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Corona
Virus: What
has been observed regarding the Corona Virus can be
read here. Photographs of empty New York
City, can be viewed
here.
Johns
Hopkins University declared
on September 28, 2021, that 1 million people have died of the said
Covid-19 virus worldwide. This means that of the estimated 7.5
billion people on the planet, the chance of dying from the virus is
about 1 in 7500, or .00013 percent.
A
$40 per hour minimum
wage? ...Frank
X. Didik, September 22, 2021
In
1962, the average 35 year old working man was able to support a
wife, 3 or 4 children, own a house in the suburbs, have 2 cars and
had enough money to go on a vacation once or twice a year. Today, it
takes two highly educated people working to buy a small one or two
bedroom coop or condo, car ownership is rare and they can only afford
to have one or two children at best. To achieve what a man in 1962
made per week and to regain the standard of living of that time, the
minimum wage must be increased to $40 per hour. The gradual decline
over the past 60 years should be changed. Perhaps "shock
treatment" that was recommended to the former communist
countries in Eastern Europe by "experts" from leading
American Universities, should be the guide for this sudden increase
in the average (minimum) wage. Several things would happen. First,
people would initially spend much more money and this would almost
instantly create huge demand. At the same time, it is very possible
that prices would go up, though perhaps not as fast as one might
expect, since production efficiency is much greater today than in
1962. Finally, it might be necessary to implement trade barriers.
This of course would run counter to the direction of globalism.
Perhaps it is time to modify the notion of globalism and take into
account the different global cultures, work ethics and achievements.
Minimum
wage and the Covid Pandemic Frank
X. Didik, June
15,
2021.
The minimum wage was never supposed to be
the average wage. The original function of the minimum wage was
supposed to be a temporary wage till the worker could find a better
position. Unfortunately, over the past 50 years, the minimum wage has
gradually become the normal wage for low income workers. A person can
not live on a minimum wage, even if the wage is $15 per hour as it is
in some locals, such as New York City. As a result of the Covid
Pandemic and the Federal Governments enhanced unemployment benefits,
many low wage workers now refuse to work for minimum wage. The result
has been that businesses have started to offer higher starting wages,
which in many cases amounts to 25% or more above the minimum wage.
This is a good start, but for the dignity of the worker and the
workers ability to rent an apartment, and perhaps get married and
have a family, the basic wage must increase even more.
What
will happen after September 1, 2021, when
added unemployment benefits end, when landlords can demand back rent
or evict, when banks can demand back mortgage payments or start
eviction proceedings and when governments can demand and act on
unpaid back taxes? One can only speculate on what might happen, but I
believe that surplus spending will end, that there will be a business
and economic slowdown and that real estate sales prices may decrease,
considering that unpaid mortgages will again start to be foreclosed
upon. On the other hand, businesses will be able to hire more
workers, since much of the unemployment benefits will end. Still, we
are entering into very unknown economic and social territory.Frank
X. Didik, June
15,
2021.
Remote
working, office space, the diminished need for employees Frank
X. Didik, January 1, 2021
It
is fascinating to note that as a result of the government imposed
Covid-19 restrictions, that for a period of time, an estimated 30% of
the population was out of work, and yet the country did not
experience any long term shortages, in any area. One might say that
this is a wake-up call for companies to show them that they have too
many redundant employees. read
more
Does
constant mask wearing reduce cognitive ability? Studies
have shown that people inhale between 7% and 12% of their exhaled
breath, with an accumulation of carbon dioxide. Does this cause minor cognitive
loss for the wearer over time? Further, over time, the masks quickly
become both moist as well as becomes a breading ground for bacteria.
Also, does the additional stress on the lungs to breath through a
filter effects the lungs? More studies must be performed to determine
if mask wearing causes biological issues as well as psychological
issues over time.
Lockdowns
benefit large companies at the expense of small stores and
businesses Frank
X. Didik December 16, 2020
It
has become obvious that the lockdowns, imposed by most of the states
to control the spread of Covid-19, has clearly benefited large
companies, particularly on-line mega-companies, at the expense of
small, local businesses, that were forced to either close their doors
or greatly curtail their operations. It was estimated that these
small companies and stores represented about 60% of the economy. As a
result of the government imposed lockdowns, much of this bushiness
activity and wealth has been transferred, perhaps permanently, to the
on-line stores. This is rapidly creating a vastly different business
environment and potentially will reduce the ability of an individual
to start their own business in the future.
