Only a few people wore masks as Trump rally in Georgia state
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Posted:Dec 6, 2020 9:21 pm
Last Updated:Dec 24, 2020 5:21 am 138580 Views
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US health officials Sunday (Dec 6) expressed alarm over the refusal of many Americans to wear masks as the nation faces a soaring daily COVID-19 death toll and Donald Trump held a packed rally where basic health measures were flouted.
With the rollout of new vaccines expected in just weeks, the officials warned against false confidence - particularly with year-end travel still ahead.
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, said it was "frustrating" to hear people "parroting back that masks don't work (and) that gatherings don't result in superspreading events."
"This is not just the worst public health event. This is the worst event that this country will face," Birx told NBC's Meet the Press.
"The vaccine is critical," she said, "but it's not going to save us from this current surge."
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Trump only cares about he lost the presidential election but ignored people's lives at his rally in Georgia state (please refer to the attached photos). The election has over a month ago, but Trump hasn't conceded yet. Trump's attorney, Rudy Giuliani tested "positive" for COVIT-19.
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COVIT-19 pandemic update:
Globally: 67,393,134 confirmed cases, death toll: 1,541,747
In USA: 15,159,529 confirmed cases, death toll: 288,906 people.
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Happy Thanksgiving!!!
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Posted:Nov 24, 2020 7:42 pm
Last Updated:Nov 29, 2020 9:56 pm 134594 Views
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Thursday of this week is "Thanksgiving Day". One of my favorite holidays.
Wish everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Gobble, gobble.
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I ordered online to buy a 2021 Tesla model 3
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Posted:Nov 14, 2020 6:04 pm
Last Updated:Apr 1, 2021 9:59 pm 138063 Views
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After the test drove a Tesla model 3, I ordered online the purchase at the dealership. Tesla is elegant, "state of the art", "cutting edge technology" and classic vehicle. The delivery fee is free, but this dealership is short of staff, so I must pick-up the car at their dealership in between Dec 19 and 30, 2020.
The Tesla model 3 includes Autopilot (hand free but not fully self-driving), WiFi for internet (the first month is free of charge, but $9.99 per month thereafter), no Falcon wing doors, no spare tire, no 4 wheel cylinder, no greasy motor oil, no transmission oil, no door key (just open by app in your smartphone, or a card assigned to you). No clutter, it is very elegant and clean.
If a theft near the car, the computer will appear "I'm watching you" and alert you on your smartphone and you can watch the suspect from your phone as video recording. Just like my Ring Doorbell, I can see anyone in my front door, side yard and back yard, as I installed 3 surveillance cameras. Everything controls by the computer screen and your smartphone to open door, pre-heat the car, open trunk and front hood. When you leave your Tesla car, you just walk away. Tesla will lock all the doors. When it rains, it automatically wipe your window. When rain stops, the wiper stops. Of course, GPS to guide you. The computer give you the image the cars next to your lanes, front and bac It warns you the battery is low and you can charge the car at home or "Super Charger" stations. No oil pumps, no dirty hands. No motor oil change, no need to add water in the water tank, no transmission oil, .... no maintenance. You can operate your car outside of Tesla by your smartphone to get into parking or exit the parking, summon your Tesla to the drive through window to pick up foods you ordered by your smartphone. Let the clerks surprised that nobody was inside the Tesla but it can drive.
Today is my first time to test drive a Tesla and I love it and ordered one (pearl white). My also came with me, he test drove too.
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Weekend joke - Let your boss say first
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Posted:Nov 13, 2020 8:48 pm
Last Updated:Mar 27, 2024 12:17 pm 138849 Views
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A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking lunch
when they find an antique oil lamp.
They rub it and a Genie comes .
The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.' ' I'm first! I'm first!' says the admin clerk. 'I want be in the Bahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.' Puff! She's gone.
' I'm next! I'm next!' says the sales rep. 'I want be in Hawaii , relaxing the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.'
Puff! He's gone.
'OK, you're up,' the Genie says the manager. The manager says, 'I want
those two back in the office after lunch.'
Moral of the story:
*Always let your boss have the first say.*
Just a reminder: the weekend jokes are from my Las Vegas real estate agent, I am just sharing.
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Did Joe Biden breach "Logan Act Law"?
