activistpost--2020-11-27--Debunking the JFK Silver Certificate Myth

There are many people who will tell you that JFK was assassinated because he was trying to end the Federal Reserve and replace the Federal Reserve note with silver certificates .
Not only is this not true , it ’ s the exact opposite of the truth .
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By The Corbett Report
There are many people who will tell you that JFK was assassinated because he was trying to end the Federal Reserve and replace the Federal Reserve note with silver certificates. Not only is this not true, it’s the exact opposite of the truth.
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activistpost--2020-11-29--“This Is No Free Country” — Anti-Lockdown Protests Rage In London, Dozens Arrested

Over 60 protesters were arrested in anti-lockdown demonstrations on Saturday , as activists clashed with police who sought to break it up .
If only it was a BLM demonstration .
According to The Guardian , “ officers were attempting to disperse the protesters after the Metropolitan police argued the demonstration was unlawful under coronavirus bans on gatherings after the removal of the specific protest exemption.
” Rights groups , however , believe the protests should be permitted under the “ reasonable excuse ” law , and called the de-facto ban as “ alarming.
” Officers faced jeers from demonstrators @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” and “ choose your side ” as they sought to end the protest and enter crowds to make arrests , some forcibly .
They were also pelted with missiles on at least one occasion , video footage showed .
The Metropolitan police tweeted : “ Officers have made over 60 arrests following groups gathering in London today .
These were for a number of different offences , including breaching coronavirus restrictions .
We expect this number to rise .
We continue to urge people to go home.
” –The Guardian “ Please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout the day , as the rally will need to be reactive to circumstances , ” wrote anti-lockdown group StandUpX in a Telegram post .
“ Bring pots , pans , whistles , party horns and anything you can to be heard , ” the post continues .
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“ I got pushed about by police for no reason earlier , just cause they ’ re squashing up anybody that wants to complain .
This is no free country , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another held a sign saying “ Your fear leads to losing our liberty.
” The protest comes weeks after 190 people were arrested on Nov. 5 during another lockdown demonstration .
According to police spokesman Stuart Bell , “ This type of behaviour not only breaks the law , it also risks spreading the virus between multiple areas of the country .
It is for this reason that we urge people not to travel into London and this is also why we will be taking appropriate enforcement action if this happens.
” We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests .
“ In practice , police are increasingly treating protests as banned , ” said Big Brother Watch director Silkie Carlo , who has campaigned for civil liberties during the lockdown .
“ The incompetence and casual authoritarianism demonstrated by the Met police here is breathtaking .
The right to protest is the bedrock of any democracy .
It ’ s clear to me that there ’ s a deliberate attempt to chill that right and misrepresent the law , ” she added .
“ As the government takes unprecedented steps to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and attacks the rule of law , undermining protest is another threat to our ability to hold it to account and stand up to power .
Protest and dissent are the lifeblood of a healthy democracy , and even more so important in a public emergency , ” said Gracie Bradley , interim director of rights group “ Liberty.
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By Tyler Durden
Over 60 protesters were arrested in anti-lockdown demonstrations on Saturday, as activists clashed with police who sought to break it up.
If only it was a BLM demonstration.
Nobody can answer the question sufficiently. Why is there a 2 tier policing system in the UK that treats lockdown protesters like criminals while literally kneeling and bowing for Black Lives Matter? https://t.co/yTkabMfVEa — Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) November 28, 2020
According to The Guardian, “officers were attempting to disperse the protesters after the Metropolitan police argued the demonstration was unlawful under coronavirus bans on gatherings after the removal of the specific protest exemption.”
Rights groups, however, believe the protests should be permitted under the “reasonable excuse” law, and called the de-facto ban as “alarming.”
First arrest at antilockdown protest taking place at King's Cross Station, London. Police cited covid restrictions before the arrest. #kingscross #antilockdown pic.twitter.com/AuqMKk2h0P — Urban Pictures (@Urban_Pictures) November 28, 2020
Officers faced jeers from demonstrators and chants of “shame on you” and “choose your side” as they sought to end the protest and enter crowds to make arrests, some forcibly. They were also pelted with missiles on at least one occasion, video footage showed. The Metropolitan police tweeted: “Officers have made over 60 arrests following groups gathering in London today. These were for a number of different offences, including breaching coronavirus restrictions. We expect this number to rise. We continue to urge people to go home.” –The Guardian
“Please ensure you have access to social media throughout the day, as the rally will need to be reactive to circumstances,” wrote anti-lockdown group StandUpX in a Telegram post. “Bring pots, pans, whistles, party horns and anything you can to be heard,” the post continues.
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“I got pushed about by police for no reason earlier, just cause they’re squashing up anybody that wants to complain. This is no free country,” one protester told Sky News, while another held a sign saying “Your fear leads to losing our liberty.”
The protest comes weeks after 190 people were arrested on Nov. 5 during another lockdown demonstration.
According to police spokesman Stuart Bell, “This type of behaviour not only breaks the law, it also risks spreading the virus between multiple areas of the country. It is for this reason that we urge people not to travel into London and this is also why we will be taking appropriate enforcement action if this happens.”
We assume he’s OK with BLM protests.
Here we go again. Why do the Met #TakeTheKnee to #BlackLivesMatter & soft-soap #ExtinctionRebellion – yet send in the bovver-boys to an anti-lockdown protest, or when somebody they don't like speaks at Speaker's Corner? It's blatant two-tiered policing #londonprotest pic.twitter.com/jq2Pn5fRpL — Martin Daubney (@MartinDaubney) November 28, 2020
“In practice, police are increasingly treating protests as banned,” said Big Brother Watch director Silkie Carlo, who has campaigned for civil liberties during the lockdown. “The incompetence and casual authoritarianism demonstrated by the Met police here is breathtaking. The right to protest is the bedrock of any democracy. It’s clear to me that there’s a deliberate attempt to chill that right and misrepresent the law,” she added.
“As the government takes unprecedented steps to interfere with our rights, sidelines parliament and attacks the rule of law, undermining protest is another threat to our ability to hold it to account and stand up to power. Protest and dissent are the lifeblood of a healthy democracy, and even more so important in a public emergency,” said Gracie Bradley, interim director of rights group “Liberty.”
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activistpost--2020-11-28--Nullify the Police State: “No-Knock” Warrant Edition

3 Supreme Court opinions and the incorporation doctrine have taken this unconstitutional policy and forced it on all 50 states @ @ @ @ @ , the 3 cases – and efforts that are happening now to start the process @ @ @ @ @ practice and effect .
• Movement To Limit Police Raids Looks Beyond ‘ No-Knock ’ @ @ @ @ @ How Common They Are And Why Police Are Using Them Michael Boldin [ send him @ @ @ @ @ of the Tenth Amendment Center .
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By Michael Boldin
3 Supreme Court opinions and the incorporation doctrine have taken this unconstitutional policy and forced it on all 50 states.
Learn where it started, the 3 cases – and efforts that are happening now to start the process of nullifying those opinions in practice and effect.
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activistpost--2020-11-28--BBC Reporter Told Princess Diana Royals Were Planning To Kill Her

