AMAZON IS DANGEROUS

 

SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2023

JEFF BEZO - GLOBAL GIANT WITH TOO MUCH POWER.

Upcoming topics include:

• background
• journey into monopoly-oligopoly
• bullying
• buyouts & takeovers
• misuse of AI - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
• THIRD-PARTY irresponsibility
• INVASION of privacy and security
• use of the government to get contracts (lobbyists)
• deliberate actions to NOT pay taxes - a FREELOADER
• MORE to come

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CLEARVIEW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE?

 JULY 30, 2023

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clearview.ai

Description

Clearview AI is an American facial recognition company, providing software to companies, law enforcement, universities, and individuals. The company's algorithm matches faces to a database of more than 20 billion images indexed from the Internet, including social media applications. Wikipedia

Founders: Hoan Ton-That, Richard Schwartz

Founded: 2017

Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City, United States

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USE IN WISCONSIN

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CB S58) -- Your vacation photos on Facebook may have wound up in facial recognition software used by police without your knowledge.

A national investigation found 47 police departments in Wisconsin, and nearly 2,000 across the country, have used this software created by Clearview AI.

West Allis police said one of their employees used the software as part of a free trial last year.

Deputy Chief Chris Marks said they didn't make any arrests off the program and don't rely on it for investigations.

However, a national investigation found some departments didn't even know their employees were using it at all.

"When you upload your photos to social media, you're not intending -- I guess most people aren't intending for that to be used to train a facial recognition dragnet," said Buzzfeed Senior Technology.

READ THE REST and do research on your own.

This type of data gathering at taxpayers' expense and without knowledge is INAPPROPRIATE.  INAPPROPRIATE. INAPPROPRIATE. 

LET US HEAR FROM YOU. mpapublicpolicyreview@gmail.com

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By: Mark Stevens

Posted: Apr 7, 2021 9:00 PM CDT

whose first?

Acton University 2016: Dr. William B. Allen - THIS FRIDAY'S TALK

JULY 28, 2023

In 2023, Allen appeared on The Ben Shapiro Show, where he discussed The State of Black America, a book that "explores the history and future of black America without the lens of victimization and government dependency",^[8] and how "government destroyed the black family".^[9]

Dr. William B. Allen was a member of the Mackinac Center Board of Scholars. Previously, he served as dean of James Madison College and professor of political science at Michigan State University. He formerly taught at Villanova University, Ashland University and Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California. He earned his Ph.D. in government from the Claremont Graduate University.

Allen is a former member and chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and has been a Kellogg National Fellow, Fulbright Fellow and a member of the National Council on the Humanities. He has published several books, including George Washington: America’s First Progressive and Rethinking Uncle Tom: The Political Philosophy of H. B. Stowe. He also edited such collections as George Washington: A Collection and The Essential Antifederalist and has published numerous scholarly articles on political philosophy and American political thought.

Tony Bennett - For Once in My Life (from Duets: Stevie Wonder)

            TONY BENNETT AND STEVIE WONDER CROONING.

TODAY IS JULY 25, 2023

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TAKE  A LISTEN.    YOUR MUSICAL TREAT FOR TODAY.

Anthony Dominick Benedetto, known professionally as Tony Bennett, was an American jazz and traditional pop singer. He had many accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Wikipedia

Born: August 3, 1926, Long Island City, New York, NY

Died: July 21, 2023, Manhattan, New York, NY

Spouse: Susan Crow (m. 2007), Sandra Grant Bennett (m. 1971–1983), Patricia Beech (m. 1952–1971)

Children: Danny Bennett, Antonia Bennett, Dae Bennett, Joanna Bennett

SATURDAY TALK - IN MEMORIAM - REMEMBERING DEAR GEORGE

TODAY IS JULY 22, 2023

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 Peace & Love

Memorial Tribute to GEORGE MARTIN

August 5th @ Zao MKE Church, 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd (Across from the UWM Union) 1pm

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SPECIAL THANKS TO BRIAN FOR POSTING.

SATURDAY TALK - JUSTICE POLITICS & YOUR RIGHTS

JULY 22, 2023

 

Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[Vigil for Jacob Albright]

[Kenosha, WI] - The family of Jacob Albright and the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will be holding a vigil for Albright on Saturday, July 22, outside of the Kenosha County Courthouse (912 56th St, Kenosha, WI 53140). The vigil will begin at 7:00PM.

On Thursday, July 20, Kenosha residents gathered around the scene of a critical incident involving Albright. The police quickly claimed that Albright killed himself while in the backseat of the squad car. The community rightfully questioned this narrative. In response, the Kenosha Police Department moved to arrest a Kenosha resident for asking questions about the case and “cursing.” To make matters worse, the officers on site remained aggressive towards the people who were peacefully gathered at the scene, including members of the Milwaukee Alliance. 

