Have you gotten a letter that says, “You may be entitled to compensation”? I get a bunch. One claimed my union (New York state forced me to join) probably cheated me on medical insurance. I didn’t think they did, but I filled out the forms. I got a check for $557. Great! Except … my lawyers pocketed $7 million. How is that fair? Likewise, lawyers accused the Boston Globe of illegally sharing my clicking habits with Facebook. I don’t really care. Facebook already knows my clicking habits. Anyway, I’d only briefly subscribed. I canceled as soon as I realized that much of the Globe is insipid leftist drivel rerun from The New York Times. Still, I got a check for $158. My new video looks at those class action lawsuits. In theory, they protect consumers, but many of these lawsuits resemble anti-consumer scams. First, lawsuits make most everything cost a little more. Second, they deprive us of good products. Bendectin, a morning-sickness pill, was pulled from the market after hundreds of lawsuits claimed side effects. But the Food and Drug Administration says the drug was safe. Lawsuits helped kill three-wheeled ATVs, too. Lawyers I confront say losing risky products is a good thing: “If they’re scared of someone like me,” one told me, “I’m happy about that.” We pay for his happiness. Of course, if companies do wrong, they should be punished. When Google was caught sleazily collecting location data from users who turned off location history, it wouldn’t have been worth any single user’s time, or money, to sue. A lawsuit would cost more than anyone might win. Hence class actions. But the lawyers create their own scam. When Google paid $62 million to settle that lawsuit, the class action lawyers gave themselves $18 million and then gave $43 million to their favorite nonprofits. That included left-wing advocacy groups like the ACLU (after it promised to use the money to help “people of color,” “activists” and “people seeking … transgender health care”). They gave victimized class members nothing. Why would a judge approve such a deal? Because judges are just lawyers in robes, and most lean left politically. They love donating other people’s money to their favorite causes. “It’s a huge conflict of interest,” says Anna St. John, whose law firm challenges such settlements. “You have this slush fund of tens of millions of dollars, and the parties and judge are allowed to decide who should get this money. When they have a choice between distributing that money to millions of class members who are not going to say ‘thank you,’ versus directing millions of dollars to their alma maters, to organizations where they sit on the board, the choice is clear what they’re going to do. Six of the attorneys or Google employees involved in the case sit … or sat on the boards of the recipients getting millions of dollars.” “The guys who did bad get to reward their friends?” I ask. “Yes. Google’s giving money to organizations it already donates to,” she notes. “It’s unclear how it can be a benefit to the class when the defendant’s just doing what it already does.” “This is a left-wing money raiser,” I observe. “It is. This is a settlement class of millions of Americans with diverse viewpoints, and yet the money goes to very extreme, left-wing causes favored by the attorneys and by the defendant.” I asked the attorneys and judge who approved the deal to explain why it isn’t a scam. They didn’t answer. America needs lawyers to protect our rights and our freedom, just like we need missiles and bombs. But lawsuits, like missiles and bombs, are tremendously destructive. We try not to use our missiles. We should do the same with lawyers. COPYRIGHT 2024 BY JFS PRODUCTIONS INC. We publish a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Daily Signal. The post Class Action Scams Enrich Lawyers, the Left appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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We live in a three-dimensional world, but what if consciousness connects us to hidden dimensions? Physicist Michael Pravica, Ph.D., of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, believes consciousness can transcend the physical realm. He suggests that consciousness taps into hidden dimensions, a concept tied to hyperdimensionality—the theory that the universe consists of more dimensions than we can perceive. Pravica argues that during heightened awareness, our consciousness might interact with these dimensions, allowing us to transcend space and time. He draws parallels between this idea and religious beliefs, like the ascension of Jesus, who he suggests could be a hyperdimensional being. This idea, though controversial, provides a bridge between Pravica’s scientific and religious views. “According to the Bible, Jesus ascended into heaven 40 days after being on Earth. How do you ascend into heaven if you’re a four-dimensional creature?” Pravica asks. But, if you’re hyperdimensional, it’s very easy to travel from our familiar world into heaven, which could be a world of higher or infinite dimensions, he says. Pravica believes that we all have the ability to connect with higher dimensions when we use our brain in special ways, such as when we create art, explore science, think deeply about big questions, or even when we dream. During these moments, our consciousness breaks through the limits of the physical world and taps into these hidden dimensions, which, in turn, fill our minds with creativity. “The sheer fact that we can conceive of higher dimensions than four within our mind, within our mathematics, is a gift … it’s something that transcends biology,” he says. Hyperdimensionality also ties into advanced physics concepts, like string theory, which posits that the universe’s fundamental particles are made of tiny vibrating strings. Pravica claims that the vibrations in unseen dimensions give rise to everything we observe. Despite his bold ideas, not everyone in the scientific community agrees with Pravica. Stephen Holler, Ph.D., a professor of physics at Fordham University, critiques the idea, saying it borders on science fiction and may represent a “God of the gaps” approach, using divine intervention to explain scientific unknowns. While Holler acknowledges the value of exploring dimensions in mathematics and physics, he questions whether they truly exist or are merely theoretical constructs. Pravica believes that future advances will allow us to explore higher dimensions. For him, hyperdimensionality offers not only scientific insight but also purpose and meaning in life. The post Scientist Claims Consciousness Originates from a Higher Dimension appeared first on Anomalien.com.

