activistpost--2020-08-08--T-Mobile First to Deploy Standalone 5G Despite Liability Warnings, Overheating and Exploding Phones,

T-Mobile First to Deploy Standalone 5G Despite Liability Warnings, Overheating and Exploding Phones, Expert Opposition, etc.

Within weeks of turning on 5G nationwide and giving away free phones , T-Mobile warned about product liability .
Coincidentally , there were also some incidents reported about some of their phones overheating as well as smoking and exploding .
None of this or increasing American opposition to 5G or the pandemic or job cuts seems to be enough to stop T-Mobile from installing more of the technology that even telecom executives haven ’ t said is safe .
In fact , none of this has even stopped T-Mobile from advertising their phones being used in ways that they warn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company is proud to announce that they are the first to deploy nationwide Standalone 5G .
Standalone 5G allows the Un-carrier to massively expand its 5G footprint , bringing next-gen connectivity to more places while paving the way for future groundbreaking applications • What ’ s the news : T-Mobile is the first operator in the world to launch a commercial nationwide standalone 5G network … and with this move , the Un-carrier is expanding 5G coverage by 30 percent , now covering nearly 250 million people in more than 7,500 cities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
• Why it matters : Standalone architecture is the future of wireless connectivity , bringing 5G closer to reaching its true potential with faster speeds , lower latency and massive connectivity .
It will pave the way for new applications and supercharge things like mobile augmented and virtual reality , cloud gaming , real-time translation and so much more .
• Who it ’ s for : Everyone , because T-Mobile is building # 5GforAll BELLEVUE , Wash. — August 4 , 2020 — This is some next level 5G .
T-Mobile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is the FIRST IN THE WORLD to launch a commercial nationwide standalone architecture ( SA ) 5G network .
The move immediately expands the Un-carrier ’ s 5G footprint — already the nation ’ s largest — to nearly 2,000 additional cities and towns , brings 5G deeper into buildings and sets the stage for future groundbreaking applications .
In other words , SA 5G is the future , and T-Mobile is leading the charge to bring it to life .
To celebrate the milestone and the arrival of 5G for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across America , T-Mobile used drones to light up the sky over Lisbon , ND , letting people in the small town know “ 5G is here ” .
The Un-carrier plans similar celebrations in the future .
Check it out in the video below : “ Since Sprint became part of T-Mobile , we ’ ve been rapidly combining networks for a supercharged Un-carrier while expanding our nationwide 5G footprint , and today we take a massive step into the future with standalone 5G architecture , ” said Neville Ray , President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is where it gets interesting , opening the door for massive innovation in this country — and while the other guys continue to play catch up , we ’ ll keep growing the world ’ s most advanced 5G network.
” The first phase of 5G has focused on delivering new 5G radio capabilities while leveraging existing LTE core networks and has been key in accelerating 5G deployment .
Now T-Mobile ’ s new 5G core is coming to life , which in the future can unlock blazing fast speeds in more places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SA , especially when coupled with core network slicing in the future , will lead to an environment where transformative applications are made possible — things like connected self-driving vehicles , supercharged IoT , real-time translation … and things we haven ’ t even dreamed of yet .
In SA areas , T-Mobile engineers have already seen up to a 40 % improvement in latency during testing , and that is just the beginning of what can be done with Standalone 5G .
In the near-term , SA allows T-Mobile to unleash its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With non-standalone network architecture ( NSA ) , 600 MHz 5G is combined with mid-band LTE to access the core network , but without SA the 5G signal only goes as far as mid-band LTE .
With today ’ s launch , 600 MHz 5G can go beyond the mid-band signal , covering hundreds of square miles from a single tower and going deeper into buildings than before .
Thanks to T-Mobile ’ s ongoing 5G build , and by flipping the switch on SA , the Un-carrier has immediately increased its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covering 1.3 million square miles in more than 7,500 cities and towns across the country .
Let the Maps Do the Talking In what Verizon and AT & T likely refer to as “ the good old days , ” they led in coverage and weren ’ t shy in telling the world about it .
Oh , how times have changed .
It ’ s a new era in wireless , and T-Mobile holds the 5G coverage crown .
Adding the SA coverage boost to America ’ s first and largest nationwide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition .
The Un-carrier ’ s 5G network is more than two times bigger than AT & T ’ s and more than 10,000 times bigger than Verizon ’ s !
Just look at the maps , and it ’ s clear why Verizon customers can only connect to 5G ZERO-POINT-FOUR percent of the time .
Building the future takes a lot of work .
To make the world ’ s first nationwide commercial SA 5G network a reality , T-Mobile partnered closely with Cisco and Nokia to build its 5G core , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ radio infrastructure .
OnePlus , Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung have helped the Un-carrier ensure existing devices can access SA 5G with a software update , based on compatibility .
For more information about T-Mobile ’ s 5G vision , visit : www.t-mobile.com/5g .
To see all the places you ’ ll get T-Mobile ’ s current 5G down to a neighborhood level , check out the map here : www.t-mobile.com/coverage/5g-coverage-map .
Follow T-Mobile ’ s Official Twitter Newsroom @ TMobileNews to stay up-to-date with the latest company news .
Capable device required .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a certain plan or feature , some uses/services might .
See Terms & Conditions and Open Internet information for network management details at T-Mobile.com .
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The majority of scientists worldwide are opposed to 5G until studies show that it ’ s safe .
In fact , cities worldwide and ENTIRE COUNTRIES have taken action to ban , delay , halt , and limit installation as well as issue moratoriums ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regularly about 5G and other unsafe technology .
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By B.N. Frank
Within weeks of turning on 5G nationwide and giving away free phones, T-Mobile warned about product liability. Coincidentally, there were also some incidents reported about some of their phones overheating as well as smoking and exploding.
None of this or increasing American opposition to 5G or the pandemic or job cuts seems to be enough to stop T-Mobile from installing more of the technology that even telecom executives haven’t said is safe. In fact, none of this has even stopped T-Mobile from advertising their phones being used in ways that they warn against in their product manuals.
Now the company is proud to announce that they are the first to deploy nationwide Standalone 5G.
From T-Mobile:
T-Mobile Launches World’s First Nationwide Standalone 5G Network
August 04, 2020
Standalone 5G allows the Un-carrier to massively expand its 5G footprint, bringing next-gen connectivity to more places while paving the way for future groundbreaking applications
What’s the news: T-Mobile is the first operator in the world to launch a commercial nationwide standalone 5G network … and with this move, the Un-carrier is expanding 5G coverage by 30 percent, now covering nearly 250 million people in more than 7,500 cities and towns across 1.3 million square miles!
T-Mobile is the first operator in the world to launch a commercial nationwide standalone 5G network … and with this move, the Un-carrier is expanding 5G coverage by 30 percent, now covering nearly 250 million people in more than 7,500 cities and towns across 1.3 million square miles! Why it matters: Standalone architecture is the future of wireless connectivity, bringing 5G closer to reaching its true potential with faster speeds, lower latency and massive connectivity. It will pave the way for new applications and supercharge things like mobile augmented and virtual reality, cloud gaming, real-time translation and so much more.
Standalone architecture is the future of wireless connectivity, bringing 5G closer to reaching its true potential with faster speeds, lower latency and massive connectivity. It will pave the way for new applications and supercharge things like mobile augmented and virtual reality, cloud gaming, real-time translation and so much more. Who it’s for: Everyone, because T-Mobile is building #5GforAll
BELLEVUE, Wash. — August 4, 2020 — This is some next level 5G. T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced today it is the FIRST IN THE WORLD to launch a commercial nationwide standalone architecture (SA) 5G network. The move immediately expands the Un-carrier’s 5G footprint — already the nation’s largest — to nearly 2,000 additional cities and towns, brings 5G deeper into buildings and sets the stage for future groundbreaking applications. In other words, SA 5G is the future, and T-Mobile is leading the charge to bring it to life.
To celebrate the milestone and the arrival of 5G for the first time in hundreds of small towns across America, T-Mobile used drones to light up the sky over Lisbon, ND, letting people in the small town know “5G is here”. The Un-carrier plans similar celebrations in the future. Check it out in the video below:
“Since Sprint became part of T-Mobile, we’ve been rapidly combining networks for a supercharged Un-carrier while expanding our nationwide 5G footprint, and today we take a massive step into the future with standalone 5G architecture,” said Neville Ray, President of Technology at T-Mobile. “This is where it gets interesting, opening the door for massive innovation in this country — and while the other guys continue to play catch up, we’ll keep growing the world’s most advanced 5G network.”
Taking 5G Next-Level
The first phase of 5G has focused on delivering new 5G radio capabilities while leveraging existing LTE core networks and has been key in accelerating 5G deployment. Now T-Mobile’s new 5G core is coming to life, which in the future can unlock blazing fast speeds in more places, real-time responses and massive connectivity. SA, especially when coupled with core network slicing in the future, will lead to an environment where transformative applications are made possible — things like connected self-driving vehicles, supercharged IoT, real-time translation … and things we haven’t even dreamed of yet. In SA areas, T-Mobile engineers have already seen up to a 40% improvement in latency during testing, and that is just the beginning of what can be done with Standalone 5G.
In the near-term, SA allows T-Mobile to unleash its entire 600 MH z footprint for 5G. With non-standalone network architecture (NSA), 600 MHz 5G is combined with mid-band LTE to access the core network, but without SA the 5G signal only goes as far as mid-band LTE. With today’s launch, 600 MHz 5G can go beyond the mid-band signal, covering hundreds of square miles from a single tower and going deeper into buildings than before. Thanks to T-Mobile’s ongoing 5G build, and by flipping the switch on SA, the Un-carrier has immediately increased its 5G footprint by 30 percent — now covering 1.3 million square miles in more than 7,500 cities and towns across the country.
Let the Maps Do the Talking
In what Verizon and AT&T likely refer to as “the good old days,” they led in coverage and weren’t shy in telling the world about it.
Oh, how times have changed.
It’s a new era in wireless, and T-Mobile holds the 5G coverage crown. Adding the SA coverage boost to America’s first and largest nationwide 5G network, T-Mobile further dwarfs the competition. The Un-carrier’s 5G network is more than two times bigger than AT&T’s and more than 10,000 times bigger than Verizon’s! Just look at the maps, and it’s clear why Verizon customers can only connect to 5G ZERO-POINT-FOUR percent of the time.
Building the future takes a lot of work. To make the world’s first nationwide commercial SA 5G network a reality, T-Mobile partnered closely with Cisco and Nokia to build its 5G core, and Ericsson and Nokia for state-of-the-art 5G radio infrastructure. OnePlus, Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung have helped the Un-carrier ensure existing devices can access SA 5G with a software update, based on compatibility.
For more information about T-Mobile’s 5G vision, visit: www.t-mobile.com/5g. To see all the places you’ll get T-Mobile’s current 5G down to a neighborhood level, check out the map here: www.t-mobile.com/coverage/5g-coverage-map.
Follow T-Mobile’s Official Twitter Newsroom @TMobileNews to stay up-to-date with the latest company news.
Capable device required. While 5G access won’t require a certain plan or feature, some uses/services might. See Terms & Conditions and Open Internet information for network management details at T-Mobile.com.
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The majority of scientists worldwide are opposed to 5G until studies show that it’s safe. In fact, cities worldwide and ENTIRE COUNTRIES have taken action to ban, delay, halt, and limit installation as well as issue moratoriums (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
Activist Post reports regularly about 5G and other unsafe technology. For more information visit our archives and the following websites.
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activistpost--2020-08-09--Google Developing Tattoos That Turn Skin Into Touchpad; Researchers Developing Skin-drawn Monitor

