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🗣️ This is for all new internet connected cars
A new study has found that your car likely knows more about you than your mom. That is disconcerting, but what’s even more so is what is being done with your information. It’s all about the Benjamins. Our private information is being collected and sold.
The Mozilla Foundation, a non-profit that studies internet and privacy issues, studied 25 car manufacturers. And it found every manufacturer sold in America poses a greater risk to your privacy than any device, app or social media platform.
Our cars are rolling computers, many of which are connected to the internet collecting information about how you drive and where. New cars also have microphones and sensors that give you safety features like automatic braking and drowsy driver detection. Those systems are also providing information. Got GPS or satellite radio? Then your car likely knows your habits, musical and political preferences.
Did you download your car’s app which gives you access to even more features? Well that also gives your car access to your phone and all the information on it.
The study found that of the 25 car brands, 84% say they sell your personal data.
And what they collect is astounding.
One example the study sites is KIA’s privacy policy. It indicates the company collects information about your sexual activity. I initially didn’t believe it until I pulled KIA’s privacy policy and read it. And it’s right there in black and white. It says it collects information about your “ethnicity, religious, philosophical beliefs, sexual orientation, sex life, or political opinions.
And it says it can keep your info for “as long as is necessary for the legitimate business purpose set out in this privacy notice.”
Translation: Nissan can keep your information as long as they want to. And more than half of the manufacturers (56%) say they will share your information with law enforcement if asked.
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#politics#data mining#smart cars#spyware#privacy rights#surveillance state#new cars#big brother#nissan#kia#connected cars#consumer alert#panopticon
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Time to start shopping for the holidays!
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#OneNETnewsInvestigates: Paid2Play uncovers significant concerns about transaction delays, scams and fraudulent activities, leading to questions of legitimacy [EXCLUSIVE]
(Written by Miko Kubota and Mitch Williams / Bailley Mass Communication News Intern for OneNETnews, Radyo Bandera Patrol #4 news reporter of OneNETnews and Station Manager & President of OneNETtv Channel)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA -- In a whole wide world where online earning opportunities and virtual job seeking enthusiasts are increasingly enticing, a skeptic 'get paid to' online platform has caught the attention of many global techy users. The so-called "Paid2Play" brings a wide variety of options and real-life tasks. This platform has gained popularity among individuals seeking ways to make small or medium monetary income, rather than finding a better job in the outside world. However, concerns and claims suggesting potential scams and fraudulent activities have raised red flags for many users worldwide.
In this exclusive investigative news report of OneNETnews, we dive deeper into the workings of Paid2Play and attempt to uncover the truth about its legitimacy.
At first, Paid2Play is an online platform that enables users to earn rewards, cryptocurrencies such as Dogecoin, and real money payouts through popular payment channels like PayPal or American bank transfers like Wells Fargo and Chase Bank. It was started in the early Fall 2023. The website asserts its legitimacy, as stated on their official web page and social media accounts. According to their website, the said platform offers various virtual activities, including paid online surveys, clicking shady & phishing advertisements, participating in contests for selected users, and referring friends upon signing up for the first time.
(STOCK PHOTO COURTESY: Google Images)
Today, some of their users have had successful experiences with Paid2Play, when worldwide reports came in from our research and data analyses resources team of OneNETnews, indicate a series of red flags that raise concerns regarding the skeptic platform's legitimacy. These alarming signals include claims of potential website scams, fraudulent activities, click farming, misleading promotions, fake referrals, engagement manipulation through the same Internet Service Provider (ISP), and insufficient trust requirements to guaranteeing user's safety.
(CONTRIBUTED FILE PHOTO via FB and Paid2Play website)
Many users, particularly in the Philippines, have reported successful payouts using PayPal as demonstrated by a series of contributed screenshot photos, which later expanded globally. As these Filipino users and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), appeared to have received funds through the online platform, it suggests that Paid2Play is a legitimate avenue for earning money for at least some participants nationwide and worldwide, including right here in Central Visayas and Negros Oriental.