Former BBC reporter Martin Bashir told Princess Diana that security forces with the British Crown were planning to kill her , prior to the now-infamous interview that the two did together , according to a new documentary set to air on channel 4 in the UK .
The documentary is titled The Diana Interview : The Truth Behind the Scandal .
Bashir reportedly shared the information with her in order to gain her confidence and secure a coveted interview with the princess .
He even reportedly showed her proof that there was a plot against her , which included bank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insist that these documents were fakes .
Royal biographer Andrew Morton says that Bashir warned her that “ They ’ re going to wipe you.
” Morton says Diana was left ‘ terrified ’ after being ‘ fed stories ’ by Bashir .
There have also been accusations that executives at the BBC were aware of Bashir ’ s practices .
Footage has surfaced which shows BBC executives , including former director-general Tony Hall , the corporation ’ s head of news in 1995 , praising Bashir in reference to the interview , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at getting into your confidence.
” Now , new management at the BBC is promising a proper investigation , and they have found in old documents that Lord Hall let Bashir off the hook when he was accused of faking bank statements .
Morton says the BBC reporter played on Diana ’ s fears that members of the royal family were out to get her .
“ They were implicated in this kind of dark conspiracy , to the point where Diana thought that her head was on the chopping block , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the company was “ determined to get to the truth of what happened ” ‘ That ’ s why we have appointed [ former Master of the Rolls ] Lord Dyson to lead a fully independent investigation .
It is vital that everyone with information shares that with Lord Dyson , so that he can investigate thoroughly and draw his conclusions having heard all the evidence , ” the spokesman said .
Alan Waller , the former head of security for Diana ’ s brother , claims that he was exploited by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ This man has become a multi-millionaire by using me .
I am the fall guy .
Bashir has effectively stolen my identity , stolen my banking information , and then used it to frame me as the fall guy .
That is exactly what he has done .
He has framed me thinking I would never find out .
It has had a devastating effect on me.
” Waller said that the accusations against him nearly drove him to take his own life .
He said he has also lost “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alleged bank statements .
Waller said that no one from the BBC approached him for his version of events for the original story .
He said that he even wrote a letter requesting an apology which he claims was ignored .
Waller is reportedly considering making a formal complaint to police and suing Bashir personally .
The death of Princess Diana is still unexplained , and there are many people who still believe that some type of foul play was involved .
Mark Horowitz is a graduate of Brandeis University with a degree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a job at one of the top media organizations in the United States , but when working as an intern , he found that the journalists in the newsroom were confined by the anxieties and sensibilities of their bosses .
Horowitz loved journalism , but wanted more freedom to pursue more complex topics than you would find on the evening news .
Around the same time , he began to notice that there was a growing number of independent journalists developing followings online by sharing their in-depth analysis of advanced or off-beat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before Horowitz quit his internship with a large New York network to begin publishing his own material online .
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By Mark Horowitz
Former BBC reporter Martin Bashir told Princess Diana that security forces with the British Crown were planning to kill her, prior to the now-infamous interview that the two did together, according to a new documentary set to air on channel 4 in the UK.
The documentary is titled The Diana Interview: The Truth Behind the Scandal.
Bashir reportedly shared the information with her in order to gain her confidence and secure a coveted interview with the princess.
He even reportedly showed her proof that there was a plot against her, which included bank statements. Royal investigators and the BBC insist that these documents were fakes.
Royal biographer Andrew Morton says that Bashir warned her that “They’re going to wipe you.”
EXCLUSIVE: MPs consider separate inquiry into Martin Bashir Princess Diana BBC interview https://t.co/SGXbf3PN6O — Mirror Royal (@MirrorRoyal) November 19, 2020
Morton says Diana was left ‘terrified’ after being ‘fed stories’ by Bashir.
There have also been accusations that executives at the BBC were aware of Bashir’s practices. Footage has surfaced which shows BBC executives, including former director-general Tony Hall, the corporation’s head of news in 1995, praising Bashir in reference to the interview, saying that he “works very hard at getting into your confidence.”
Now, new management at the BBC is promising a proper investigation, and they have found in old documents that Lord Hall let Bashir off the hook when he was accused of faking bank statements.
Prince William lent his support to the inquiry into Martin Bashir’s infamous Panorama interview with Princess Diana. https://t.co/sZavfBoYSH — VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) November 23, 2020
Morton says the BBC reporter played on Diana’s fears that members of the royal family were out to get her.
“They were implicated in this kind of dark conspiracy, to the point where Diana thought that her head was on the chopping block,” Mr Morton says.
A BBC spokesman said the company was “determined to get to the truth of what happened”
‘That’s why we have appointed [former Master of the Rolls] Lord Dyson to lead a fully independent investigation. It is vital that everyone with information shares that with Lord Dyson, so that he can investigate thoroughly and draw his conclusions having heard all the evidence,” the spokesman said.
Alan Waller, the former head of security for Diana’s brother, claims that he was exploited by the journalist.
Waller told the Telegraph, “This man has become a multi-millionaire by using me. I am the fall guy. Bashir has effectively stolen my identity, stolen my banking information, and then used it to frame me as the fall guy. That is exactly what he has done. He has framed me thinking I would never find out. It has had a devastating effect on me.”
20 November 1995. Princess Diana in an interview with Martin Bashir broadcast on the BBC1 programme Panorama gave intimate details of her marriage to Prince Charles, including an admission they had both had extra marital affairs. pic.twitter.com/Moq6spVLz8 — Prof Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) November 20, 2020
Waller said that the accusations against him nearly drove him to take his own life.
He said he has also lost “substantial business deals” because of the alleged bank statements.
Waller said that no one from the BBC approached him for his version of events for the original story. He said that he even wrote a letter requesting an apology which he claims was ignored.
Waller is reportedly considering making a formal complaint to police and suing Bashir personally.
The death of Princess Diana is still unexplained, and there are many people who still believe that some type of foul play was involved.
Source: Anewspost.com
Image: Unsplash/Annie Spratt
Mark Horowitz is a graduate of Brandeis University with a degree in political science. Horowitz could have had a job at one of the top media organizations in the United States, but when working as an intern, he found that the journalists in the newsroom were confined by the anxieties and sensibilities of their bosses. Horowitz loved journalism, but wanted more freedom to pursue more complex topics than you would find on the evening news. Around the same time, he began to notice that there was a growing number of independent journalists developing followings online by sharing their in-depth analysis of advanced or off-beat topics. It wasn’t long before Horowitz quit his internship with a large New York network to begin publishing his own material online.
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activistpost--2020-11-28--Tax Payer Funded Coronavirus Relief is Double the 2009 “Stimulus” Plan – Abuse, Fraud and Waste Expo

Tax Payer Funded Coronavirus Relief is Double the 2009 “Stimulus” Plan – Abuse, Fraud and Waste Exposed (Full Measure)