Google announced that its working on developing the next futuristic technology beyond smartphones — tattoos that turn the user into a human touchpad .
Meanwhile , scientists are developing something way more sinister using similar skin-drawing technology to track its wearer ’ s movements .
Google is developing smart tattoos that , when applied to the skin , will transform the human body into a living touchpad via embedded sensors in the ink .
No this isn ’ t science fiction , the wearable project is called “ SkinMarks.
” SkinMarks utilizes rub-on tattoos to create the next generation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citing white papers and demo videos .
So how does the technology work ?
The sensor-driven tattoos are applied to a part of the body , preferably one where you can swipe up and down with ease like an arm .
The sensors can then be triggered by traditional touch or swipe gestures as we perform daily on smartphones .
However , there are a few more specific gestures related to the appendages of humans .
“ You could squeeze the area around the tattoo or bend your fingers or limbs to activate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part being conducted by researchers at Saarland University in Germany who wrote in a white paper that the benefit of using skin as an interface “ is tapping into the fine motor skills that human beings naturally have.
” SkinMarks is partly being funded through Google Faculty Research Awards .
Interacting with your own skin and limbs also means that you would be able to do actions without looking ; this is also applicable possibly for VR .
The tattoos are made by screen printing conductive ink onto tattoo paper which rubs away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tattoos include cartoon drawings or light-up displays .
“ Through a vastly reduced tattoo thickness and increased stretchability , a ‘ SkinMark ’ is sufficiently thin and flexible to conform to irregular geometry , like flexure lines and protruding bones , ” the researchers wrote .
Although Google ’ s skin tattoo isn ’ t a spying device yet , other researchers led by Cunjiang Yu , Bill D. Cook Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston , have developed a similar form of electronics known as “ drawn-on-skin electronics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be drawn on the skin with an ink pen .
They then use this technology as a wearable tracker for biometrics data .
While Google ’ s idea is for fun , it could take a quick and disastrous Orwellian turn .
“ It is applied like you would use a pen to write on a piece of paper , ” said Yu .
“ We prepare several electronic materials and then use pens to dispense them .
Coming out , it is liquid .
But like ink on paper , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Nature Communications that the technology allows for collection of more precise , motion artifact-free health data , solving various long-standing problems of collecting precise biological data through a wearable device when the subject is in motion , according to EurekAlert .
“ The imprecision may not be important when your FitBit registers 4,000 steps instead of 4,200 , but sensors designed to check heart function , temperature , and other physical signals must be accurate if they are to be used for diagnostics and treatment , ” EurekAlert writes .
Read that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what ’ s happening right now globally .
Is it really out of the realm of possibility to suggest this technology could be used for contact tracing or monitoring COVID patients ?
Believe it or not , smart tattoos aren ’ t new , Google and Motorola had a patent for a lie detector utilizing a skin neck tattoo going back as far as 2012 .
Exactly like the current SkinMarks project , that patent stated that the tattoo was only temporary with an embedded microphone .
We are entering some seriously crazy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by SourceFed below for a review of the horrific Orwellian lie detector technology .
There is no information available whether or not Google abandoned its project to be the world ’ s lie detector with a rub-off tattoo .
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By Aaron Kesel
Google announced that its working on developing the next futuristic technology beyond smartphones — tattoos that turn the user into a human touchpad. Meanwhile, scientists are developing something way more sinister using similar skin-drawing technology to track its wearer’s movements.
Google is developing smart tattoos that, when applied to the skin, will transform the human body into a living touchpad via embedded sensors in the ink. No this isn’t science fiction, the wearable project is called “SkinMarks.” SkinMarks utilizes rub-on tattoos to create the next generation of wearable technology devices, CNET reported, citing white papers and demo videos.
So how does the technology work?
The sensor-driven tattoos are applied to a part of the body, preferably one where you can swipe up and down with ease like an arm. The sensors can then be triggered by traditional touch or swipe gestures as we perform daily on smartphones.
However, there are a few more specific gestures related to the appendages of humans.
“You could squeeze the area around the tattoo or bend your fingers or limbs to activate the sensors.”
The project is in part being conducted by researchers at Saarland University in Germany who wrote in a white paper that the benefit of using skin as an interface “is tapping into the fine motor skills that human beings naturally have.”
SkinMarks is partly being funded through Google Faculty Research Awards.
Interacting with your own skin and limbs also means that you would be able to do actions without looking; this is also applicable possibly for VR.
The tattoos are made by screen printing conductive ink onto tattoo paper which rubs away after use. Some of the prototype tattoos include cartoon drawings or light-up displays. “Through a vastly reduced tattoo thickness and increased stretchability, a ‘SkinMark’ is sufficiently thin and flexible to conform to irregular geometry, like flexure lines and protruding bones,” the researchers wrote.
Although Google’s skin tattoo isn’t a spying device yet, other researchers led by Cunjiang Yu, Bill D. Cook Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston, have developed a similar form of electronics known as “drawn-on-skin electronics,” allowing multifunctional sensors and circuits to be drawn on the skin with an ink pen. They then use this technology as a wearable tracker for biometrics data. While Google’s idea is for fun, it could take a quick and disastrous Orwellian turn.
“It is applied like you would use a pen to write on a piece of paper,” said Yu. “We prepare several electronic materials and then use pens to dispense them. Coming out, it is liquid. But like ink on paper, it dries very quickly.”
The researchers report in Nature Communications that the technology allows for collection of more precise, motion artifact-free health data, solving various long-standing problems of collecting precise biological data through a wearable device when the subject is in motion, according to EurekAlert.
“The imprecision may not be important when your FitBit registers 4,000 steps instead of 4,200, but sensors designed to check heart function, temperature, and other physical signals must be accurate if they are to be used for diagnostics and treatment,” EurekAlert writes.
Read that again slowly and look around you with what’s happening right now globally. Is it really out of the realm of possibility to suggest this technology could be used for contact tracing or monitoring COVID patients?
Believe it or not, smart tattoos aren’t new, Google and Motorola had a patent for a lie detector utilizing a skin neck tattoo going back as far as 2012. Exactly like the current SkinMarks project, that patent stated that the tattoo was only temporary with an embedded microphone.
We are entering some seriously crazy and bizarre times. Watch the video by SourceFed below for a review of the horrific Orwellian lie detector technology. There is no information available whether or not Google abandoned its project to be the world’s lie detector with a rub-off tattoo.
**By [@An0nkn0wledge](https://hive.blog/@an0nkn0wledge)**
Aaron Kesel writes for Activist Post.
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activistpost--2020-08-09--Man Sentenced To Life In Prison for Selling Less Than A Gram Of Marijuana Will Finally Be Freed