Business expert officials said that it is important to be cautious and critically analyze opportunities involving transactions and money exchange, between the United States of America (U.S.A.) and the Philippines.
In line with this advice, we examined various testimonials, analyzed the proof section on the Paid2Play website, and scrutinized videos and posts on social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube (which were both owned by Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc. for Google).
(STOCK PHOTO COURTESY: Google Images / Fake engagement and spam-likers to be self-monitored by a suspected person at the social technology department)
Several testimonials and screenshots demonstrate successful payouts, others paint a different picture. Furthermore, some screenshots indicate potential click farming activities, with users claiming to have received rewards for minimal effort or engagement. Independent scrutiny is vital to better understand the trustworthiness of Paid2Play and to prevent falling victim to potential scammer and fraudulent platform to go out of business within a few years or more by seriously abusing its own system.
As we furtherly conducted its independent fact-checks from our investigative news team of OneNETnews, they are working closely to verify the legitimacy of Paid2Play's real money payouts, with the help of digitally integrated, international regulatory and our media partners of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Tegna Inc.
(SCREENSHOT PHOTO COURTESY: Jon Michael Calimpong / Former College Student of Metro Dumaguete College)
Our news producer of OneNETnews (Jon Michael Calimpong) reveals the official and final payouts to be sent out through PayPal (which is locally regulated by the BSP and licensed internationally by the Monetary Authority of Singapore [MAS]).
If you look closely from its cash out listing of records, everything is all being determined so far when it comes to take surveys, downloadable shady & legitimate local apps for the next 30 seconds and participating medium or harder tasks to secure bonuses with a top dollar. Overall, payments are legally multiplied to 2x after the 2-week period from the actual amounts.
Theoretically speaking, since Paid2Play Limited is from the United States of America (U.S.A.), we can independently estimate our final total for the past few months in late-October 2023. The total cash out on PayPal to be sent sometime before the New Year's Eve on or before December 31st, 2023 is worth U$D1,919.90 (approximately PHP106,420.06). Keep in mind that these estimated cash out in local currencies as an example may fluctuate and need continuous approval from the Paid2Play's financial management and staff.
(STOCK PHOTO COURTESY: Google Images)
Not all of them online are to be facing trust issues that lack transparency in its privatized or limited operations from the source, and lots of requirements to distract and waste more time, making it harder or disrupting transactions of this said platform. We try to contact Paid2Play on OneNETnews for their potential statement response to all of these concerns via E-Mail or by Telegram messenger, they have yet to specifically comment to address these highlighted issues at the time of this writing.
(STOCK PHOTO COURTESY: Google Images)
Through an investigation into the legitimacy of 'Paid2Play', we have uncovered a mix of positive and negative experiences themselves. Although some worldwide reports and claims raise concerns about potential scams and fraudulent activities associated with Paid2Play, successful payouts documented by Filipino users indicate that the platform may indeed be legitimate for certain users and participants.
To make an informed decision, it is essential for users to exercise caution to yourself, and thoroughly research any platform that claims to offer monetary rewards to avoid falling victim to potential scams or misleading situations by mistake, before investing time or money in any online endeavor. While showing some signs of legitimacy, should be approached with caution until these concerns are effectively addressed and clarified by the platform's operators.
As with any online venture, the adage "if it seems too good to be true, it probably is" should remain top of mind for individuals considering participation on Paid2Play.
