Category: Power

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How Online Scammers Are Eroding Dating App Profits—and What Can Be Done About It

Online dating has become a cultural cornerstone, connecting millions in search of love, companionship or just a spark. Yet, beneath this digital romance lies a growing threat: scammers who exploit these platforms for profit, leaving both users and dating app companies reeling. The financial toll of these fraudulent activities is staggering, and it’s hitting dating apps where it hurts most—their bottom line. This article explores how scammers are undermining the dating industry, backed by recent statistics, and proposes robust solutions involving identity verification, anti-fraud measures, and streamlined reporting to protect users and restore trust. The Financial Fallout of Scams on Dating Apps Romance scams have surged in recent years, with scammers crafting fake profiles to prey on unsuspecting users. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), consumers reported…
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Positive influence, my story in return…

I have reached out in gratitude and gotten a response back from someone I looked up to during my struggles in my early 20s-30s, after my father had disappeared intentionally. In this letter back to their response “Good to Hear from You Jason” and their wish to read more as I offered, I wrote about my story after their influence seeded in me and continues to take shape and form. I share this here as I never been prompted to take the time and write about my young adult life and the recent challenges that got me to where I am today. And I think it important to share to others, if not for inspiration, to seed a curiosity  for a deeper understanding: Hi [name omitted], Shortly after…
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The Dangers of Joining the CIA: A Legacy of Misplaced Power & Selfish Ambition

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has a long and complex history, dating back to the post-World War II era. Established in 1947, the CIA was created in response to the emerging threats of the Cold War, including the arms and space races. However, from its inception, the agency has been plagued by a culture of misplaced power and selfish ambition, which has led to a legacy of danger and deception. One of the earliest and most influential operations in the CIA’s history was Operation Paperclip, a secret program that recruited former Nazi scientists and engineers to work for the United States government. This operation set a precedent for the CIA’s willingness to compromise its values and morals in pursuit of power and knowledge. By recruiting individuals with questionable…
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Not mRNA Chicken?! Why the Bird Flu…

  Dr. Eric Berg’s part in this discussion with Clayton Baker M.D., has shed light on a concerning plan to vaccinate all chickens and livestock with mRNA technology, which could potentially contaminate the global food supply chains. This plan is allegedly linked to the introduction of a new virus that threatens livestock and can leap to humans during the contamination stage, utilizing miRNA inference for gain of function research. The Biden administration has granted a significant amount of money to Moderna to develop a vaccine for this virus, raising questions about the motivations behind this move. The timing of the virus’s emergence and the subsequent development of a vaccine by Moderna has sparked concerns about a potential global conspiracy to reduce the human population on Earth. The sudden…
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OS/2 Lives On: ArcaOS 5.1.1 Released!

” ArcaOS 5.1.1 has been released, changes in this release include full NLS support for English, German, Spanish, and Russian, further improvements to UEFI boot and GPT disk layouts (modern disks that are larger than 2TB), enhanced USB mouse and keyboard support, Panorama video driver improvements, ACPI management system updated to version 3.23.18, changes to the MultiMac generic Ethernet drivers and the FAT32 driver. The multimedia system has also seen some improvements, particularly in relation to optical media handling. The “Why update or upgrade to ArcaOS 5.1.1?” document has more information: https://www.arcanoae.com/why-update-or-upgrade-to-arcaos-5-1-1/ ” — arcanoae.com OS/2 was a gem that could have dominated the computing landscape, captivating end users and reshaping the market—if only history had unfolded differently. Picture it: selling water in a desert, a product so…
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The Preemptive Truth on Health Perceptions: mRNA ‘Vax’

The narrative surrounding the safety of COVID-19 vaccines has become so entrenched that the mainstream public may outright reject any suggestion of potential harms. Regardless of how compelling or well-reasoned the arguments against the prevailing “trust the science” mantra might be, the lack of control-group studies on vaccine and booster safety has created widespread uncertainty. This ambiguity offers just enough plausible deniability for people to cling to a false sense of confidence, disillusioned about the vaccines’ true efficacy and safety. At the same time, there has been a noticeable increase in cancers and deadly blood clots, yet no clear explanation or accountability ties these conditions to the vaccines. The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) has logged an unprecedented number of reports, but these are frequently dismissed with…
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What is Man In The Middle Shadow Banning?

Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Shadow Banning Man-in-the-middle (MITM) shadow banning is a theoretical or advanced form of shadow banning where a third party—such as an internet service provider (ISP), a network administrator, or even a government entity—intercepts and manipulates data between a user and an online platform without the platform itself being aware. How It Works: Interception: The attacker or intermediary intercepts a user’s requests before they reach the intended website or social media platform. Modification or Filtering: The attacker selectively blocks, modifies, or delays the user’s posts, interactions, or visibility while making it appear to the user that everything is functioning normally. Stealthy Execution: Unlike traditional shadow banning, where a platform itself hides a user’s content, MITM shadow banning is external. The platform may have no direct involvement or…
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The Case for Competency in Public Speaking: A New Standard for American Politicians?

In the landscape of American politics, the authenticity and conviction of public figures are increasingly under scrutiny. There’s a growing sentiment among the public that politicians, often seen as scripted “mobots,” lack the genuine ability to convey their true beliefs or engage in unscripted dialogue. This situation has sparked a debate on whether public office holders should be required to demonstrate their competence through a public speaking exam, specifically one that assesses their ability to communicate without reliance on scripts or teleprompters.   The Current State of Political Discourse Contemporary political speeches are often meticulously crafted by speechwriters or, more recently, supplemented by AI tools like GPT. While these practices ensure a polished delivery, they also allow powerful special interest groups to exert significant control over political messaging.…
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The Erosion of Critical Thought in the Age of Overtime: How Work Hours Shape Our Cognitive Landscape

In today’s fast-paced world, where the demands of work often extend beyond traditional hours, the implications for family life, media consumption and societal discourse are profound. As work hours increase, the time and energy available for critical thinking diminish, transforming the way families engage with news and information, leading to a landscape where entertainment overshadows education, and where news can morph into what we traditionally recognize as yellow journalism. The Impact of Extended Work Hours Extended work hours have a direct correlation with decreased engagement in family activities that foster critical thinking. Research by Greenhaus and Beutell (1985) highlights how work-family conflict can result in reduced family interaction, where family members are too exhausted or preoccupied to engage in meaningful discussions or educational pursuits (Greenhaus & Beutell, 1985).…
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The Good, The Bad[ass] and the Ugly of Flabby Hoffman’s “Colony Collapse Disorder Vol 1”

Flabby Hoffman’s book “Colony Collapse Disorder, Volume I” published on November 24th, 2024 [Three Volumes published concurrently around then.] presents a satirical and highly critical perspective on American politics, culture and society. The central thesis revolves around the idea that a cabal of wealthy elites, referred to as “Ameri-Nazis,” has been secretly manipulating events since the end of World War II to establish a crypto-fascist government in the United States, culminating in the potential rise of a totalitarian Fourth Reich. The author, Flabby Hoffman uses a sarcastic, irreverent and often vulgar tone to deconstruct historical events, political figures, cultural trends and media narratives. The Good (The Thought Provoking Premises): The Fourth Reich: The book posits that the collapse of Nazi Germany wasn’t a defeat but a strategic retreat.…