A U.S. military veteran who was sentenced to life in prison over less than $ 30 of marijuana is going to be released from prison , his lawyer said .
Derek Harris was arrested in Louisiana back in 2008 for selling an undercover officer 0.69 grams of cannabis .
While Harris was initially convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison , in 2012 he was resentenced to life in prison under the state ’ s draconian Habitual Offender Law , which grants judges the freedom to impose far harsher sentences on defendants with prior criminal charges .
However , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to release Harris from prison after he served nine years in prison , after he was granted a new hearing by the Louisiana Supreme Court last month .
The court agreed with arguments presented by Harris ’ legal counsel that he had “ ineffective assistance of counsel at sentencing on post-conviction review.
” Harris ’ attorney , Cormac Boyle , said that District Attorney Keith Stutes ’ office agreed that his client “ received ineffective assistance at sentencing and was entitled to a lesser sentence , ” but at the time Harris ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had no choice but to condemn him to life imprisonment as a habitual offender .
Harris also noted that his previous attorney didn ’ t even remind the sentencing judge that he had a duty to deliver a less severe prison term if the mandatory minimum sentence “ shocks the conscience , ” reports NOLA .
Boyle noted that his client ’ s case isn ’ t some freak incident but illustrative of Louisiana ’ s long history with the habitual offender law which disproportionately harms Black defendants in the state .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rethink how it uses the habitual offender law , ” Boyle said .
“ While in theory such a law may be fine , in practice it perpetuates and exposes some of the worst aspects of the criminal justice system.
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Harris , who had previous offenses of theft and dealing cocaine , had developed a substance abuse problem following his return from Operation Desert Storm , the U.S. operation launched by the U.S. during the 1990-1991 Gulf War @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of neighboring Kuwait .
In his opinion , Louisiana Supreme Court Justice John Weimer noted that Harris ’ “ prior offenses were nonviolent and related to his untreated dependency on drugs.
” Harris was definitely “ not a drug kingpin ” nor did he fit the profile of “ a drug dealer , so far as I can tell , ” Weimer added .
It was for those reasons that Harris wasn ’ t given the maximum 30-year sentence during his initial sentencing , and was only given a life sentence by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had passed .
Harris ’ case illustrates the grave plight faced by Louisiana ’ s roughly 4,700 prisoners serving life without parole , reports Washington Post .
However , his recent victory before the Louisiana Supreme Court could see inmates finally being able to challenge their convictions on the grounds of draconian sentencing Boyle said that Harris will soon be released from state prison and plans to relocate to Kentucky where he can restart his life with a brother and his family .
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By Elias Marat
A U.S. military veteran who was sentenced to life in prison over less than $30 of marijuana is going to be released from prison, his lawyer said.
Derek Harris was arrested in Louisiana back in 2008 for selling an undercover officer 0.69 grams of cannabis.
While Harris was initially convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison, in 2012 he was resentenced to life in prison under the state’s draconian Habitual Offender Law, which grants judges the freedom to impose far harsher sentences on defendants with prior criminal charges.
However, prosecutors in Vermilion Parish have now agreed to release Harris from prison after he served nine years in prison, after he was granted a new hearing by the Louisiana Supreme Court last month.
The court agreed with arguments presented by Harris’ legal counsel that he had “ineffective assistance of counsel at sentencing on post-conviction review.”
Harris’ attorney, Cormac Boyle, said that District Attorney Keith Stutes’ office agreed that his client “received ineffective assistance at sentencing and was entitled to a lesser sentence,” but at the time Harris’ lawyer remained silent when the judge claimed he had no choice but to condemn him to life imprisonment as a habitual offender.
Harris also noted that his previous attorney didn’t even remind the sentencing judge that he had a duty to deliver a less severe prison term if the mandatory minimum sentence “shocks the conscience,” reports NOLA.
Boyle noted that his client’s case isn’t some freak incident but illustrative of Louisiana’s long history with the habitual offender law which disproportionately harms Black defendants in the state.
“It is certainly time for Louisiana to rethink how it uses the habitual offender law,” Boyle said. “While in theory such a law may be fine, in practice it perpetuates and exposes some of the worst aspects of the criminal justice system.”
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Harris, who had previous offenses of theft and dealing cocaine, had developed a substance abuse problem following his return from Operation Desert Storm, the U.S. operation launched by the U.S. during the 1990-1991 Gulf War in response to Iraq’s invasion of neighboring Kuwait.
In his opinion, Louisiana Supreme Court Justice John Weimer noted that Harris’ “prior offenses were nonviolent and related to his untreated dependency on drugs.”
Harris was definitely “not a drug kingpin” nor did he fit the profile of “a drug dealer, so far as I can tell,” Weimer added.
It was for those reasons that Harris wasn’t given the maximum 30-year sentence during his initial sentencing, and was only given a life sentence by the trial court after the habitual offender bill had passed.
Harris’ case illustrates the grave plight faced by Louisiana’s roughly 4,700 prisoners serving life without parole, reports Washington Post. However, his recent victory before the Louisiana Supreme Court could see inmates finally being able to challenge their convictions on the grounds of draconian sentencing
Boyle said that Harris will soon be released from state prison and plans to relocate to Kentucky where he can restart his life with a brother and his family.
Source: The Mind Unleashed
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activistpost--2020-08-09--Two Ex-Green Berets Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For “Rogue” Venezuela Op

A Venezuelan court stopped short of handing down the maximum sentence to two former United States Army Special Forces soldiers for their role in a botched raid last May that didn ’ t get past the beach after they were apprehended disembarking from boats .
Luke Denman and Airan Berry , who previously described they ’ d been hired and trained to lead the Venezuelan people in an armed coup by ex-Green Beret Jordan Goudreau and his private , Florida-based security firm Silvercorp USA , have each received 20-years in prison by a Caracas court .
Each was facing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operation which grabbed headlines at the time , and left the Trump administration on the defensive , saying the US had nothing to do with the half-baked military operation doomed to failure from the beginning .
Venezuelan officials and media said they confessed .
“ They admitted their responsibility for the facts , ” the country ’ s chief prosecutor Tarek William Saab said Friday .
They were found guilty of charges including terrorism , conspiracy , and illicit arms trafficking .
The FBI has reportedly been investigating Jordan Goudreau , said to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his role in the fiasco .
Days after the Americans were paraded in front of Venezuelan TV cameras , President Trump said in a Fox News interview : “ If I wanted to go into Venezuela , I wouldn ’ t make a secret about it .
I wouldn ’ t send a small little group , it ’ d be called an Army , ” and again denied that it was an official or sanctioned op on any level .
Indeed all evidence which emerged later appeared to point to a poor-planned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of mercenaries working with Venezuelan dissidents .
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By Tyler Durden
A Venezuelan court stopped short of handing down the maximum sentence to two former United States Army Special Forces soldiers for their role in a botched raid last May that didn’t get past the beach after they were apprehended disembarking from boats.
Luke Denman and Airan Berry, who previously described they’d been hired and trained to lead the Venezuelan people in an armed coup by ex-Green Beret Jordan Goudreau and his private, Florida-based security firm Silvercorp USA, have each received 20-years in prison by a Caracas court.
Each was facing a maximum of 30 years for the bizarre operation which grabbed headlines at the time, and left the Trump administration on the defensive, saying the US had nothing to do with the half-baked military operation doomed to failure from the beginning.
Venezuelan officials and media said they confessed. “They admitted their responsibility for the facts,” the country’s chief prosecutor Tarek William Saab said Friday.
They were found guilty of charges including terrorism, conspiracy, and illicit arms trafficking. The FBI has reportedly been investigating Jordan Goudreau, said to be laying low in Florida, for his role in the fiasco.
Days after the Americans were paraded in front of Venezuelan TV cameras, President Trump said in a Fox News interview: “If I wanted to go into Venezuela, I wouldn’t make a secret about it. I wouldn’t send a small little group, it’d be called an Army,” and again denied that it was an official or sanctioned op on any level.
20 years of prison sentence to Luke Denman and Airan Berry, two US ex green-berets who came by sea, from Colombia, to kill Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. @MinpublicoVE pic.twitter.com/BomLdf8fdi — Érika Ortega Sanoja (@ErikaOSanoja) August 8, 2020
Indeed all evidence which emerged later appeared to point to a poor-planned “rogue” effort by a group of mercenaries working with Venezuelan dissidents.
Source: Zerohedge
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activistpost--2020-08-09--Textron and the New Manhattan Project

