TikTok, Seemingly, Suppresses Latino Conservative Creators!

This article is an observation of my findings digging into TikTok's anti-Latino bias; We'll be discussing how TikTok manipulates and suppresses videos with a certain hashtag in the Latino community. TikTok has gotten the attention of many youthful users, but it seems that the development team may allegedly be silencing Latino creators who use the hashtag '#Latino'. This comes from something that I found when I was making a video on TikTok about Latinos and Latinx.

On TikTok, you can add a caption when you finish recording and editing a video. The caption box allows you to use hashtags and lists the number of posts that that hashtag has garnered within an unspecified time. However, when I use the hashtag 'Latino', it reveals to me that there are "0 posts" when I regularly use the hashtag. Compared to the other variations of Latino and the insulting term, Latinx, they all are registered and have a post count. Now, this coincides with something else I found interesting.

When I use the hashtag "Latino" in any of my videos, those videos get significantly fewer viewers than the others. I've noticed this on multiple previous accounts that were banned by TikTok's pro-censorship community guideline moderators that clearly have an anti-Latino and an anti-Catholic or Christian bias; these accounts include LuchiCholito and Esecholito. To add, when I don't use the hashtag Latino, but use any other Latino-related hashtag, the videos perform much better by a ratio of 3:1 to 5:1 views. 

I will continue to observe these seemingly deliberate acts to suppress Latino and Latino conservatives. What do you think about my findings regarding this troublesome ordeal? Should TikTok publicly announce why they have #Latino at zero posts and why people who use the hashtag #Latino are being suppressed?

After The James Webb Space Telescope Comes The Roman

The James Webb Space Telescope has gone active long after it was launched in December 2021 and has provided Earthlings with plenty of new data. Exciting possibilities unfolded as our understanding of our solar system and beyond expanded with newer instruments Hubble carried. With reusable rockets accelerating launch dates for new satellites, scientists and researchers pile into various concepts to peer deeper into the edges of the universe. 

The James Webb Space Telescope will soon meet a new friend in the sky; the Roman space telescope will come in 2027. The JWST uses its massive mirrors and infrared sensors to study the formation of galaxies and stars, and the atmospheres of exoplanets, as TESS explores a black hole shredding a star. As if it were poetry, we are in our next age of space exploration.

We want to think of the possibilities and the goals of the great, Roman. Just as JWST was accompanied by sophisticated infrared signals, so too shall Roman expand. Mirroring the JWST, Roman will detect atmospheres and find undiscovered planets. 2.4 meters stands its primary mirror, with a 300-megapixel near-infrared camera, ready to make discoveries about the universe and dark energy.

Dark energy is an unknown phenomenon in the universe. James Webb is an incredible telescope, but it was not designed to analyze the possibilities of dark energy. We may record this hidden field with the Roman space telescope. There is still more time to develop the telescope; as the mission launch date comes, we will get more news from the James Webb Space Telescope, TESS, and more. The Nancy Gracy Roman Space Telescope will be a breakthrough in our understanding of dark energy.

Electric Bikes Are The Future Of Travel | Electric Vehicles Like Trucks and Cars Shouldn't Be Prioritized

OPINION - Electric bikes and scooters have been on the market for generations; as a kid, I always dreamed of having one, but the earlier models were much slower. Topping out at a whopping 12 MPH, it was thrilling but boring. I've forgotten about these old toys, but now that we're living in the age of artificial intelligence at the swish of our fingertips, I've returned to the world of electric bikes. In my research on what is the best mode of travel? Which is the most efficient? I always return back to electric bikes and scooters.

Regular bikes and scooters have served their purpose as modes of transportation for some people, but mostly as tools used for recreation. Sure, a commuting cyclist is common in the city, but you'll be heartfelt to see one in rural communities. Regular bikes powered by manpower can only get us so far until we get tired, in fact, many commuters only travel a handful of miles so seeing commutes above 6 miles via a bicycle is not common. With the average commute distance by car being around 40 miles and bikes around 2 to 3 miles, we may have a group of people with a mode of transportation that is inefficient for their needs. Those within the 2-10 mile range could be the best ones to benefit from an electric bicycle.