Law enforcement agencies in the Kenosha area have been notoriously vicious, to the extent that their crimes have been recognized nationally and internationally. The residents have made it clear that change needs to happen in Kenosha. We must organize against this vicious police force that antagonizes the public. Albright’s family has called for transparency from all law enforcement agencies involved with this critical incident. They have also called for this vigil to recognize the life of their loved one. Great change comes from great support from the community. The Milwaukee Alliance stands in unconditional solidarity with those impacted by the death of Jacob Albright and the demands put forth by them. Those related to Albright deserve to have closure, which can only begin to happen when footage is released around his death.

The Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (MAARPR) campaigns against police crimes committed primarily against the poor and Black, Indigenous, and people of color. We demand the creation of a civilian police accountability council, or CPAC, to ensure that our community is in direct control of our police force. 

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Press Contact: 

Alan Chavoya - Outreach Chair of MAARPR

Email: milwaukeealliance@gmail.com

Now 'Til Forever - SUNDAY AFTERNOON ENTERTAINMENT - MR. KIRK WHALUM

TODAY IS JULY 16, 2023

PUSH PUSH PUSH STUDIO W/THE JAZZ POSSE IN MEMPHIS GREAT - MR. KIRK WHALUM.

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UPCOMING QUICK NOTES

 

Policy Summit 2023

https://www.clevelandfed.org/en/events/policy-summit/2023/ev-20230621-policy-summit-2023

Communities Thriving in a Changing Economy

The Policy Summit features sessions and keynote speakers from academia, philanthropic organizations, government, and the private sector. Who attends?

https://www.clevelandfed.org/en/events/policy-summit/2023/ev-20230621-policy-summit-2023

https://www.clevelandfed.org/en/events/policy-summit/2023/ev-20230621-policy-summit-2023

Policy Summit 2023: Communities Thriving in a Changing Economy offered 440 attendees timely and relevant information and discussions about the policies and programs affecting lower-income communities across the United States. With a focus on workforce development, small business, and economic inclusion, the summit was purposely convened outside of Washington DC to ensure that local voices are part of the national dialogue about solutions to pressing community challenges.

JAMIE DIMON - JPMorgan Chase continue to fly over the radar for accountability

 

JULY 14, 2023

MORNING SQUAWK

1. Rolling into Friday Stocks have finished higher all four days this week. The Nasdaq, especially, is rolling along. The tech-heavy index is headed toward its best week since March. Inflation is softening, as this week’s consumer and wholesale inflation readings showed, giving investors hope that we’re headed for a soft landing after more than a year of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Still, we’re entering earnings season, and there are plenty of wild cards. Big banks start reporting Friday (more on that below), giving us a taste of the deluge to come next week. Follow live market updates.   2. Here come the banks Big banks started reporting earnings Friday morning, led by JPMorgan Chase. The Jamie Dimon-led bank benefited from higher rates and interest income, helping it easily top Wall Street’s expectations on the top and bottom lines for the second quarter. Dimon also weighed in the state of the economy. “Consumer balance sheets remain healthy, and consumers are spending, albeit a little more slowly. Labor markets have softened somewhat, but job growth remains strong,” the CEO said in the firm’s earnings release, although he also highlighted ongoing risks such as inflation and dwindling consumer savings. Investors will also digest Wells Fargo and Citigroup earnings Friday.

3. Hollywood shuts down For the first time in 63 years, both Hollywood writers and actors are on strike. That means the industry is practically shut down, and it doesn’t look like we’re going to get a resolution any time soon. The actors and writers unions, which represent tens of thousands of laborers, say they want better job security and guardrails against artificial intelligence. Screen Actors Guild President Fran Drescher, better known as the star of sitcom “The Nanny,” ripped the studios’ response to actors’ demands. “It is disgusting,” she said. “Shame on them.” The studios are standing firm, as well. Disney CEO Bob Iger called the strikers’ expectations “not realistic.”   4. Disney tuning out TV Beyond his remarks on the Hollywood strikes, Iger made even bigger news Thursday. The Disney chief told CNBC’s David Faber that the company is essentially opening the door to a sale of its traditional TV and cable assets. That means Disney could shed its ABC network as well as cable channels such as FX, as it goes all in on streaming. Iger also said the company is entertaining the idea of finding a strategic partner for ESPN as the sports network moves toward a direct-to-consumer model and away from old-fashioned cable TV. These developments set up the complex next stages of Iger’s strategy for the House of Mouse now that his contract is extended through 2026.   5. Bittersweet development The World Health Organization warned Thursday that aspartame, the popular sweetener used in sugar-free soda and gum, might cause cancer, but only if you consume it in large quantities every day. “In our view, this is really more a call to the research community to try to better clarify and understand the carcinogenic hazard that may or may not be posed by aspartame consumption,” said Dr. Mary Schubauer-Berigan, a senior official at the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer. Still, there’s a chance the findings could push consumers away from diet sodas, or even force the industry to develop new formulas, but companies aren’t sweating any possible changes yet. **************************************** WHAT DO YOU THINK?