Textron and the New Manhattan Project

Textron Incorporated has serious implications for the development and execution of today ’ s New Manhattan Project .
The company ’ s founder was the nephew of Arthur D. Little .
Their Bell Aerospace divisions were acquired by a future chairman of the United States Federal Reserve Bank .
They have serious connections to former Nazis .
Today Textron trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TXT and their main business operations are in aerospace and specifically military aerospace including the production of drone aircraft .
To gain the deepest of understandings here , please refer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expanded second edition of the author ’ s book Chemtrails Exposed : A New Manhattan Project , available exclusively at Amazon .
Textron was founded in 1943 by a man named Royal Little ( 1896-1989 ) .
Royal Little was the nephew of Arthur D. Little ( 1863-1935 ) .
Arthur D. Little was the proprietor of the eponymous research corporation , Arthur D. Little , Inc. As readers of this work already know , Arthur D. Little , Inc. sponsored lots of early New Manhattan Project research .
Arthur D. Little also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement .
Arthur D. Little ’ s role in the formation of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement ( RCSA ) is significant because it appears that the RCSA has produced much of the basic science that has gone into today ’ s New Manhattan Project ( NMP ) .
Royal Little had been raised almost as a son to Arthur D. Little and Royal Little served on the Arthur D. Little , Inc. board of directors .
From early on , Textron was a defense contractor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the synthetic fabric rayon , and during World War II they produced rayon parachutes for the Air Force .
The name ‘ Textron ’ means to connote ‘ textiles made from synthetics.
’ Arthur D. Little was one of the chemists that invented rayon .
The fact that Textron is a defense contractor from early on is of interest to our investigation because mountains of evidence indicates that the New Manhattan Project has been a Department of Defense production .
Although their earliest business operations pertained exclusively to rayon production , Textron @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ‘ conglomerate.
’ A conglomerate was , at the time , a new type of business model that involved the ownership and operation of many , very different types of businesses .
Around 1950 Textron made its first acquisition : Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Company , the nation ’ s leading manufacturer of aircraft landing struts .
From that point forward , Textron acquired scores of companies from many different industries , some of which with relevance to the New Manhattan Project .
By 1958 non-textile sales accounted for about 75 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ranked among Fortune ’ s one hundred largest U.S. industrial corporations .
It is interesting to note that other conglomerates of the era had pervasive connections to the New Manhattan Project .
Litton Industries and Ling-Temco-Vought were extensively involved in aerospace operations with direct relevance to the NMP .
Litton ’ s aerospace operations were eventually acquired by Northrop Grumman and Ling-Temco-Vought ’ s applicable operations ended up as something called L3Harris Technologies .
Aerospace is a field with particular relevance to the New Manhattan Project .
This is why Textron ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our investigation .
Textron ’ s aerospace operations have also involved former Nazis such as Hans Dolezalek and Walter Dornberger which makes them even more interesting because former Nazi scientists appear to have played an important role in the production of today ’ s New Manhattan Project .
As we have seen , Textron was involved in defense aerospace from the beginning , but it was their 1960 acquisition of Bell Aircraft that brought Textron into the forefront of the industry .
They got quite the good deal .
Textron paid $ 32M @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which included their line of Bell Helicopters .
At the time of the purchase , Bell ’ s defense business was not seen by many as so incredibly valuable .
In 1959 , before the acquisition , Bell ’ s defense business had earned after tax profits of only $ 1.9M .
But Bell had been acquired for less than its net asset value and as it turned out , Bell became a major beneficiary of the Kennedy administration ’ s new procurement program .
By 1963 it was one of Textron ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in $ 160M in revenues and doubled pre-acquisition profits .
Years after the acquisition , the defense related businesses acquired from Bell Aircraft frequently earned more annually after taxes than the entire cost of the original acquisition .
As of 1979 , the sales volume of the defense related Bell Aircraft operations was ten times the volume prior to Textron ’ s acquisition .
Instrumental in this Bell Aircraft deal was a future chairman of the private US Federal Reserve Bank by the name of George William Miller ( 1925-2006 ) .
Miller @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global conglomerate .
He was hired by Little in 1956 as the assistant secretary overseeing acquisitions .
By 1960 Miller was the president of Textron and by 1968 he was Textron ’ s CEO .
He aggressively acquired companies and expanded operations to Europe and Asia .
In 1974 he became chairman of the Textron board and hosted a Soviet trade delegation at the company headquarters in Providence , R.I. By the mid-1970s Textron was a multibillion-dollar corporation .
Miller was chairman of the Fed from 1978 to 1979 .
In 1981 he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Washington investment company he likened to a Swiss-style merchant bank .
Now let ’ s get into Textron ’ s Nazis .
Walter Dornberger ( 1895-1980 ) was a senior Vice President of the Bell Aerosystems Division of the Textron Corporation .
Prior to his position at Textron , during WWII Dornberger was the head of Nazi V-2 rocket development at the Peenemünde slave labor camp .
Later in the war , Dornberger also convinced Hitler to build the Nordhausen rocket factory where at least 20,000 prisoners from the nearby Dora concentration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the war , he was initially interned in British POW camps , but in 1947 , immediately after his release , he went to work on a classified rocketry program at the then Wright Field near Dayton , Ohio .
Today this installation is known as Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and has a plethora of connections to today ’ s New Manhattan Project .
Another of Textron ’ s Nazis is Hans Dolezalek .
Dolezalek apparently came to Textron with their 1985 acquisition of something called the Aviation Corporation .
Hans Dolezalek is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Wehrmacht Weather Service during WWII .
He was also an early member of the Nazi SA Brownshirts .
Dolezalek visited America in 1958 in order to attend a major meteorological conference and subsequently accepted a job with AVCO ( Aviation Corporation ) in Wilmington , Massachusetts .
In 1985 , AVCO was acquired by Textron for $ 2.9B .
Dolezalek has worked extensively in the vein of the New Manhattan Project .
He has done lots of work in the area of atmospheric electricity and artificial ionization .
He has also done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – an organization with strong implications for the development of the NMP .
Dolezalek continued his work in atmospheric electricity until at least 1999 when he was a member of the international commission to NASA ’ s 11th International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity .
How to Lose $ 100,000,000 and Other Valuable Advice a book by Royal Little , published by Little , Brown and Company , 1979 The Rise and Fall of the Conglomerate Kings a book by Robert Sobel , published by Stein and Day , 1984 Bull ’ s Eye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Inventor Gerald Bull a book by James Adams , published by Times Books , 1992 “ Tex Thornton and the New Manhattan Project ” an article by Peter A. Kirby , published by Activist Post , July 12 , 2020 “ G .
William Miller , Former Chairman of Federal Reserve and Treasury Secretary , Dies at 81 ” an article by Robert D. McFadden , published by The New York Times , March 19 , 2006 “ Fed Chairman G. William Miller , 81 ” an article by Adam Bernstein , published @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2006 textron.com Peter A. Kirby is a San Rafael , CA researcher , author , and activist .
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By Peter A. Kirby
Textron Incorporated has serious implications for the development and execution of today’s New Manhattan Project. The company’s founder was the nephew of Arthur D. Little. Their Bell Aerospace divisions were acquired by a future chairman of the United States Federal Reserve Bank. They have serious connections to former Nazis. Today Textron trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TXT and their main business operations are in aerospace and specifically military aerospace including the production of drone aircraft. To gain the deepest of understandings here, please refer to the new, greatly revised and expanded second edition of the author’s book Chemtrails Exposed: A New Manhattan Project, available exclusively at Amazon.
From little acorns…
Textron was founded in 1943 by a man named Royal Little (1896-1989). Royal Little was the nephew of Arthur D. Little (1863-1935). Arthur D. Little was the proprietor of the eponymous research corporation, Arthur D. Little, Inc. As readers of this work already know, Arthur D. Little, Inc. sponsored lots of early New Manhattan Project research. Arthur D. Little also staunchly supported and suggested the original name of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement. Arthur D. Little’s role in the formation of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) is significant because it appears that the RCSA has produced much of the basic science that has gone into today’s New Manhattan Project (NMP). Royal Little had been raised almost as a son to Arthur D. Little and Royal Little served on the Arthur D. Little, Inc. board of directors.
From early on, Textron was a defense contractor. Their main business was the production of the synthetic fabric rayon, and during World War II they produced rayon parachutes for the Air Force. The name ‘Textron’ means to connote ‘textiles made from synthetics.’ Arthur D. Little was one of the chemists that invented rayon. The fact that Textron is a defense contractor from early on is of interest to our investigation because mountains of evidence indicates that the New Manhattan Project has been a Department of Defense production.
Although their earliest business operations pertained exclusively to rayon production, Textron was destined to become what we call a ‘conglomerate.’ A conglomerate was, at the time, a new type of business model that involved the ownership and operation of many, very different types of businesses. Around 1950 Textron made its first acquisition: Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Company, the nation’s leading manufacturer of aircraft landing struts. From that point forward, Textron acquired scores of companies from many different industries, some of which with relevance to the New Manhattan Project. By 1958 non-textile sales accounted for about 75% of total sales and by 1960, Textron ranked among Fortune’s one hundred largest U.S. industrial corporations.
It is interesting to note that other conglomerates of the era had pervasive connections to the New Manhattan Project. Litton Industries and Ling-Temco-Vought were extensively involved in aerospace operations with direct relevance to the NMP. Litton’s aerospace operations were eventually acquired by Northrop Grumman and Ling-Temco-Vought’s applicable operations ended up as something called L3Harris Technologies.
Textron’s Nazi aerospace
Aerospace is a field with particular relevance to the New Manhattan Project. This is why Textron’s aerospace operations are of particular interest to our investigation. Textron’s aerospace operations have also involved former Nazis such as Hans Dolezalek and Walter Dornberger which makes them even more interesting because former Nazi scientists appear to have played an important role in the production of today’s New Manhattan Project.
As we have seen, Textron was involved in defense aerospace from the beginning, but it was their 1960 acquisition of Bell Aircraft that brought Textron into the forefront of the industry. They got quite the good deal. Textron paid $32M for Bell Aircraft’s defense business which included their line of Bell Helicopters. At the time of the purchase, Bell’s defense business was not seen by many as so incredibly valuable. In 1959, before the acquisition, Bell’s defense business had earned after tax profits of only $1.9M. But Bell had been acquired for less than its net asset value and as it turned out, Bell became a major beneficiary of the Kennedy administration’s new procurement program. By 1963 it was one of Textron’s fastest growing segments as it brought in $160M in revenues and doubled pre-acquisition profits. Years after the acquisition, the defense related businesses acquired from Bell Aircraft frequently earned more annually after taxes than the entire cost of the original acquisition. As of 1979, the sales volume of the defense related Bell Aircraft operations was ten times the volume prior to Textron’s acquisition.
Instrumental in this Bell Aircraft deal was a future chairman of the private US Federal Reserve Bank by the name of George William Miller (1925-2006). Miller was credited with turning Textron into a global conglomerate. He was hired by Little in 1956 as the assistant secretary overseeing acquisitions. By 1960 Miller was the president of Textron and by 1968 he was Textron’s CEO. He aggressively acquired companies and expanded operations to Europe and Asia. In 1974 he became chairman of the Textron board and hosted a Soviet trade delegation at the company headquarters in Providence, R.I. By the mid-1970s Textron was a multibillion-dollar corporation. Miller was chairman of the Fed from 1978 to 1979. In 1981 he founded G. William Miller & Co., a Washington investment company he likened to a Swiss-style merchant bank.
Now let’s get into Textron’s Nazis. Walter Dornberger (1895-1980) was a senior Vice President of the Bell Aerosystems Division of the Textron Corporation. Prior to his position at Textron, during WWII Dornberger was the head of Nazi V-2 rocket development at the Peenemünde slave labor camp. Later in the war, Dornberger also convinced Hitler to build the Nordhausen rocket factory where at least 20,000 prisoners from the nearby Dora concentration camp were worked to death. After the war, he was initially interned in British POW camps, but in 1947, immediately after his release, he went to work on a classified rocketry program at the then Wright Field near Dayton, Ohio. Today this installation is known as Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and has a plethora of connections to today’s New Manhattan Project.
Another of Textron’s Nazis is Hans Dolezalek. Dolezalek apparently came to Textron with their 1985 acquisition of something called the Aviation Corporation. Hans Dolezalek is a distinguished German meteorologist who worked for the Wehrmacht Weather Service during WWII. He was also an early member of the Nazi SA Brownshirts. Dolezalek visited America in 1958 in order to attend a major meteorological conference and subsequently accepted a job with AVCO (Aviation Corporation) in Wilmington, Massachusetts. In 1985, AVCO was acquired by Textron for $2.9B. Dolezalek has worked extensively in the vein of the New Manhattan Project. He has done lots of work in the area of atmospheric electricity and artificial ionization. He has also done work for the Office of Naval Research – an organization with strong implications for the development of the NMP. Dolezalek continued his work in atmospheric electricity until at least 1999 when he was a member of the international commission to NASA’s 11th International Conference on Atmospheric Electricity.
References
How to Lose $100,000,000 and Other Valuable Advice a book by Royal Little, published by Little, Brown and Company, 1979
The Rise and Fall of the Conglomerate Kings a book by Robert Sobel, published by Stein and Day, 1984
Bull’s Eye: The Assassination and Life of Supergun Inventor Gerald Bull a book by James Adams, published by Times Books, 1992
“Tex Thornton and the New Manhattan Project” an article by Peter A. Kirby, published by Activist Post, July 12, 2020
“G. William Miller, Former Chairman of Federal Reserve and Treasury Secretary, Dies at 81” an article by Robert D. McFadden, published by The New York Times, March 19, 2006
“Fed Chairman G. William Miller, 81” an article by Adam Bernstein, published by The Washington Post, March 20, 2006 textron.com
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activistpost--2020-08-09--Macy’s Sued for Using Facial Recognition and Violating Biometric Privacy with Clearview AI