PHOTO COURTESY: Google Images
BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna
SOURCE:
*https://filmdaily.co/news/unveiling-the-power-of-p2p-paid2play-site-earn-rewards-and-cash-online/ [Referenced Editorial News Article via Film Daily]
*https://paid2play.co/proof
*https://paid2play.co/about-us
*https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Click_farm
*https://www.makeuseof.com/are-paid-online-survey-sites-legit/ [Referenced Editorial News Article via MakeUseOf News Bureau]
*https://www.entrepreneurshipinabox.com/33000/how-to-avoid-trust-issues-when-working-with-money/ [Referenced News Article via Entrepreneurship in a Box news bureau]
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRdDaQn_qJA [Referenced YT Video via Paid2Play]
*https://www.facebook.com/groups/1366839674109320/posts/1570415090418443 [Referenced FB Captioned Group Post via Mhe Ann]
*https://www.facebook.com/100005841371386/posts/2423238207880868 [Referenced FB Captioned Post via Opena Jessica]
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*https://www.facebook.com/100074317357791/posts/356772913476618 [Referenced FB Captioned Post via Sandy Mendizabal]
-- OneNETnews Team
#OneNETnewsInvestigates#investigate#Paid2Play#branding#consumer alert#legitimate#awareness#issues#income#scams#exclusive#OneNETnews
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🎙️PSA👂🏾Some Kia and Hyundai cars 😳sold in the United States over the last decade can be stolen easily 🤨
https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/consumer-alert-kia-and-hyundai-cars-at-risk-of-being-stolen-due-to-tiktok-trend/#:~:text=Affected%20vehicles%20include%202017%2D2020,to%20consumers%20with%20affected%20vehicles.
Those cute and easy to get cars are also unfortunately easy to steal. How you ask? I’m glad you asked. They don’t come with certain security features that are supposed to come…
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THIS IS A DISGRACE!
No excuses here. Complain to Red Roof!
#Tacoma#Home Towne Studios#Consumer Alert#Corporate Shame#greed#incompetence#screen shot#I know the woman who posted this#not a stranger
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love solarpunk. dont love how anxious scrolling the tags can make me. but like its my job to consciously consume. so i will probably reblog and/or post a fair bit of solarpunk posts BUT not yhe ones that discuss intense climate crisis statistics or other anxiety provoking (for me) things. not bc i dont think they're important, but bc this blog is a curated safe space full of hope and peace for me. ik solarpunk is inherently political and intertwined w socialist ideals and i support that. just gonna filter it a tad here so i can, like said, consume consciously and not make my anxiety worse
#solarpunk#new hyperfixation alert lol#but fr keep urself accountable but dont torture urself#if consuming media makes u feel actively very anxious beyond any sense of function or productivity#simply disengage#come back when ur able if ur open to yhay#dont self harm via doomscrolling and a facade of accountability#take a breath ur okay none of this is ur fault#anyways#thanks if u read all this
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Saying Swiss Army Man is about gay necrophilia is like saying Oedipus Rex is about a guy who fucks his mom. You're only technically correct.
#it's called reductio ad absurdum you dumb down a concept until it looks ridiculous#which is totally fine for jokes and laughters but for the ones out there who blatantly made fun of the movie without even watching#like this shit is so cringe a farting corpse oh my god this must be the worst movie ever#FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK YOU#YOU THINK YOU'RE COOL BEING DETACHED AND IRONIC ABOUT EVERYTHING WHY DON'T YOU TRY TO FEEL SOMETHING FOR ONCE#TE LET YOURSELF BE TOUCHED CHANGED TRANSFORMED EMOTIONALLY BY THE CONTENT YOU CONSUME#I know Oedipus fucking his mom is the supreme meme I love it too but seriously read it#As someone who had tl study it believe me read it#I am not the joke police I just don't like when people are serious about dismissing pieces of media because oh no cringe alert#Allow yourself to be vulnerable and to be open when you consume something#Oedipus Rex was just the best metaphor that's why I quoted it#Oedipus Rex changed me and keeps changing me everyday believe it or not there's nothing I wouldn't give to have his strenght#He had the courage too look at himself in the mirror I never did#I feel like I am having a mental breakdown over Oedipus again I'll switch back to SAM#Swiss army man is a masterful lesson in life and art don't let some assholes make you believe otherwise#swiss army man#paul dano#daniel radcliffe
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all of us strangers x adam's ribs by jensen mcrae
