Posts by Robin Walker

Haha, I honestly thought I was the only sane one left on this forum 😁

Congrats 👍

They actually caught it during my first military physical. They told me it might just be lack of sleep or all the soda I was drinking, but after retaking the test, the levels were still slightly elevated. A few years later, I did the tests again and they were still a little high, but nobody gave me any real advice on what to do about it. So, I just live with it.

I wanted to ask—you mentioned sleep affects it. I have a really hard time sleeping. I usually have to be completely exhausted before I can even pass out. I just can't fall asleep early.

As for alcohol, I can drink a lot, get hammered, and then feel the effects for an entire week afterward. 😁 Even now, I’m still feeling the fallout from this past Saturday. I’ll probably be dealing with this hangover for another two or three days. Honestly, over the last few years, I’ve frequently ended up throwing up after a night of heavy drinking. I don't drink often, but when I do, I almost always have to puke the next day. It's brutal.

And weight. If I wasn't on a strict diet, I’d probably weigh 500 pounds. I wouldn't say I'm "on" a diet per se, but I could eat a whole steak and gain weight instantly.

Anyway, I just Googled Gilbert's syndrome in case this helps anyone else.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert%27s_syndrome

I went through the exact same thing. I honestly never figured out why it happened. It’s that yellowish tint you see sometimes—it really depends on the lighting, but you can definitely tell in photos 🙄 I actually wondered if it was my liver at first, but it didn't make sense because I was feeling incredibly healthy back then. I wasn't even eating much junk food or anything. My labs did show high bilirubin levels a couple of times. I didn't dig too deep into it at the time, but I'll probably run some blood work again soon just to see where my levels are at now.

I doubt it's anything serious, but the smartest move is to just ask a doctor. Go see your primary care physician and get their take. I'm curious about the cause myself.

Steven Palmer3 said:Pulp Fiction

Are you kidding me? Reservoir Dogs has enough material for two movies. The events aren't just interesting; they're complex and engaging. When it comes to films without a traditional plot, Reservoir Dogs is on the complete opposite end of the spectrum from any other Tarantino flick.

velvetdrifter86 said:I think they unfortunately impact organizations like the World Trade Organization too. It’s just more proof that chasing profit doesn't play nice with the public good. Human greed always wins out.
Some people have even argued that these mega-corps aren't even about money anymore—since they have plenty of that—but rather a sick obsession with control and power. It's almost like seeing Nazi-style tactics playing out in modern society.

Exactly. The biggest issue is that certain corporations basically hold an absolute monopoly in their industries. As this documentary shows, there's nobody actually keeping them in check because those regulators are often part of the same circle. These associations basically act as PR shields for the public, much like how politics serves as a front for big banks and industry.

There isn't a cure for this as long as people stay uneducated and uninterested. People should be the ones dictating how things work, but most just want someone to hold their hand through life. That "parental" figure ends up being whatever professors say, what they hear on the news, or whatever the government decides to implement.
If you're one of those people who rebels or suggests that maybe killing Afghans isn't the smartest move, you just get labeled an outcast or an anti-American. If you don't want GMO food, you're called ignorant because scientists say it's fine. It goes on forever. Mommy and Daddy say it'll be okay, and so people believe it. It's honestly funny watching how people function. Hardly anyone uses their own brain these days.

It’s honestly not hard to figure them out. There’s an entire army of people out there just swallowing whatever they're fed—whether it’s food brands, pharmaceutical ads, or those lectures about spreading democracy globally. Truth be told, most of these folks get exactly what they deserve. Their own ignorance and apathy basically hand them the results.

On the flip side, you can see people starting to wake up. Movies like this are hitting the mainstream, winning Oscars, and actually grabbing people's attention. That matters. Maybe one day the ratio of sheep to thinkers will finally tip in favor of the thinkers, and making real progress won't be such an uphill battle.

He’s a serious guy. His only issue is that it’s a bad film where absolutely nothing happens.

Steven Reed said:The bank won't just give you a call if they can't make sense of your transfer reason—they’ll demand a signed statement confirming the source of funds. And no, this isn't some arbitrary rule cooked up by the branch; it’s straight out of the federal banking regulations 😉

Now that you all seem to have sorted things out, I'll weigh in 🤣

Alright, so we've established that banks want to follow the rules, and the rules basically say they can squeeze people at every turn.
What I really want to know is: am I going to run into trouble if someone sends me money and claims it's for something I sold them online (or anything else that isn't taxable), and then I confirm that when the bank calls? Anyone? 😁

Bryan Scott6 said:Do you mean the "reason" or the "purpose"? Purpose would be more like: hair removal, makeup, a new car, grabbing coffee with friends, etc.—if we're talking about a sailor's wife 😉

I still think people are really just asking whether they'll get taxed... looks like he dodged the actual question entirely 😂

I'd rather trust people's word and pay my taxes than deal with reservation fees. 😉 I wasn't born yesterday. 😁

Eric Myers3 said:Whether you get grilled about a transfer really just depends on which bank you're using and how much of a stickler the person handling the incoming wires happens to be. Usually, if you just give them a quick reason for why the money is hitting your account, they’ll let it slide. They mostly just need that info to satisfy their internal codes and the Federal Reserve's requirements.