Illinois has a state law that protects residents ’ biometric information .
Five years ago a federal lawsuit was filed against Facebook for violating this law by using Facial Recognition technology in its “ tag suggestion ” services .
The company recently offered $ 650M to settle it .
Now Macy ’ s is being sued for similar violations .
Macy ’ s use of Clearview AI ’ s face biometrics violated Illinois ’ Biometric Information Privacy Act ( BIPA ) , according to a proposed class action suit filed in Chicago federal court and reported by BNN Bloomberg .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ used Clearview ’ s facial recognition to identify shoppers using images from security cameras , violating BIPA ’ s informed consent requirements .
Clearview is not named as a defendant in the suit .
Macy ’ s was among several large retailers alleged to have used Clearview ’ s technology in reporting by BuzzFeed and the New York Times .
Macy ’ s is alleged to have used the app for more than 6,000 searches .
The filing from plaintiff Isela Carmine says that Macy ’ s profited from the use of stolen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stalk or track ” customers , and violated customer privacy .
The suit Carmine v. Macy ’ s , 20-cv-04589 is being heard in the Northern District of Illinois by Judge Marvin Aspen .
Other large retailers including Home Depot have been sued under BIPA over allegations involving their security cameras and loss prevention systems .
A formal complaint was recently filed against Clearview in France , alleging GDPR violations , and the company is also facing its own BIPA suits .

By B.N. Frank
Illinois has a state law that protects residents’ biometric information. Five years ago a federal lawsuit was filed against Facebook for violating this law by using Facial Recognition technology in its “tag suggestion” services. The company recently offered $650M to settle it. Now Macy’s is being sued for similar violations.
From Biometric Update:
Macy’s use of Clearview AI’s face biometrics violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), according to a proposed class action suit filed in Chicago federal court and reported by BNN Bloomberg.
The suit alleges that Macy’s used Clearview’s facial recognition to identify shoppers using images from security cameras, violating BIPA’s informed consent requirements. Clearview is not named as a defendant in the suit.
Macy’s was among several large retailers alleged to have used Clearview’s technology in reporting by BuzzFeed and the New York Times. Macy’s is alleged to have used the app for more than 6,000 searches.
The filing from plaintiff Isela Carmine says that Macy’s profited from the use of stolen data by using the app to “stalk or track” customers, and violated customer privacy. The suit Carmine v. Macy’s, 20-cv-04589 is being heard in the Northern District of Illinois by Judge Marvin Aspen.
Other large retailers including Home Depot have been sued under BIPA over allegations involving their security cameras and loss prevention systems.
A formal complaint was recently filed against Clearview in France, alleging GDPR violations, and the company is also facing its own BIPA suits.


activistpost--2020-08-09--Los Angeles Authorizes Shutting Off Utility Services to Homes Hosting Large Gatherings

Concerns about COVID-19 have led to businesses taking drastic measures that include requiring customers and employees to be screened by invasive “ Smart Pass ” technology .
Legislators are also taking drastic measures that include requiring residents to wear electronic ankle monitors and now shutting off utilities for those who don ’ t comply with public health orders .
Los Angeles to shut off water and power to homes hosting large parties or gatherings Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday that he is authorizing the city to shut off utility service to properties where large parties and gatherings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Garcetti said that , starting Friday , the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will cut off water and power service in “ egregious ” cases where unpermitted large parties and gatherings take place .
The announcement came hours after City Councilman David Ryu introduced a motion to increase penalties for property owners who hold large house parties in violation of public health orders .
It wasn ’ t clear whether Garcetti ’ s announcement was related to that motion .
In the motion introduced Wednesday , Ryu said property owners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city laws , such as the Los Angeles party house ordinance , are in violation of COVID-19 public health orders and the city ’ s party house ordinance , which became law in 2018 .
Under the proposal , penalties for large gatherings could include water and power shutoff , permit prohibitions and having a certificate of occupancy held or revoked for any “ large , close-contact , largely maskless gatherings , in direct violation of City Emergency Orders and County Health Orders ” .
Drastic measures can of course , lead to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people continue to compare the current pandemic to the Spanish Flu of 1918 – a better comparison that ’ s rarely being discussed seems to be The Swine Flu of 1976 .
And while these same powerful people insist that the only cure for COVID-19 will be widespread vaccinations – widespread vaccinations could cause illness , disability , and death , too , just like they did in 1976 .
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Concerns about COVID-19 have led to businesses taking drastic measures that include requiring customers and employees to be screened by invasive “Smart Pass” technology.
Legislators are also taking drastic measures that include requiring residents to wear electronic ankle monitors and now shutting off utilities for those who don’t comply with public health orders.
From CBSNews:
Los Angeles to shut off water and power to homes hosting large parties or gatherings Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said on Wednesday that he is authorizing the city to shut off utility service to properties where large parties and gatherings are held, CBS Los Angeles reports. Garcetti said that, starting Friday, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will cut off water and power service in “egregious” cases where unpermitted large parties and gatherings take place. The announcement came hours after City Councilman David Ryu introduced a motion to increase penalties for property owners who hold large house parties in violation of public health orders. It wasn’t clear whether Garcetti’s announcement was related to that motion. In the motion introduced Wednesday, Ryu said property owners who skirt building and safety rules or city laws, such as the Los Angeles party house ordinance, are in violation of COVID-19 public health orders and the city’s party house ordinance, which became law in 2018. Under the proposal, penalties for large gatherings could include water and power shutoff, permit prohibitions and having a certificate of occupancy held or revoked for any “large, close-contact, largely maskless gatherings, in direct violation of City Emergency Orders and County Health Orders”. Read full article
Drastic measures can of course, lead to very unfortunate results. While many powerful people continue to compare the current pandemic to the Spanish Flu of 1918 – a better comparison that’s rarely being discussed seems to be The Swine Flu of 1976. And while these same powerful people insist that the only cure for COVID-19 will be widespread vaccinations – widespread vaccinations could cause illness, disability, and death, too, just like they did in 1976.
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activistpost--2020-08-08--Oak Brook, IL Council Unanimously Approves Motion to Pass Resolutions Restoring Local Control Over 5

