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Was Tucker Carlson ever a Christian? AI Overview Yes, Tucker Carlson has identified as a Christian throughout his life, specifically as an Episcopalian, though he has frequently expressed deep criticism of his own denomination and described his faith as evolving over time. The Cottage | Diana Butler Bass | Substack Key details regarding his religious background and views include: Upbringing & Background: Carlson was baptized and raised in the Episcopal Church, though he has described his upbringing as "basically a very secular family" in California. Wife's Influence: He has credited his wife, Susan Andrews—the daughter of an Episcopal priest—with helping him develop his personal faith during high school. Criticism of the Church: Despite identifying as an Episcopalian, Carlson has often criticized the Episcopal Church, calling it "not even a Christian religion at this point" due to its stances on social issues like gay marriage and abortion. Spiritual Evolution: More recently, Carlson has indicated a deeper personal engagement with Christianity, mentioning that he began reading the Bible daily around 2021-2022 and has spoken about a growing belief in the existence of spiritual evil. Recent Perspectives: In late 2024 and 2025, he garnered attention for discussing a "spiritual encounter" he described as being "mauled by a demon" while sleeping, emphasizing a renewed focus on Jesus and prayer.  YouTube +6 While he has been a consistent, if critical, member of a Christian denomination, his views are often presented through his own lens of "cultural" or "cafeteria" Episcopalianism, as described by some commentators.

The actress Deborah Kerr died from Parkinson's. She was one of my favorite actresses.

@CelentanoMM @WarClandestine What the...? Is Tucker mentally going through a crisis?

@WarClandestine Team Tucker would disagree

This is important to recognize. Trump reiterates how virtually every country in the world agrees that the Iranian regime was a serious threat to us all, and needed to be eliminated. The Iranian regime was standing in the way of world peace. The world agrees with Trump.

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@ronsterd89 Dick Clark

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I am a registered Republican

✨NBCNews✨ Former Nigerian Scam Artist Speaks Out youtu.be/mCj6rpDmvkQ?si…

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When I was doing Phone line programming for Bell Small Business on a Unix system it was simply called Rumba AI Overview Rocket Software's Rumba (formerly Micro Focus/NetManage) is a terminal emulation program that connects Windows (Microsoft) desktops to legacy mainframe systems (IBM, AS/400, UNIX). It modernizes "green screen" apps, offering a Windows-based UI (ribbon interface) with support for automation, hot spots, and security protocols like SSH/SSL. SHI Key Features & Details for Microsoft Environments: Emulation Types: Supports 5250 (AS/400), 3270 (Mainframe), VT, and HP terminal displays. Microsoft Integration: The UI is designed to look like Microsoft Office 2007+, providing a familiar interface for Windows users. Modernization: Rumba converts legacy screen input/output into modern GUI elements (buttons, dropdowns) without changing backend code. Automation: Supports scripting to automate repetitive tasks. Security: Features Rumba Kerberos Client for secure authentication, compatible with Microsoft credentials caches. Compatibility: Rumba+ Desktop 10 supports modern Windows environments, such as Windows 10/11. SHI Rumba+ Desktop is typically installed via standard Windows installation packages and can be repaired or updated through the Windows Programs and Features control panel. Rocket Software Documentation

The Goodyear Blimps aka dirigibles are still being sighted in Oklahoma ✨John Chandler✨ Goodyear Blimp spotted over Oklahoma, June 2019 youtu.be/in-LfMzemHA?si…

When I was a child and teen we used to see the Goodyear advertising dirigibles everyday. AI Overview During the 1960s and 1970s, advertising dirigibles—primarily Goodyear blimps like the Mayflower, America, and Europa—became iconic "flying billboards" and essential aerial broadcasters for major sporting events. These non-rigid airships, often utilizing GZ-19 and later GZ-20 models, displayed nighttime light messages and provided live television footage for events like the Super Bowl.  Facebook Key Aspects of 60s/70s Advertising Dirigibles: Goodyear Dominance: Goodyear dominated the skies, using their blimps as public relations tools to promote brand recognition. In 1967, they began equipping blimps with their own broadcasting equipment, enhancing their role in sports coverage. Technological Evolution: The 1960s saw the transition to color television, with blimps providing aerial views of the Super Bowl, Indy 500, and World Series. The larger GZ-20 class airship was introduced in 1969. Night Signage: Blimps featured "Skytag" or similar electronic signs, using light bulbs to create, scrolling messages that were highly visible at night. Other Airships: While Goodyear was dominant, other airships, such as the silver Spur soda blimp (operated by Canada Dry), also served as billboard platforms during this era. Cultural Impact: These airships were popular in city skies and at community celebrations, frequently used for broadcasting public service messages and seasonal greetings.  Facebook These airships often functioned as goodwill ambassadors,, flying over high-profile events and generating significant publicity, effectively bringing national brands directly into public view.  YouTube

@SpaceX @Starlink One day the launches will be tourist spaceships with built in apartments taking people on a vacation to the moon or perhaps even Mars.

Watch Falcon 9 launch 29 @Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

In 1954, in response to the Communist threat of the times, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," creating the 31-word pledge we say today. Today it reads: I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

The Nigerian Community on X should at least be aware of their own people trying to scam and take advantage of others on X. Where is the policing of such behaviors?

