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From the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll to Sergeant Presley
Before Elvis Presley became a permanent fixture of American popular culture, he made a remarkable transition: from sold-out stages and screaming fans to an Army uniform, military discipline, and the responsibilities of a soldier. As Veterans Day approaches, the story of Sergeant Presley reminds us that public fame and public service are very different kinds
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Electric cars pollute 1,850 times more than fuel-based vehicles
March 14, 2024
The 2022 U.K.-based Emissions Analytics study found that after driving both a gas and electric car 1,000 miles, the number of particles collected from the EV was vastly greater than the gasoline-powered car. “The 2022 study from the U.K.-based Emissions Analytics group found that during a 1,000 mile journey, EVs release 1,850 times more pollutants
Trudeau Demands Life In Prison For Speech Crimes
March 11, 2024
Shocking crackdown by Canada’s Liberal Party also seeks incarceration for crimes that haven’t been committed To protect children from sexual exploitation, Canada must pass the Online Harms Act, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government. “I am the parent of two young boys,” said Justice Minister Arif Virani. “I will do whatever I can to ensure
Why Did God Create Evil? A Thought-Provoking Classroom Debate
March 10, 2024
In an intriguing discussion within the walls of a university, a professor posed a challenging question to his students, stirring a profound debate on the nature of existence and divinity. The question was simple yet profound: “Everything that exists was created by God, correct?” A student confidently responded, “Yes, created by God.” However, the professor
Banking Collapse Imminent The Great Reset Has Begun
March 3, 2024
Effective March 26, 2020, the The Federal Reserve Board reduced reserve requirement ratios on all net transaction accounts to zero percent, eliminating reserve requirements for all depository institutions In Spring 2023 the Banking Collapse started with smaller regional banks. In Spring 2024 the next wave of Banking Collapse will continue. Nov 2023 the CEOs of
April 27 Agenda
April 25, 2021
Economic Summit is held every other Tuesday in Vancouver at Steamworks, now safely outside under the covered patio. Meanwhile, Canada CLOSES Inter-Provincial Borders and the News media continue reporting that the sky is falling. Here’s the Vancouver Sun: British Columbia restricts travel in the province to fight COVID spread Solicitor General Mike Farnworth, who is
Steamworks Brewing Company
March 20, 2021
The Steamworks Brewing Company is a Canadian microbrewery based in British Columbia. Founded in 1995, Steamworks was originally based out of the Gastown brewpub located in the city of Vancouver. In 2013, the current brewery and taproom opened in the neighbouring city of Burnaby. Steamworks brews a number of beers, some of which are on
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