When you think about it, RTS games are a bit like roguelikes, in that each mission is a chance to start fresh from nothing. Recruit workers, plant down buildings, and expand as you scout out threats and decide how best to counter them. Rogue Command takes things one step further, imbuing the classic real-time strategy of games like Command and Conquer with a roguelike progression of buildings, units, and upgrades in place of a traditional tech tree. Now, developer Feneq reveals the Rogue Command release date - and you can even jump in now thanks to a free Steam demo. Continue reading Roguelike RTS Rogue Command sets launch date, and you can try it now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games, Best roguelike games, Best strategy games

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Palestinians said an Israeli strike killed at least 22 people in a school sheltering displaced people in southern Gaza City on Saturday, while the Israeli military said the attack targeted a command center of militant group Hamas.

As the Frasier reboot’s second season fast approaches, Kelsey Grammer shared his thoughts about the original show during a recent Q&A session at the Quad Cinema in Manhattan. Kelsey recalled gunning for another role in Brothers, however casting director Gretchen Rennell pitched Cheers to him. Kelsey claimed that he was unimpressed at the time, having seen the pilot at his bartending job and deeming it lame. Fast-forward to now, Kelsey undoubtedly owes his success in Hollywood to Cheers, which ran for 11 seasons until 1993. Kelsey Grammer had to be convinced for ‘Cheers’ Everett With Kelsey’s judgment of Cheers before getting cast, Gretchen had some selling to do, and he eventually agreed to go on tape. Kelsey then met Ted Danson and Shelley Long, after which he joined the table read, which ended awkwardly because no one laughed throughout his scenes. RELATED: Graduation Photos Of Kelsey Grammer’s Daughter Has Fans Talking Underwhelmed, Kelsey said he was leaving to see if he would get some laughs in the street and jetted off to San Diego. Surprisingly, he won the gig but accepted with the aim of fixing the show. Kelsey debuted his role as psychiatrist Frasier Crane in season 3’s premiere, and the rest is history. Everett Kelsey was originally meant to be on Cheers for just six episodes; however, he became a regular cast member throughout the show’s run and even had his own spin-off, Frasier, which lasted 11 years. Frasier was revived by Paramount + last year, with Kelsey’s character moving back to Boston from Seattle. Everett The sequel came with some controversy, from the wardrobe change to David Hyde Pierce’s absence, which caused a dent in the plot. Kelsey was sad about his TV brother’s choice to stay off the show, having done his best to convince him. David had simply moved on from playing Niles Crane and did not give any concerning reason for opting out.  Next up: Barbara Eden Discloses Diet And Workout Routine That Keeps Her Looking Fit At 93 The post Kelsey Grammer Gets Candid About ‘Cheers’ And What He Actually Thinks About The Show appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

With the new season of Wheel Of Fortune featuring Ryan Seacrest as host, fans have been keenly observing his performance alongside letter-turner Vanna White, who they were used to seeing with former anchor Pat Sajak, and the apparent competition the two have to stay skinny and wrinkle-free. A recent report claims viewers of the game show are concerned about Ryan and Vanna being the skinniest co-hosts on TV ever, and are speculating a skinny-off between both of them. An insider described them as borderline emaciated, which has left fans concerned for their health. Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest might be in a competition to be the most skinny   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Wheel of Fortune (@wheeloffortune) Beyond the weight, 67-year-old Vanna allegedly feels old beside Ryan, who turns 50 in December. She is said to have considered cosmetic procedures before the new season started because working with Ryan would emphasize her wrinkles and fine lines more. RELATED: Ryan Seacrest’s Annoying Habit Sparks Mixed Reactions In New ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Season Before now, Vanna has been accused of going under the knife as her obsession with her appearance is nothing new. Ryan Seacrest reportedly intimidates Vanna White Instagram Like Vanna, Ryan is also concerned about his looks and was said to have undergone multiple plastic surgeries ahead of his Wheel Of Fortune debut as he cannot handle aging on camera. He has also gotten Botox and filler, and with the satisfying results he clearly has, Vanna is being pressured to match up quickly. Instagram Speaking of meeting the standards, Ryan’s hosting so far has gotten varying reactions from viewers, some of whom are trusting in his abilities and new touch to the game, while others still maintain that he should not have replaced Pat. He has admitted to having big shoes to fill and is dedicated to proving he is the right choice. Next up: Kelsey Grammer Gets Candid About ‘Cheers’ And What He Actually Thinks About The Show The post Vanna White And Ryan Seacrest Are Reportedly Obsessed With Being Skinny appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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