What ’ s troubling to many Americans : not that Coronavirus Relief is being distributed , but to whom and for what .
There ’ s more tax money going toward coronavirus relief than anything comparable .
The amount is more than double the so-called “ stimulus ” plan in 2009 .
Today , who ’ s following the money and what they ’ re finding .
Timothy Persons : That amount of money is typically going to have some amount of fraud .
Timothy Persons is a top analyst at the Government Accountability Office or GAO , one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending .
The Coronavirus Aid , Relief , and Economic Security or CARES Act gives $ 2.6 trillion tax dollars in emergency assistance .
Part of that is the Paycheck Protection Program or PPP , up to $ 659 billion for payroll and expenses to keep small businesses going .
Sharyl : If you can ’ t look at every penny , how do you decide what to track ?
Persons : Well , our biggest task is we are under the CARES Act .
GAO has a mandate to do ongoing oversight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not just the size of the spend , but how it ’ s being spent .
Is it being spent in a way that is accountable , that you can do proper financial accounting on it ?
Are we getting return on investment for it ?
A big part of the job is watching for waste , fraud and abuse and there ’ s already been plenty of that .
Persons : The Comptroller General recently testified , and this was a top level finding that he had reported , is that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ example , people who are deceased .
The head of the GAO , Gene Dodaro , told Congress the IRS knowingly sent out $ 1.4 billion in coronavirus relief payments to 1.1 million dead people , including his own mother who died more than two years before .
Believe it or not , GAO says the IRS determined it “ did not have the legal authority to deny payments to those who filed a return for 2019 , even if they were deceased.
” Gene Dodaro : The IRS initially determined that deceased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return in 2018 or 2019 should be paid , so they knew they were paying people who were deceased .
Then it became known publicly , Treasury then reevaluated that position and stopped it .
Sharyl : When we ’ re talking about trillions of dollars , there are two opposing concerns .
One of course is to get the money out the door as fast as possible to help people .
The other is to try to make sure it ’ s not lost to waste fraud and abuse .
Sharyl : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Yes .
So that is the core issue and to protect in our role at GAO to help Congress look out and to protect the American taxpayer , the investments and things .
There ’ s also a specialized unit that has stood up on the pandemic .
Some of the oversight involves crimes .
Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt : Unfortunately , almost every crisis brings out not only those that seek to help others , but those who try to exploit the situation for their own unlawful purposes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has charged more than four dozen people with trying to steal $ 175 million through the Paycheck Protection Program .
Former NFL player Josh Bellamy is accused of fraud after getting more than $ 1.2 million in coronavirus relief money .
Prosecutors allege he bought $ 104,000 in luxury items and jewelry at places like Dior and Gucci , spent $ 62 thousand dollars at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino , and applied for coronavirus money for family members and friends .
Ten others are charged in the alleged scheme involving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 million .
Reality TV star Maurice “ Mo ” Fayne of “ Love & Hip Hop : Atlanta ” got $ 3.7 million tax dollars for his business Flame Trucking .
Prosecutors say he used $ 1.5 million of it to buy a Rolls Royce , diamonds and other jewelry , and make $ 40-thousand dollars in child support payments .
And David Hines allegedly used $ 3.9 million in COVID-Relief Funds in part to buy a $ 318,000 Lamborghini Sports Car and $ 8,500 worth of jewelry , and go on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fifth Avenue .
Persons says one lesson we should have learned after the 2009 stimulus program is that we need a new and better strategic plan when it comes to this sort of spending on such a massive scale .
Persons : I think you really do need a George Marshall kind of person looking across strategically and being able to be both broad and deep on the issues so that entire system can be built so that we are more responsive and things .
General George Marshall spearheaded the Marshall Plan after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and spur a remarkable economic recovery .
Persons : We haven ’ t been as prepared as we could have been for this disease or for prior pandemics or other outbreaks of things .
And so I really do think the ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure .
Sharyl ( on camera ) : All of those we mentioned who were charged have either said they aren ’ t guilty , or are awaiting a date to enter a plea .
On a related note – in 2009 billions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ money distributed to American utility companies to install “ Smart ” Meters – electric , gas , and water ( see 1 , 2 ) .
American opposition to these meters – including from legislators ( see 1 , 2 , 3 ) – has been ongoing from the start .
These devices have been associated with fires , explosions , higher bills ( see 1 , 2 ) , frequent replacement ( see 1 , 2 , 3 ) , serious cybersecurity risks ( see 1 , 2 ) , and health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ) .
“ Smart ” Meters are NOT safe .
They DO NOT save meaningful amounts of energy .
They are VERY PROFITABLE though .
Unlike one-way transmitting analog meters , “ Smart ” Meters allow utilities to collect minute-by-minute customer usage data 24/7 .
Utilities collect and analyze this data so they can market more products and services to customers and/or sell data to 3rd parties , even ICE !
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These meters also allow companies to remotely turn off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Take Back Your Power reveals more about disastrous “ Smart ” Meters and Grids .
Despite all their problems – more are being installed in the U.S. and worldwide .
Will anyone ever be held accountable for the billions spent on this abuse , fraud , and waste ?
Activist Post reports regularly about “ Smart ” Meters and other unsafe technology .
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By B.N. Frank
What’s troubling to many Americans: not that Coronavirus Relief is being distributed, but to whom and for what.
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There’s more tax money going toward coronavirus relief than anything comparable. The amount is more than double the so-called “stimulus” plan in 2009. Today, who’s following the money and what they’re finding.
Timothy Persons: That amount of money is typically going to have some amount of fraud.
Timothy Persons is a top analyst at the Government Accountability Office or GAO, one of the main agencies overseeing all the coronavirus spending.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security or CARES Act gives $2.6 trillion tax dollars in emergency assistance. Part of that is the Paycheck Protection Program or PPP, up to $659 billion for payroll and expenses to keep small businesses going.
Sharyl: If you can’t look at every penny, how do you decide what to track?
Persons: Well, our biggest task is we are under the CARES Act. GAO has a mandate to do ongoing oversight wherever it is necessary. Again, not just the size of the spend, but how it’s being spent. Is it being spent in a way that is accountable, that you can do proper financial accounting on it? Are we getting return on investment for it?
A big part of the job is watching for waste, fraud and abuse and there’s already been plenty of that.
Persons: The Comptroller General recently testified, and this was a top level finding that he had reported, is that there were still payments going to, for example, people who are deceased.
The head of the GAO, Gene Dodaro, told Congress the IRS knowingly sent out $1.4 billion in coronavirus relief payments to 1.1 million dead people, including his own mother who died more than two years before. Believe it or not, GAO says the IRS determined it “did not have the legal authority to deny payments to those who filed a return for 2019, even if they were deceased.”
Gene Dodaro: The IRS initially determined that deceased people, or anybody who filed a return in 2018 or 2019 should be paid, so they knew they were paying people who were deceased. Then it became known publicly, Treasury then reevaluated that position and stopped it.
Sharyl: When we’re talking about trillions of dollars, there are two opposing concerns. One of course is to get the money out the door as fast as possible to help people. The other is to try to make sure it’s not lost to waste fraud and abuse.
Persons: That’s right.
Sharyl: How do you balance that?
Persons: Yes. So that is the core issue and to protect in our role at GAO to help Congress look out and to protect the American taxpayer, the investments and things. There’s also a specialized unit that has stood up on the pandemic.
Some of the oversight involves crimes.
Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian C. Rabbitt: Unfortunately, almost every crisis brings out not only those that seek to help others, but those who try to exploit the situation for their own unlawful purposes and financial gain.
The Justice Department has charged more than four dozen people with trying to steal $175 million through the Paycheck Protection Program.
Former NFL player Josh Bellamy is accused of fraud after getting more than $1.2 million in coronavirus relief money. Prosecutors allege he bought $104,000 in luxury items and jewelry at places like Dior and Gucci, spent $62 thousand dollars at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, and applied for coronavirus money for family members and friends. Ten others are charged in the alleged scheme involving 90 fraudulent applications worth more than $24 million.
Reality TV star Maurice “Mo” Fayne of “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” got $3.7 million tax dollars for his business Flame Trucking. Prosecutors say he used $1.5 million of it to buy a Rolls Royce, diamonds and other jewelry, and make $40-thousand dollars in child support payments.
And David Hines allegedly used $3.9 million in COVID-Relief Funds in part to buy a $318,000 Lamborghini Sports Car and $8,500 worth of jewelry, and go on a $4,600 shopping spree at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Persons says one lesson we should have learned after the 2009 stimulus program is that we need a new and better strategic plan when it comes to this sort of spending on such a massive scale.
Persons: I think you really do need a George Marshall kind of person looking across strategically and being able to be both broad and deep on the issues so that entire system can be built so that we are more responsive and things.
General George Marshall spearheaded the Marshall Plan after World War II to help rebuild Europe and spur a remarkable economic recovery.
Persons: We haven’t been as prepared as we could have been for this disease or for prior pandemics or other outbreaks of things. And so I really do think the ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Sharyl (on camera): All of those we mentioned who were charged have either said they aren’t guilty, or are awaiting a date to enter a plea.
On a related note – in 2009 billions of taxpayer dollars were included in federal stimulus money distributed to American utility companies to install “Smart” Meters – electric, gas, and water (see 1, 2). American opposition to these meters – including from legislators (see 1, 2, 3) – has been ongoing from the start. These devices have been associated with fires, explosions, higher bills (see 1, 2), frequent replacement (see 1, 2, 3), serious cybersecurity risks (see 1, 2), and health problems (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8).
“Smart” Meters are NOT safe. They DO NOT save meaningful amounts of energy. They are VERY PROFITABLE though.
Unlike one-way transmitting analog meters, “Smart” Meters allow utilities to collect minute-by-minute customer usage data 24/7. Utilities collect and analyze this data so they can market more products and services to customers and/or sell data to 3rd parties, even ICE!!! These meters also allow companies to remotely turn off services AND ration energy.
Online documentary Take Back Your Power reveals more about disastrous “Smart” Meters and Grids. Despite all their problems – more are being installed in the U.S. and worldwide.
Will anyone ever be held accountable for the billions spent on this abuse, fraud, and waste?
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activistpost--2020-11-28--This Is How Much Space $300,000 Buys In Cities Around The World

The bull market in hot urban retail and commercial real estate markets lasted for pretty much the entire post-crisis recovery period .
But COVID has turned things around ; and as people flee to the suburbs , it ’ s worth taking a look at how valuations have declined .
While urban real estate markets have taken a hit as people flee to the suburbs and more space , it ’ s worth taking a look at how much space costs in different cities around the world .
While foreign cities are of course cheaper than the top American metropolises @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surprise you .
The median American home price , which is roughly $ 300,000 , can buy a whopping 2,100 square feet in Houston , and nearly 1.5x that in Johannesburg .
But in San Francisco and Singapore , that number buys just 300 square feet .
• The median U.S. home price , $ 300,000 , buys almost 5,000 square feet in Delhi , but only 144 square feet in Hong Kong .
• Looking at the two extremes in America , homebuyers in Houston could get seven times more space compared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• In Canada , Ottawa offers the most space for $ 300,000 , while Lisbon , Portugal would be a buyer ’ s best bet of all the European cities included in the analysis .
Hong Kong ’ s infamously tiny apartments are probably not the ideal place for riding out a pandemic .
But that ’ s why the city ’ s real estate market has taken such a hit ( well , at least that ’ s one reason ) .
In the US , Houston appears to be the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as buyers get the highest ratio of square footage per dollar .
With the added bonus of living in one of America ’ s largest and most economically vital cities .
As the formerly city-loving millennial generation sets its sights on the suburbs , and young adults who have fallen on hard times move back in with their middle-class parents , is it possible that cities like NYC could see the economic progress of the last 30 years slip away ?
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By Tyler Durden
The bull market in hot urban retail and commercial real estate markets lasted for pretty much the entire post-crisis recovery period. But COVID has turned things around; and as people flee to the suburbs, it’s worth taking a look at how valuations have declined.
While urban real estate markets have taken a hit as people flee to the suburbs and more space, it’s worth taking a look at how much space costs in different cities around the world. While foreign cities are of course cheaper than the top American metropolises, the numbers in some cases might surprise you.
The median American home price, which is roughly $300,000, can buy a whopping 2,100 square feet in Houston, and nearly 1.5x that in Johannesburg. But in San Francisco and Singapore, that number buys just 300 square feet.
The median U.S. home price, $300,000, buys almost 5,000 square feet in Delhi, but only 144 square feet in Hong Kong.
Looking at the two extremes in America, homebuyers in Houston could get seven times more space compared to their fellow house-hunters in San Francisco.
In Canada, Ottawa offers the most space for $300,000, while Lisbon, Portugal would be a buyer’s best bet of all the European cities included in the analysis.
Hong Kong’s infamously tiny apartments are probably not the ideal place for riding out a pandemic. But that’s why the city’s real estate market has taken such a hit (well, at least that’s one reason).
In the US, Houston appears to be the city that offers the best value, as buyers get the highest ratio of square footage per dollar. With the added bonus of living in one of America’s largest and most economically vital cities.
As the formerly city-loving millennial generation sets its sights on the suburbs, and young adults who have fallen on hard times move back in with their middle-class parents, is it possible that cities like NYC could see the economic progress of the last 30 years slip away? Crime is already rising at an alarming rate, and not only in New York.
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activistpost--2020-11-28--A Trojan Horse? PathCheck’s Contact Tracing App Coming to Minnesota and the World