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Posted:Nov 12, 2020 2:37 pm
Last Updated:Mar 27, 2024 2:10 pm 138312 Views
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When Gen. Michael Flynn was investigated under the so-called Logan Act and eventually had resign after he allegedly had “conversations” with foreign leaders during the transition period between Obama and President Trump? You may recall that at the time Flynn had these conversations, he had already been named as Trump’s National Security Adviser for the upcoming administration.
our surprise when Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security adviser during the Obama Administration claimed on Nov 9th that “foreign leaders are already having phone calls with Joe Biden.” Odd…isn’t that exactly what Flynn was investigated for?
If we’re being consistent, Joe Biden has not been confirmed as the president elect, the votes have not been certified, and there is ongoing litigation. Using the same criteria the Democrats used in 20, wouldn’t what Biden is doing be illegal?
In fact, it was Biden himself, who suggested in a White House meeting in early 20 that Flynn may have been in violation of the Logan Act, which bans civilians from engaging in talks with foreign leaders.
Since Biden is not yet, in fact, the president elect, he is a civilian. Although the Obama administration officials deny that Biden made the suggestion, information obtained by U.S. Attorney John Durham seem to contradict that.
On MSNBC Nov 9th, Rhodes admitted Biden was in discussions with foreign leaders concerning “the agenda they’re going to pursue January 20th.”
Rhodes spouted off while condemning President Trump for contesting the results of last week’s bizarre election.
P.S. The Logan Act (enacted January 30, 99) is an U. S. federal law that criminalizes negotiation by unauthorized American citizens with foreign governments having a dispute with the United States.
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Weekend joke - a priest and a nun
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Posted:Nov 7, 2020 1:47 am
Last Updated:Mar 27, 2024 12:10 pm 140859 Views
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A priest offered a Nun a lift.
She got in and crossed her legs. This movement shifted her gown reveal a shapely leg.
The priest nearly had an accident.
After controlling the car, he stealthily rested his hand on her leg..
The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 9?'
The priest removed his hand. However, when he changed gears, his hand "accidentally" slid her leg. The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 9?'
Chagrined, the priest apologized. 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.'
Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.
On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed look Psalm 9. It said, 'Go forth and seek, further, you will find glory.'
Moral of the story:
*If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.*
Just a reminder: the Weekend jokes are from my real estate agent in Las Vegas. I am just sharing.
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美國總統大選知識 in Mandarin Chinese
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Posted:Nov 1, 2020 10:18 am
Last Updated:Mar 27, 2024 3:34 pm 142719 Views
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在美國總統不是直接民選 (Popular vote),而是透過選舉人團選出總統
各州都有一定數量的選舉人(depends on the population)
選舉人團(Electoral College) 是否該被廢棄近年來一直是政治學家辯論的焦點所在
因為選舉人團(Electoral College)的原因, 2000年高爾輸了. 他贏了popular vote (代表民意) 但卻輸了electoral vote. 2016年Hillary Clinton贏了popular vote (代表民意) 但卻輸了electoral vote. Trump贏了electoral vote, 成為美國總統.
因此較受民眾歡迎的候選人不一定就能成為總統.
在競選的過程中,每位候選人都需要raise funds(資金, 錢), 而接受資金的方式有很多.
有一種是接受政府提供的一筆錢, 但是這樣就不能接受企業或私人的的捐獻 (這筆錢會更大)
(因為這種限制基本上很少候選人接受政府的資金 )
第二點的理由我不太了解, 但是接下來的第三點我知道一點點
在美國大選的過程中 第一個階段是 primary election (黨內初選)
每個州舉行primary election (黨內初選)的日期都不一樣. 像 New Hamsphire州 一直 來講都是最早舉行primary election (黨內初選)的州, 而這個州同時也是歷史上保守派白人的代表州之ㄧ
最早舉行的州通常都會得到很多的媒體報導, 這些報導會左右一些中立投票者的最後決定
像是看到這些報導, 會以為這次大選大概又是共和黨贏, 那些swing voters就順性的投給共和黨, 於是就對整個選舉造成很大的影響. (代表多數民意的政黨沒有贏, 因為不公平的媒體coverage).
Popular vote (全民投票) - an act of voting by the electorate of a country or area；the choice expressed through the votes cast by the electorate
Electoral College - (美) 選舉團 (由各州選出之代表組成, 負責選舉總統和副總統）
Number of delegates (全國黨代會提名的代表數; 多少張選舉人票) - 美國總統選舉是由公民投票決定該州的選舉人票要投給哪一組候選人，再由候選人所得到的選舉人票總數高的當選。每州選舉人票數不同，票數等於該州的眾議員人數加上固定的兩位參議員。The total number of delegates is 538, need to over half is 270 to win.
