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Regulators should think carefully about the fallout from well-intentioned new rules and avoid the mistakes of the past.
Al Cannistras insight:
written almost 2 years ago - perhaps more urgent than ever... . . 
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Despite being the most fearsome military ground vehicles, tanks can also legally be driven by any civilian...as long as they follow these rules.
Al Cannistras insight:
hmmm - so this article says they are legal for civilians... I may need a new car - but, oh, the parking issues with this... . .
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Will the Ball Drop in New York this year? Yep! It will take place in 2020-2021 but spectators aren’t allowed. Will anyone perform at the event?
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no people? . .
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Worried about what's in the shot? Find out all 10 ingredients in the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, along with what they do.
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some details of what is in the recipe... .
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After infecting millions of people worldwide, the 1918 flu strain shifted—and then stuck around.
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does history fully repeat? . .
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McInerney lays out strategy to defeat deep-state coup plotters Lt. Gen. Thomas McInerney [U.S. Air Force Retired] said in a no-holds-barred interview that he doesn't believe the courts are likely to come through for President Trump. Despite massive amounts of evidence of widespread irregularities, many judges appear either unable or unwilling to sort through allegations…
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few would dare to post a comment... . .
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Late this summer, after the pandemic turned everyone into an amateur gardener and home cook, a frenzy erupted on Facebook. Food historian Sarah Wassberg Johnson first spotted it while perusing a…
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there is much history in this glass... . .
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A small business in middle Tennessee has just surprised its workers with $1 million in raises. Rackley Roofing wanted to do something big for its employees for all their hard work in this difficult year: that something big was a rare triple raise. Rackley Roofing has 200 employees that have worked on many of Nashville's buildings.
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wouldn't it be great if this idea caught on around the country... . .
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Many are saddened over the passing of the beloved host of "Jeopardy," but Alex Trebek already had an idea of who he'd want to take over for him.
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Alex's last day will be.... "they did reveal that Trebek's last episode of Jeopardy will air on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) this year."
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A politician or a political party can achieve long-term dominance by tipping the balance of votes in their direction through the implementation of policies that strangle and stifle economic growth.
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an 8 year old artilce - the plan moves forward...
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"The court convened for the first time in February 1790 in New York City, then the nation’s capital. From 1791 to 1800, it assembled in Philadelphia, which served as the capital while Washington, D.C., was under construction. Starting in February 1801, the court began meeting in Washington, where it occupied various sites in the Capitol building for more than a century......"
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things to know about SCOTUS... . .
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Boston Dynamics will sell accessories for its robodog Spot, including charging bricks, camera kits — and even a prehensile arm.
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ARMS for sale! NO - not the kind that blows something up - these are aRMS - for dogs - uhm, robodogs to be more precise! . .
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Passing wealth onto heirs would become more expensive under former vice president Joe Biden's tax plan, according to an analysis by the Tax Policy Center. Here's what to expect.
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does the inheritance change affect you? . .
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Unless you've been living under a rock, you know Tim Berners-Lee is a pretty important dude in the technology world. He’s the father of the Internet, responsible for the birth of the World Wide Web as we know it. And he hates it with a vengeance, so he’s taking action.
Al Cannistras insight:
ABSOLUTELY without making a political statement, the censorship going on today makes this all the more important. The article dates back to 2018. . “Unless you've been living under a rock, you know Tim Berners-Lee is a pretty important dude in the technology world. He's the father of the Internet, responsible for the birth of the World Wide Web as we know it.” “The intent is world domination,” he says.. For all of us, I hope he is successful. The future of humanity may depend on it. https://inrupt.com/ . Comments are welcome, however, if they are political, I may censor them!
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Greyhound bus has announced a partnership with the National Runaway Safeline in a joint effort to help bring kids back home.
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perhaps never more meaningful - GO GREYHOUND! . .
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The COVID vaccine has been pleasantly surprising doctors for one reason: there are extra doses in many vials. Here's what that means for you.
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extra doses . .
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Variations on the American flag have been common for generations, but what is a Black American flag, and what does it mean to display one?
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old fashioned perhaps, IMO - the flag should remain untouched... find an alternative method to convey a message . .
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Rush Limbaugh, America's Anchorman and Doctor of Democracy, is known as the pioneer of AM radio. Limbaugh revolutionized the media and political landscape with his unprecedented combination o f serious discussion of political, cultural and social issues along with satirical and biting humor.
Al Cannistras insight:
all part of the plan..... (or do you not yet see it?) . .
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It's gone! Why the missing Utah monolith is making us think about '2001"
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I'm Al - you really need to ask Hal.... . .
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"The accounting error has likely led to a number of policy decisions that have drastically crippled our ability to support the general welfare of society, economically, socially, and spiritually. Going forward these findings should give us pause and reconsideration over the threa
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your thoughts? . .
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Left-wing activist and actress Alyssa Milano took to Twitter in 2018 to warn her followers about electronic voting machines and how easily they could be hacked, stressing the need for paper ballots.
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how "interesting" . .
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The presidential election is still on-going as early mail-in ballots are being counted but people want to know: Can Trump run again if he loses?
Al Cannistras insight:
sharing from the article... "{Speaking to The Australian, Bannon said, "You’re not going to see the end of Donald Trump,” should he lose the re-election efforts. "I’ll make this prediction right now – if for any reason the election is stolen from or in some sort of way Joe Biden is declared the winner, Trump will announce he’s going to run for re-election in 2024."" . .
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Many people – as we well know – are annoyed by this reference to the clash between Good and Evil and the use of “apocalyptic” overtones, which according to them exasperates spirits and sharpens divisions. It is not surprising that the enemy is angered at being discovered just when he believes he has reached the citadel he seeks to conquer undisturbed. What is surprising, however, is that there is no one to sound the alarm. The reaction of the deep state to those who denounce its plan is broken and incoherent, but understandable. J
Al Cannistras insight:
some urgency in reading this - then you can decide.... . .
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More than a century ago, masks became the facial front lines in the battle against influenza. But as they have now, the masks also stoked political division.
Al Cannistras insight:
holy _______ - does this sound like 2020 - a hundred years ago! . ALERT - for folks in the future, perhaps when time travel is the norm - DO NOT set your trip back to 2020.... just don't do it! . .
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For those of us who support the Made in America/Buy American movement and want to rebuild American manufacturing by returning manufacturing to America through reshoring from China, it’s important to consider the policies of President Trump and former V.P. Biden in their bid to be president. Two policies, tax rates and the cost and availability of energy, have a major effect on where a company chooses to locate their manufacturing or headquarters, if they have multiple plants globally. If the corporation has a plant in a country with a lower tax rate, they may choose to shift their profits to
Al Cannistras insight:
The news media stopped reporting the news long ago. Now it is sensationalism and a biased opinion. Hopefully this group is reporting the facts – you can decide….
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I'm Al - you really need to ask Hal....
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