Almost as soon as the World Health Organization ( WHO ) declared a global pandemic in March , contact tracing apps seem to have sprouted everywhere .
Last May , MintPress News reported on a Bluetooth-enabled sports fans tracking app , which was later repurposed to push COVID-19 contact tracing methods .
The app , called Care19 , was one of the first publicly known implementations of a device-neutral , Android-iOS framework made possible by a noteworthy partnership between Apple and Google .
That same Apple-Google framework underpins another virtually identical app that had managed to fly under the radar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first contact tracing app released , predating North Dakota ’ s Care19 by two months and developed by an MIT Media Lab spinoff called the PathCheck Foundation .
PathCheck is set to be rolled out to the public in Minnesota through the COVIDaware MN program , which will look to bring adoption of the “ exposure notification solution ” to critical mass , in line with the goal set by PathCheck ’ s makers since the app was first released in early March 2020 .
High adoption rates would be “ pretty much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to make a surmountable difference , ” according to researchers interviewed by Popular Mechanics in a March piece on PathCheck .
The foundation claims to have already deployed its app in several countries worldwide and many U.S. states and territories , including Guam .
The campaign underway in Minnesota will test newer approaches to overcome the failures of Care19 in North Dakota , which only managed to rake together a paltry 5 % adoption rate due to heavy public resistance surrounding privacy concerns .
One of the ways PathCheck intends to close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anonymizing the data being transferred through novel encryption features .
“ COVIDaware neither collects nor distributes personal identification , ” according to the Star Tribune .
But other aspects could make the data privacy issue a moot point .
For instance , the app will be tethered to local and state health institutions , which will send “ codes ” to users in order to “ prevent false reports ” and keep contact tracing entities abreast of a user ’ s COVID-19 status .
Privacy , in this case , only means that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your friends , acquaintances , or enemies , stuck the health patrol on you .
The Path from here PathCheck ’ s plan “ is to build on the technology , programs , and standards we ’ re developing today for pandemic response to create a global system for public health , ” per its website , which describes the “ wide array ” of technologies being lined up to “ enable the development of new diagnostics and treatments that result in a healthier world.
” The app is open-source offering full transparency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ processes and PathCheck has positioned itself as a champion of privacy from its inception .
In a paper called Apps Gone Rogue , PathCheck calls on experts to offer advice on how to overcome the public ’ s hesitance when it comes to contact tracing apps .
The foundation has also been pushing for a “ national coordination ” program to bring all contact tracing apps under a single roof within the federal government .
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The marketing slush that pervades @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ customers ” for potential hospital patients or banal promises of “ driving innovation for a better world ” to describe their products and services , as well as grandiose pronouncements and predictions such as asserting it “ will be the global leader in advancing public health with technology , ” while practically gushing over the idea that COVID-19 has “ forever change [ d ] the role of public health.
” If anything has changed , it might be the intensity with which mass self-surveillance technologies have been coming at us since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out on top in the “ new normal ” is just another market opportunity for the majority of startups venturing into the space .
As a nonprofit , PathCheck assumes the role of benevolent steward for the multiple contact tracing apps , which like the Apple-Google framework tested at that same MIT Media Lab where PathCheck was born , augurs a Trojan horse for the eventual consolidation of all digital pipelines .
Ramesh Raskar , founder and chairman of PathCheck , has been working with Apple , Facebook , and Google on computational @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Special Projects ” as posted on his Linked In page .
One such project commissioned by Facebook centered around “ digital health , ” which Wikipedia defines as “ the convergence of digital technologies with health , healthcare , living , and society to enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery.
” It was as part of this project that Raskar co-wrote a paper for the Bluetooth tracking technology used in the PathCheck app and others .
In the study ’ s executive summary , the authors describe the potential application of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through improved contact-tracing , better privacy and verification for sensitive data sharing in the numerous Bluetooth and GPS based mobile applications.
” Apart from sitting as chairman of PathCheck Foundation , Raskar is an Associate Professor at MIT Media Lab and counts a three-year stint at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ( DARPA ) as a member of its Information Science and Technology ( ISAT ) study group .
He also sits on the commission of a Swiss AI healthcare foundation , which “ champions the use of AI and digital technology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children and young people ” ( marketing speak for an encroaching global surveillance state ) that funds and scales up AI projects in the healthcare space under the guise of “ health equity ” .
Sponsored by major U.S. technology contractor Cisco , the PathCheck team includes many people who have been involved in the collecting of health data for years .
PathCheck CEO Adam Barrey founded a company that developed management systems for human genomic data , as well as AI technologies to interpret such data in order to deliver “ precision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their “ global implementation ” strategy is Khahlil Louisy , a very recent graduate student of MIT whose previous background in digital media and minority groups mentorship programs make him the perfect face for the worldwide rollout of a 24/7 surveillance/tracking standard to go hand in hand with a COVID-19 vaccine that is slated to target people that look more like him than his CEO .
PathCheck ’ s ‘ vision ’ includes building “ a new generation of digital solutions for public health [ to drive ] mass adoption of a foundational… @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every smartphone in the world.
” The organization also suggests that “ population scale health strategies ” will become the norm in the post-COVID world – a proposition that should scare every oppressed minority group anywhere .
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By Raul Diego
Almost as soon as the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global pandemic in March, contact tracing apps seem to have sprouted everywhere. Last May, MintPress News reported on a Bluetooth-enabled sports fans tracking app, which was later repurposed to push COVID-19 contact tracing methods. The app, called Care19, was one of the first publicly known implementations of a device-neutral, Android-iOS framework made possible by a noteworthy partnership between Apple and Google.
That same Apple-Google framework underpins another virtually identical app that had managed to fly under the radar of privacy advocates despite being the very first contact tracing app released, predating North Dakota’s Care19 by two months and developed by an MIT Media Lab spinoff called the PathCheck Foundation.
PathCheck is set to be rolled out to the public in Minnesota through the COVIDaware MN program, which will look to bring adoption of the “exposure notification solution” to critical mass, in line with the goal set by PathCheck’s makers since the app was first released in early March 2020. High adoption rates would be “pretty much the only way this app will be able to make a surmountable difference,” according to researchers interviewed by Popular Mechanics in a March piece on PathCheck.
The foundation claims to have already deployed its app in several countries worldwide and many U.S. states and territories, including Guam. The campaign underway in Minnesota will test newer approaches to overcome the failures of Care19 in North Dakota, which only managed to rake together a paltry 5% adoption rate due to heavy public resistance surrounding privacy concerns.
One of the ways PathCheck intends to close the gap in public trust is by anonymizing the data being transferred through novel encryption features. “COVIDaware neither collects nor distributes personal identification,” according to the Star Tribune. But other aspects could make the data privacy issue a moot point.
For instance, the app will be tethered to local and state health institutions, which will send “codes” to users in order to “prevent false reports” and keep contact tracing entities abreast of a user’s COVID-19 status. Privacy, in this case, only means that you won’t know which of your friends, acquaintances, or enemies, stuck the health patrol on you.
The Path from here
PathCheck’s plan “is to build on the technology, programs, and standards we’re developing today for pandemic response to create a global system for public health,” per its website, which describes the “wide array” of technologies being lined up to “enable the development of new diagnostics and treatments that result in a healthier world.”
The app is open-source offering full transparency for developers and others to verify the processes and PathCheck has positioned itself as a champion of privacy from its inception. In a paper called Apps Gone Rogue, PathCheck calls on experts to offer advice on how to overcome the public’s hesitance when it comes to contact tracing apps. The foundation has also been pushing for a “national coordination” program to bring all contact tracing apps under a single roof within the federal government.
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The marketing slush that pervades PathCheck’s site includes terms like “customers” for potential hospital patients or banal promises of “driving innovation for a better world” to describe their products and services, as well as grandiose pronouncements and predictions such as asserting it “will be the global leader in advancing public health with technology,” while practically gushing over the idea that COVID-19 has “forever change[d] the role of public health.”
If anything has changed, it might be the intensity with which mass self-surveillance technologies have been coming at us since March. Leveraging the pandemic to come out on top in the “new normal” is just another market opportunity for the majority of startups venturing into the space. As a nonprofit, PathCheck assumes the role of benevolent steward for the multiple contact tracing apps, which like the Apple-Google framework tested at that same MIT Media Lab where PathCheck was born, augurs a Trojan horse for the eventual consolidation of all digital pipelines.
A digital malaise
Ramesh Raskar, founder and chairman of PathCheck, has been working with Apple, Facebook, and Google on computational privacy and health for years in so-called “Special Projects” as posted on his Linked In page. One such project commissioned by Facebook centered around “digital health,” which Wikipedia defines as “the convergence of digital technologies with health, healthcare, living, and society to enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery.”
It was as part of this project that Raskar co-wrote a paper for the Bluetooth tracking technology used in the PathCheck app and others. In the study’s executive summary, the authors describe the potential application of the technology in epidemics “such as COVID-19 through improved contact-tracing, better privacy and verification for sensitive data sharing in the numerous Bluetooth and GPS based mobile applications.”
Apart from sitting as chairman of PathCheck Foundation, Raskar is an Associate Professor at MIT Media Lab and counts a three-year stint at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as a member of its Information Science and Technology (ISAT) study group.
He also sits on the commission of a Swiss AI healthcare foundation, which “champions the use of AI and digital technology to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people” (marketing speak for an encroaching global surveillance state) that funds and scales up AI projects in the healthcare space under the guise of “health equity”.
Sponsored by major U.S. technology contractor Cisco, the PathCheck team includes many people who have been involved in the collecting of health data for years. PathCheck CEO Adam Barrey founded a company that developed management systems for human genomic data, as well as AI technologies to interpret such data in order to deliver “precision medicine.”
But at the head of their “global implementation” strategy is Khahlil Louisy, a very recent graduate student of MIT whose previous background in digital media and minority groups mentorship programs make him the perfect face for the worldwide rollout of a 24/7 surveillance/tracking standard to go hand in hand with a COVID-19 vaccine that is slated to target people that look more like him than his CEO.
PathCheck’s ‘vision’ includes building “a new generation of digital solutions for public health [to drive] mass adoption of a foundational… platform that includes mobile touch points on every smartphone in the world.” The organization also suggests that “population scale health strategies” will become the norm in the post-COVID world – a proposition that should scare every oppressed minority group anywhere.
Source: MintPress News
Raul Diego is a MintPress News Staff Writer, independent photojournalist, researcher, writer and documentary filmmaker.
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activistpost--2020-11-28--Airport Deploys “Virus-Killing Robots” During Holidays As Mall Santas Turn To Plexiglass Barriers An

