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Commentary,
Chronicle
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Frank X. Didik
The facts
and only the facts, without editorialization or opinion. You decide
what to believe.
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All
photographs by Frank X. Didik unless otherwise noted
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New York, NY
February 27,
2021 Washington Square Park. Young ladies having fun with hair! |
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New York, NY
February 27,
2021 Life on some levels continues in New York City. A wedding! |
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New York, NY
February 26,
2021 With 50F weather, the snow is rapidly melting. The snow
that remains is no longer appealing. |
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New York, NY
February 26,
2021 Perhaps it is time to remove these "environmental"
trash cans that were designed to compact garbage. As you can see,
the Plexiglass covered solar panel has become opaque over time and no
longer functions properly. |
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New York, NY
February 26,
2021 Restaurants are now allowed to be open with 35% capacity
provided that "social distancing" remains at 6 feet (2
meters) between each person. Whether there is any logic to this, or
even if Covid hysteria is even justified, is a matter of debate. This
clever sign in Soho states "leave your extra socks at home,
indoor dining returns". |
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New York, NY
February 26,
2021 The price of gasoline in NYC has shot up by $.09 per gallon
in just a week. |
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New York, NY
February 26,
2021 A sizable number of people still question the safety of the
Covid vaccine, that was developed in just a few months, rather than
decades, as is normally the case to develop a new vaccine. |
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New York, NY
February 26,
2021 Some people question the effectiveness of face masks that
were designed to filter bacteria, rather than the much smaller virus
and feel that using the mask is like trying to prevent misquotes from
entering a home by using a chain link fence. |
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New York, NY
February 26,
2021 Ms. Meek has designed and developed this clever remote
barber shop. |
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New York, NY
February 26,
2021 Haircuts in this mobile barbershop on Mercer Street and
Spring Street in Soho costs $45. |
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New York, NY
February 25,
2021 People waiting on long lines to
receive the Covid vaccination. The vaccination is controversial
because health authorities still insist that even if a person has
been vaccinated, that they should still wear masks and social
distance. Some foreign countries require both vaccinated and
unvaccinated people to quarantine for 14 days. There are also some
concerns regarding the safety of the vaccination itself and the long
term effects. Vaccine companies are indemnified by the government
from all liabilities that may stem from the vaccination. This
actually applies to all vaccinations.
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New
York, NY February 24,
2021 Homelessness is still a major problem in New York City. |
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New York, NY
February 22,
2021 Cute and creative outdoor "Covid Isolation sheds"
has emerged in NYC. |
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New York, NY
February 21,
2021 For a simple, temporary outdoor Covid Isolation shed, such
as this one, it costs about $6,000 to have built. More complex sheds
can cost more. |
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New York, NY
February 21,
2021 This is a creative and interesting Covid Isolation shed,
located on Houston Street. One can only speculate as to the cost to
build such an elaborate, temporary, shed. |
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Upstate, NY
February 21,
2021 Solar energy a solution? Solar electric panels have
significant issues. Some feel that this method is non-polluting and
is a solution for the alleged climate change/global warming. Solar
panels of this type lasts for about 20 years, but it requires a
considerable amount of energy to produce and uses potentially deadly
materials. Needless to say, if the panel is covered by snow or leaves
or even rain drops, the panels ceases to produce electricity. |
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The Wall Street Bull as it is today. |
Mr. Arturo DiModica's studio on Crosby Street, as it
is today. Back in 1989, the front window was different in that the
front ground floor was more akin to a garage door opening. |
New
York, NY February 21,
2021 The creator
of the famous Wall Street Charging Bull sculptor, Mr. Arturo
DiModica, has died at age 80 in Sicily, Italy.
The history of
the Wall Street Bull: Back in 1989, Mr.
DiModica had a two story garage building on Crosby Street in Soho. At
the time, long before electric cars were in common use, I designed
and built electric cars and an early CitiCar. I used to charge my car
across the street from Mr. DiModica's studio. Arturo owned a small,
mid-engine Ferrari. Since we both had unusual cars, we occasionally
would speak to each other. From memory, Mr. DiModica had been
commissioned to build TWO raging bulls for a company, but as it
turned out, for what ever reason, the bulls were not transferred to
the company. Initially, the bull took up Mr. DiModica's studio. After
a while, he decided to get rid of it and one night, he hired a truck,
lifted to bull onto the truck and then brought it to the triangle on
lower Broadway where it now sits. For many months, no one noticed
that this was an unauthorized stature and everyone assumed that it
was just a part of City art. Then one day, a NYC agency discovered
the "illegal" bull and initially wanted to fine Mr.
DiModica and have it removed. However by then, the bull had been
accepted as a part of city landscape and there was an uproar by Wall
street types to PREVENT the removal of the bull bronze statue since
they said that it represented the strength of the financial market!