Many people use their bikes to travel in Florida, but the sun can be brutal. With electric bikes, the extra miles per hour will ensure your body remains cool, and as long as your skin is covered with sunblock or some clothing, you won't need to worry about sunburns while riding to work, school, or hanging out with friends. This also helps stimulate your mind by creating a more stimulating experience for your body. 

The health benefits of riding a bike are all applied to an electric bicycle when pedaling. Studies have shown that electric bikes are the most efficient mode of travel. Due to the laws surrounding electric bikes, you can ride them on the road without a license and may attach a trailer. Giving you the option to deliver groceries or people to and from your town. This dramatically lowers the cost of travel for most commuters, who must pay yearly registration fees on their vehicles and pay the ever-increasing costs of insurance premiums.

Riding an electric bicycle is preferred over a regular bicycle for older riders. With more options on an electric bike, riders can switch between pedaling, pedal-assist, and if applicable, throttling to achieve their speed needs. Will you get rid of your truck or car and get an electric bike? Will you consider electric bikes on your trips to the mountains in your Ford Ranger or new Chevy? What are your thoughts on the future of electric vehicles? How will you invest your income?

The Power of Reinvesting in Passive Income Investments: Stocks, Bonds, and Cryptocurrency Staking

In today's fast-paced financial landscape, the importance of reinvesting your hard-earned money cannot be overstated. One of the most effective ways to secure your financial future is by channeling your earnings into investments that offer passive income streams, such as stocks that offer dividends, bonds, or cryptocurrencies through staking. This strategy not only maximizes your wealth but also paves the way for long-term financial stability. 

Investing in stocks has long been a cornerstone of wealth-building. By reinvesting dividends, you can harness the magic of compounding, allowing your investments to grow exponentially over time. Bonds, on the other hand, provide a steady stream of interest payments, offering stability and security to your portfolio. Both of these options are traditional and easily available if you're interested in working with brokers or your bank.

Cryptocurrency staking is a modern marvel that has gained immense popularity. By holding and "staking" cryptocurrencies, you earn passive income in the form of additional tokens. This innovative method can potentially yield substantial returns, all while your assets appreciate in value. During times of booming interest for cryptocurrencies, staking cryptocurrencies can accelerate your earnings tremendously, but the market can be very volatile.

The benefits of reinvesting are profound. It accelerates your wealth accumulation, enhances financial security, and helps you stay ahead of inflation. Furthermore, it allows you to capitalize on the power of diversification, spreading risk across various asset classes. While it's essential to stay informed and make informed investment decisions, the advantages of reinvesting in passive income assets far outweigh any potential downsides. Secure your financial future today by harnessing the potential of stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrency staking, and watch your wealth flourish over time.

Joe Biden Demands National Vaccine Mandate

Joe Biden, by decree, has issued a national vaccine mandate for Covid-19 related infections in the United States for federal employees. This vaccine mandate has been highly criticized by many for being an overreach of executive power. Biden has also suggested that the Department of Labor enforce stricter policies where some people have questioned the reasoning behind discriminating against the unvaccinated. Some others have praised this attack on American Civil Liberties.

In a bazaar speech by the president, Joe Biden, Thursday afternoon on national television, accosted the public for unvaccinated people still being able to walk the streets of America. "Our patience is wearing thin..." Joe Biden said during this speech, digging deeper against the people who dare exercise some level of medical autonomy. Biden has issued new rules with his vaccine mandates that affect Federal employees. He is expanding the policy where federal employees (except for particular agencies and organizations like USPS) must be vaccinated while firing the unvaccinated.

Joe Biden had also demanded that private organizations with more than 100 employees enforce these Covid-19 vaccine mandates while telling smaller businesses to apply stricter policies for Covid-19. The vaccine mandate from the Department of Labor declares that all employees must be vaccinated or else the organization will face some consequences with no exceptions. The impact will affect over 100 million US workers in businesses with 100 employees or more. There is no telling how many US Citizens will be affected by this for years to come. 