Airport Deploys “Virus-Killing Robots” During Holidays As Mall Santas Turn To Plexiglass Barriers And “Sanitation Elves”

Holidays during the pandemic were always going to be interesting , as fears over a second wave have been met with a flood of lockdowns and restrictions on gatherings .
Yet , many Americans aren ’ t buying it , or don ’ t care about a virus that kills less than 1 % of those it infects – as over 1 million travelers flew through US domestic airports last Friday , the 2nd highest daily total since the pandemic hit last spring .
Airlines , meanwhile , are jumping through all sorts of hoops to keep regulators and worried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks throughout their flights , while airports employ measures of their own such as thermal imaging to scan for fevers ( which has ‘ accuracy issues ‘ per experts ) .
Airports are also employing touchless kiosks and attempting to enforce social distancing recommendations .
San Antonio International Airport in Texas has gone one step further – deploying a virus-fighting robot that shoots powerful bursts of UV light onto surfaces , according to the Washington Post .
It ’ s called LightStrike , and other airports are considering whether to invest in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be effective against the coronavirus .
Some airports are watching to see whether travel improves over the coming weeks , according to officials at Xenex , the company behind the device .
Xenex says that its robot business has increased 600 percent amid the pandemic .
Most of the increase is related to the health-care industry , but the robot also has entered new markets such as hotels , professional sports facilities and police stations .
–Washington Post “ When you bring something like SARS-CoV-2 into focus , institutions like hotels , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re looking for what ’ s best-in-class to kill it , ” according to Xenex CEO , Morris Miller .
The 43″ tall UV-producing robots with a seven-foot effective radius were initially developed for hospitals as a method of eliminating viruses and antibiotic-resistant bacteria , and was recently picked up by a local school district in Texas , according to the report .
In a test conducted by the Texas Biomedical Research Instituted in San Antonio , the LightStrike robot destroyed COVID-19 in two minutes , and has shown to be effective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diff .
, mall Santas have also been forced to adapt to Christmas with COVID – with some now appearing for photos from inside ‘ acrylic snow globes ’ and other barriers .
“ Everything is different this year , but people are finding a way to keep that traditional Santa experience , ” said Mitchell Allen , owner of the Hire Santa staffing firm – where ‘ virtual bookings have grown tenfold , ’ yet only constitute a fraction of the company ’ s total revenue according to the report .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cabela ’ s , Saint Nick is stuck behind an acrylic shield , while elves serve as “ Santa ’ s sanitization squad , ” as some 95,000 families stopped by for photos during Santa ’ s first week at 176 stores .
With struggling retailers being sent into bankruptcy thanks to a sharp dropoff in foot traffic during the pandemic , mall santas have been a longstanding reason for families to set foot in malls .
And with Santa-booking companies reporting a 40 % dropoff in appointments , and many Santas dropping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In trying to adjust to the ‘ new normal , ’ mall owners “ have spent months — and tens of thousands of dollars — trying to reimagine Santa ’ s Wonderland for the coronavirus era .
The goal , they say , is to spread holiday cheer ( but not the virus ) , ” according to the report .
“ Santa can ’ t give out hugs or candy canes this year , but people still want to see him , ” said 70-year-old Mark Brenneman , who has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ They want hope .
They want normal.
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By Tyler Durden
Holidays during the pandemic were always going to be interesting, as fears over a second wave have been met with a flood of lockdowns and restrictions on gatherings.
Yet, many Americans aren’t buying it, or don’t care about a virus that kills less than 1% of those it infects – as over 1 million travelers flew through US domestic airports last Friday, the 2nd highest daily total since the pandemic hit last spring.
Airlines, meanwhile, are jumping through all sorts of hoops to keep regulators and worried passengers happy – mandating that passengers wear masks throughout their flights, while airports employ measures of their own such as thermal imaging to scan for fevers (which has ‘accuracy issues‘ per experts). Airports are also employing touchless kiosks and attempting to enforce social distancing recommendations.
San Antonio International Airport in Texas has gone one step further – deploying a virus-fighting robot that shoots powerful bursts of UV light onto surfaces, according to the Washington Post.
It’s called LightStrike, and other airports are considering whether to invest in the $125,000 device that has been shown to be effective against the coronavirus. Some airports are watching to see whether travel improves over the coming weeks, according to officials at Xenex, the company behind the device. … Xenex says that its robot business has increased 600 percent amid the pandemic. Most of the increase is related to the health-care industry, but the robot also has entered new markets such as hotels, professional sports facilities and police stations. –Washington Post
“When you bring something like SARS-CoV-2 into focus, institutions like hotels, airlines, professional sports teams, they’re looking for what’s best-in-class to kill it,” according to Xenex CEO, Morris Miller.
The 43″ tall UV-producing robots with a seven-foot effective radius were initially developed for hospitals as a method of eliminating viruses and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and was recently picked up by a local school district in Texas, according to the report.
It’s been known for decades that UV radiation can destroy viruses by chemically altering their genetic material. However, different pathogens are susceptible to UV light at varying wavelengths. Many traditional UV devices use low-intensity mercury bulbs, which means they may take longer to kill organic material such as viruses. By contrast, LightStrike robots have a powerful xenon UV-C light source capable of damaging the DNA and RNA of viruses in a matter of minutes. –Washington Post
In a test conducted by the Texas Biomedical Research Instituted in San Antonio, the LightStrike robot destroyed COVID-19 in two minutes, and has shown to be effective at killing certain superbugs such as C. diff.
Meanwhile , mall Santas have also been forced to adapt to Christmas with COVID – with some now appearing for photos from inside ‘acrylic snow globes’ and other barriers.
Old Saint Nick will pose for photos from inside an acrylic snow globe in Richmond. He’ll be barricaded behind a eight-foot picture frame in Lakewood, Colo. And in Gruene, Tex., Cowboy Kringle, who wears red leather chaps and a cowboy hat, will keep socially distant by asking visitors to sit on a saddle positioned six feet away.
This year’s holiday photos will have a decidedly pandemic feel: No more sitting on Kriss Kringle’s lap or whispering in his ear. Instead, venues are increasingly requiring reservations, masks and temperature checks. Santa is hosting drive-through events, attaching face shields to his hat and trading in his white cloth gloves for disposable ones to protect himself — and others — as coronavirus cases skyrocket to new highs around the country. –Washington Post
“Everything is different this year, but people are finding a way to keep that traditional Santa experience,” said Mitchell Allen, owner of the Hire Santa staffing firm – where ‘virtual bookings have grown tenfold,’ yet only constitute a fraction of the company’s total revenue according to the report.
“It’s unexpected, to be honest.”
At Bass Pro Shops, which also owns Cabela’s, Saint Nick is stuck behind an acrylic shield, while elves serve as “Santa’s sanitization squad,” as some 95,000 families stopped by for photos during Santa’s first week at 176 stores.
Santa’s helper works to keep things disinfected at the Springfield Bass Pro Shops store. (Annaliese Nurnberg/The Washington Post)
With struggling retailers being sent into bankruptcy thanks to a sharp dropoff in foot traffic during the pandemic, mall santas have been a longstanding reason for families to set foot in malls. And with Santa-booking companies reporting a 40% dropoff in appointments, and many Santas dropping out of the workforce over health concerns.
Santas are also nervous. Many are in their 70s and 80s and have health conditions such as diabetes that put them at particularly high risk of coronavirus complications. Brenneman, who owns the booking firm Santa Claus and Co. in Phoenix, said about half of the 30 white-bearded men he employs are sitting the season out, and a few are doing only outdoor events. -WaPo
In trying to adjust to the ‘new normal,’ mall owners “have spent months — and tens of thousands of dollars — trying to reimagine Santa’s Wonderland for the coronavirus era. The goal, they say, is to spread holiday cheer (but not the virus),” according to the report.
“Santa can’t give out hugs or candy canes this year, but people still want to see him,” said 70-year-old Mark Brenneman, who has been playing Santa for nearly 50 years. “They want hope. They want normal.”
Source: Zero Hedge
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activistpost--2020-11-27--How to Treat Patients Suffering from “Microwave Sickness” and Electrosensitivity (Free Webinar)