Identify Nigerian Scammers on X ✨AI Overview Identifying scammers on X (formerly Twitter) who may be based in Nigeria, often referred to in local slang as "Yahoo Boys" or "working boys," involves looking for specific behavioral, language, and technical red flags. These individuals frequently employ romance scams, investment fraud, and impersonation, often utilizing AI tools to enhance their deceptions.  ✨Facebook Common Indicators of Scammer Accounts "Hospital Proof" and Fraud Terms: Recent investigations show scammers on X using phrases like "hospital proof" (using images of sick people) to solicit funds, along with jargon such as "working boys," "clients," and "bomb". ✨Impersonation: Scammers frequently create fake profiles of celebrities, military personnel, or government officials (e.g., falsely claiming to be a VP's wife). ✨Sudden Love/High Emotion: Romance scams often involve fast-paced declarations of love, personal details shared too quickly, and excuses for never meeting in person (e.g., claiming to be deployed). ✨"Too Good to Be True" Opportunities: Offers of high returns on cryptocurrency investments or "doubling" money. ✨Broken English or AI Translation: Although some use AI to improve translation, odd phrasing, inconsistent grammar, or using unnatural, overly formal language can indicate a scammer. ✨Lack of Activity: Accounts that have a low number of real, conversational tweets (replies/retweets) and instead only post promotional or suspicious content. ✨Urgent Financial Requests: Demands for immediate payment via untraceable methods, such as gift cards, cash apps, or cryptocurrency, often creating an emergency scenario.  ✨Facebook Safety Measures and Actions:Reverse Image Search: Run profile pictures and photos shared through a reverse image search to see if they are stolen from other websites or people. ✨Do Not Send Money: Never send money to someone you have only met online, no matter how convincing the story. Report the Account: Use X's reporting tools to flag the account for fraud. ✨Verify Identity: Ask for a voice call or a live video chat (unannounced) to verify the person's identity, which scammers often avoid. ✨Report to Authorities: Victims can report scams to local law enforcement, the FTC, or the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).  ✨YouTube: If you suspect you are talking to a Nigerian scammer, it is recommended to cease communication immediately and block the user to prevent further harassment.

My rant yesterday was instigated by the Nigerian email scammers. I thank God I didn't click on the links. instead, I came here and blamed innocent President Trump and Elon Musk. I apologize! But at the same time, I wonder how did the scammers get my email and phone number?

Nigerian Scammers on X and Facebook AI Overview Nigerian scammers are active on X and Facebook, employing various tactics such as romance scams, sextortion, fake investment schemes, and impersonation. Social media platforms and law enforcement agencies are actively working to combat these fraudulent activities.  CBS News +4 Common Tactics Scammers use sophisticated methods to lure victims on social media platforms: Fake Profiles: They create fake profiles, often using stolen photos of attractive people or even celebrities, to initiate contact and build trust with victims. Impersonation: Scammers may impersonate individuals, including public figures, and use AI-generated content like voice and image deepfakes to appear legitimate. "Yahoo Boys": A loose federation of Nigerian cybercriminals known as "Yahoo Boys" are linked to many of these operations, utilizing the platforms to recruit, organize, and execute scams. Urgency and Secrecy: They often create urgent situations and pressure victims to keep the "transaction" confidential, discouraging them from seeking advice from friends or family. Fake Sales and Giveaways: Scammers post fake stories, items for sale with fake tracking numbers, or promise money/prizes, all with the goal of getting victims to send them money upfront. Sextortion: A prevalent scam where perpetrators (often from Nigeria or Cote d'Ivoire) lure victims into sending explicit images and then extort money by threatening to release them.  Prevention and Reporting Do not send money: Never send money to someone you've only met online, regardless of their story or promises. Verify Identity: Search online to check if the person's name, photo, or other details are real. Scammers often steal pictures from other people online. Be Cautious of Communication Requests: Be wary if an online contact immediately asks to move the conversation to platforms like WhatsApp or email. Report Suspicious Activity: Report any suspicious accounts, pages, or messages to the social media platform's administrators. File a Complaint: If you believe you have been a victim of a scam, report it to the authorities: FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): File a complaint at ic3.gov. Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Report fraud at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.  Social media companies like Meta have taken action, removing thousands of accounts and groups linked to these activities, and are testing new features like auto-blur for potentially explicit images on Instagram.  Facebook

Just a heads up!There are nefarious individuals who will send you official looking but fake emails pretending to be from Social Security and VA. What I would like to know is: How did they get my email and phone number? I deleted them. AI Overview Scammers impersonate the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) through fake emails, texts, and calls to steal money or sensitive personal information, often threatening the suspension of benefits. They use official-looking logos and phishing links to trick recipients. Never click links, provide passwords, or pay via gift cards/crypto; contact the agencies directly to verify.  Social Security Administration (.gov) +5 Key Warning Signs of SSA & VA Scams Urgent Threats: Scammers threaten to suspend your Social Security number or claim you have a VA benefits overpayment requiring immediate repayment. Request for Payment: Demanding payment via gift cards, prepaid debit cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers. Phishing Links: Emails or texts containing links to fake websites designed to steal login credentials. Impersonation: Using official-looking letterheads, email addresses, or spoofed phone numbers.  Social Security Administration (.gov)  How to Protect Yourself Ignore and Delete: If an email or text seems suspicious, do not respond. Verify Independently: Contact the agency directly using verified, official phone numbers or websites (e.g., VA.gov, SSA.gov) rather than links provided in the email. Never Share Credentials: The VA/SSA will never ask for your password or sensitive information via email or text. Report the Scam: Report VA scams to the VSAFE Fraud Hotline at 833-38V-SAFE (833-388-7233) or the SSA OIG.  VA News (.gov)  Social Security Administration (.gov) What to Do If You Receive a Suspicious Email: Do not click links or open attachments. Delete the email immediately. Report the scam to the SSA Office of the Inspector General or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).  SSA Office of the Inspector General (.gov) +2 If you are concerned, call the agency directly using a verified number rather than one provided in the email.

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