Joe Biden has told organizations and public agencies to become stricter with their covid-19 policies while effectively subverting Congress to push mandates at the federal level. Other agencies like the FAA have also increased fines against those who refuse to wear masks when traveling in airplanes and other vehicles. Republicans have declared that they will sue Joe Biden and Joe Biden stated: "Have at it." Essentially welcoming the challenge to, what some would say, his authoritarian policies.

Some fear a rise in a medical police state is upon us and that Joe Biden is a threat to the American way of life. What do you think? Do you support these federal vaccine mandates and declarations?

Planet 13 Cannabis MegaStore Coming To Florida!

Here in Orlando, Florida, we are no stranger to flying past Cloud 9, but it seems that a new green planet is closer to us than we realize. Scientists have discovered that a new celestial body is heading right towards us to provide us with some fresh chronic that's out of this world, Planet 13. It is also coming to some other major cities in Florida that should also stay wary.

Planet 13, a Nevada-based cannabis company, has decided to open up multiple cannabis dispensary superstores in the State of Florida as the state slowly opens up its market to the cannabis industry. The cannabis company has paid roughly $55 Million for licenses and certifications to operate within Florida. The cannabis industry in Florida generates $1.9 billion in revenue and has expected to climb as tourism rates return and people move to the Sunshine State. The cities on the hit list in Florida include Orlando, Tampa, and Miami; Expected to open doors sometime within a year.

Planet 13 is one of many other businesses that are expanding their operations in the state. The Florida cannabis industry is slowly liberalizing, yet companies are eager to set up shop in Florida, which has paved the way to further legalization. Cannabis has yet to be recreationally legal, but the medical cannabis industry has been pushing for legalization, which Floridians support. 

A recreationally legal Florida Cannabis industry sounds like a good time to me. Do you support legal cannabis in Florida, or should it remain medicinal?

How To Earn Cryptocurrency For Free?

If you're just starting off learning about cryptocurrencies and you want to dive into the scene without spending a single dime into the market, then you actually do have quite a few options. Everything from faucets, social networks to watching videos. There are many ways to earn Bitcoin and more without asking for donations or gifts from friends.

I'm sure you have heard of more popular coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, maybe even Dogecoin. Yet not so popular coins or tokens like MINDS (an Ethereum token) can also help you generate revenue. First, here are some free traditional ways of earning crypto on the web.

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Faucets

Cryptocurrency faucets are very popular for people who have no money and want to enter the cryptocurrency market. A cryptocurrency faucet is a website that gives you free cryptocurrency for viewing advertisements. It's a very slow process but the earnings are consistent so long as you are consistent and don't mind spending about a minute to collect a 'reward'.

There is only one site I truly trust when it comes to Bitcoin faucets and that is FreeBitco.in. FreeBitco.in offers a referral system, a dice game, a lottery system, and a chance to win $200 from your free claims! We also support their Dogecoin Faucet as well who has some similar features! 

Click below to earn free cryptocurrency from our recommended Faucets:

FreeBitco.in

Social Media

Did you know you can earn cryptocurrencies just by being an active member of some social media sites like Minds & Steemit? On Minds, you don't need to have a lot of influence, instead, you just need a lot of activity on your content such as upvotes, comments, and reshares to generate more Minds Tokens. On Steemit, you can earn Steem, Steem Power, and Steem Dollars (Steem and Steem Dollars are two distinct cryptocurrencies) from upvotes. The more influential a particular user is who upvoted you, the more likely you'll earn greater rewards from the Steem pool. Although the Minds token isn't as popular as Steem, you can use a Decentralized Exchange like ForkDelta to sell your cryptocurrency.

We think you should check them out especially if you're an active blogger or an active social media user. It's better to make these accounts with other friends so you can support each other. On Steemit, competition is very strong, and getting the attention of powerful influencers can be quite difficult at times.

Video / Video Archiving

Just like earning on social media sites you can also earn cryptocurrency by hosting videos, or posting videos on the blockchain, or even getting compensated for watching videos. Every video hosting site has their own way of doing things. LBRY is an archiving service where you download other people's videos and support the network by hosting those videos. You can also upload videos on Minds.

There are a lot more reliable and trustworthy options today than there were a few years ago. Plenty of new sites coming out with cryptocurrencies being a main feature in the site and some Dapps are really competitive and directly targeting popular sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc. You should definitely check them out and try em. No harm in doing so.