Last year , the World Health Organization warned that exposure to high levels of Electromagnetic Fields ( aka “ Electrosmog ” ) could cause health issues in a significant percentage of the population .
Electrosmog sources include anything emitting wireless radiation – activity trackers , Apple Airpods , cell phones , cell towers , utility “ Smart ” Meters , WiFi routers , and much more .
Unfortunately , many health care professionals aren ’ t considering Electrosmog exposure when diagnosing and treating patients .
A free webinar is available for those wanting to learn how .
From Environmental Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Scientific Evidence , and Patient Cases with LIVE Q & A Virtual Grand Rounds : Electromagnetic Fields Exposure & Associated Illness.
” Featured speakers are Stephanie McCarter , MD , a physician with the Environmental Health Center in Dallas , and Magda Havas , PhD , an environmental toxicologist , and professor emeriti at Trent University in Ontario , Canada .
These two EMF experts will discuss best patient management practices for treating patients who are electrosensitive and the role creating a healthy environment plays in recovering and staying well.
“ A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Space is limited .
Research has determined that exposure to wireless radiation can : • cause rashes , other skin irritations , and premature skin aging • reduce immunity to viruses and other illnesses If your health care provider isn ’ t considering any of this , maybe it ’ s time to find one who will .
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By B.N. Frank
Last year, the World Health Organization warned that exposure to high levels of Electromagnetic Fields (aka “Electrosmog”) could cause health issues in a significant percentage of the population. Electrosmog sources include anything emitting wireless radiation – activity trackers, Apple Airpods, cell phones, cell towers, utility “Smart” Meters, WiFi routers, and much more. Unfortunately, many health care professionals aren’t considering Electrosmog exposure when diagnosing and treating patients.
A free webinar is available for those wanting to learn how. From Environmental Health Trust:
Webinar on EHS for Health Practitioners
December 3rd at 5-6 PM Pacific time
“Electromagnetic Sensitivity Symptoms, the Scientific Evidence, and Patient Cases with LIVE Q & A Virtual Grand Rounds: Electromagnetic Fields Exposure & Associated Illness.”
Featured speakers are Stephanie McCarter, MD, a physician with the Environmental Health Center in Dallas, and Magda Havas, PhD, an environmental toxicologist, and professor emeriti at Trent University in Ontario, Canada. These two EMF experts will discuss best patient management practices for treating patients who are electrosensitive and the role creating a healthy environment plays in recovering and staying well.“ A live question and answer session will follow. Space is limited.
Sign up today: https://emfconference2021.com/webinar/
Research has determined that exposure to wireless radiation can:
Exposure can affect animals too!
If your health care provider isn’t considering any of this, maybe it’s time to find one who will.
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activistpost--2020-11-27--Cover-up Suspected Regarding Tesla Models with Suspension Issues