Personally, I get transfers all the time, and whenever one lands, I just tell them straight up, "Hey, I sold some stuff online," and that’s usually the end of it. Honestly, half the time they don't even bother asking.
Sometimes I'll pull funds from PayPal directly into my bank account, and if they actually decide to call me out on it, I don't even waste my breath trying to have a deep conversation with them; I just tell them I moved my cash over from PayPal. If they start getting pushy and ask, "Wait, from where exactly???" I just repeat, "PayPal," and then tell them I'm in a rush because, let's be real, I really don't have the patience to argue with a bank teller. When I'm moving money *into* PayPal, though, I'm happy to give them a clear explanation if they need it.
If they seem confused or won't drop it, just tell them to use code 626 and let them know you've got places to be. 😉

That’s exactly what I was thinking. It’s not like a bank is going to demand proof of an online sale. I can't imagine a bank employee being so nosy that they'd actually dig into that. Besides, we're talking about transfers of maybe a few hundred bucks, maybe up to a thousand, but they can happen pretty often.

I'll just tell them I sold some Virgin Mary potato chips and let them try to prove me wrong. 🤣

They don't even ask every time.
Sometimes I transfer funds from PayPal to my bank account. If they call me, I don't even bother chatting; I just say I withdrew my cash from PayPal.

San Francisco, you lost me there. Someone sends you money, and you tell the bank it's just cash you pulled from PayPal??? Don't they see who sent the money? I think I might have misread what you wrote.

If they ask "From where?", I just repeat "PayPal" and tell them I'm in a rush. I don't have the patience for an argument. If PayPal asks why the money is moving, I'll give them a proper explanation.

Can you explain this whole part a bit more? 😁

If they aren't clear on something, just tell them to use code 626 and say you've got no more time.😉

Now I'm supposed to go Google that? Come on, tell me what that means.

Alright, I need both a domestic and an international checking account, plus a solid excuse to give the bank if they call me out. What should I say?

Would it work if I just told them I sold something online and this was the payment for that?

Bryan Scott6 said:If you open one of those foreign currency accounts, you're probably on the hook for taxes on that income—at least, that's how I interpreted some discussions on other threads. I think JPMorgan Chase doesn't even offer that specific type of account anymore...

That wouldn't work.

So, I just need a foreign currency checking account; the real question is where to get one. Does Wells Fargo offer anything better than JPMorgan Chase? Wells Fargo is a bit cheaper, but JPMorgan Chase is right down the street from me.

There isn't any interest or anything like that on these foreign currency accounts, right? Just that small annual fee and you're good to go, or am I missing something?

Drew Reed4 said:You should open a foreign currency account where you can deposit any currency, and then it just converts into USD or whatever else you pick when you set it up
If you're planning on receiving payments in dollars, I’d suggest going with USD
I believe they charge a $3.50 annual maintenance fee for those accounts, which usually hits on December 31st
I’d recommend looking into Bank of America

So, you can deposit dollars directly into the foreign currency account, and they'll just get converted into euros? Basically, most deposits will be coming in as either dollars or euros.

I've been keeping an eye on this stock. It’s definitely one to watch. Robin Walker says:
I have no idea what kind of attachments those are.

I mostly just need it for processing reservation payments for my rental properties. It’s usually just standard USD or Euro transactions, nothing massive.

If you open a checking account at JPMorgan Chase, you get a Visa debit card right away. There are no monthly maintenance fees, which is a nice perk. You also get one free detailed transaction statement sent straight to your email every month. Plus, they don't charge you anything to issue the card or the PIN. Simple and easy.

Can I deposit foreign currencies into my checking account? Also, can I check my balance online? It’s pretty crucial for me so I can confirm bookings for people right away. And can I use that card to pay for things online?
The other day I tried to top up my balance using my checking account, but the lady at the bank told me I couldn't use that specific card for online shopping. Does the same thing apply to a JPMorgan Chase Visa, or am I good to go for online purchases? Using PayPal is my main priority here.

At Goldman Sachs, they charge you a fee just for having a checking account. $2.00 Monthly, that’s about $600 a month.