Oak Brook, IL Council Unanimously Approves Motion to Pass Resolutions Restoring Local Control Over 5G Deployment

In 2019 , telecom executives gave U.S. congressional testimony that they have NO scientific evidence that 5G is safe .
This is one of many reasons why American opposition to 5G continues to increase .
In fact , cities AND entire countries have taken action to ban , delay , halt , and limit installation as well as issue moratoriums ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 .
13 , 14 ) .
Oak Brook , IL is now one of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Oak Brook , Illinois unanimously voted in support of the adoption of two resolutions , both of which call for the restoration of local control over the deployment of broadband and 5G .
“ Staff recommends the Village Board approve Resolution 2020-IT-GL-R-1891 calling for an Amendment of the Illinois Small Wireless Facility Deployment Act to Return Control of Local Right-of Ways to Local Municipalities or , in the Alternative , Repeal of the Act ; and approve Resolution 2020-IT-GL-5G-R-1892 Supporting Federal Bills H.R .
530 and S. 2012 to Restore Local Control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ motions to pass the 5G resolutions starting on page 59 of the document .
American opposition to 5G is not limited to biological and environmental risks and warnings ( see 1 , 2 ) .
Federal agencies and various credible experts have also warned that the technology threatens national security , public safety , and weather forecasting accuracy ( see 1 , 2 ) .
The majority of scientists worldwide are opposed to 5G until studies prove that it ’ s safe .
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In 2019, telecom executives gave U.S. congressional testimony that they have NO scientific evidence that 5G is safe. This is one of many reasons why American opposition to 5G continues to increase. In fact, cities AND entire countries have taken action to ban, delay, halt, and limit installation as well as issue moratoriums (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. 13, 14). Oak Brook, IL is now one of them.
From 5G Crisis:
On July 14th, the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois unanimously voted in support of the adoption of two resolutions, both of which call for the restoration of local control over the deployment of broadband and 5G. “Staff recommends the Village Board approve Resolution 2020-IT-GL-R-1891 calling for an Amendment of the Illinois Small Wireless Facility Deployment Act to Return Control of Local Right-of Ways to Local Municipalities or, in the Alternative, Repeal of the Act; and approve Resolution 2020-IT-GL-5G-R-1892 Supporting Federal Bills H.R. 530 and S. 2012 to Restore Local Control in 5G/Broadband Deployment.” Read the approved motions to pass the 5G resolutions starting on page 59 of the document.
American opposition to 5G is not limited to biological and environmental risks and warnings (see 1, 2). Federal agencies and various credible experts have also warned that the technology threatens national security, public safety, and weather forecasting accuracy (see 1, 2).
The majority of scientists worldwide are opposed to 5G until studies prove that it’s safe.
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activistpost--2020-08-08--If Bill Gates Was President…

If Bill Gates Was President…

Bill Gates was recently asked by Yahoo Business what would he do if he were president .
In this interview James Corbett of CorbettReport.com joins Spiro to ask the very same question , only to arrive at a much different conclusion .
Corbett and Spiro also analyze the events that have led up to today ’ s current situation regarding the virus and the response to it .
From the beginning of this crisis , we have all asked… Will the cure be worse that the problem ?
It seems evident at this point that the answer to that question @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corbett delve deep into the problem-reaction-solution perspective known as the Hegelian Dialectic we are seeing play out in this manufactured crisis .
The end game is clear .
The only question is… Will the people accept what the social engineers have in store for humanity ?
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By Spiro Skouras
Bill Gates was recently asked by Yahoo Business what would he do if he were president. In this interview James Corbett of CorbettReport.com joins Spiro to ask the very same question, only to arrive at a much different conclusion.
Corbett and Spiro also analyze the events that have led up to today’s current situation regarding the virus and the response to it. From the beginning of this crisis, we have all asked… Will the cure be worse that the problem? It seems evident at this point that the answer to that question is a resounding yes!
Spiro and Corbett delve deep into the problem-reaction-solution perspective known as the Hegelian Dialectic we are seeing play out in this manufactured crisis. The end game is clear. The only question is… Will the people accept what the social engineers have in store for humanity?
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Broc West Twitter
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Meet the world’s most powerful doctor: Bill Gates
https://www.politico.eu/article/bill-gates-who-most-powerful-doctor/
Gates, other charities pledge $125 million towards COVID-19 treatments
https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/03/10/gates-other-charities-pledge-125-million-towards-covid-19-treatments.html
U.S. funding of global health strengthens COVID-19 fight
https://ge.usembassy.gov/u-s-funding-of-global-health-strengthens-covid-19-fight-june-25/
Immunization Safety Review: SV40 Contamination of Polio Vaccine and Cancer
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25057632/
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activistpost--2020-08-08--Derrick Broze Announces #ExposeBillGates Day of Action 2 – Aug. 8th – Interview with James Corbett

On June 13 , 2020 , hundreds of thousands of people from around the world participated in the first ever @ @ @ @ @ .
The event was a success with # ExposeBillGates trending all day on Twitter , @ @ @ @ @ agenda being translated in several languages , hundreds of protests and outreach events , and @ @ @ @ @ Now , it ’ s time to do it again .
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By The Corbett Report
On June 13, 2020, hundreds of thousands of people from around the world participated in the first ever #ExposeBillGates Day of Action. The event was a success with #ExposeBillGates trending all day on Twitter, information about Bill Gates’ agenda being translated in several languages, hundreds of protests and outreach events, and mainstream outlets taking notice. Now, it’s time to do it again.
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activistpost--2020-08-09--Apple Admits Their Watches and Wearables Can Cause Skin Irritation, Discomfort, and Harm — Blames Ch

Apple Admits Their Watches and Wearables Can Cause Skin Irritation, Discomfort, and Harm — Blames Chemicals Not Radiation

Apple recently committed to removing additional harmful chemicals from their products .
More recently , Apple has created a new list for its wearable products , recognizing that devices like Apple Watch ( and other rumored Apple wearable devices ) bring with them their own challenges of skin irritation and sensitizers that can cause discomfort , and even harm to wearers .
Over recent years Apple has taken steps to remove harmful chemicals like Lead , Arsenic , Beryllium , Mercury , PVCs , and BFRs from its products .
No mention that these health issues could be caused by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fact , a few years ago there was a class action lawsuit against Fitbit because their watches were causing rashes .
The company also blamed this on chemicals – not radiation .
When Fitbit wearers received watches with different wristbands – many of them developed rashes again .
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Fitbit wearers also reported being shocked while wearing them .
A smartphone class action lawsuit was filed last summer because several Apple models were found to exceed “ safe ” RF Radiation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( FCC ) .
Recently , Apple was ordered to release all of their correspondence with the FCC regarding iPhone radiation .
The Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) is supposed to protect the public by regulating the telecom industry .
Instead they have been catering to the industry since long before the Trump administration .
There is plenty of research that indicates cell phone radiation and other sources of wireless are harmful .
The EPA wanted to warn the public about this in 1984 !
The FCC is also being sued for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels and 5G ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ) .
Unfortunately most people still don ’ t seem to be aware about any of this .
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By B.N. Frank
Apple recently committed to removing additional harmful chemicals from their products.
From iMore:
More recently, Apple has created a new list for its wearable products, recognizing that devices like Apple Watch (and other rumored Apple wearable devices) bring with them their own challenges of skin irritation and sensitizers that can cause discomfort, and even harm to wearers. Over recent years Apple has taken steps to remove harmful chemicals like Lead, Arsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, PVCs, and BFRs from its products.
No mention that these health issues could be caused by radiation from their products too.
In fact, a few years ago there was a class action lawsuit against Fitbit because their watches were causing rashes. The company also blamed this on chemicals – not radiation. When Fitbit wearers received watches with different wristbands – many of them developed rashes again.
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Fitbit wearers also reported being shocked while wearing them.
A smartphone class action lawsuit was filed last summer because several Apple models were found to exceed “safe” RF Radiation levels established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Recently, Apple was ordered to release all of their correspondence with the FCC regarding iPhone radiation.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is supposed to protect the public by regulating the telecom industry. Instead they have been catering to the industry since long before the Trump administration. There is plenty of research that indicates cell phone radiation and other sources of wireless are harmful. The EPA wanted to warn the public about this in 1984!
The FCC is also being sued for not protecting the public from unsafe radiation levels and 5G (see 1, 2, 3, 4). Unfortunately most people still don’t seem to be aware about any of this.
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activistpost--2020-08-11--Signed as Law: Connecticut Limits Militarization of Local Police, Could Curb Qualified Immunity