As always please be wary of fraudulent practices and do not share out addresses and private keys!

(This article has been revised on August 16th, 2020)

Mars Will Unify America

OPINION - With the onslaught of political unrest, and uprisings from questionable "social justice" groups, the American dream seems quite bleak. It could be cliche to call it a nightmare but America is 'woke', woke to an ideology destroying the foundations of what made this country great. America is in an interesting position as it tries to battle the scars of its former self and trying to regain the strength to find common ground for a greater cause, the colonization of Mars.

America is united in many ways and broken in others. If you were only to go based on the current media climate where pundits and commentators share their opinions of this country you would think that this country is collapsing and that there is no hope for the future of free speech, classical liberalism, and freedom. If you were to listen to social justice activists you would think this country is racist and fascist, but if you were to seriously look at the situation you would realize things aren't so bad and there is a light at the end of this tunnel; This country is merely demoralized. It has been a tough 2020 for the entire globe and everyone is at a tipping point but we may have something to look forward to for the next decade.

The space industry has made a multitude of advancements for the past decade, companies in the US such as SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and more have made great strides in reusable space rocketry and making space travel economical. These advancements and cost-cutting ventures have sparked a new curiosity in the American people, a curiosity similar to that of the Space Race to the Moon. Donald Trump has also openly expressed his support for further US investment in space-related matters as he has formed the United States Space Force which will handle many military satellites and other related operations. Americans across the country feel that social justice is essential, and it is important to remove regulations and to lower taxes so that individuals are not harassed by public authorities, but there is a burning passion for uniting to explore the cosmos that we cannot ignore. Mars is our best bet not only for uniting Americans behind a grand cause but also to ensure the expansion of life support systems to combat further diseases that may plague Earthlings and Martians alike. 

Mars has been in the eye of the American people since the days of the American flag being planted on the moon. Yet, for us terrestrials who have no daredevil tastes, many of us can do our part by starting businesses or organizations that can help the cause of space colonization. Anyone can do it from being a trucker that brings the goods that astrophysicists need, a teacher to teach the next astronaut, or the miner getting the essential metals for the world, its a united effort that we all can get behind, but it must be a passionate effort; One that we all must strive for. It will stimulate the economy and help Americans get back to work, not in "non-essential industries" but in industries that will stand the test of time! It isn't just enough to say you want to support space colonization, you have to actively want to pursue this venture within our lifetime.

Let's bring America together for this grand cause, a righteous cause for all of humanity, where America will land the first human on Mars - where humanity lands the first American on Mars!

6th SpaceX Starlink Mission Scheduled For Next Week In Florida

SpaceX has provided details on their upcoming Starlink mission which will be launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 reusable-rocket. If conditions allow, Brigadier General Doug Schiess has stated that SpaceX will be permitted to launch from Florida if they follow social distancing procedures.

Citizens were concerned about this particular launch due to the ongoing health pandemic that has ravaged the country and the global community. The coronavirus has halted many manufacturing businesses throughout Florida and social distancing policies have led to some communities overpacking for resources that have strained some supply lines. “We believe we can execute the Starlink mission with no degradation to resource protection or public safety,” Schiess said.

SpaceX has a current expected launch date for April 16th from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. SpaceX will be launching 60-Starlink satellites as the GPS 3 launch for the US Space Force will be postponed for a later launch date. 

Dogecoin Bouncing Back After Major Fall From Coronavirus

The price of Dogecoin, along with most other cryptocurrencies, has collapsed against the USD and other traditional currencies due to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic which has sent most markets spiraling out of control this week. Will Dogecoin rebound and remain a stable cryptocurrency in this bear market?

The coronavirus has been the main issue on mainstream media's publications and television segments leading up to the United States presidential election in 2020. Multiple countries around the globe have sounded the alarm and have declared national emergencies such as Italy. Later today, President Donald Trump is also expected to declare a national emergency for the United States. This week the stock market has seen some major losses in the market due to major news, but nothing compared to Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Litecoin. Bitcoin, for example, fell 55% against the USD from its week high to its week low.