There have been numerous reports about Teslas crashing and/or catching fire .
Tesla owners have also reported other scary driving situations as well ( see 1 , 2 ) .
Recently , Consumer Reports decided to NOT recommend 2 of the company ’ s models .
Now there ’ s more bad news for the company and its car owners .
In what appears to be continuing spillover from Tesla ’ s recent contested recall of its Model S and Model X vehicles in China due to suspension issues , U.S regulators are now investigating the issue .
The U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an investigation into about 115,000 Tesla vehicles over front suspension safety issues , according to Reuters .
It said it would be looking into 2015 to 2017 Model S and 2017 to 2017 Model X vehicles after having received “ 43 complaints alleging failure of the left or right front suspension fore links ” .
Recall , Tesla had already issued a “ service bulletin ” in February 2017 warning about conditions that could cause the suspension to fail .
Potential suspension issues with Tesla ’ s Model S aren ’ 5 news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussed on Twitter and Reddit under the guise of Tesla vehicles having “ whompy wheels ” for the last few years .
In fact , as we noted last month , suspension issues are one of the oldest ongoing critiques involving Tesla ’ s manufacturing ( before Musk shattered Cybertruck windows live on stage , before Model 3s had dirt collect in their bumper and before Model Ys saw their roofs fly off ) .
Legacy complaints involving suspension date back years , to Tesla ’ s original run of Model S vehicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had noticed the issue , resulting in Tesla having been forced into a recall of 30,000 Model S and Model X vehicles made for the Chinese market over suspension issues .
We also noted last month that a similar issue could affect up to 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. market .
The issue surrounds “ a weakness in the Model S and Model X suspension that can lead to a cracked linkage after an impact.
” Recall , as far back as 2016 , we were reporting about an investigation into the suspension @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue wasn ’ t just the suspension themselves , but a potential coverup of the issue by Tesla : As the website notes , “ where Tesla crosses the line here is not the “ crime ” itself , but the coverup .
If Tesla used a TSB rather than a recall to fix a safety problem , if it has an institutional bias against ordering recalls and if it uses NDAs as a matter of course to prevent owners from reporting defects , this could become the biggest auto safety scandal since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a lot of “ ifs , ” but thus far the evidence indicates that these are very real possibilities .
Watch this space for further developments in this troubling story.
” This video described some of the early suspension issues well : Electric Vehicle ( EV ) complaints and issues are not isolated to Tesla models .
Recently , GM recalled thousands of their EVs due to battery fires .
Experts also continue to warn that Autonomous Vehicles ( AVs ) are NOT safe either ( see 1 , 2 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Also in regard to Electric Vehicles – last year , the World Health Organization warned that exposure to high levels of Electromagnetic Fields ( aka “ Electrosmog ” ) could cause health issues in a significant percentage of the population .
Electromagnetic Fields like the ones emitted by Electric Vehicles ( see 1 , 2 , 3 ) .
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By B.N. Frank
There have been numerous reports about Teslas crashing and/or catching fire. Tesla owners have also reported other scary driving situations as well (see 1, 2). Recently, Consumer Reports decided to NOT recommend 2 of the company’s models. Now there’s more bad news for the company and its car owners.
From Zero Hedge:
In what appears to be continuing spillover from Tesla’s recent contested recall of its Model S and Model X vehicles in China due to suspension issues, U.S regulators are now investigating the issue. The U.S. NHTSA announced on Friday it had opened an investigation into about 115,000 Tesla vehicles over front suspension safety issues, according to Reuters.
It said it would be looking into 2015 to 2017 Model S and 2017 to 2017 Model X vehicles after having received “43 complaints alleging failure of the left or right front suspension fore links”.
Recall, Tesla had already issued a “service bulletin” in February 2017 warning about conditions that could cause the suspension to fail. Potential suspension issues with Tesla’s Model S aren’5 news. Many issues regarding Tesla suspensions were discussed on Twitter and Reddit under the guise of Tesla vehicles having “whompy wheels” for the last few years.
In fact, as we noted last month, suspension issues are one of the oldest ongoing critiques involving Tesla’s manufacturing (before Musk shattered Cybertruck windows live on stage, before Model 3s had dirt collect in their bumper and before Model Ys saw their roofs fly off). Legacy complaints involving suspension date back years, to Tesla’s original run of Model S vehicles.
We pointed out that the Chinese had noticed the issue, resulting in Tesla having been forced into a recall of 30,000 Model S and Model X vehicles made for the Chinese market over suspension issues.
We also noted last month that a similar issue could affect up to 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. market.
The issue surrounds “a weakness in the Model S and Model X suspension that can lead to a cracked linkage after an impact.”
Recall, as far back as 2016, we were reporting about an investigation into the suspension of Tesla vehicles. Back then the issue wasn’t just the suspension themselves, but a potential coverup of the issue by Tesla:
As the website notes, “where Tesla crosses the line here is not the “crime” itself, but the coverup. If Tesla used a TSB rather than a recall to fix a safety problem, if it has an institutional bias against ordering recalls and if it uses NDAs as a matter of course to prevent owners from reporting defects, this could become the biggest auto safety scandal since the GM ignition switch affair. That’s a lot of “ifs,” but thus far the evidence indicates that these are very real possibilities. Watch this space for further developments in this troubling story.”
This video described some of the early suspension issues well:
Electric Vehicle (EV) complaints and issues are not isolated to Tesla models. Recently, GM recalled thousands of their EVs due to battery fires. Experts also continue to warn that Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) are NOT safe either (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
Also in regard to Electric Vehicles – last year, the World Health Organization warned that exposure to high levels of Electromagnetic Fields (aka “Electrosmog”) could cause health issues in a significant percentage of the population. Electromagnetic Fields like the ones emitted by Electric Vehicles (see 1, 2, 3).
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activistpost--2020-11-29--NYC Pub Declares Itself “Autonomous Zone” After Government Tries To Shut It Down

In what is a hilarious bit of irony for Democrat politicians in New York , a pub that had its liquor license yanked due to Covid rules has now declared itself an “ Autonomous Zone ” and is continuing to do business .
The bar , called Mac ’ s Public House in Staten Island , said publicly : They also painted “ AUTONOMOUS ZONE ” on the sidewalk outside the bar and put signs in the windows claiming , “ As of November 20 , 2020 , we hereby declare this establishment an AUTONOMOUS ZONE ” .
The pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state and was slapped with thousands of dollars in fines after defying New York ’ s latest move to “ orange zone status ” ( whatever that means ) thanks to the very huge brain of “ Emmy nominated ” Governor Andrew Cuomo .
We ’ re not backing down .
You think you scared me by .
.
.
saying I don ’ t have a license now to serve liquor now ?
Well guess what ?
That liquor license is on the wall .
If that liquor license is gon na @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s gon na be done by Cuomo .
You wan na come down here and pull that license off the wall ?
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De Bozo – you want to come down here and pull the license off the wall ?
Feel free to end up comin ’ down , and we ’ ll end up having a conversation before you even think about stepping foot on my property .
I will not back down .
On Saturday , the bar was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for free to a small group of customers .
The move is try and exploit a loophole in Cuomo ’ s bill by not actually charging customers .
One customer said : “ He ’ s alright , he ’ s doing the right thing.
” Another customer – who didn ’ t pay for his drink and left a $ 100 tip on a glass of water – said : “ I totally support what he is doing .
I don ’ t support the tyrannical nonsense they have in place.
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By Tyler Durden
In what is a hilarious bit of irony for Democrat politicians in New York, a pub that had its liquor license yanked due to Covid rules has now declared itself an “Autonomous Zone” and is continuing to do business.
The bar, called Mac’s Public House in Staten Island, said publicly:
We refuse to abide by any rules and regulations put forth by the Mayor of NYC and Governor of NY State.
They also painted “AUTONOMOUS ZONE” on the sidewalk outside the bar and put signs in the windows claiming, “As of November 20, 2020, we hereby declare this establishment an AUTONOMOUS ZONE”.
The pub had its liquor license revoked by the state and was slapped with thousands of dollars in fines after defying New York’s latest move to “orange zone status” (whatever that means) thanks to the very huge brain of “Emmy nominated” Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Co-owner Danny Presti told The Post:
At this point, we’re OK with it, because we’re not paying it. [The Sheriff’s Department] is issuing us $1,000 fines, so they keep coming back. We’re still here. We’re not letting them in.
Co-owner Keith McAlarney said in a recent YouTube video:
We’re not backing down. You think you scared me by . . . saying I don’t have a license now to serve liquor now? Well guess what? That liquor license is on the wall. If that liquor license is gonna come off the wall, it’s gonna be done by Cuomo. You wanna come down here and pull that license off the wall?
He continued:
De Bozo – you want to come down here and pull the license off the wall? Feel free to end up comin’ down, and we’ll end up having a conversation before you even think about stepping foot on my property. I will not back down.
On Saturday, the bar was operating without a license, offering booze for free to a small group of customers. The move is try and exploit a loophole in Cuomo’s bill by not actually charging customers.
One customer said: “He’s alright, he’s doing the right thing.”
Another customer – who didn’t pay for his drink and left a $100 tip on a glass of water – said: “I totally support what he is doing. I don’t support the tyrannical nonsense they have in place.”
Here is a video update on the bar from the weekend:
Source: Zero Hedge
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activistpost--2020-11-29--Assassination of Iranian Scientist Brings US-Israel Closer to War with Iran