Massive
surpluses in society
Industry has produced massive surpluses Since the start of the
Industrial Revolution, 230 years ago, society has gradually managed
to ever increase productivity and surpluses. Today, these surpluses
are so great that I estimate that only 20% of the population can
support themselves and the rest of the population. This assumption
was proven essentially correct with the Covid/Corona lockdowns when
it was estimated that over 50% of the population was not working and
yet society did not experience any shortages in any area. Further,
with the robotic and artificial intelligence revolution just around
the corner, even greater surpluses will be achieved and even less
workers/employees will be needed. This leads to the question of how
to deal with the vast number of people who's work will no longer be
needed? If the present monetary system continues, perhaps a basic,
livable income will necessary, though in general, I am not in favor
of the idea, since I have always felt that everyone should be
required to carry their own weight in society and further, give back
to society. There are some who feel that the population should be
reduced by discouraging the formation of families, encouraging single
life, birth control, abortion, same sex unions encouraging latter age
marriage and other methods. Most non-retail businesses can easily
survive with less than 50% of their work force.
Factors
causing and controlling inflation Frank
X. Didik, June
15,
2021.
The unprecedented increase in the money
supply since March 2020 through money being pumped into businesses,
banks, and individuals, through increased unemployment compensation,
has all had an effect on the potential for inflation. It is estimated
that the national debt has increased from 21 trillion dollars in
January 2020 to an estimated 34 trillion dollars as of May, 2021, an
increase of about 30 percent. Though there is noticeable inflation,
it is not as high as one might expect. What has happened? Many people
are not spending the additional money on goods and services, but
rather parking the money in such areas as crypto-currencies, paying
down their existing credit card and other debt and by investing their
additional money in the stock market, which in fact has inflated
since January 2020.
Massive
inflation coming?-Part 2 Frank
X. Didik, June
15,
2021.
Inflation is here. The US. Department of
Commerce estimates that as of June 1, 2021, inflation is hovering
just below 8%. However certain items clearly have increased well
beyond this amount with construction materials having increased
anywhere from 200 to 400 percent. It is estimated that beef prices
and fish prices has increased by about 30 percent, while gasoline has
increased by approximately 40 percent since the Covid pandemic low in
August, 2020.
Massive
inflation coming? Frank
X. Didik, January 2, 2021.
At the start of 2020, it is estimated that
the United States national debt was 21 Trillion dollars. As of
January 2, 2021, as a result of the vast "printing" of
additional money for Covid Relief and other expenses, this debt is
estimated at just under 30 trillion dollars. Surely, one would think
that a 30% increase in money supply would lead to significant
inflation, but this has not happened. I believe that this is
primarily because of vast production surpluses, on every level
including manufacturing, services and farming. Robotics, efficient
computerized allocation of resources and transportation has produced
enough for everyone, without pressure on the market.
Similarities
between the current lock-downs and Prohibition Frank
X. Didik, January 2, 2021.
Many people feel that the shock of the
lockdowns is unique in American history. This is not the case. There
have been many shocking, similar instances of business closures or
being greatly curtailed in American history. Some examples include in
1919, with the introduction of Prohibition, when all of the bars and
liquor stores were suddenly closed and it was impossible to legally
purchase alcohol. Clearly it was shocking when the leisurely pint
after work and the closures of bars, must have been shocking.
Prohibition ended in 1933. During World War 2, there were also many
restrictions including rationing of previously common items such as
meat, sugar, gasoline and other items. Similar restrictions and
shortages also occurred During the Civil war of 1861-1865 and the
Revolutionary War of 1775-1783.
Some
people feel that the
Covid issue has become more political than medical
and true science and statistical knowledge has been abandoned, for
the sake of pushing one narrative. It is now time to return to normalicy.
"Temporary"
seems to have become the new permanent under the virus hysteria lockdown.
Exaggerated
Covid deaths?
