Google has removed the name of Palestine from its Google Maps and replaced it with Israel – a decision denounced by the Palestinian Journalists’ Forum.
Google Removes Palestine from its Maps | Palestine Chronicle
WTF?!!
Derek Redmond’s Emotional Olympic Story – Injury Mid-Race | Barcelona 1992 Olympics
In an act of true courage against adversity, Redmond could only hop on one leg towards the finish line.
…Half way to the finish line on one leg and crying with desperation, Derek was joined by his father Jim. The moment Redmond crossed the finish line brought sixty-five thousand spectators to their feet in a standing ovation, many also in tears.
Damn, I am such a sucker for this stuff…
What a great Dad!
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé may not be allowed to light the Olympic cauldron because of sponsorship obligations
Perhaps the greatest Brazilian sports star may be absent from the Rio 2016 opening ceremony on Friday.
WTF?!
Three Walmart Employees Charged After Shoplifter Dies
“Let me go, let me go!” the 64-year-old suspect yelled as the employees held him down, according to police.
Higgins, a Walmart support manager, Nunez, a customer service manager, and Toko, who works in the store’s loss prevention unit, were arrested last week based on a medical examiner’s findings, which determined the cause of death was mechanical asphyxia — strangling or choking by hand. The autopsy also revealed Wisham had 15 broken ribs.
Each employee faces one manslaughter charge. They were arrested on Thursday and appeared before a judge Friday. According to James “Rusty” Franklin, the attorney for Higgins, all three have bonded out of jail.
Three Walmart Employees Charged After Shoplifter Dies
That is madness. Hope all three go to jail.
Jill Stein Explains Her Plan to Stop Trump by Electing Him President
Surely, to whatever extent it can be “known” that a Clinton in the White House leads to right-wing extremism, it certainly was not known during the Third Reich — which occurred several decades before the first Clinton administration, at least according to the standard neoliberal calendar.
…The crisis in Weimar Germany had many causes, but one of them was the Communist Party’s insistence on destroying the Social Democrats. Because the Communists would not support any center-left government coalition, it was impossible to form a parliamentary majority without the Nazis. So whatever lessons about left-wing political strategy we should draw from the Nazi era, “withhold votes from the mainstream party that is the only viable alternative to the far right” is definitely not one of them.
…And yet, proceeding from her premise that Clintonism will lead to fascism, [Stein] concludes that she must “stand up to” both Donald Trump and the only candidate who can prevent Donald Trump from winning the presidency, in equal measure. “Neoliberalism” — the left-wing term of abuse for liberalism — leads to fascism, so we might as well skip the neoliberalism step and go straight to the fascism.
Jill Stein Explains Her Plan to Stop Trump by Electing Him President
What a freaking psycho whackjob this woman is…
Dear Hillary: How Very Dare You!
Let me be as candid and transparent as possible: I was a very strong supporter of Bernie Sanders, and until the past four weeks, held out great hope that he would become our next President. Over the course of the past month, I have had to do a great deal of reflecting and ask myself where does this seemingly irrational antipathy for Hillary Clinton come from? Why have I participated in it? After doing some research and looking hard at systemic misogyny, I have had to confront myself with the truth that I bought into a narrative about Hillary Clinton that has been produced, packaged, and perpetuated by mostly the GOP with the help of many democrats and independents.
: Dear Hillary: How Very Dare You! | Social Justice For All
hmmm
You Have to Read This Amazing Tweetstorm by Jeb Bush’s National Security Adviser About Trump
“I can’t get this in one tweet. So bear with me.”
Whoa!
President Obama Commutes the Sentences of 214 Additional People
In 2014, the President set out to make meaningful changes to this country’s approach to clemency. To spotlight instances of over-sentencing in our prisons, the President directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prioritize petitions for commutations from individuals convicted of non-violent drug offenses who were serving longer sentences than they would be given today if convicted of the same crime.