根據美國憲法規定，美國採總統制，行政權屬於總統。總統大選每四年一次可連任一次。總統兼任三軍統帥，同時不需向國會負責。
美國總統的選舉需歷經1. 政黨初選、2. 提名、3. 競選活動、4. 全民投票、5.選舉人團投票等階段, 才能順利入主白宮。由基層向上各級會議推選代表, 最後在州代表會議中推選出席全國代表大會的政黨代表。另一種是指「黨團會議」，由基層向上各級會議推選代表，最後在州代表會議中推選出席全國代表大會的政黨代表。
希望這些資料有一點點幫助到你.
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Twitter backs down, unlocks New York Post’s account
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Posted:Oct 30, 2020 10:48 pm
Last Updated:Nov 4, 2020 9:51 am 143639 Views
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Twitter backed down Friday, Oct 30, in its battle with The Post and unlocked its main account after a two-week stalemate over the Hunter Biden exposé.
The move came after The Post refused Twitter’s demand that it delete tweets that linked stories that the company claimed — without any evidence — were based hacked information.
The Post never budged, and kept the tweets on the account during the standoff — even as obscured them from view.
In a series of tweets, the social-media giant said it was revising its “Hacked Materials Policy” and “updating our practice of not retroactively overturning prior enforcement.”
“Our policies are living documents,” said one of the tweets from .
The Post immediately celebrated the victory with a tweet declaring “We’re baaaaaaack” and an image of the tabloid’s Saturday front page, with the headline “FREE BIRD!”
The Post’s account gained about 190,000 followers during blackout.
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Hunter Biden laptop linked to FBI money laundering probe.
One doc was designated as an FBI Receipt for Property kind, which particulars the bureaus interactions with the proprietor of The Mac Store who reported the laptop computers contents to authorities.
The doc has a Case ID part, which is stuffed in with a hand-written quantity: 272D-BA-3065729.
In line with a number of officers, and the FBIs web site, 272 is the bureaus classification for cash laundering, whereas 272D refers to Cash Laundering, Unknown SUA [Specified Unlawful Activity]White Collar Crime Program.
One authorities supply stated 272D imply transnational or blanket, whereas BA means the case was opened within the FBIs Baltimore workplace, which covers Wilmington, Del., the place the subpoena was executed.
The FBI can not open a case with out predication, in order that they believed there was predication for legal exercise, a authorities official instructed Fox Information. This implies there was adequate proof to consider that there was legal conduct.
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Hunter Biden's hard disc: October Surprise
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Posted:Oct 19, 2020 11:29 pm
Last Updated:Nov 1, 2020 8:34 pm 147721 Views
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The New York Post claimed, in a story published on Oct 14, to have obtained a copy of a hard drive from Hunter Biden’s laptop that contains emails revealing his foreign business dealings, along with personal photos and sexual video. According to the Post, someone abandoned the laptop at a computer repair shop in Delaware, and the data on the hard drive subsequently reached the FBI and Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor who is also a lawyer for President Trump. Steve Bannon is said to have notified the Post of the hard drive’s existence, and Giuliani then supplied the tabloid with a copy. The Post has now run a series of exposés based on the contents of the hard drive, the most purportedly explosive of which has to do with an email that Hunter Biden supposedly received in 2015 from Vadym Pozharskyi, a board adviser at the Ukrainian energy company Burisma. In it, Pozharskyi thanks Hunter Biden for introducing him to then-vice-president Joe Biden. This would seem to be evidence limply supporting the Republicans’ allegations that Hunter Biden, who worked for Burisma, had convinced his father to do favors for the Ukrainian company using the powers of the vice presidency.
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POTUS and FLOTUS have tested positive for COVID-19
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Posted:Oct 2, 2020 2:52 am
Last Updated:Oct 18, 2020 4:38 pm 156212 Views
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President Trump announced early Friday morning that he and First Lady Melania Trump have “tested positive for COVID-19.”
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!
9:54 PM · Oct 1, 2020· for iPhone
Trump made the announcement about two hours after he said that he and the first lady were “waiting for our test results,” following the news that Hope Hicks, a top White House aide with whom they had recently traveled on Air Force One, had tested positive.
“Hope Hicks, who has been working so hard without even taking a small break, has just tested positive for Covid 19,” Trump wrote. “Terrible! The First Lady and I are waiting for our test results. In the meantime, we will begin our quarantine process!”
The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the total number of people in the president’s inner circle and staff who may also have been infected with the disease, which, as of Friday morning, has killed at least 207,789 Americans.
Photo 2: Hope Hicks, one of President Donald Trump's closest advisers, has tested positive for the coronavirus.
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