A Connecticut police reform bill signed into law last month will limit federal militarization of police and takes a step toward ending qualified immunity for law enforcement officers .
A coalition of four Democrats introduced House Bill 6004 ( HB6004 ) on July 23 .
Titled An Act Concerning Police Accountability , the 71-page bill made numerous changes to policies applying to state and local police officers .
Among the changes , the new law put limits on the militarization of police .
It also creates a process to sue police officers in state court for using excessive force or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that could potentially limit a “ qualified immunity ” defense .
The House passed HB6004 by an 86-58 vote .
The Senate approved the measure 21-15 .
Gov .
Ned Lamont signed the bill into law on July 31 .
Under the new law , police departments are prohibited from acquiring ” controlled equipment ” going forward .
This includes : Police departments will be required to report any “ controlled equipment ” it possesses to the legislature .
The law empowers the governor and the commissioner of emergency services to order a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ controlled equipment it owns .
The ordinance applies to equipment acquired through both the well-known 1033 program , along with any other military surplus program operated by the federal government .
Through the federal 1033 Program , local police departments procure military-grade weapons .
Police can also get military equipment through the Department of Homeland Security via the ( DHS ) “ Homeland Security Grant Program.
” The DHS doles out over $ 1 billion in counterterrorism funds to state and local police each year .
According to a 2012 Senate report , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tactical vehicles , drones , and even tanks with little obvious benefit to public safety .
And , according to ProPublica , “ In 1994 , the Justice Department and the Pentagon-funded a five-year program to adapt military security and surveillance technology for local police departments that they would otherwise not be able to afford.
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In August 2017 , President Trump issued an executive order that gave a push to local police militarization .
Trump ’ s action rescinded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transparency and oversight around the Department of Defense 1033 program and other federal resources that provide military weapons to local police .
The new law limits participation in federal police militarization programs .
Arming ‘ peace officers ’ like they ’ re ready to occupy an enemy city is totally contrary to the society envisioned by the founders .
They ’ ve turned ‘ protect and serve ’ into ‘ command and control.
’ In the 1980s , the federal government began arming , funding and training local police forces , turning peace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unconstitutional “ War on Drugs.
” The militarization went into hyper-drive after 9/11 when a second front opened up – the “ War on Terror.
” By making it more difficult for local police to get this military-grade gear and surveillance technology , and ensuring they can ’ t do it in secret , it makes them less likely to cooperate with the feds and removes incentives for partnerships .
Enactment of the law takes a first step toward limiting police militarization in Connecticut .
HB6004 also creates a legal pathway that could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a defense for police officers .
The new law establishes a cause of action that will allow people to sue police officers who violate rights enshrined in the Connecticut Constitution ’ s Declaration of Rights .
But as Reason points out , the law has a pretty significant loophole .
The law grants police officers “ governmental immunity ” if they “ had an objectively good faith belief that [ their ] conduct did not violate the law.
” Without clearly defining either “ objectively ” or “ good faith belief.
” This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualified immunity doctrine similar to the one created by federal courts .
How this plays out in practice will depend on state courts .
Typically , people sue police for using excessive force or other types of misconduct through the federal court system under the U.S. Bill of Rights .
But federal courts created a qualified immunity defense out of thin air , making it nearly impossible to hold law enforcement officers responsible for actions taken in the line of duty .
In order to move ahead with a suit , the plaintiff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ established ” that the officer ’ s action was unconstitutional .
The “ clearly established ” test erects an almost insurmountable hurdle to those trying to prove excessive force or a violation of their rights .
HB6004 creates at least an opportunity to create an alternative path in state court with no qualified immunity hurdle to clear .
Colorado recently enacted a law that more definitely eliminates qualified immunity as a defense .
It remains unclear how the state legal process will play out in practice .
The first question is whether people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the federal process .
Under the original constitutional system , it would have never been a federal issue to begin with .
Regulation of police powers was clearly delegated to the states , not the federal government .
But with the advent of the incorporation doctrine , people reflexively run to federal courts .
But by removing the qualified immunity hurdle , it should incentivize people to take advantage of the state system .
The second question is if police officers will be able to have cases removed to federal jurisdiction in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
State and local law enforcement officers working on joint state/federal task forces will almost certainly will .
They are effectively treated as federal agents .
For New York law enforcement officers not operating with a federal task force , it seems unlikely they will be able to remove the case to federal court initially , but that door could open on appeal .
One attorney I talked to said that it might be possible for officers to have their case removed to federal court to consider U.S. constitutional ramifications .
But he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ courts would have to respect the state law prohibiting qualified immunity as a defense .
The federal court would likely have to apply the state law as the state intended , even though the federal court might well be able to decide whether or not a U.S. constitutional violation had taken place .
But it is possible that the federal court could simply decide its jurisdiction supersedes state law and hear the case under the federal process , including the application of qualified immunity .
Only time will tell how the process will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state process will make it more difficult for police to simply side-step civil suits by declaring sovereign immunity up front .
The Supreme Court shows no interest in rolling back its qualified immunity doctrine .
In fact , the High Court recently rejected several cases that would have allowed it to revisit the issue .
For instance , the SCOTUS let stand an Eleventh Circuit decision granting immunity to a police officer who shot a ten-year-old child in the back of the knee , while repeatedly attempting to shoot a pet dog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Congress could prohibit qualified immunity .
A bill sponsored by Rep. Justin Amash ( L-Mich. ) and Ayanna Pressley ( D-Mass . )
would do just that .
But it ’ s a long-shot to pass .
Congress does not have a good track recorded on reining in government power .
The best path forward is to bypass the federal system as Colorado has already done and New York is considering .
Other states should follow their lead and create state processes to hold their police officers accountable .
With the evolution of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an abject failure .
As Supreme Court Justice Byron White wrote in the 1986 case Malley v. Briggs , qualified immunity protects “ all but the plainly incompetent or those who knowingly violate the law.
” Reuters called it “ a highly effective shield in thousands of lawsuits seeking to hold cops accountable for using excessive force.
” Attorney and activist Dave Roland called on Missouri to adopt a similar process in an op-ed published by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch .
Michael Maharrey [ send him email ] is the Communications Director for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the original home of the Principles of ’ 98 – Kentucky and currently resides in northern Florida .
See his blog archive here and his article archive here.He is the author of the book , Our Last Hope : Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty .
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By Michael Maharrey
A Connecticut police reform bill signed into law last month will limit federal militarization of police and takes a step toward ending qualified immunity for law enforcement officers.
A coalition of four Democrats introduced House Bill 6004 (HB6004) on July 23. Titled An Act Concerning Police Accountability, the 71-page bill made numerous changes to policies applying to state and local police officers. Among the changes, the new law put limits on the militarization of police. It also creates a process to sue police officers in state court for using excessive force or taking other actions that violate individual rights that could potentially limit a “qualified immunity” defense.
The House passed HB6004 by an 86-58 vote. The Senate approved the measure 21-15. Gov. Ned Lamont signed the bill into law on July 31.
POLICE MILITARIZATION
Under the new law, police departments are prohibited from acquiring ” controlled equipment” going forward. This includes:
(A) A controlled firearm, ammunition, bayonet, grenade launcher, grenade, including stun and flash-bang, or an explosive
(B) A controlled vehicle, highly mobile multi-wheeled vehicle, mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle, truck, dump truck utility or truck carryal
(C) A drone that is armored or weaponized
(D) controlled aircraft that is combat configured or combat coded or has no established commercial flight application (E) A silencer
(F) A long-range acoustic device
(G) An item in the federal supply class of banned items
Police departments will be required to report any “controlled equipment” it possesses to the legislature. The law empowers the governor and the commissioner of emergency services to order a law enforcement agency to dispose of any controlled equipment it owns.
The ordinance applies to equipment acquired through both the well-known 1033 program, along with any other military surplus program operated by the federal government.
Federal Surplus and Grant Money
Through the federal 1033 Program, local police departments procure military-grade weapons. Police can also get military equipment through the Department of Homeland Security via the (DHS) “Homeland Security Grant Program.” The DHS doles out over $1 billion in counterterrorism funds to state and local police each year. According to a 2012 Senate report, this money has been used to purchase tactical vehicles, drones, and even tanks with little obvious benefit to public safety. And, according to ProPublica, “In 1994, the Justice Department and the Pentagon-funded a five-year program to adapt military security and surveillance technology for local police departments that they would otherwise not be able to afford.”
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In August 2017, President Trump issued an executive order that gave a push to local police militarization. Trump’s action rescinded an Obama-era policy meant to provide greater transparency and oversight around the Department of Defense 1033 program and other federal resources that provide military weapons to local police.
The new law limits participation in federal police militarization programs.
Command and Control
Arming ‘peace officers’ like they’re ready to occupy an enemy city is totally contrary to the society envisioned by the founders. They’ve turned ‘protect and serve’ into ‘command and control.’
In the 1980s, the federal government began arming, funding and training local police forces, turning peace officers into soldiers to fight in its unconstitutional “War on Drugs.” The militarization went into hyper-drive after 9/11 when a second front opened up – the “War on Terror.”
By making it more difficult for local police to get this military-grade gear and surveillance technology, and ensuring they can’t do it in secret, it makes them less likely to cooperate with the feds and removes incentives for partnerships. Enactment of the law takes a first step toward limiting police militarization in Connecticut.
QUALIFIED IMMUNITY
HB6004 also creates a legal pathway that could curb the use of qualified immunity as a defense for police officers. The new law establishes a cause of action that will allow people to sue police officers who violate rights enshrined in the Connecticut Constitution’s Declaration of Rights.
But as Reason points out, the law has a pretty significant loophole. The law grants police officers “governmental immunity” if they “had an objectively good faith belief that [their] conduct did not violate the law.” Without clearly defining either “objectively” or “good faith belief.” This could allow state courts to establish a qualified immunity doctrine similar to the one created by federal courts. How this plays out in practice will depend on state courts.
Typically, people sue police for using excessive force or other types of misconduct through the federal court system under the U.S. Bill of Rights. But federal courts created a qualified immunity defense out of thin air, making it nearly impossible to hold law enforcement officers responsible for actions taken in the line of duty. In order to move ahead with a suit, the plaintiff must establish that it was “clearly established” that the officer’s action was unconstitutional. The “clearly established” test erects an almost insurmountable hurdle to those trying to prove excessive force or a violation of their rights.
HB6004 creates at least an opportunity to create an alternative path in state court with no qualified immunity hurdle to clear.
Colorado recently enacted a law that more definitely eliminates qualified immunity as a defense.
In Practice
It remains unclear how the state legal process will play out in practice.
The first question is whether people will actually utilize the state courts instead of the federal process. Under the original constitutional system, it would have never been a federal issue to begin with. Regulation of police powers was clearly delegated to the states, not the federal government. But with the advent of the incorporation doctrine, people reflexively run to federal courts. But by removing the qualified immunity hurdle, it should incentivize people to take advantage of the state system.
The second question is if police officers will be able to have cases removed to federal jurisdiction in order to take advantage of qualified immunity.
State and local law enforcement officers working on joint state/federal task forces will almost certainly will. They are effectively treated as federal agents.
For New York law enforcement officers not operating with a federal task force, it seems unlikely they will be able to remove the case to federal court initially, but that door could open on appeal.
One attorney I talked to said that it might be possible for officers to have their case removed to federal court to consider U.S. constitutional ramifications. But he said even then, he thinks federal courts would have to respect the state law prohibiting qualified immunity as a defense. The federal court would likely have to apply the state law as the state intended, even though the federal court might well be able to decide whether or not a U.S. constitutional violation had taken place.
But it is possible that the federal court could simply decide its jurisdiction supersedes state law and hear the case under the federal process, including the application of qualified immunity. Only time will tell how the process will play out in practice. Regardless, the state process will make it more difficult for police to simply side-step civil suits by declaring sovereign immunity up front.
Moving Forward
The Supreme Court shows no interest in rolling back its qualified immunity doctrine. In fact, the High Court recently rejected several cases that would have allowed it to revisit the issue. For instance, the SCOTUS let stand an Eleventh Circuit decision granting immunity to a police officer who shot a ten-year-old child in the back of the knee, while repeatedly attempting to shoot a pet dog that wasn’t threatening anyone.
Congress could prohibit qualified immunity. A bill sponsored by Rep. Justin Amash (L-Mich.) and Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) would do just that. But it’s a long-shot to pass. Congress does not have a good track recorded on reining in government power.
The best path forward is to bypass the federal system as Colorado has already done and New York is considering.
Other states should follow their lead and create state processes to hold their police officers accountable. With the evolution of qualified immunity, the federal process is an abject failure. As Supreme Court Justice Byron White wrote in the 1986 case Malley v. Briggs, qualified immunity protects “all but the plainly incompetent or those who knowingly violate the law.” Reuters called it “a highly effective shield in thousands of lawsuits seeking to hold cops accountable for using excessive force.”
Attorney and activist Dave Roland called on Missouri to adopt a similar process in an op-ed published by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
A consensus has developed — crossing all party and ideological lines — for the proposition that qualified immunity is an evil that should be undone. At the federal level either the Supreme Court or Congress could undo it, but thus far neither has seen fit to act. Justice in Missouri, however, does not need to wait on Washington — the Legislature can and should adopt a Missouri statute that allows citizens to sue government officials who have violated citizens’ constitutional rights.
Source: Tenth Amendment Center
Michael Maharrey [send him email] is the Communications Director for the Tenth Amendment Center. He is from the original home of the Principles of ’98 – Kentucky and currently resides in northern Florida. See his blog archive here and his article archive here.He is the author of the book, Our Last Hope: Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty. You can visit his personal website at MichaelMaharrey.com and like him on Facebook HERE
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activistpost--2020-08-10--“5G Space Wars” Webinar Event, August 13th @ 7pm EST

