New technology for trucking and robots. Check it out. (I can already see someone getting theirs to look like Optimus Prime)

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/worlds-first-autonomous-truck-goes-operation-n354511

I don't think it's overrated.

Those who are getting discouraged with this site, have you tried any others? There are a number of free sites, like DateHookup and POF. The track record on free sites is all about the same. You have better luck on paid sites, like Match or eHarmony.

I did a quick search on line and found a bunch of retailers that sell flags made in the US, including Walmart, Home Depot and Lowes. All you have to do is spend a little time to find them. Buy only American made.

I never said you could.



I'm not "older" (I'm 41 until next month) and I'm not a Veteran (medically disqualified), but I still don't like when people do things like this, as well as using the flag in other ways. Regardless of my personal view on the matter, it is STILL THEIR RIGHT to do what they want with the flag. I never meant to imply otherwise, if I did. I may not like something a person says, but I still respect their right to say it. I may not like someone's religion, but I respect their right to practice it, as long as they aren't harming me or my loved ones by practicing that religion. If, in practicing their religion, they do, I have the right to exercise my Second Amendment rights. Even then there are rules that have to be followed, though. :)



Even if they moved it form Title 36 to Title 4, the wording is identical as far as I have read. (These are the specific sections of the code I have an issue with here.)

Title 4 United States Code, � 8. Respect for Flag.

(b) The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.

(d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free. Bunting of blue, white, and red, always arranged with the blue above, the white in the middle, and the red below, should be used for covering a speaker’s desk, draping in front of the platform, and for a decoration in general.

(h) The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

(j) No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.

Versus

United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10:
�176. Respect for flag

(b) The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.

(d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free. Bunting of blue, white, and red, always arranged with the blue above, the white in the middle, and the red below, should be used for covering a speaker's desk, draping the front of the platform, and for decoration in general.

(h) The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

(j) No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.

I never said they were laws, but each state can enact laws to protect the flag, if they so choose. Depending on what laws are on the books where these people live, they could end up in court over it. It's not a certainty, but a possibility.

As I said in my previous post, these guidelines are designed to show respect to the symbol of our country.

Thank you for the input.



I included that last paragraph to give others and idea of what I'm looking for in a relationship.

Why does the sentence about being stagnant make you think I wouldn't stay with someone for very long? Life is a process of constant growth (change). If you aren't growing, you are "dead". Every relationship is a matter of change and compromise. I'm not talking about changing because someone wants you to. I'm talking about you making the changes to make yourself happy. That includes making changes that make your relationship better.

Regarding my transplant, I am careful, to a certain point. I don't take risks that could damage the new organs, but I don't limit my activities because of the transplant. I need to "do" things and stay active, so I continue to do the things I love.

United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10:
�174. Time and occasions for display
(c) Inclement weather

The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all weather flag is displayed.




I recognize that he has the right to use the flag in the way that he did for this picture,and could be punished for it, depending on his local laws, but it doesn't mean that I have to like it. The Flag Code of the US is a set of guidelines regarding the handling, treatment and display of the Stars and Stripes in order to show respect to the country it represents. It does not impose penalties for misuse of the United States Flag. That is left to the states and to the federal government for the District of Columbia. The Stars and Stripes represent a "living" country and is itself considered a "living" thing.

United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10:

�176. Respect for flag
No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America; the flag should not be dipped to any person or thing. Regimental colors, State flags, and organization or institutional flags are to be dipped as a mark of honor.

(a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property.
(b) The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.
(c) The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free.
(d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free. Bunting of blue, white, and red, always arranged with the blue above, the white in the middle, and the red below, should be used for covering a speaker's desk, draping the front of the platform, and for decoration in general.
(e) The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way.
(f) The flag should never be used as a covering for a ceiling.
(g) The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
(h) The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.
(i) The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard. Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
(j) No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing. Therefore, the lapel flag pin being a replica, should be worn on the left lapel near the heart.
(k) The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.


http://www.usflag.org/uscode36.html#36

Edit: added the US Flag Code link.

I love that song.

April 23, 1973 -

"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando

I was born 22,039,285 minutes ago.

Hello ladies.

Yeah, I know. I'm just trying to keep it to a minimum.

Thanks for letting me know about those glitches. I copied that from another profile and didn't see them before you mentioned it.

Hello.

I've been here before, a few years ago. Thought I'd come back and see what's different.

Looking for constructive criticism. Not negative comments. Thanks.