Dogecoin fell roughly 34% in the last 7 days, originally trading at a high of $0.0024 USD to currently trading at $0.0016 USD. Dogecoin has proven yet again that during times when Bitcoin falls significantly against the Dollar, it will serve better to hold Dogecoin over Bitcoin to not suffer major losses in case Bitcoin's value doesn't return to normal. Dogecoin now costs 31 satoshis (32 in some markets) and has gained roughly 5.5% against Bitcoin. Dogecoin has fallen by 12% versus Bitcoin's 16% against the USD in the last 24 hours.

If you would like to support the Dogecoin project then please run a full node!

Pete Buttigieg May Have Won Iowa Caucus After Shadow Inc. Mishap

The Democrat Iowa caucus results have been finally released after delays since Monday, February 3rd, due to a mobile app malfunction. This mobile app is owned by a business known as Shadow Incorporated, which has alleged ties to Pete Buttigieg and Hillary Clinton.

Democrats throughout the country were concerned over the past week over accusations that the Democrats in Iowa were manipulating the results of the Iowa caucus. Both the supporters of Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg have accused each other of cheating and manipulating the results. Many other states who are running Democrat Party caucuses have even stated that they will no longer be using this new app. The CEO of Shadow Inc. has released a public announcement stating that "We sincerely regret the delay in the reporting of the results of last night's Iowa Caucuses and the uncertainty it has caused to the candidates, their campaigns, and Democratic caucus-goers." He went on to say, "... our process to transmit [the] caucus results data generated via the app to the IDP was not [sound and accurate]."

The Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity division stated that "at this time, we have no reporting of any malicious cyber activity." The Iowa Democrat Chairman has since apologized for the entire mishap. Since the mishap began and more accurate data came forward, Pete Buttigieg has repeated that he was the winner of the Iowa caucus before the final results were ever released. Bernie Sanders has also declared victory before the results were released. The DNC Chairman Tom Perez has also previously called for a recanvass of the Iowa caucus, amid the accuracy of votes concerns during the Shadow Inc. debacle.

As a final result of all that has occurred, the results are in at 99% with one precinct left to gather votes and Pete Buttigieg has possibly won the Democrat Iowa caucus by a .1% spread over Bernie Sanders according to current numbers.

At the time of this writing here are the top 3 candidates from the Iowa caucus:

1. Pete Buttigieg at 26.2% with 564 State Delegate Equivalents.
2. Bernie Sanders at 26.1% with 562 S.D.E.'s
3. Elizabeth Warren at 18% with 387 S.D.E.'s
4. Joseph Biden at 15.8% with 341 S.D.E.'s

The other candidates received a total of 13.9% with 264 S.D.E's, one precinct at the time of this writing has not been reported on.

NOTE:*These numbers may be subject to change in the future as the recanvass commences. Some say we may get the final results of the New Hampshire nomination before Iowa's is officially completed.

Bitcoin Gains 92% In 2019

Bitcoin was trading at $3,749.50 in the early morning of January 1st, 2019 at around 3 am. Recently, Bitcoin has climbed a considerable 92% standing at $7,207.59 on January 1st, 2020 around a similar time. Bitcoin has made some serious gains but will that be enough for 2020? Will Bitcoin remain the top cryptocurrency?

Bitcoin hasn't been as popular in 2019 compared with other cryptocoins due to governments around the globe adopting stricter regulations. These talks have had a negative effect on the general market of the cryptocurrency economy. There have been strong gains for the American dollar as a whole while European powers are chugging along but that has not been enough to improve public support behind blockchain technology overall. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies need to generate buzz on social media to promote their coins and ensure that their format is efficient.

Bitcoin's price today could have been massively higher, but with negative press and the public not fully behind these projects, it's showing to us that Bitcoin is being held back. Although 92% is beyond impressive, many feel like they are tightening their wallets over the next few months as a storm feels imminent.

Bitcoin will likely remain the dominant cryptocurrency for years to come so don't bet against Bitcoin just yet. Bitcoin still has a long way to go, and it will soon enough face its younger altcoins that may come to fruition in 2020. 2020 is going to be a great year for cryptocurrencies as a whole, and Bitcoin has not stopped growing. With the slump since the new year, Bitcoin will end 2020 very strongly, possibly over $8,000. What are your thoughts about this?