SALES TAX - Pay Attention $2.00 per $100 dollars has been proposed by city of Milwaukee Common Council

JULY 11, 2023|| MILWAUKEE - WHAT DO YOU THINK?

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THIS IS WI ACT 12 IN 2023 ON "SALES TAXES"

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The Milwaukee Common Council voted 12-3 on Tuesday to approve adding a 2 percent sales tax. Instead of paying 5.5 percent sales tax, people in Milwaukee will soon pay 7.5 percent. Three common council members voted against the measure. 

Voting "no" were council members Andrea Pratt, Mark Chambers Jr. and Milele Coggs

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DISCUSSION PRIOR TO VOTE.

Wall Street Week - Full Show 07/07/2023 - Bloomberg

JULY 8, 2023

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DO NOT MISS THIS WEEK POWERFUL ISSUES - INCLUDING LARRY SUMMERS VIEWPOINTS ON THE "SUPREME COURT" DAMAGING AND BIASED DECISIONS IN THE INCLUSIVE AND EQUITY OF AMERICA'S ACADEMIA.

MORNING SQUAWK - What you Think?

 

JULY 3, 2023

MORNING SQUAWK

1. Markets look for second half fireworks Stocks will open the second half of the year with a shortened trading day. Markets will shut down at 1 p.m. ET ahead of the July 4 holiday, and stay closed through Tuesday. Equities enjoyed a strong first half — though the gains are uneven across the major indexes. Hopes about artificial intelligence helped to fuel a 31.7% first-half spike for the tech-heavy Nasdaq.. The S&P 500 climbed 15.9%, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average trailed with a 3.8% gain. As the second half kicks off, traders will have their eye on the June jobs data due Friday. Follow live market updates here.   2. Yellen heads to China Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will meet with top Chinese officials in Beijing this week. Her trip comes as the U.S. moves to boost engagement with China amid years of heightened rivalry between the world's two largest economies. The U.S. is reportedly considering restrictions on AI chip exports from China, which would mark only the latest salvo in a long economic conflict between the nations. The Treasury Department said Yellen will speak with Chinese officials about "the importance for our countries – as the world's two largest economies – to responsibly manage our relationship, communicate directly about areas of concern, and work together to address global challenges." The Treasury secretary outlined her priorities for the U.S.-China relationship earlier this year.

3. Tesla deliveries jump Tesla deliveries surged in the second quarter. The company delivered 466,140 vehicles for the period, an 83% increase year over year. The total beat Wall Street's expectations. The spike follows the electric automaker's efforts to boost manufacturing capacity, and comes after it offered incentives to increase sales in the U.S.   4. Flight delay deluge Storms — and the often related staffing shortages — led to a cascade of flight delays during the busy July 4 travel period. More than 42,000 flights arrived late and more than 7,900 were canceled from last Saturday through Friday. United had a worse time than its rivals, prompting the airline to offer 30,000 frequent flyer miles to the most disrupted passengers. It will even consider tweaking its schedule following the rough patch.   5. A consequential Supreme Court term The conservative majority Supreme Court on Friday wrapped a term that will have massive implications for millions of Americans for years to come. It rejected affirmative action in college admissions, a decision that will not only influence whether students of color get into universities, but also could affect hiring decisions at companies. The court ruled in favor of a web designer who refused to work on same-sex weddings — an opinion that could affect how businesses treat other protected groups. It also struck down President Joe Biden's plan to forgive up to $20,000 per borrower in federal student loans, as millions of Americans start to factor the resumption of loan payments into budgets already stretched thin by stubborn inflation.   — CNBC’s Jacob Pramuk wrote this newsletter. Samantha Subin, Fred Imbert, Christine Wang, Lora Kolodny, Leslie Josephs, Dan Mangan and Annie Nova contributed.   — Follow Squawk Pod for the best conversations and analysis from Squawk Box in a curated, daily podcast.    Correction: Friday's newsletter misstated when Apple stock first crossed a $3 trillion market valuation. It was January 2022.