...you should buy it...
7 :
email the seller with that question.
8 :
A must read for craigslist/ebay Buyers/sellers!!! http://pirsquare.letzebuerg.org/scams.html
9 :
I wouldn't say it was a scam - it could have been. But the auction did have 10hrs to close and the price can go up a ton in that amount of time. You don't know what this person does for a living - for all you know they could own a generator plant in Germany and distribute from Illinois.
10 :
Thats doesnt sound like a scam...thats how ebay works. its possible the bidding could get up to $2000, but the seller decided to start the bidding at $42US. If there is NO RESERVE, and no one else outbids you, then you could quite possibly and rightfully win the guitar for that amount. Just make sure you read all of the fine print very carefully BEFORE you bid. Happy Bidding.
11 :
Maybe they bought it for themselves and decided not to keep it, or they might work for a company that designs or distributes them (I do), and can occasionally get them free. Or maybe it is a scam, you have to be careful!
12 :
he probably has you transfer the money using western union instead of using check or money order and once you do that theres no way you get the money back and yeah, you don't get anything. But maybe it wasn't a scam maybe he was selling the item for someone in Illinois and the member was located in Germany, but I don't understand why anyone would do that?
13 :
Just do what the seller tells you to: e-mail him/her and work it out from there. Remember that 'too good to be true' usually means exactly that
14 :
maybe he has a shill waiting in the wings to bid up to a certain dollar amount. Maybe the item is not what you think it is.
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Send me $42 and I will give you a full report.
16 :
Once in awhile, you can get great bargains on ebay. And it's a great place to find things you're looking for. On the other hand, remember the old rule "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is". If there's a scam involved, you'd probably figure it out in the required email exchange before shipment.
17 :
you have to watch EBay i got scam from them it was a Xbox for my son. It was going for 50$ so i thought that is a good deal . but the person that was selling it did not say it was links to on how to get it free this was back in May and i have not still seen the 50$ from them back
18 :
I can't comment on this one individual seller. The only way to check is through feedback, but even that could be bogus. Just be wary.... As to being "too good to be true", I bought a brand-new double oven for $1 last month; an almost new $2500 fridge for $45 last week. Picked up both of them... No problems. Sometimes you actually can get a great deal on e-bay.
19 :
I think it's the real thing.. If you like it, then buy it.. if it's fraud, you can report it here,m and get your money back... http://www.ic3.gov/ or, just aks your bank to reverse charges..
20 :
wow... that is a good deal. check the shipping and handling. that should bring you back to earth.
21 :
I wouldn't touch that deal with a ten foot pole. This is way too good to be true and the email before bid sounds like to me they are going to rip you off. I saw a case like this on tv a while back, they get the money but the item doesn't exist.
22 :
If you do not check a company before entering into a transaction, you could lose your money, time and credibility. Some widely used resources are the Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org) and the national fraud center ( www.fraud.org) These days, you can easily find out more about a company using the internet in a few minutes. From a company's website, you can details about its ownership, how old the company really is and feedback from the company's customers. You can find more detailed information about a company at http://tinyurl.com/gtb89
23 :
eBay is the largest online marketplace and one of the most popular ways to earn an income from home with a PC and internet connection. Selling on eBay is inexpensive and easy to start. Ebay has a number of tools for sellers to maximise sales. These are eBay Pulse, Hot items report, merchandising calendar. By sourcing products at a low price, you can increase your profit. Check out http://tinyurl.com/rygsh for more details.
24 :
What they do is to get you to agree to payment arrangements outside of ebay, and then you are screwed. Ebay has some protections in place but if you go outside the system (this is the reason for email) you will lose everything and get nothing. Drop it like a hot potato.
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