What started as a whisper, is now becoming a roar. The fact is that
we are not stepping over bodies, as during the bubonic plague (black
death) of 1347 to 1353. It is clear to everyone that Covid, has the
same mortality rate as the common flu. Further, people around the
country are wise to the difference between "died because of
Covid" vs "died with Covid". The fact that the total
number of deaths world wide has not increased since the Covid scare
shows that the numbers are wrong. It is time to return to normalcy.
To accommodate those who fear what they may have done over the past
18 months, perhaps a "truth and reconciliation committee"
and amnesty, similar to what South Africa did, should be considered.
The
Covid issue has become more political than medical and
true science and statistical knowledge has been abandoned, for the
sake of pushing one narrative. It is now time to return to normalicy.
Exaggerated
Covid deaths? What
started as a whisper, is now becoming a roar. The fact is that we
are not stepping over bodies, as during the bubonic plague (black
death) of 1347 to 1353. It is clear to everyone that Covid, has the
same mortality rate as the common flu. Further, people around the
country are wise to the difference between "died because of
Covid" vs "died with Covid". The fact that the total
number of deaths world wide has not increased since the Covid scare
shows that the numbers are wrong. It is time to return to normalcy.
To accommodate those who fear what they may have done over the past
18 months, perhaps a "truth and reconciliation committee"
and amnesty, similar to what South Africa did, should be considered.
If
the vaccinations work, why must people still wear masks and why the
need for a "Vaccination Passport"? Obviously,
if someone decides not to take the vaccine, they are the one's who
might be at risk. Why would people not want to take this potentially
life saving vaccination? There are a number of reasons including that
some of the vaccinations used aborted baby's/fetuses, some people
question how a vaccination can be developed in two months, while the
average time it takes to develop a vaccine is 13 years. The long term
effects of the vaccines are completely unknown. Finally, some people
feel that there is not any need to take it considering that the
recovery rate is just under 100%. Finally, some people feel that the
risks of permanent injury or death from the vaccine, outweighs the
risks from the potential of getting the vaccine. The concept of
"my body, my choice also seems to be a factor to decline taking
the vaccine. Presently about 50% of the United States has taken or
plans to take the vaccine.
Pent
up Demand
caused by Covid-19 lockdown? Unlikely. People are used to staying
home, have developed new habits, and after being out of work, will
probably want to save money.
Forced
vaccinations? But Why? read
more
Do
more people die because of the Corona Virus or because of the lockdown? read
more
Hysterical
Fears pushed in the media and other sources:
What ever happened to Y2K, the Ozone hole, nuclear winter, missile
gap, read
more
Is
Covid-19 as widespread as suggested? read
more
Corona
Virus "Experts"?
Who is to say who is an expert when the entire virus is a new event
and nobody has any real understanding what is going on. This is like
the transition period of Eastern Europe from 1989 to 1992, when so
many "leading experts" came from nowhere and gave the
public their speculation with truly disastrous results, causing
massive inflation and economic failure in countries who followed
their "advice".
Corona
Virus:
What I have observed regarding the Corona Virus can be
read here. Further, my photographs of empty New York City, can be viewed
here.
Pentup
Demand caused
by Covid-19 lockdown? Unlikely. People are used to staying home, have
developed new habits, and after being out of work, will probably want
to save money.
Hysterical
Fears pushed in the media and other sources: What
ever happened to Y2K, the Ozone hole, nuclear winter, missile gap, read
more
Restaurants
and Bars will spring back? Very
unlikely. People go to these places not only to eat and drink but
primarily to socialize. If people are social distanced, why go out?
Corona
Virus "Experts"?
Who is to say who is an expert when the entire virus is a new event
and nobody has any real understanding what is going on. This is like
the transition period of Eastern Europe from 1989 to 1992, when so
many "leading experts" came from nowhere and gave the
public their speculation with truly disastrous results, causing
massive inflation and economic failure in countries who followed
their "advice".
Question
If you can live for a thousand years, but have to live in a 12x12
foot (3x3 meter) room without ever leaving, would you do it? I prefer
to live life to its fullest and accept the risks. Everything in life
entails a certain risk.