Eventually Mr. DiModica cut a deal for the statue and if I recall, he
retained ownership and marketing rights and the city was allowed to
continue to display this now landmark. What happened to the second
bull? Well I am not completely sure, however I believe that Arturo
only had the head cast at the foundry. For some time this bull's head
adorned the outside of his garage studio on Crosby street. -- Frank
X. Didik, February 21, 2021 (DIDIK.com).
Rest in peace Mr. DiModica.
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New York, NY
February 21,
2021 New York State still requires people to wear masks in
stores. There is much scientific information that states that a virus
is vastly smaller than the filtering capability of a mask, but Dr.
Fauci stated last year, wearing the mask is a reminder that a virus
is still with us. |
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New York,
NY February 21,
2021 Some of the outdoor Covid Isolation booths have become
rather elaborate. |
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New York, NY
February 19,
2021 In less than a month, the price of gasoline in New York
City has jumped $.16 per gallon. |
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New York, NY
February 19,
2021 People continue to eat and drink outside with minimal heat,
in the cold weather. Food becomes cold within a few minutes, so must
be eaten fast. |
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New York, NY
February 16, 2021 P Some restaurants have gone to extremes in
order to make their Covid outdoor dining as comfortable as possible. |
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Stanford University,
California
February 16, 2021 A new study conducted
by Stanford University finds that for average 50 to 64 year olds, the
chances of dying from Covid-19 are 1 in 19.1 million. The study
further determined that the chance of getting infected by Covid-19 is
1 in 3,836. It is estimated that of those few who do get infected,
99.98 percent of Americans survive without any ill effects. With this
scientific information, one has to ask if the lockdowns, business
closures, school closures were ever necessary. Further, with such
odds, why vaccinate at all?
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New York, NY
February 16, 2021 People enjoying in Washington Square Park, an
unusually warm, 55F winter day. Just two days ago, the temperature
was 22F and is expected to again go down into the 20's, over the next
few days. |
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New York, NY
February 16, 2021 The cold weather and ice takes its toll on the
roads in a phenomenon known as "frost heaving" where water
freezes, expands and then breaks up the street and sidewalks creating potholes. |
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Tannersville,
NY February 15,
2021 Steve Heller's Fabulous Furniture and space artifacts store
outside display, probably from the 1950's. |
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Hunter Mountain,
NY February 15,
2021 Many people from NYC enjoy this relatively close, 2 hours
away, ski area. |
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February 15,
2021 A combination of warm and then freezing temperatures create
beautiful, but potentially dangerous, icecles. |
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New York, NY
February 13,
2021 A
historic Checker Taxi cab. The fact is that cars in the 1930's to
the late 1950's had much more room than the most modern cars. This
checker, though designed in the 1950's, was manufactured in the
1970's. Fuel efficiency is mostly a product of the total weight of
the vehicle. The heavier the car, normally the smoother the ride and
potentially safer the vehicle. If fuel efficiency was not an issue, a
very heavy car, with modern safety designs, such as airbags, would be
the best vehicle! (Go to www.DIDIK.com
for more details). |
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New York, NY
February 13,
2021 Fifth Avenue in preparation for Presidents Day. |
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New York, NY
February 13,
2021 Again poor Atlas is suffering the indignity of his face
mask that some Covid deniers refer to as a face diaper or an
obedience shield, claiming that a virus is vastly smaller than the
face mask can possibly shield |
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New York, NY
February 13, 2021 Fifth Avenue on a cold winter day. |
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New York, NY
February 13,
2021 An anti-fur and leather protest. Curiously, it looks as
though some of the protestors are wearing leather shoes, though it is
possible that they are wearing fake leather shoes. |
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New York, NY
February 13,
2021 World War One memorial on Fifth Avenue and Central Park. |
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New York, NY
February 13,
2021 Coming off of the Williamsburg Bridge, entering into
Manhattan. For many years, graffiti, the bane of society, has been
rather rare. This Graffiti is rather old. Perhaps in a few years,
such eyesores will be protected as early "art". |
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New York, NY
February 11,
2021 A very creative outdoor structure to comply with the Covid
restrictions. Many questions remain regarding the both the virus and
the response to the virus, with some people claiming that it is
nothing more than the yearly flu rebranded as a deadly virus, while
others, including most government outlets saying that it is a deadly pandemic. |
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New York, NY
February 8,
2021 An interesting billboard on the side of a building on the
Bowery and Canal Street, at the entrance to the Manhattan Bridge. |
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February 7,
2021 New York,
NY
Another snow storm in New York City, expected to deposit between 3
and 6 inches of snow. |
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February
7,
2021 New York,
NY
The snow falling is a wet, sticky type of snow, creating beautiful
winter wonderland. |
February
7,
2021 New York,
NY
Gasoline prices in this station, has increased by 4 cents in 5 days. |
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February
7,
2021 New York,
NY
Bicycles are not well used in the cold and certainly not used very
much in snowy and freezing weather. |
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February 6,
2021 New York,
NY
The temperature reached 48F this afternoon and is a "warm"
42 this evening letting the social starved population to meet up
outside at this Soho restaurant/bar. |
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February
5,
2021 New York,
NY
A park ranger in Great Kills, Staten Island, feeding a buck in the snow. |
February
5,
2021 New York,
NY
Great Kills harbor in Staten Island which in the summer months is
filled with pleasure boats. Unfortunately, these two boats "broke
mooring" and floated and crashed onto the rocks. |
February
5,
2021 New York,
NY
This sailboat in Great Kills Harbor would have been so much fun in
the summer. Unfortunately, is somehow crashed onto the rocks and sunk. |
February
4,
2021 New York,
NY
This graffiti covered wall is just off Canal Street in Manhattan.