Despite expert warnings , opposition and accidents , many companies are continuing to launch satellites and similar vehicles to provide internet coverage – including 5G – from above ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 ) .
Thanks to the folks at Americans for Responsible Technology and 5G Crisis for organizing a free webinar to provide more information about this insanity : How many wireless broadband satellites are already circulating over our heads ?
How do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely impact on human health and the environment ?
And what can be done to stop their deployment ?
Please join us next Thursday , August 13th at 7pm EST for an in-depth look at the race to launch 5G satellites into space .
Our panel of experts includes renowned attorney Julian Gresser , engineer Ben Levi , space technology expert Joe Sandri and author and scientist Arthur Firstenberg .
This national Zoom call will also stream simultaneously on our Facebook Page via Facebook Live .
Pre-registration is required .
Last year The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Electromagnetic Radiation ( aka “ Electrosmog ” ) could lead to health problems in a significant percentage of the population .
People have recently reported that they started experiencing health issues after additional satellites were launched .
Of course – this may not be only from these satellites .
Even though cities worldwide and ENTIRE COUNTRIES have taken action to ban , delay , halt , and limit installation as well as issue 5G moratoriums ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ) – it continues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many places ( see 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 .
6 , 7 , 8 ) .
Of course , other newly installed sources of wireless are harmful too .
In fact , all sources are harmful .
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In 2019 , telecom executives gave congressional testimony that they had NO proof that 5G is safe .
The majority of scientists worldwide are opposed to 5G until studies show that it ’ s safe .
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By B.N. Frank
Despite expert warnings, opposition and accidents, many companies are continuing to launch satellites and similar vehicles to provide internet coverage – including 5G – from above (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15).
Thanks to the folks at Americans for Responsible Technology and 5G Crisis for organizing a free webinar to provide more information about this insanity:
“5G Space Wars” Webinar Event, August 13th @ 7pm EST
How many wireless broadband satellites are already circulating over our heads? How do these satellites work? What is their likely impact on human health and the environment? And what can be done to stop their deployment?
Please join us next Thursday, August 13th at 7pm EST for an in-depth look at the race to launch 5G satellites into space.
Our panel of experts includes renowned attorney Julian Gresser, engineer Ben Levi, space technology expert Joe Sandri and author and scientist Arthur Firstenberg.
This national Zoom call will also stream simultaneously on our Facebook Page via Facebook Live. Pre-registration is required.
Last year The World Health Organization warned that high levels of Electromagnetic Radiation (aka “Electrosmog”) could lead to health problems in a significant percentage of the population. People have recently reported that they started experiencing health issues after additional satellites were launched. Of course – this may not be only from these satellites. Even though cities worldwide and ENTIRE COUNTRIES have taken action to ban, delay, halt, and limit installation as well as issue 5G moratoriums (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) – it continues to be deployed and turned on in many places (see 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 6, 7, 8). Of course, other newly installed sources of wireless are harmful too. In fact, all sources are harmful.
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In 2019, telecom executives gave congressional testimony that they had NO proof that 5G is safe. The majority of scientists worldwide are opposed to 5G until studies show that it’s safe.
Activist Post reports regularly about 5G, WiFi, and other sources of “Electrosmog.” For more information, visit our archives.
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