Forced
vaccinations? But Why? read
more
Do
more people die because of the Corona Virus or because of the lockdown? read
more
Is
Covid-19
as widespread as suggested? read
more
In
the News
FREEDOM
DAY! The Draconian and arguably
unnecessary Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted!! June 15,
2021 Albany New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has lifted all of the Covid
restrictions that has burdened New York State since March 2020. The
stated reason for the lifting was that the Governor said that 70% of
New Yorkers have been vaccinated using one of the experimental
Covid-19 vaccinations. The arbitrary number was the percentage that
"experts" claimed was the percentage that would create
"heard immunity", though many feel that the science behind
this is unsubstantiated and unproven. In March, 2020, the original
unprecedented "lock down" was supposed to have been for
only 14 days to "flatten the curve", that is to prevent the
hospitals from being over run by Covid
19 victims. The hospitals were not only not overrun but were
essentially empty, yet the Governor continued the lockdown that has
cost the tax payers billions of dollars in lost wages, business and
prevented the many people from having basic medical treatment such as
dentistry, cancer screening and many other issues.
The United
States Senate is holding hearings to investigate the Covid-19
hysteria, the origins of the virus, the relationship of the media to
medical companies and to various governmental health organizations.
June 15, 2021 New
York, NY First Lady Jill Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci visited a Harlem
vaccination site however some spectators started to chant "Fire
Fauci, Fire Fauci". Dr. Fauci has come under scrutiny over the
past two weeks, since his private emails were released that seem to
indicate one thing in private, and a completely different thing in public.
June 12, 2021 A
federal judge has put on hold, New York States plan of demanding that
broadband companies charge only $15 per month to low income New Yorkers.
June 11, 2021
Congress has opened up a series of hearings to investigate the issues
surrounding the Corona Virus / Covid 19 virus. The investigations
will consider if the year and a half lockdowns were necessary, if the
virus originated as a result of a lab leak in China, if the somehow
the media was complicit is causing the Covid hysteria and if so, who
was responsible for the unprecedented shutdown. The Congressional
investigations will also be investigating media companies who
censored political voices as well as information that the media
companies did not like.
June 11, 2021. One
state in Pakistan is now pushing the experimental Covid vaccine by
threatening Pakistani's that the government will turn off their cell
phones if they do not agree to the vaccine. The reasoning behind this
is that the unvaccinated endangers the vaccinated people. One might
ask if this is true, doesn't it mean that the vaccination does not work?
June 11, 2021 A
Florida Urologist claims that some males who have been vaccinated
have experienced infertility and an increase in prostate cancer.
June 6, 2021 There
have been a number of reports that the experimental Covid 19
vaccinations have caused blood clotting in some of the vaccinated
people that cause sever pain in the legs, arms and massive head aches.
June 6, 2021
VigiBase, a database for the World Health Organization has claimed
that 19,916 vaccinated people have experienced eye disorders
including over 700 people who have gone blind.
June 4, 2021
Reports are being mentioned that urges just vaccinated not to travel
immediately out of fear for blood clots developing.
June 3, 2021 Some
have claimed that miscarriages has increased by 366% in just six
weeks, as a result of the Covid vaccines.
As of June 4,
2021, the US Government sponsored vaccine adverse reaction website
has reported that there have been 5,888 deaths from the vaccine and
over 329,021 adverse reactions to the experimental Covid 19
vaccinations. The long term effect is not known for the vaccine.
May 26, 2021 The
United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) no longer recommends
masks for the fully vaccinated, to be worn in public or in stores and
other facilities. There is some question if stores and other venues
are legally allowed to ask a person if they have been vaccinated,
based on the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the HIPAA
regulations, EEOC laws, Title Vll of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and
other regulations. There are other questions as to whether
"vaccination passports" would be violating the above noted
and other regulations.
May 24, 2021 New
Delhi, India The Ministry of Electronics and Information of India is
protesting the notion of a new "Indian Strain of Covid" and
claims that western press has exaggerated the situation.
May 24, 2021
Washington DC Studies indicate that people who had Covid 19 in the
past have a significantly increased incident and severity of side
effects after the Covid 19 vaccine.
May 23, 2021 Bill
Gates and his entourage were spotted in the Tribeca Area of
Manhattan, entering into a restaurant, not wearing a mask. This is
unusual considering that Mr. Gates has been one of the main
proponents of mask wearing in public.
May 23, 2021 The
UK Government has admitted that it has tracked thousands of people
who submitted to the Covid vaccination, without their consent, by
using their cell phone data. Privacy experts are in an uproar over
this revelation.