President Obama Commutes the Sentences of 214 Additional People | whitehouse.gov
hmmm
Man, 55, ‘pulled a veil from a Muslim woman’s face’
Peter Scotter, 55, was in court today accused of ripping a veil from a Muslim woman’s face before throwing it on the floor of a busy shopping centre in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
Man, 55, ‘pulled a veil from a Muslim woman’s face’
I have said more than once that I disapprove of women covering their faces in public. I also support bans on the practice. For me it is a matter of the rights of all women trump the preferences of a few.
That said…
In no way is this OK. This is assault. Pure and simple.
There is no ban on facial veils in the U.K. and even if there was one, it is not up to the citizenry to enforce such bans. Vigilante morality police that control how women dress are the province of backwards outposts, not civilization. This man violated this woman’s space and should pay a steep price for his actions.
President of Locarno Film Festival defends burka ban
In Switzerland, people show their face and shake hands, Solari said in an interview on Tuesday with newspaper Blick. “Whoever comes here should abide by our rules” he added.
The case of two teenage Muslim brothers at a school in Therwil who refused to shake the hand of their teacher before and after class – a common practice in Swiss schools – generated headlines around the world at the beginning of April.
…The legislation does not specifically mention burkas or Muslims, but states that “nobody in public streets or squares may veil or hide their face”. It doesn’t apply to headscarves.
President of Locarno Film Festival defends burka ban – SWI swissinfo.ch
mmmhmmm
Muslim face veil ban for workers is not discriminatory, Austrian court rules
The court said although the comments were discriminatory, firing her for wearing the veil was not, because the clothing was likely to prevent her communicating with others.
Yup!
Dark Ages royal palace discovered in Cornwall – in area closely linked to the legend of King Arthur
The mysterious origins of the British archaeological site most often associated with the legend of King Arthur have just become even more mysterious. Archaeologists have discovered the impressive remains of a probable Dark Age royal palace at Tintagel in Cornwall. It is likely that the one-metre thick walls being unearthed are those of the main residence of the 6th century rulers of an ancient south-west British kingdom, known as Dumnonia.
cool!
Muslim woman asked to leave Gary Family Dollar store for wearing traditional Islamic garb
An Indiana Family Dollar manager asked a woman to leave the store for wearing a traditional Islamic veil known as a niqab.
Sigh…
Honestly, I think women who need to cover their entire face should just stay at home instead. The whole idea of a Niqab (and I’m only referring to the fact that it covers the entire face here, removing all individuality from the visage of the woman in question) is a huge slap in the face to those who fought for the advancement and equality of women in our – or any- society. It’s also rather insulting to men because it seems to imply that all men are toddlers who cannot control their impulses. The practice is an abomination. (Not to mention disrespectful to the first wife of the prophet.)
But! I’m not trying to say women CAN’T go out like that, I’m just saying that I find it disgusting, immoral, and beyond inconsiderate of others.
That said… It’s a shame this woman was thrown out of the store.
I would hope that anyone in the clerk’s position would behave better than this person did to a woman who entered their establishment. Disapprove of other’s choices all you want but still treat people with respect!
Outcry as Hundreds Killed in Philippines Drug Crackdown
Death toll estimates range from 420 to over 700
Outcry as Hundreds Killed in Philippines Drug Crackdown | TIME
Whoa!
Malaysia’s new security law raises rights concerns
A new security law giving Malaysia’s prime minister sweeping new powers prompts concerns it could restrict human rights and stifle democracy.
Malaysia’s new security law raises rights concerns – BBC News
uh-oh….
Chinese activist Hu Shigen jailed for subversion
Hu Shigen is sentenced to 7.5 years in prison in China, the second person found guilty in two days in a crackdown on legal activism.
Chinese activist Hu Shigen jailed for subversion – BBC News
sigh….
Korryn Gaines shooting: US police kill woman as child watched
Korryn Gaines shooting: US police kill woman as child watched – BBC News
Calling this anything that 1st degree murder is a lie.
Any cop who is OK with this, or obstructs and investigation into this is culpable in this crime. Until the police drop the law-evading and law-flaunting thin blue line, very single one of them is guilty of every single sick, twisted, and violent crimes officers across this corrupt, racist, and increasingly fascist country commit. Every single one. Guilty of murder one.