Capital One Data Breach Affects Over 100 Million Users

A massive data leak from Capital One could have affected over 100 million Capital One customers. Sources say a hacker stole sensitive information such as credit card applications which contained valuable information such as someone's social security number among other things.



Virgina-based bank, Capital One, said to have found out about the hack on July 19th and immediately reported the incident to the authorities. So far the perpetrator has been caught by the FBI in Seattle, Washington, while Capital One does not believe that any fraud has yet been committed. The person that was caught by the FBI was a woman by the name of Paige Thompson, a former Amazon cloud service employee. Users affected could have gotten their real names, phone numbers, home address, date of birth's, and income disclosed by the leak. Capital One officially disclosed that 140,000 Social Security numbers could have been accessed.

Paige Thompson faces a maximum of 5 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.

Capital One has offered free credit monitoring and identity protection to all users who were affected by the massive data breach. The breach has reportedly affected 100 million or more United States users and an extra 6 Million Canadian users.

Social Media Is The Savior and Destroyer of Free Speech

OPINION - Social media is engraved in most of our lives here in the west. It serves to share valuable information across the globe and helps inform others of movements, or disasters occurring even in remote places in the world, but now it seems that social media companies have taken a step back and are willing to suppress certain forms of speech to protect their "image".

Social media can be seen as the savior of free speech in places where governments heavily restrict internet access and where residents break the law to circumvent any censorship their government pushes. In the 'west' we have benefited greatly from the ease of transfer of information but it seems now that many social media companies like Twitter and Facebook have their own agenda when they enforce their terms of service. Of course, individual companies are free and should be free to maintain their website as they please and they have every right to restrict any of us from accessing and posting on their site, however, I would like to bring into question the practices that some of these companies commit to.

Social Media Targeting Conservatives

Over the past few years we've had conservative groups complaining that they have been censored on social media; I too have been suspended before (some were justified suspensions and others have me scratching my head) and I'm nothing compared to a typical conservative American. Some on the left have made complaints as well but overwhelmingly it seems that Republicans or right-wing social media influencers have been targeted by Facebook and Twitter. Both of these companies maintain that they are just trying to control the amount of hate speech on the platform but they eagerly are willing to silence conservative voices or voices who don't follow the post-modern 'progressive' idealism. They push for policies that directly confront traditional ideals such as two-genderism and national identity where people can be accused of being bigots or racists just for simply having an opposing opinion. It's a dangerous slippery slope and it has caused an exodus of free-thinking individuals, and right-wingers to flee traditional media sites.

The accusations by the left of Trump-Russian collusion has flooded the mainstream political field when it was a hot topic but still, to this day the treatment and censorship of conservative voices on these sites have yet to be condemned by the left. Some social media influencers like Timcast and Joe Rogan have confronted Twitter officials (Vijaya Gadde and Jack Dorsey) on this very issue, but many within the community were not satisfied with the executive's disconnected comments about how they manage their site. Social media has served a purpose in the election cycle, but this brings into question the possible motives individual corporations have when sharing valuable information. Facebook and Twitter are acting and pretending as if they are the arbiters of truth and that they should be trusted by the community at large, but so far they have defended social media accounts who consistently get things wrong or who actively break their own TOS, like Carlos Maza (who has called for political violence against conservatives). Social media is the savior for most people but now it seems that social media is going to destroy the very thing we cherish the most, our right to free speech.

Today keywords and phrases are triggers for bots created by these corporations who seem to flag users with impunity. Not only this but overzealous social media users also feel as if it is their duty to report content that they are personally offended by which continues creating a headache for major corporations. At the end of the day, we cannot rely solely on one social media website to share information and to communicate with our friends given how sensitive this digital world has gotten. It's better for us to diversify as journalists, and if we are regular users, its better to find and use social media sites that defend free speech, not suppress it.

Look For Alternatives

If people are truly concerned about being suppressed by social media actors then they should disconnect from the web, and if that's out of the question then the next best thing is to find alternative sites. Centralized alternatives are becoming more popular, sites like MeWe are examples of this, but they are still centralized businesses who likely will eventually have their own agendas or be subjected to ridiculous censorship rules. The only real alternative for people who want to protect their free speech is to depend on blockchain technology and promote that technology to their friends in order for them to fully adopt them and incorporate it into their lives.