May 23, 2021
According to the CDC, 38.9 percent of all Americans have been fully vaccinated.
May 23, 2021 Many
US States have introduced programs to encourage people to submit to
the vaccination by offering free beers, and also enrolling the people
into special lotteries, with sum potential prizes being as high as 5
million dollars. Apparently all of those who wish to take the
experimental vaccine have done so and now, the other do not wish to
take it, with the concept of "my body, my choice". This
push to submit to the experimental vaccine is reminiscent of the time
when India was offering simple villages a portable radio to be
sterilized. Some also compare the push for the vaccination to the
Jonestown massacre when "Rev" Jim Jones forced his people
to drink poisoned coolaid.
May 21, 2021. New
data seems to indicate that the number of women who lose their unborn
child after having the Covid vaccine increases by 2000%.
May 21, 2021
President Biden has announced that many on-line dating sites have
agreed to encourage people to submit to the experimental Covid Vaccine.
May 19, 2021
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that those who are fully vaccinated
no longer needs to wear a mask indoors and outdoors. Since the
Federal American With Disability Act, as well as the HIPA regulations
and many state regulations prohibit asking citizens of the medical
status, questions arise if non-vaccinated can be prevented from not
wearing a mask. One might even question the legality of "Covid
Passports" since asking to see such a passport would be
considered a violation of the existing Federal laws.
May 17, 2021 It is
estimated that less then 1% of Chinese in China have taken the
experimental Covid vaccination.
May 14, 2021. As
of May 14, 2021, the US Government sponsored reporting agency VAERS
has received reports of 4,201 deaths, 12,625 hospitalizations, 29,707
urgent care visits, and over 40,000 other doctors office visits after
receiving the Covid-19 experimental vaccination. Though all of the
events happened soon after receiving the vaccination, the vaccination
has not been officially determined to be the cause. There are many
stories floating around that claim vastly higher vaccination deaths
and injuries, but it is impossible to determine what is accurate and
what is not.
May 14, 2021
Washington DC Dr. Fauci, answering Senator Burrs question before a
congressional hearing, has stated that about 50% of the CDC employees
have taken a Covid 19 vaccination, while apparently 50% have not.
Peter Marks, from the FDA, stated also that about 50% of the FDA
employees have taken the vaccine and about 50% has not.
May 14, 2021
President Biden plans to add 100,000 contact tracers.
May 14, 2021
President Biden stated that the recommended rule is simple: "get
vaccinated or wear a mask until you do".
May 14, 2021
President Biden has expressed a desire to build a Public Health Jobs
Corp of 100,000 people to support contact tracing of the Covid virus.
May 14, 2021 It
has come out that 50% of the CDC employees are refusing to get the
Covid Vaccination.
May 14, 2021
France has seen a surge of Covid cases amount those who have taken
the vaccination.
May 13, 2021 Tamil
Nadu, India. Indian Health Ambassador and former actor and comedian
Vivekh received a Covid-19 vaccine on live TV to show how safe the
vaccine is. Unfortunately two days latter, Vivekh died from cardiac
arrest. He had been administered the Indian vaccine of Covaxin
May 12, 2021 The
CDC has changed their mask recommendations after determining that the
survival rate of people who have Covid-19 is just below 100%.
According to the CDC, the survival rate for those who contract Covid,
between the age of 0 to 50 years old is 99.98%. Between 50 and 69
years old, the survival rate is 99.5%, while those 70 years old and
older, the survival rate is 94.6%. The CDC no longer recommends mask
wearing outside.
May 11, 2021
Washington DC 124 former United States generals and admirals signed a
letter declaring that the United States was in grave danger. The
letter seemed to claim that the election was stolen, that the country
was turning socialist and that the Covid-19 pandemic has been
exaggerated. This represents about 20% of the total number of flag
officers, had they still been on duty.
Vacine Adverse
Events Reporting System (VAERS) has reported that there have been
4057 deaths, 11,572 hospitalizations, 25,603 urgent care, 32,803
doctors office visits and 1,112 cases of Bells Palsy, 1,666 cases of
shingles, after receiving a Covid-19 vaccination. These figures,
which happened within days of receiving the Covid-19 vaccination, has
not officially been attributed to the vaccination.