Reports on the death of senior Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh signals another dangerous turn in Washington ’ s systematic attempts to undermine and overthrow the current government of Iran .
The Western media is framing the assassination as a unilateral operation carried out by Israel with The New York Times in an article titled , “ Assassination in Iran Could Limit Biden ’ s Options .
Was That the Goal ?
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The New York Times assumes that Biden genuinely wanted to return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known as the The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ( JCPOA ) – and insists that it is up to Iran whether or not that possibility still remains .
If Iran holds off on significant retaliation , then the bold move to take out the chief of the nuclear program will have paid off , even if the assassination drives the program further underground .
And if the Iranians retaliate , giving Mr. Trump a pretext to launch a return strike before he leaves office in January , Mr. Biden will be inheriting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a five-year-old diplomatic document .
But there is a third option – if the US or Israel – or both – stage an event meant to look like an Iranian retaliation to help ensure the nuclear deal is permanently buried and only a path toward escalation lies ahead for Washington .
And this third option is the most likely .
More than mere speculation – this conclusion is drawn from US policy papers produced by corporate-funded policy think tank – the Brookings Institution .
Their 2009 paper ( PDF ) titled , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a New American Strategy toward Iran , ” had not only called for the US to disingenuously offer Iran an opportunity to escape from under US sanctions , but admitted that the offer would be deliberately sabotaged by the US and used as a pretext toward further escalation .
Thus the JCPOA was doomed before it was even signed in 2015 – with US policymakers fully determined to scrap it at the most opportune time and then incrementally ratchet up pressure on Iran .
And while the US posed as “ peacemaker ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time it waged proxy war on Iran ’ s closest ally in the region – Syria – aiming to overthrow the Syrian government and thus further isolating and encircling Iran itself .
Two quotes in particular from the 2009 Brookings document are revealing in regards to the ill-fated JCPOA and what is most likely to follow this most recent assassination as well as the prospects for Biden ’ s “ desire ” to restart the deal after taking office next year .
…it would be far more preferable if the United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the airstrikes before launching them .
Clearly , the more outrageous , the more deadly , and the more unprovoked the Iranian action , the better off the United States would be .
Of course , it would be very difficult for the United States to goad Iran into such a provocation without the rest of the world recognizing this game , which would then undermine it .
( One method that would have some possibility of success would be to ratchet up covert regime change efforts in the hope that Tehran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which could then be portrayed as an unprovoked act of Iranian aggression . )
In a similar vein , any military operation against Iran will likely be very unpopular around the world and require the proper international context—both to ensure the logistical support the operation would require and to minimize the blowback from it .
The best way to minimize international opprobrium and maximize support ( however , grudging or covert ) is to strike only when there is a widespread conviction that the Iranians were given but then rejected —one so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acquire nuclear weapons and acquire them for the wrong reasons would turn it down .
Under those circumstances , the United States ( or Israel ) could portray its operations as taken in sorrow , not anger , and at least some in the international community would conclude that the Iranians “ brought it on themselves ” by refusing .
Creating the deal , sabotaging it , and using it as a pretext to pursue military aggression against Iran was always the plan – long before the JCPOA was ever signed .
With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlikely – and more so with this recent escalation – the only path left and just as Brookings in their 2009 paper planned years ago , is toward wider conflict between the US and Iran .
Whether this conflict unfolds as American policymakers envisioned over a decade ago or US power in the Middle East evaporates before this plan is fully realized – only time will tell – and depends widely on not only Iran ’ s patience and skill – but also on that of its allies in Moscow and even Beijing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the illusion of leading a “ rules based international order ” – assassinating scientists half-way across the planet either directly or through its Israeli proxies – is only further evidence of just how desperately the world needs to move on with such an order left far behind .
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By Brian Berletic
Reports on the death of senior Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh signals another dangerous turn in Washington’s systematic attempts to undermine and overthrow the current government of Iran.
The Western media is framing the assassination as a unilateral operation carried out by Israel with The New York Times in an article titled, “Assassination in Iran Could Limit Biden’s Options. Was That the Goal?,” claiming:
Intelligence officials say there is little doubt that Israel was behind the killing — it had all the hallmarks of a precisely timed operation by Mossad, the country’s spy agency. And the Israelis have done nothing to dispel that view.
The article also claimed:
But Mr. Netanyahu also has a second agenda. “There must be no return to the previous nuclear agreement,” he declared shortly after it became clear that Mr. Biden — who has proposed exactly that — would be the next president.
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The New York Times assumes that Biden genuinely wanted to return to the 2015 nuclear agreement – officially known as the The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – and insists that it is up to Iran whether or not that possibility still remains.
The article claims:
If Iran holds off on significant retaliation, then the bold move to take out the chief of the nuclear program will have paid off, even if the assassination drives the program further underground. And if the Iranians retaliate, giving Mr. Trump a pretext to launch a return strike before he leaves office in January, Mr. Biden will be inheriting bigger problems than just the wreckage of a five-year-old diplomatic document.
But there is a third option – if the US or Israel – or both – stage an event meant to look like an Iranian retaliation to help ensure the nuclear deal is permanently buried and only a path toward escalation lies ahead for Washington.
And this third option is the most likely. More than mere speculation – this conclusion is drawn from US policy papers produced by corporate-funded policy think tank – the Brookings Institution.
Their 2009 paper (PDF) titled, “Which Path to Persia? Options for a New American Strategy toward Iran,” had not only called for the US to disingenuously offer Iran an opportunity to escape from under US sanctions, but admitted that the offer would be deliberately sabotaged by the US and used as a pretext toward further escalation.
Thus the JCPOA was doomed before it was even signed in 2015 – with US policymakers fully determined to scrap it at the most opportune time and then incrementally ratchet up pressure on Iran.
And while the US posed as “peacemaker” with Iran in 2015 – at the same time it waged proxy war on Iran’s closest ally in the region – Syria – aiming to overthrow the Syrian government and thus further isolating and encircling Iran itself.
Two quotes in particular from the 2009 Brookings document are revealing in regards to the ill-fated JCPOA and what is most likely to follow this most recent assassination as well as the prospects for Biden’s “desire” to restart the deal after taking office next year.
First the document claims (emphasis added):
…it would be far more preferable if the United States could cite an Iranian provocation as justification for the airstrikes before launching them. Clearly, the more outrageous, the more deadly, and the more unprovoked the Iranian action, the better off the United States would be. Of course, it would be very difficult for the United States to goad Iran into such a provocation without the rest of the world recognizing this game, which would then undermine it. (One method that would have some possibility of success would be to ratchet up covert regime change efforts in the hope that Tehran would retaliate overtly, or even semi-overtly, which could then be portrayed as an unprovoked act of Iranian aggression.)
Next, the document claims:
In a similar vein, any military operation against Iran will likely be very unpopular around the world and require the proper international context—both to ensure the logistical support the operation would require and to minimize the blowback from it. The best way to minimize international opprobrium and maximize support (however, grudging or covert) is to strike only when there is a widespread conviction that the Iranians were given but then rejected a superb offer —one so good that only a regime determined to acquire nuclear weapons and acquire them for the wrong reasons would turn it down. Under those circumstances, the United States (or Israel) could portray its operations as taken in sorrow, not anger, and at least some in the international community would conclude that the Iranians “brought it on themselves” by refusing a very good deal .
Creating the deal, sabotaging it, and using it as a pretext to pursue military aggression against Iran was always the plan – long before the JCPOA was ever signed.
With prospects of the plan being revived already unlikely – and more so with this recent escalation – the only path left and just as Brookings in their 2009 paper planned years ago, is toward wider conflict between the US and Iran.
Whether this conflict unfolds as American policymakers envisioned over a decade ago or US power in the Middle East evaporates before this plan is fully realized – only time will tell – and depends widely on not only Iran’s patience and skill – but also on that of its allies in Moscow and even Beijing.
For the US who still clings to the illusion of leading a “rules based international order” – assassinating scientists half-way across the planet either directly or through its Israeli proxies – is only further evidence of just how desperately the world needs to move on with such an order left far behind.
Source: Land Destroyer
Brian Berletic is an independent geopolitical analyst based in Bangkok, Thailand and a regular contributor to New Eastern Outlook. You can support him and his work at Land Destroyer via Patreon here.
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activistpost--2020-11-29--Over Half of Young American Adults Now Live With Their Parents

In the last few decades , young adults have faced harsh economic realities – from the financial crisis in 2008 to this year ’ s global pandemic , both triggering catastrophic losses in jobs and financial stability .
And while the widespread effects of COVID-19 have yet to be fully captured , Visual Capitalist ’ s Aran Ali notes that young adults are already now living with their parents to a greater degree than witnessed in 120 years – surpassing even the Depression-era generation .
Young adults today are categorized as either late Millennials and Gen-Zers .
For them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the list of financial hardships they ’ ve been up against , such as a precarious job market and the rising cost of living .
Failure to Launch : But Why ?
There are a few possible factors that could explain the increase in young adults living with their parents .
1 .
The lackluster job market The barista or server with multiple degrees has become a common portrayal of the struggling millennial .
Despite the less than rosy outcomes , it has not been for want of trying .
Younger people today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history .
Unfortunately , a degree does not map out a path to success the way it did for prior generations .
2 .
Tying the knot later Today , people get married nearly a decade later than prior historical averages , and many young adults are opting to stay with their parents until they tie the knot .
It ’ s also worth noting that as time goes on , young adults are getting married at lower rates than in the past .
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By Tyler Durden
In the last few decades, young adults have faced harsh economic realities – from the financial crisis in 2008 to this year’s global pandemic, both triggering catastrophic losses in jobs and financial stability.
And while the widespread effects of COVID-19 have yet to be fully captured, Visual Capitalist’s Aran Ali notes that young adults are already now living with their parents to a greater degree than witnessed in 120 years – surpassing even the Depression-era generation.
Young adults today are categorized as either late Millennials and Gen-Zers. For them, COVID-19 has just been another addition to the list of financial hardships they’ve been up against, such as a precarious job market and the rising cost of living.
Source: Pew Research Center
Failure to Launch: But Why?
There are a few possible factors that could explain the increase in young adults living with their parents.
1. The lackluster job market
The barista or server with multiple degrees has become a common portrayal of the struggling millennial. Despite the less than rosy outcomes, it has not been for want of trying. Younger people today are actually the most educated generation in history. Unfortunately, a degree does not map out a path to success the way it did for prior generations.
2. Tying the knot later
Today, people get married nearly a decade later than prior historical averages, and many young adults are opting to stay with their parents until they tie the knot. It’s also worth noting that as time goes on, young adults are getting married at lower rates than in the past.
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Source: Zero Hedge
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