SpaceX First World Wide Internet Mission Successful

SpaceX has successfully completed the first mission for its Starlink satellite system. SpaceX successfully landed its booster on their drone in the ocean, and successfully deployed their satellites.

SpaceX successfully launched their Falcon 9 rocket and landed their main booster on a drone within the Atlantic ocean. SpaceX launched from the Cape Canaveral Airforce Base in Florida, from complex 40, on Thursday, May 23rd, 2019. SpaceX launched 60 Starlink satellites as a start to their constellation project of hundreds or thousands of satellites that will provide the entire planet with internet service. After experiencing many delays,  The constellation is expected to be completed and operational by 2027, but some satellites may begin operations for consumers sooner, analysts suspect by 2021-2022.

The Starlink mission is expected to have over 1000 satellites providing internet to our entire planet, its an ambitious mission from Elon Musk. Will you be subscribing to their service if it becomes available for you?

'Dollar Is Going To Self Destruct': Ron Paul Suggests Bitcoin As Alternative

In an interview with Bitcoin Magazine, Dr. Ron Paul publicly praised Bitcoin and suggested that Americans should adopt stable cryptocurrencies to combat an overreaching government. What are your thoughts on Bitcoin?



Dr. Ron Paul has always held a strong position with gold as being "real money", and he is a longtime critic of fiat currencies, but cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, in particular, has not gotten much attention from Dr. Paul over the years. He admitted that he is "not a computer person", but has praised Blockchain technology and has grown fond of it as he has learned more about the advancements in its security. Dr. Paul defended Bitcoin in stating, "I think what Bitcoin offers: An alternative. I want a free marketplace."

Governments such as the United States, China, and Russia have held very conservative opinions about Bitcoin, and some politicians are even calling to ban cryptocurrencies altogether which is a big worry to any free market, or cryptocurrency enthusiast. "There will be hostility but it will be more dignified. They will work behind the scenes and put in roadblocks if they can. The more successful that cryptos are, the more the government will get involved.", warned Paul.  Cryptocurrencies have begun to take a more political tone, but many enthusiasts fear that politicians are far too ignorant about the technology to be able to make responsible policy decisions.

Dr. Ron Paul expands on politicians attempting to ban cryptocurrencies within the interview. These politicians, according to him, retain a jingoist mindset about defending the United States Dollar in global affairs. Ron Paul says that the "[US] Dollar is going to self-destruct" to the notion that people shouldn't "mess with the dollar". Ron Paul believes that there should be regulators, but questions the validity of anyone being capable of regulating cryptocurrencies without destroying individual liberty. It would go against his ideals of freedom to support the government regulating the free exchange of goods, no matter how the government perceives packets of data transfers.

Ron Paul completes the interview stating that he doesn't own cryptocurrencies although he does accept cryptocurrencies at his foundations. Ron Paul still retains the belief that private property and gold are the best investments to secure a future, but cryptocurrencies are the alternative. 

UN Security Expert Claims World In Higher Risk Of Nuclear War

U.N. security expert, Renata Dwan, claims that the world today is at a higher risk of nuclear war compared to tensions in World War II. Dwan states that this is an 'urgent' issue that must be addressed by the global community.



The Director of the U.N. Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) mentions that most of the nuclear superpowers are seeking ways to modernize their nuclear weapons as trade tensions and border tensions flared up in 2018. Worrying particularly of advancements of weapons technology emerging from the United States and Chinese trade conflict. So far, only 23 have signed the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The United States and Russia have both opposed this treaty. Countries like Cuba, Mexico, South Africa, etc have signed the treaty.

“I think that it’s genuinely a call to recognize – and this has been somewhat missing in the media coverage of the issues – that the risks of nuclear war are particularly high now, and the risks of the use of nuclear weapons, for some of the factors I pointed out, are higher now than at any time since World War Two.” - Renata Dwan

 What are your thoughts about using nuclear weapons? Should we use nuclear energy at all?