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New York City:
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Page and index to more recent months
July
August 2021 Defeat
in Afghanistan, NYC Vax passport, new rules to prevent unvaccinated
from entering restuarants, social events
June
2021 New York Opens up for summer and about the Tokyo Olympics
Late
May 2021 NYC
is coming back to life.
Early
May 2021
Covid hysteria is dying down and people are beginning to live life
April
2021 NYC and the World
March
2021 Life
in NYC getting back to a new normal
February
2021 Snow,
cold, people getting used to the socalled "New Normal".
Relative calm in NYC
January
2021
Protests around the United States including in Washington DC, NYC
Snow storms, eating outside in the cold in NYC
Christmas
Time 2020 Christmas
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Happenings around New York City in relative calm
May
and June 2020 Massive
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Matter. Also shows the after effects of a boarded up city.
March
and April 2020
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A
$40 per hour minimum
wage? ...Frank
X. Didik, September 22, 2021
In
1962, the average 35 year old working man was able to support a
wife, 3 or 4 children, own a house in the suburbs, have 2 cars and
had enough money to go on a vacation once or twice a year. Today, it
takes two highly educated people working to buy a small one or two
bedroom coop or condo, car ownership is rare and they can only afford
to have one or two children at best. To achieve what a man in 1962
made per week and to regain the standard of living of that time, the
minimum wage must be increased to $40 per hour. The gradual decline
over the past 60 years should be changed. Perhaps "shock
treatment" that was recommended to the former communist
countries in Eastern Europe by "experts" from leading
American Universities, should be the guide for this sudden increase
in the average (minimum) wage. Several things would happen. First,
people would initially spend much more money and this would almost
instantly create huge demand. At the same time, it is very possible
that prices would go up, though perhaps not as fast as one might
expect, since production efficiency is much greater today than in
1962. Finally, it might be necessary to implement trade barriers.
This of course would run counter to the direction of globalism.
Perhaps it is time to modify the notion of globalism and take into
account the different global cultures, work ethics and achievements.
Inflation.
Apparently, inflation is back, though not as severe as in 1980-1982. Items
such as housing purchases, used automobiles, fuel and food has
increased by a fairly high amount, with some estimating this to be
about 15% over the past four months.
From the right,
Frank Didik, Dr. Eric Bitterman, Chairman of Deutche Welle, Dr.
Jachem Reppmann, and publisher Walter at the Von Steuben formal event
in New York City. Though Frank Didik does not have any German
background, he enjoys the inginuety and drive of the German people.
Massive
inflation coming? Frank
X. Didik, January 2, 2020. At the start of 2020, it is estimated
that the United States national debt was 21 Trillion dollars. As of
January 2, 2021, as a result of the vast "printing" of
additional money for Covid Relief and other expenses, this debt is
estimated at just under 30 trillion dollars. Surely, one would think
that a 30% increase in money supply would lead to significant
inflation, but this has not happened. I believe that this is
primarily because of vast production surpluses, on every level
including manufacturing, services and farming. Robotics, efficient
computerized allocation of resources and transportation has produced
enough for everyone, without pressure on the market.
DO
NOT DEFUND THE POLICE With
skyrocketing crime, it is clear that NYC must have an effective and
well funded NYPD otherwise we will be like the wild west.
Remote
working, office space, the diminished need for employees Frank
X. Didik, January 1, 2020 It
is fascinating to note that as a result of the government imposed
Covid-19 restrictions, that for a period of time, an estimated 30% of
the population was out of work, and yet the country did not
experience any long term shortages, in any area. One might say that
this is a wake-up call for companies to show them that they have too
many redundant employees. read
more
NYC heat
wave
NYPD Chief of
Department attacked
Thousands of New
Yorkers are
leaving
A new job
apprenticeships website
New Federal hiring guidelines
NYPD shows extreme
professionalism and restraint Read
more
NYC under curfew read
more
Stores looted May
31, 2020 read
more
Protests erupt in
NYC read
more
Congress
proposesTRACE Act read
more
History of Corona
Virus read
more
Gasoline &
fuel prices plumet read
more
Covid-19 April
2020 news. read
more
Corona Shut-down read
more
Congress aproves
of2 trillion read
more
Protestors object
to shutdown read
more
Photographs of
empty New York Citymore
Federal reserve on
Covid-19 read
more
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Olympic
Note:
We decided not to cover the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics because
of the severe restrictions and a possible 14 day hotel quarantine.