#massive spoiler alert obviously#literally the song and the movie that have been consuming my every waking moment. don't ask if i'm okay#all of us strangers#aous#*mine
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Oshi no Ko: 【推しの子】 ☆
Opening 1: Idol by YOASOBI （＾Ｏ＾☆♪
#oshi no ko#推しの子#ruby hoshino#aqua hoshino#ai hoshino#new show alert#look at all the anime I get to consume now that I have a better job#my gif edit#flashing gif
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i was just doing stuff in ibis paint x and MY BATTERY DIED so im praying rn that it has saved and if it hasn't i will be so pissed like the hell
#my phone's not alerting meor smthing when im low in battery#so it dies all the time when im doing something time consuming
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everytime i take a tiny triangle out of the cake i made my brother comes in and cuts off a trapezium, making the cut a single clean line. it would be vaguely funny but like i made the thing and like could he not eat it all without leaving some for me
#rant#i guess#it really fucking annoys me how i have to cut off my share in everything that comes in this house ever#like always stay on alert for your food and stash away your share or its gonna be gone by morning#i dont even know why its making me frustrated enough to cry#its just. nice good food has always been a treat and motivator for me and my brother has a habit of always grabbing my share too#it sounds so silly out of context but like. ive had a lifetime of going through a bad tiring day with nothing to look forward to but#a nap and something i like to eat. and always opening the fridge to an empty container#or worse the box is there but then i get in bed with a book and open the damn thing to find half a spoonful inside.#it would be annoying once or twice but its just. all the fucking time.#i hate this survivalistic shit#its not long before i move out thank god but still#he always did it when i was young and my mom hardly ever said anything#like now if i want i can get myself some treats but when i was younger i didnt have much choice.#i havent had the time to bake in two years and prep plus baking the layer cake took two days. i put so much work in it.#and he ate half of it by the time i came back from fucking peeing. i cant even say anything because he gets fucking angry and aggressive#at the drop of a hat so im. crying in my room about it. look my feelings are not as drownable and consuming now. i generally dont#let things like that affect me too much. but i feel so young again and like the entire world is so unfair. i don't know#writing my feelings out on a tumblr blog is so much better than journalling they should recommend this shit in therapy
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Randomised Gaming takes an in depth look at the many problems, issues and errors, Xbox 360, One & Series S/X users can face when buying Xbox 360 games. This is a must watch as our editor looks at the mounting number of issues Xbox 360 owners can face, is it time Microsoft rethink the shutting down of the store? On the 29th of July not only will key free patch DLC no longer be available, but as it stands some content downloads are disappearing from users download list while others refuse to download or work at all. Not to mention the fact games are being delisted from the store even before the shutdown.
We are raising a number of consumer issues in this video to help raise awareness of the issue and that this in turn help people become aware of the problems and start asking Microsoft some tough questions. Many of these issues need to be fixed.
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#Xbox 360#Xbox 360 store#delisting#consumer rights#Xbox One#Xbox Series#Microsoft#won't download#de Blob 2#Red Alert 3#Red Alert 3 DLC#Youtube
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THIS JUST IN: Jollibee's Fried Spring Rolls no longer serves its food menu item nationwide, leaving Filipino customers disheartened [#OneNETnewsEXCLUSIVE]
PASIG, NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION -- Jollibee, the renowned Filipino fast-food chain in the Philippines, made heartbreaking announcement that they would be permanently phasing out their beloved menu item, the Fried Spring Rolls or so-called "Lumpia Shanghai", across the entire archipelago nation. This decision, which took effect as final last Friday on September 22nd, 2023 (Manila local time) -- which were immediately saddened countless Jollibee enthusiasts and left them longing for a taste of this classic dish.
Lumpia Shanghai had a previous history of its own before being introduced to Jollibee. Origins of this Chinese dish can be traced way back to Shanghai, China. This commonly referred to as Fried Spring Rolls, and was been a staple in Filipino cuisine for some generations until now.
