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Facebook Stops Banning Posts About Covid Leak from Wuhan Lab! So What Else is Big Tech Wrong About? US Elections 2020?

Big tech giants like Facebook and Twitter are now well and truly the self appointed “Orwellian” arbiters of the truth “regardless of the facts,” said Sky News host Rita Panahi, after Facebook decided to reverse its policy last week and stopped banning posts, which suggested COVID-19 was man-made and released from the lab in Wuhan, China, where the pandemic started. The idea was considered a conspiracy theory and false by pro China Facebook (Mark Zuckerberg's wife is Chinese), which meant it would ban posts pushing or even mentioning the idea, and punish the poster. The Wuhan lab leak theory however has gained renewed traction in recent weeks in mainstream media, which saw scientists express openness to the idea, with Joe Biden himself ordering an urgent investigation. Skynews' Ms Panahi said the way in which the tech giants like Facebook conduct their platforms is “Orwellian” because “They decide what’s true and what’s not regardless of the facts,” she said. “They w…

7 Lakes Drive Tour from New York City: including a visit to Weehawken

Escape from the hustle of New York City but still see it from a distance and enjoy a half day of sightseeing on this private, 5-hour tour. Visit Weehawken, New Jersey for a breathtaking view of the New York City skyline that many tourists aren’t aware of. Then catch a scenic view of Manhattan from the Palisades Parkway. And finally, cruise along Seven Lakes Drive, located in the Hudson Valley region of New York, for a serene, scenic view of the lakes. Book Now Highlights Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city Enjoy fantastic aerial views Get inside tips from a local Private guide for a more personalized experience 1st Stop: Weehawken, New Jersey, which is located at the top of a hill overlooking the entire island of Manhattan for a really spectacular view of the New York Skyline that not many tourist know about. 2nd Stop: Scenic view alongside Palisades Parkway on top of the Hudson River where it is overlooking the Island of Manhattan from the George Washingt…

3-Hour New York Walking Tour of Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO – starting of at City Hall Park

Learn about the interesting history of the Brooklyn Bridge and enjoy the great photo opportunities on a 3-hour group guided walking tour. Savor the view of Lower Manhattan and the New York Harbor from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade after you have a chance to admire the beautiful architecture and mansions of this historic neighborhood. Finally, enjoy a stroll through DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) and see firsthand how a once gritty industrial part of town has transformed itself into a cutting-edge artistic neighborhood. Book Now Highlights Soak up the atmosphere on a walking tour Great overview and orientation of the city Informative, friendly and professional guide Begin your tour at 10am by meeting your guide and group at the fountain in City Hall Park, easily accessed by most NYC subway lines. After a short exploration of the area, begin your journey across the Brooklyn Bridge. Your tour guide will make several stops, where you will hear about the bridge'…

New York City Wall Street Insider Tour: Points of interest include the New York Stock Exchange

Explore New York's financial district on this exhilarating and educational walking tour of Wall Street. This behind-the-scenes tour, created by a former Vice President of a major investment bank, provides a true insider view of Wall Street and the billion dollar trading businesses of the world's largest financial institutions. Book Now You will learn about the culture and lifestyle of a Wall Street trader, as well as gain insightful tips on the New York Stock Exchange on this enlightening New York City Wall Street tour. Highlights Soak up the atmosphere on a walking tour Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city Fully narrated tour Informative, friendly and professional guide Guided by real Wall Street insiders, this tour of New York City's Wall Street will inform and intrigue you. Points of interest include the New York Stock Exchange, Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, and Deutsche Bank, where the 'captains of industry' live and work. As you stroll by the Chargi…

New York Hip-Hop Tour: suitable for all ages and a one-of-a-kind experience

If you're into hip-hop, or want to see another side of NYC, take a tour with one of hip-hop's Grandmasters! Suitable for all ages, this one-of-a-kind experience takes you on an interactive cultural tour of Manhattan, Harlem and the Bronx, and reveals the true meaning of hip-hop. Book Now Highlights Fully narrated tour Informative, friendly and professional guide Comprehensive tour by bus/coach Family friendly Your expert Grandmaster guide will trace the history and influences of hip-hop in New York City, from its earliest years with pioneers DJ Red Alert, Grandmaster Caz, Rahiem of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, and many others. You'll get the lowdown on famous groups like Public Enemy, Treacherous Three and the Sugarhill Gang. Aboard your luxury coach, you'll visit such sites as Graffiti Wall of Fame, Apollo Theater, Rucker Park and more. Stop for lunch and get a taste of real soul food (own expense). On this fun-filled hip-hop tour, you'll even get to try your han…

What’s up in New York this weekend – go out and enjoy yourself !!!

Food on Foot Tours See and taste New York like a New Yorker! 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner To experience a culture you must experience its cuisine and since New York is the melting pot of the world its vast array of cuisines is its shared culture. Food On Foot Tours takes visitors to the largest buffet in the world, New York City. You see the neighborhoods where New Yorkers live and eat in a unique way and you’ll travel the way New Yorkers do, by subway and foot. Food On Foot Tours has a variety of guided neighborhood and specialty tours available to New York Pass holders (1 tour per pass). New York Pass grants you 1 free guided Food On Foot Tour worth up to $59 and a $25 rate on additional guided tours as well as 80 more attractions in New York City. Second tour must be booked in advance directly through Food On Foot Tours and are for NY Pass holders only (not your guests). Your second tour is non-cancellable and non-transferable. You…

Afternoon Statue of Liberty Tour with Pedestal Access: Including a visit to Ellis Island

Come explore this New York icon. Expert guides will meet you at Castle Clinton, a historic fort in Battery Park and a onetime possible site for the statue itself. From there you’ll board a ferry carrying you to Liberty Island, your first stop of the day. Your reservation includes a guided tour of Liberty Island with an expert English-speaking guide and access to the Pedestal Museum at Liberty Island with Statue of Liberty tickets. Book Now Highlights Family friendly Small group ensures personal service Soak up the atmosphere on a walking tour All entrance fees included “I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” These unforgettable words are inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. For millions of future Americans, her torch was the first thing they saw on their arrival to this new country. She stands proudly in New York Harbor, lighting the way to better life for so many people. Meet your guide at Battery Park in midday. Start the tour by examining the collection ho…