Defund?
Some anti-police groups have called for the defunding of the police
around the country. Question: late at night, if you are traveling in
an empty subway car and two police officers come on, do you feel
threatened or are you relieved and hope that they stay on for the
duration of your trip? The answer is obvious. The police are
essential to maintaining order in any society.
Corona Paycheck
program read
more
Remote
salary protection read
more
Internet
censorship read
more
People
should be responsible for themselves and carry their own weight in society read
more
Subway
Safety-Subway Gate Every year hundreds of people are
killed or severely injured when they fall onto the tracks of trains
and subways. The prevention is cost efficient and greatly reduces liability ...
read
more ...
Greatly
reduce train noise A significant
amount of train noise is caused by the train wheels rolling over the
expansion joint of the tracks. This vibration creates noise,
vibrations, an less pleasant ride and also reduces the life cycle of
the train. The solution is relatively simple and cost effective..read
more ...
Liberal
Governments verses Conservative Governments read
more
Career
first and family later? read
more
Frank X. Didik aboard "The
Futurist", anchored in a New York Harbor.
Thoughts
on science, business and society today
By
Frank X. Didik - News1.net editor.
What
if and what can or might be.
The
1956 Firebird was
to be self driving.
Self
Driving Cars? If
you have an accident with a self driving car, who is at fault? The
car manufacturer, the owner of the car or the occupant
"driver" of the car? I
have enjoyed owning and driving some of the most interesting cars
made and have always enjoyed the freedom of driving without
impediments or restrictions. Nevertheless, if self driving cars can
help reduce accidents and enhance society, I am for them. Besides the
technical aspects, there are many other issues that must be worked
out. My concerns
regarding self driving cars including liability, safety, morality and
effectiveness. ...read
more ...
 
Bicycles?
What ever happened to jet packs, flying cars and advanced technology
that in the past, was predicted that we would be using by today? Why
are bicycles being pushed by cities world wide?...read
more ...
Question:
If people who are protesting are paid to protest, is it really a protest?
Question:
If a humanitarian organization is paid for their services, are they
really a humanitarian organization?
Question:
If a charity receives most or all of its money from the government,
is it really a charity considering that the tax payer is paying for
their services?
Cell
Phone Etiquette
Advice for the modern person -
December 9,
2016 read
more
Time
to Rethink Bike Lanes
Advice for bicyle based cities
- August
3,
2016 read
more
On
Education
Rethinking
school and our education system
Should
everyone attend college
or university?
... read
more ...
Can
a
college or a university
really teach a person to be a businessman
or an artist or good in any particular field? ...
read
more ...
How
come all college undergraduate degree's
require four years?
Should some degrees require only one
year while others perhaps six years? ...
read
more ...
What
courses should and should not be taught at college or university? Can
college or a university teach a person how to be a good business
person, or how to be creative? ...
read
more ...
Reason,
Logic and intellect is not reliable.
The late Christopher Hitchens often stated that we should rely on our
logic, reason and intellect to determine the truth. Many people who
pride themselves as educated, intelligent and progressive believe the
same. As reasonable as this seems, Galileo proved over 400 years ago
that our logic, reason and intellect is unreliable and that only
direct experimental data, should be relied upon. Galileo had dropped
two balls of the same material, but different masses, from the
Leaning Tower of Pisa to demonstrate that they would hit the ground
at the same time, rather than the heavier ball hitting the ground
first, as almost everyone, including Aristotle, 2000 years ago, had
assumed. Our logic, reason and intellect is not reliable and should
only be viewed as speculation. Only direct experimentation and
obtaining the same results, over and over again should be relied upon.
What about? ..
Old
Computer Formats and the longevity of our digitally stored
knowledge. Are
we entering into a "pre-history" era? How can we preserve
our computer written records, books, photographs, video and
knowledge? We must have an international agreement and an
organization, perhaps under auspices of the United Nations, dedicated
to preserving our global digital records so that future generations
can access the information and knowledge that we store on computer
readable formats.