Today rarely one sees new graffiti I suspect that in the future, such
graffiti, that was considered an eye sore, may well be protected as
historic art. |
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February 2,
2021 New York,
NY
Washington Square park |
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February 2,
2021 New York,
NY
This
is one of the disadvantages of the bike rental and bike lane system.
Bicycles are used primarily in warmer weather and primarily by people
under the age of 40. Quick observation also seems to show that far
more men then women use bicycles. |
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February
2,
2021 New York,
NY
Most
streets were plowed very quickly in NYC, however busy Forth Avenue
was surprisingly not plowed. Moments after this photo was taken, the
car being driven got stuck on the snow/iced road. |
February
2,
2021 New York,
NY
Saint
Marks Place and Lafayette. The famous cube sits surrounded by snow. |
February
2,
2021 New York,
NY
This
interesting blast from the past. A Russian/Ukrainian motorcycle with
an open side car makes its way down a frozen street. |
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February 2,
2021 New York,
NY
People
enjoying Washington Square Park. |
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February
2,
2021 New York,
NY
It must be cold (and slippery) riding a bicycle on this 30F day! |
February
2,
2021 New York,
NY
Even
poor Mickey Mouse had trouble on this cold day on Manhattan Avenue
in Greenpoint Brooklyn. |
February
2,
2021 New York,
NY
Most
born Manhattanites know that snow plows plow the snow to the right
and so it is important to park on the left side of the road, so that
your car is not buried! |
February
2,
2021 New York,
NY
Even
with the declared state of emergency, it is important that essential
goods, such as food be delivered. Here are trucks entering onto the
Manhattan Bride on the Brooklyn side. |
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February 2,
2021 New York,
NY
Almost
empty Manhattan Bridge from Brooklyn, going into Manhattan. |
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February
2,
2021 New York,
NY
Notice
that all snow plows push the snow to the right, not the left, so it
is important to park your car, if possible, on the left side of the
road, so that you will not be buried! |
February
2,
2021 New York,
NY
In
compliance with President Biden's and also NYC declarations that
bathrooms, that were formerly segregated to Men and Women are now
open to all. |
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February 2,
2021 New
York, NY An
estimated 16 inches of snow has fallen on New York City since Sunday
afternoon. The snow, which is now light, is expected to end this
evening around 6PM.
February 1,
2021 New
York, NY New
York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has urged people to stay home and
only drive in an emergency.
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An excellent selection of photographs
and commentary, primarily from
New York City:
Main
Page and index to more recent months
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
time 2020, election results between Donald Trump and Joe Biden,
Protests and more
Summer
and Fall 2020
Happenings around New York City in relative calm
May
and June 2020 Massive
protests, looting and rioting by the groups Antifa and Black Lives
Matter. Also shows the after effects of a boarded up city.
March
and April 2020
An empty, silent New York City from March and April, 2020
Earlier
months and years
Photographic
Index from around the world
Early
New York City Building Photographs from 1995 to 2005 (Pre Street view) |
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An excellent selection of photographs
and commentary from 2020, primarily from
New York City:
Main
Page and index to more recent months
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
time 2020, election results between Donald Trump and Joe Biden,
Protests and more
Summer
and Fall 2020
Happenings around New York City in relative calm
May
and June 2020 Massive
protests, looting and rioting by the groups Antifa and Black Lives
Matter. Also shows the after effects of a boarded up city.
March
and April 2020
An empty, silent New York City from March and April, 2020
Earlier
months and years
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NEWS1
Breaking
News
 Frank
X. Didik with NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio and first lady Chirlane
McCray, at Gracy Mansion.
OP-ED
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.
If
the vaccination works, 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 and 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.
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.
Similarities
between the current lock-downs and Prohibition Frank
X. Didik, January 2, 2020. 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 on rationing of many
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.
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
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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 phychological
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.
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
Prior
News
OP-ED
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 ...
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
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? ...
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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
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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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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Most
efficient brain-storming method and
how to make morning office meetings more productive and interesting ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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
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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
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What
if time varies along with all things, rather than being a constant? Consider
that...read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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