Foxconn Founder Demands Communist China Recognize The Republic of China (Taiwan)

Foxconn Founder, Terry Gou, has been pushing for a presidential run in Taiwan for the 2020 presidential election to combat a political infiltration by Beijing's leadership (The People's Republic of China) on the island, this comes during an increase of the US-China trade war.

Terry Gou has challenged Beijing's leadership as he said: "[China] must acknowledge the existence of the Republic of China." The Republic of China is Taiwan's official name. The People's Republic of China, what we commonly know as "China",  has been restricting Taiwanese leadership while trying to influence politicians to favor Beijing leadership. Gou is apart of the Kuomintang political party, which is a historical party that has had violent conflicts with the People's Republic of Beijing.

Terry Gou is one of Taiwan's richest person, estimates value him at around $7.8 Billion. He and many other Taiwanese businessmen want more autonomy from Beijing and hope to expand trade with the west. Beijing, and the Communist Party of China, recently have expanded the Trade war against the United States in retaliation to Trump's tariffs. China has retaliated by expanding tariffs of their own affecting over 1000 products, and hundreds of large and medium-sized corporations that rely on shipments from Taiwan. Today, the Dow Industrial Average fell over 600 points after the announcement of China's new tariffs.

The United States currently has a $410 Billion deficit with China. The current president of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Tsai Ing-wen, is the first woman to hold that office. She is currently serving 4 years per term with an election arriving in 2020. She assumed office on May 20th, 2016.

Litecoin Rewards Halving In A Few Months

Litecoin rewards are scheduled to be halved from 25 LTC to 12.5 LTC, its an expected halving of the cryptocurrency, which halves every 840k blocks. Analysts suggest that the scarcity coming from the hack may result in the price booming to a generous $150 USD.



Litecoin at the time of this writing is priced at approximately $81.30. Roughly around the same time last year, the price of Litecoin was $127.50; A 47% loss from April 16, 2018. The 5-year chart shows Litecoin at 13.30$ on April 16, 2014, when Cryptocurrency was more of a fringe community of traders and enthusiasts; A more than 950% gain (5 years).

Litecoin has reached one of its highest peaks on April 8th, 2019 at 329.43TH/s. Please visit their website to learn more about Litecoin and Blockchain technology. Litecoin is scheduled to be halved around August 6, 2019.

SpaceX Launching First Commercial Falcon Heavy & NASA Admin Talks Moon Mission 2024

SpaceX is targeting a launch of a Saudi-Arabian satellite into orbit on April 10th, after delays, this comes after a successful launch of the Falcon Heavy where Elon Musk launched his own Tesla Roadster into space. This launch will mark the company's first commercial contract mission for the Falcon Heavy, and the Falcon Heavy has received support from NASA Administrator for a next NASA Mission.

The Falcon Heavy is a partially-reusable rocket developed by SpaceX, it was designed to bring humans into space, beyond low-earth orbit. SpaceX has broken many records with many industry firsts and they plan to break more with the Falcon Heavy and the long-awaited Starship and Super Heavy (the BFR, which is designed to bring humans to Mars). The Falcon Heavy will have a launch window sometime between 7pm to 9pm and you will be able to witness the return flight of two of the boosters in Orlando, FL. (Launch window opens specifically at 6:36 PM Orlando EST)

Falcon Heavy will launch from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center.

Saudi-Arabian Payload Arabsat- 6a

The Falcon Heavy will carry a Saudi Arabian satellite, the Arabsat-6a. This satellite is one of Lockheed Martin's most advanced communication satellites ever created. Arabsat-6a will be accompanied by other satellites with the Arabsat-6G program that will provide television, internet, telephone and secure communications for those customers within the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

This will be the second launch of the Falcon Heavy.

NASA Chief: Falcon Heavy To Moon 2024?

Jim Bridenstine, the NASA Administrator, held a town hall to talk about NASA's possible future missions to the moon where he suggested that NASA would use SpaceX's Falcon Heavy to bring humans to the moon by 2024. He stated there will also possibly be an unmanned mission in 2020. This will be possible if NASA gets more public support for these projects.


Last updated @ 3:55 PM, April 8, 2019