It can be served as an appetizer or a snack upon dining in or take-out, these crispy and delicious treats have become Filipinos' favorite for their flavorful fillings across the country. During the early days of Chinese immigration, Lumpia Shanghai was introduced to the Philippines, where it was completely modified and became an integral part of Filipino cuisine and culture.
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), known for its diverse menu of Filipino favorites, had initially introduced Lumpia Shanghai to Jollibee's menu as a response to the increasing and popular demand for this iconic dish. For years, Jollibee patrons turned to the fast-food chain to satisfy their cravings for the delectable Fried Spring Rolls.
(SCREENGRAB COURTESY: Rhayniel Saldasal Calimpong via FB Messenger)
But sadly, they have bid farewell to this beloved food item effective immediately: "We’re happy that people have enjoyed eating our Shanghai as much as we’ve enjoyed serving it to our loyal Jollibee customers, and we’d like to extend our sincerest appreciation for all the support. Unfortunately, our Shanghai is no longer available in our stores", as one local statement from JFC. Although, Jollibee decided to permanently phase out Lumpia Shanghai as fans need not despair.
(THUMBNAIL PHOTO COURTESY for REPRESENTATION: Kitchelene Taste Vlogs via YT PHOTO)
To keep the spirit of this iconic dish alive, there are many alternative options to enjoy its flavors. A simple solution would be to try making Lumpia Shanghai at home, using readily available recipes and ingredients which can be found elsewhere online and physically in book stores as cookbooks. With a little effort and creativity, Filipino relatives, elderlies and families can recreate the satisfaction of biting into a homemade Lumpia Shanghai which isn't much related to trade secrets into another disclosed cafeteria or a fast food chain company.
While Jollibee's decision to delist or removing Lumpia Shanghai from its menu is undoubtedly disappointing, it opens up opportunities for other local food establishments to seize the opportunity and fill the void left by this absolute loss.
In the meantime, fans can channel their culinary skills and satisfy their cravings with homemade Lumpia Shanghai, keeping the memory of this iconic Filipino dish alive.
PHOTO COURTESY for REPRESENTATION: Jollibee PH via FB PHOTO
BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna
SOURCE:
*https://www.facebook.com/100064456281701/posts/716038237221379/ [Referenced FB Captioned Photo via News5]
*https://www.facebook.com/100057172311113/posts/833685278547208/ [Referenced FB Captioned Photo via 7000 Zamboanga News Bureau]
*https://jocyls.com/2023/04/16/from-shanghai-to-your-plate-the-history-and-recipe-of-lumpia-shanghai/ [Referenced Food Editorial Article via Jocyl's Food Products]
*https://geoffreview.com/food/jollibee-lumpiang-shanghai-recipe-how-to-make-lumpiang-shanghai/ [Referenced Food Editorial Article via Geoff Review]
*https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumpia
*https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jollibee_Foods_Corporation
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*https://menus.ph/jollibee-menu/ [Referenced Food Menu Listings via Menus PH]
-- OneNETnews Team
#national news#pasig#national capital region#NCR#jollibee#spring rolls#fried#filipino#lumpia shanghai#consumer alert#awareness#fast food#favorites#OneNETnews
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🎙️Ladies we all know that old saying (beauty is pain) right, but hold up this is ☠️!!! They didn’t say anything about this mess here 🧐💅🏽 Consumer Awareness 🚨
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I swear not being fond of life is like having a stray around you like i fed you, washed you, took you for a walk, enriched you, made sure you slept, gave you sweets and you won’t leave me alone!
I guess perhaps because I’m attempting to rush it out the door that’s making it more reluctant to go? Regardless, it is here to stay and I’m unsure of how to make it comfortable.
#it’s always weird to bring up around people that’s not my therapist because everyone immediately goes into alert mode#and I’m fine in the sense that I’m not doing anything lol i just want to talk about it#it is exhausting and all consuming#this is me acknowledging that the feeling is present#not me acting on it#and it’s very important to differentiate between the two#now that’s what i call blogging
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