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Google Doesn’t Respect You, Or Your Privacy

Feb 22

Posted by Lance Daoust in -What I Think, Internet | No Comments

So I ran into two videos where the CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt, talks about the policies at Google. It is obvious after watching these that Google’s founding mantra of “Don’t Be Evil” no longer applies. Google is now bending to the will of every government dictator by censoring in China and by spying on us in North America. The facts remain, no matter what your opinion is, that google tracks, traces, stores and shares your data and as you hear their CEO say, it’s under the unconstitutional patriot act.

So keep in mind that while you or your kids are online searching around for whatever you find interesting, it could lead to an investigation that removes your rights as a human being… Under the loving Patriot Act. Up here in Canada, you’re free of the Patriot Act until you want to cross that border, but don’t be fooled for a second to think that the RCMP or CSIS will be blindly ignoring you or the Americans spy groups.

You Shouldn’t Be Doing it in the First Place

Google Keeps Your Data for 18 Months

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How The News Works

Feb 9

Posted by Lance Daoust in Television, The News | No Comments

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How Television Works

Feb 9

Posted by Lance Daoust in Child Abuse, Modern Renaissance, Television | 3 Comments

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How The News Works

Feb 8

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Ricky Gervais: Sterilize Irresponsible People Before They Reproduce

Feb 2

Posted by Lance Daoust in -What I Think, Celebrities, Human Rights | No Comments

Sterilise irresponsible people before they have children, says Ricky Gervais

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
1st February 2010

He’s not known for his sensitive approach on delicate issues.

But even Ricky Gervais may have overstepped the mark this time, with his irreverent comments on the subject of over-population.

The comedian – who does not have children – said ‘irresponsible’ parents should be sterilized.

Gervais, 48, said there were ‘too many unwanted children, too many people who are poor and struggling.’

He added: ‘If they all had a good quality of life, no one would complain. What there is, is too many useless people. Too many people who shouldn’t have children.’

Asked whether there should be a limitation then, he told the Sunday Times: ‘Yes, based on… stupid, fat faces. If there’s a woman in leggings, eating chips with a fag in her mouth, sterilize her.’

It was suggested that Gervais, who grew up on a council estate in Reading, was calling for ‘chavs’ to be sterilized.

But he insisted his views were not based purely on class.

‘I described an irresponsible parent. Chavs could be included in irresponsible though.’

He says he and his girlfriend of 27 years, Jane Fallon, 48, had discussed having children but decided against starting a family.

‘Too much hassle,’ he said.
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TV and Your Child’s Brain – EXPLAINED

Jan 20

Posted by Lance Daoust in Raising Your Child, Television | 2 Comments

I looked at some research into how TV affects the viewers brain. I will try to explain it in simple terms (because I am rather simple myself)

  • The stimulus (TV/Porn/Movie/Music video/etc) sends A/V signals to the subject’s brain.
  • The subject’s brain then processes what it is experiencing with eyes and ears.
  • The subject is stationary, usually at rest, in a familiar setting and is comfortable there.
  • The violent stimulus triggers natural fight or flight reactions in the subject’s brain, but the subject is not in any real danger, so the subject’s brain suppresses any reactions.
  • Change the stimulus and the respective reactions take place in the brain, usually contrary to the subject’s state, and the brain suppresses further.
  • There are no exciting videos of people sitting on their couches. The SIMS is the closest you’re going to get to that, haha, so the stimulus is almost always in direct contrast to the viewer’s current state.

Now, with that said, what happens when the brain reacts, then is suppressed – repeatedly? Well, over a 120 minute movie with the action, romance, and drama peaking and falling throughout, the brain gets a good workout. As an adult you’re used to it, but with a kid, they’re just learning to suppress these things, and what happens is they build up the feelings rather than suppressing them. So, at the end of a fighting movie they want to release that build up, and they act-out. At the end of a sad movie they might be on a downer, or appear saddened. Over time, they develop coping mechanisms, but some kids don’t and they act-out all the time, and as they grow up they act-out on a larger scale.

Think About It.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2007/10/20/how-television-affects-your-brain-chemistry-and-that-s-not-all.aspx

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H1N1 Reaction: Product of Hype or Propaganda?

Nov 27

Posted by Lance Daoust in Canada, H1N1, Television, Vaccines | No Comments

An H1N1 clinic in Ottawa gets the message across in this file photo from Nov. 13, 2009.

An H1N1 clinic in Ottawa gets the message across in this file photo from Nov. 13, 2009.