Police have the right to shoot to kill when they are in danger? fine. If they shoot someone who poses no danger they should go directly to jail. Until then they are not upholding the law, they are disrespecting it, and deserve no respect (and no credit for serving the public.)
KING: Cynicism over mom slain by cops illustrates white privilege
At least 682 people have been killed by American cops so far this year. The average person in my circle can probably only name two of them.
To be fair, sometimes police must use lethal force to protect themselves and the community they pledge to serve. Other times, the lethal force was an optional choice. Police, for instance, did not need to choke Eric Garner to death to protect themselves. Police, for instance, did not need to shoot Tamir Rice or John Crawford or Rekia Boyd to protect themselves. Police did not need to shoot Amadou Diallo or Sean Bell or Ramarley Graham to protect anyone. Even they thought they needed to — they were wrong. All of those men and women posed no true threat to anyone, but police chose to kill them based on their incorrect assumptions.
…Gaines was wanted for several petty misdemeanors — traffic violation, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Why it took a team of men to arrive at her home over these violations is not yet clear. What is clear, is that Gaines did not feel comfortable turning herself over to police, possibly because she had her 5-year-old son with her.
…Police decided to go ahead and shoot her instead, killing her. Police do not dispute that they shot first. They claim she shot at them after they shot at her. Her young son was shot in the process and is currently hospitalized.
KING: Cynicism over mom slain by cops illustrates white privilege – NY Daily News
What the fuck is wrong with people that this stuff goes on? What the fuck is wrong with Baltimore that with all of the actual danger they have to protect citizens from they are shooting and killing a 23 mother in front of her young son because she had some minor violations? Where the sense of justice and perspective? Where is the value of the citizenry’s life? Where is the value of the life of young black people? What is wrong with this country that we tolerate our police departments acting like vicious gangs of murderers even once?
As long as any police department acts like this and gets away with no law enforcement agency in this country deserves the respect of the citizenry they hunt with impunity.
FUCK THE PIGS. BBQ THEM!!! IT’s what they would do to you. And if they wouldn’t, they certainly cover of for a fellow officer who did who they are ALL GUILTY of these crimes.
Turkey’s Premier Withdraws About 1,500 Insult Lawsuits
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says he has withdrawn lawsuits against about 1,500 people, including opposition politicians, journalists and writers, for insulting him or his office.
Turkey’s Premier Withdraws About 1,500 Insult Lawsuits – The New York Times
hmmmm
No strong proof that flossing your teeth has medical benefit – Health – CBC News
Evidence for flossing is “weak, very unreliable” and of “very low” quality, investigation suggests, despite being recommended by numerous dental associations.
No strong proof that flossing your teeth has medical benefit – Health – CBC News
And a big, very satisfied, fuck you to all of the obnoxious,patronizing, holier than thou, dental hygienists out there.
Randy Rainbow Interviews Donald Trump
<snicker> awesome.
Full text: Hillary Clinton’s DNC speech
Hillary Clinton’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, as prepared for delivery.
Full text: Hillary Clinton’s DNC speech – POLITICO
hmmm
Lake Tahoe: Warmest water temperatures ever recorded threaten famed clarity, new study shows
Lake Tahoe’s water temperature last year hit the warmest level ever recorded, the latest evidence yet that climate change is altering California’s iconic Sierra Nevada landmark.
Sigh….
Kentucky judge furious at jailers for not giving woman pants – CBS News
Lawyer for female inmate says jailers refused to give her feminine hygiene products for days, in addition to not giving her pants
Kentucky judge furious at jailers for not giving woman pants – CBS News
WTF?! That jail should be closed and the staff brought up on charges.
5 Things Women Want Most (You Won’t Believe They Don’t Have)
#5. Women Want To Be Believed About Medical Problems
#4. Women Want To Be Believed About Harassment
#3. Women Want To Be Believed About Rape And Sexual Assault
#2. Women Want To Be Believed About Their Specialties
#1. Women Want To Be Believed About Not Being Believed As Much As Men Are
5 Things Women Want Most (You Won’t Believe They Don’t Have) | Cracked.com
Seems legit.