If
you wanted to, would you be able to read a:
3
1/2" or 5 1/4" or 8" floppy?
cd-rom
or a dvd?
12"
optical disk?
9
track tape?
IBM
punch card?
Paper
punch tape?
If
you can not read these one or two generation old formats today, how
will society be able to read these documents in 200 years from now?
In a few years, our latest computer formats and storage devices, such
as USB drives, will also be obsolete. I have deep concerns about the
longevity of our knowledge and of computer records, ...read
more ...
What
if the decay rate of elements varies rather than being a constant? Imagine,
if this is the case, it would mean that all archeological dating is
in question. How old are artifacts? When in fact did the dinosaurs
really die out? Further, consider that ...
read
more ...
What
is the speed of gravity? If it is instantaneous, then what if
gravity can be modulated? Today
most scientists, assume that the speed of gravity is the same as the
speed of light, but what if the speed of gravity is instantaneous?
Further, if gravity can be modulated, it might allow for
instantaneous universal communication. Thus it might be possible to
communicate with space craft instantly, rather than waiting for
minutes for transmissions to reach the craft or earth. Perhaps
computer chips can be made to operate vastly faster. And this is just
the beginning since ...read
more ...
On
Business
Investing
in Startups. Good idea or bad? Is
investing in a Startup, that has never proven itself in the market
place, a good idea or a waste of money (and talent)? Historically,
investors invested in companies that were swamped with orders and
making money, but needed additional money to ...
read
more ...
Most
efficient brain-storming method and
how to make morning office meetings more productive and interesting ...
read
more ...
Superior
advertising results
Producing
the very best and most effective TV commercials
The single purpose of a television commercial is to sell the product
or service. The fact that an advertisement might be interesting,
funny, informative or well produced is secondary to the main purpose,
which is to sell the product or service. One should never leave the
creation of the television commercial to the television producer or
the video editor. ...
read
more ...
Building
the most effective business websites Never
let a "web designer" develop the website for you. A web
designer should be produce the website under the supervision of an on
line marketing master, usually working with ...
read
more ...
There
is an alternative to population control. Restricting
and discouraging the formation of families in order to stabilize or
reduce population infringes on the freedom and rights of every human.
There is another much better approach...read
more ...
Questioning
the results of modern science. For
the last 100 years, we have been experiencing the collapse of real
science. Theories, speculation and fantasy is the norm today. By
definition, the scientific method is the ability to test and re-test
and always get the same results, over and over. If an idea or a
theory can not be tested, the idea must be viewed as speculation and
not considered true, till that idea is proven without a doubt.
Scientific theory has moved to areas that are beyond our present
capability of testing and gradually a number of unproven theories
have become accepted as fact without any real proof. Further, new
theories have been developed based on old theories. Thus we have a
situation where science today is largely based on theory upon theory.
If something can not be proven, it falls into the realm of philosophy
rather than science. This has led to...read
more ...
What
if time varies along with all things, rather than being a constant? Consider
that...read
more ...
Can
the speed of light vary, even if traveling under the same
conditions, or in other words, is the speed of light really a
constant? According
to Einstein's theory of relativity, the speed of light is a constant
but ...read
more ...
Science
and media hype: Any
sudden "revolutionary" scientific discovery, even if such
discovery is written about in every newspaper and scientific journal,
should be greeted with skepticism. Such a discovery should only be
accepted after the bulk of scientists have have had a chance to
review the discovery and confirm that it is in fact correct. Such
things that come to mind include cold fusion, the so called "God
Particle" and even the recent stated discovery of a
"gravitational wave". All too often such media hype has
come and gone without any real discovery or fundamental change. ..read
more ...
What
percentage of information, contained in science books is accurate
and true? Are we in a post science period? Many
science books today present ...read
more ...
It
is time to retest scientific properties. Verify results. I
suggest that the properties of all materials be re-tested using
modern technology and certify the results. Melting and boiling
points, conductivity, hardness, and all physical properties of
materials should be re-tested ...read
more ...
Honesty
and integrity
in scientific
research is
essential in
order to
advance our knowledge
base. When
a scientist has worked for years to prove a particular theory and
finds out that their work hasbeen in vain, it is difficult to admit
that their original assumptions were wrong. Still it is vitally
important ..read
more ...
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