And Goldman Sachs isn't exactly right next door, either.

JPMorgan Chase offers a foreign currency account with a 7.5% annual interest rate. They deduct the fees semi-annually on June 30th and December 31st. You also get an Intel card that works perfectly for all your online shopping.

Goldman Sachs foreign currency accounts. $6.75 Setting up my first card and PIN, plus managing my foreign currency account, only costs me about $0.60 a month.

I can’t make a move until I know exactly what I’m getting. If JPMorgan Chase lets me open a checking account for free—one where I can deposit both dollars and foreign currency, check my balance online, and get a debit card for web purchases—then I'm all in. But if that’s not the deal, I think I'll just stick with a standard Goldman Sachs foreign currency account instead.

By the way, does anyone know if there's any interest paid on checking accounts? I think I read somewhere that you actually earn interest on the money you deposit.

Hi there,

I need an account where I can receive payments in USD and foreign currencies—mostly Euros, but potentially others too. Does this mean I need to open separate checking accounts for USD and foreign currency, or can I just have one single account for everything?
Also, does anyone know which bank has the lowest fees and costs?
I saw someone mention that JPMorgan Chase doesn't charge a monthly maintenance fee. However, I couldn't find the specific service fees on their website. My main focus is online banking and making internet purchases (PayPal, Amazon, etc.). Are there extra charges when someone sends money to my account, or when I withdraw cash or pay for things online?
One more thing isn't quite clicking for me.

"When you open a checking account at JPMorgan Chase, SAVE $115 because you'll also get a Diners Club Standard credit card* with no application or annual fee for the first year."

If I don't actually need a Diners Club card, am I still forced to take it? I really don't want to pay $115 for something I won't use. I just need a debit card for online shopping and ATM withdrawals, and from what I gather, they provide those for free with the checking account.

I'm pretty new to all this, so if anyone who knows their stuff could clear this up for me, I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

It’s a shame that even documentaries like this—which are nothing but pure truth and hard facts—get ignored by the masses and lumped into the "conspiracy theory" bucket. It’s sad, really, but people just act like sheep. They passively wait to get screwed over, and even when it happens, they just carry on with their lives like nothing changed.

The best part about this film is how clearly it shows the pipeline for people who start out working at corporations like Monsanto and similar outfits, only to land high-level jobs in the government, the Senate, Congress, or various consumer watchdog groups.

We're talking about the same people who, until yesterday, were doing everything possible to alter animal physiology just to fatten them up faster under horrific conditions. Or those who patent corn seeds and stuff like that to grab a monopoly on corn or wheat farming (I watched a similar one a while back). These folks will do literally anything to sell a product to the public, regardless of quality or the health consequences, as long as the price point works for them.

A farmer in the film made a great point: how do you think someone capable of treating animals that way is going to treat people once they step into a political office? And that goes for anyone who grabs a political role or joins a regulatory agency meant to protect consumers. They'll treat people just like those animals—like sheep. But seeing how many actual sheep there are on this planet, I honestly find it hard to wrap my head around. Some people simply don't deserve better because of their own ignorance. Unfortunately, most people are going to have to suffer for it.

This movie is a solid 10/10.

By the way, you should check out the documentary The Cove about that dolphin, Flipper. Remember him? The guy who was his trainer has become the leading advocate against the slaughter of those dolphins, and the movie plays out like a thriller. They head over to Japan with a massive crew of camera operators to film the massacre that the Japanese government has been hiding for ages. Those dolphins are loaded with mercury and other heavy metals. It’s been an established fact for decades, and they even run tests in the film showing that the Japanese government serves that meat to school kids and such. Also a total 10/10.

I’m going to start using this salve (is the salve and calendula basically the same thing?) along with these vitamins. Do you happen to know which foods or fruits are high in Vitamin A? I’d rather boost my levels through my diet if possible.
If that doesn't work, I'll try this cream—never heard of it before. If that fails too, I'll just go with the heel cream.

I really hate how oily my hands feel. It's so frustrating. Honestly, it drives me crazy. 😁

I’m currently dealing with some serious skin issues myself. I think I need some heavy-duty ointment or something. 😁 My skin actually split open on my middle finger right where a ring would sit—on the inside. It feels exactly like a burn, just a 5mm cut caused by how insanely dry my hands get. This happens to me every single winter.
Help me out, guys! 😁

Hey there,

The title pretty much sums it up. Every winter, my hands get so incredibly dry that the skin actually cracks and bleeds. I’m slathering on lotion every single day, and I've tried just about everything out there—mostly different brands of hand and body creams—but nothing seems to work. It’s like my skin just won't absorb anything. Does anyone know of something that actually helps?