Link: http://www.healthzone.ca/health/newsfeatures/swineflu/article/728291–h1n1-reaction-product-of-hype-or-prudence

I’ve been pointing out for weeks now that the H1N1 mortality rates are far lower than the seasonal flu, yet everyone wanted to believe that they absolutely needed the vaccine. Congratulations – that attitude just lined the pockets of the pharma manufacturers while simultaneously toxifying your system without just cause.

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No Sunshine, the World ISN’T Perfect.

Oct 28

Posted by Lance Daoust in -What I Think, Celebrities, Human Rights, Internet, Magazines, Modern Renaissance, Raising Your Child, Television | No Comments

Her family was filled with bullets at a checkpoint, as she watched.

Her family was filled with bullets at a checkpoint, as she watched.

By Lance D’Aoust

The world isn’t perfect. People lie to you, steal from you and go out of their way to hurt you for their own gain. When they’re part of the general public we put them in jail, but when they’re businessmen or politicians we make excuses, find ways to accept it or just ignore it.

Why sugar-coat reality?

Really – Why?! Sugar-coating and being politically correct are shelters for the soft-hearted and intellectually weak to hide under. At some point hiding from the reality of the world will come back and kick you in the ass – that time is now. You just can’t see it because you’ve been surrounded by the blinders, distractions, shelters and political correctness for so long that you can’t even imagine the truth’s horrible face, and you’re not even old. Imagine the kids growing up in this sheltered world – they have absolutely no idea what happens outside of music videos and other pop-culture.

It truly and honestly is time for a Modern Renaissance and the only way that’s going to happen is if YOU start talking about the difference between right and wrong in the world. The more you talk the more people will hear it. Change what is acceptable and what is not acceptable. No more hiding and pretending that pixies and fairies are going to make things all better if you just close your eyes tightly.

You don’t have to agree with me, and I don’t have to agree with you, but for goodness sake start being a participant in the world you live in! Don’t let the media tell you what to do, what to think and what to accept.

No Clean Water... because war doesn't build water filtration plants

No Clean Water... because war doesn't build water filtration plants

Realize:

  • Every dollar you spend or hold onto is a vote for or against.
  • A violation of one person’s rights is a violations against every person’s rights.
  • A man can be silenced, killed or tortured but an Idea can not.
  • You’re as free as you let your government say you are.
This little girl received involuntary cosmetic surgery thanks to mortars

This little girl received involuntary cosmetic surgery thanks to mortars. It didn't happen in your country so you don't care.

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YouTube Reduces View Counts, then Deletes User, Then Reinstates User

May 26

Posted by Lance Daoust in Internet | No Comments

When I first watched these videos the views were in the hundreds of thousands. I heard that the view counts were altered so I went to look, and the view counts were then in the hundreds. I find it amusing that YouTube would deflate the view counts to mere hundreds and expect people to believe that.

Months later YouTube completely removed the Alex Jones channel and performed a major site sweep of any and all content relating to Mr. Jones, citing copyright infringements and in some cases with no explanation at all. Mr. Jones responded to the false accusations by asking his massive syndicated radio show audience to contact YouTube and protest. YouTube heard the message loud and clear and has reinstated Mr. Jones’ channel… At least for now.

Well, these videos are of the Alex Jones radio show. Judge for yourself. This is the first of 4 parts, which you might be able to get if YouTube allows you:

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Internet Records to be Stored for a Year

Apr 5

Posted by Lance Daoust in Internet | No Comments

Details of every email sent and website visited by people in Britain are to be stored for use by the state from tomorrow as part of what campaigners claim is a massive assault on privacy.

By David Barrett, Home Affairs Correspondent
Updated 3:20PM BST 05 Apr 2009

A European Union directive, which Britain was instrumental in devising, comes into force which will require all internet service providers to retain information on email traffic, visits to web sites and telephone calls made over the internet, for 12 months.

Police and the security services will be able to access the information to combat crime and terrorism.

Hundreds of public bodies and quangos, including local councils, will also be able to access the data to investigate flytipping and other less serious crimes.

It was previously thought that only the large companies would be required to take part, covering 95 per cent of Britain’s internet usage, but a Home Office spokesman has confirmed it will be applied “across the board” to even the smallest company.

Privacy campaigners say the move to force telecoms companies to store the data is the first step towards the controversial central database at the heart of the Home Office’s Intercept Modernisation Programme, which will gather far more detailed information on Britain’s online activities. Read the rest of this entry »

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