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Propaganda from the New York Times
As'ad AbuKhalil, a political science professor in the United States writes: When the New York Times eulogizes the Mahmud Darwish. I have been waiting for this. An ignorant obituary of Mahmud Darwish in the New York Times. Ethan Bronner, who knows no Arabic, writes about the poetics of Mahmud Darwish. I should start writing…
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17 year old dutch rape victim denied euthania starves self to death.
ok so turns out noa wasnt euthanised, but died from starvation because she was denied euthanasia. either way its still a very sad story. https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/world/17-year-old-dutch-girl-who-was-raped-as-a-child-is-legally-euthanized/ar-AACouuW?ocid=spartanntp A 17-year-old Dutch girl chose to be euthanized at…
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Ed in White House
..came across this on the net. When did Ed visit the White House? Is it me or does he look a little out of place here. lol. http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t45/FER80/clined.jpg Caption this pic. :D
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March For Our Lives - Parkland Students Demanding Action
My daughter is a Senior at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland and one of the lucky survivors. After surviving such a horrific attack, her brave friends and classmates are trying to change the gun laws in this country so something like this never happens again. They are powerful voices and they are extremely…
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Gig Etiquette
I've been eyeing a debate on Twitter on what people's opinions are on the dos, don'ts and their rules on gigging. The discussion has included everything from taking photos and videos to lack of deodorant! For me, a rule would be no assaulting of any kind! Speaking from experience, it ruined my first proper gig at the age…
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The Evolution of Handwriting
This thread is dedicated to my little first grader friend, Amaya who recently told her mother she wants to learn who to write in cursive. Bless her sweet little head!
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Constitutional Knowledge
from Sept 2017 Wonder what the results would be today?…
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Australia's shock election results are drawing comparisons to Trump's 2016 win
Australia's shock election results are drawing comparisons to Trump's 2016 win https://www.businessinsider.com/australian-election-results-prime-minister-morrisons-shock-victory-results-2019-5?utm_source=notification&utm_medium=referral Must have been the Russians...
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Trump Signs Anti-Planned Parenthood Law
Under the noses of the press,the president signed a law that allows states to withhold funding for planned Parenthood. This is a very hostile act towards women's health rights.
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When Does Inclusion Become Detrimental?
Over the last few years, we've been noticing my oldest daughter never has homework. And we thought by this age she'd get some, at least periodically. She's (K) in grade 7. Our other daughter (S) is in grade 4. Her current grade 7 teacher tells us he has a tough time challenging her, which is fine, but I think we know why.…
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'Multiple fatalities' after shootings at mosques in New Zealand, police say Social Sharing
'Multiple fatalities' after shootings at mosques in New Zealand, police say https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/new-zealand-mosque-shooting-1.5057595?fbclid=IwAR3D0IUDBLoTFpW72peJJGWzESH9u16pawS31N7pbD8D5CQrrusPZAsZwuA
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Dummy Jordan Peterson getting owned
https://youtu.be/liT7e5M6XfY
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Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago
2017 - 52 shot and 7 killed 2018 - 36 shot and 7 killed 2019 - 16 shot and we still have 36 hours Home Sweet Home
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Internet risks
https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/25/us/false-racism-internet-mob-chipotle-video/index.html Very good article about the rush to make judgments on the internet without having (or really caring to have) all the information.
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Sandra Bland..." I feared for my life..."
Sandra Bland Filmed Traffic Stop Confrontation Herself https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/07/us/sandra-bland-video-brian-encinia.html
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Global warming
I am not being a smart ass but is this cold because of global warming?
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ISO: NY Times in print from May 12, 2019
Anyone get the NY Times in print and still have the copy from May 12th? My school was featured in an article about a tweet by James Comey misinterpreted by conspiracy theorists. I'd love a copy. I've read it online. The online edition says it was on page A15 in the Times on May 12. Let me know.
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Mom chases down teen son after he steals her BMW, spanks him with belt on side of road
Mom chases down teen son after he steals her BMW, spanks him with belt on side of road https://globalnews.ca/news/4567365/mom-chases-teen-son-steals-bmw-spanks-with-belt/?utm_medium=Facebook&utm_source=GlobalToronto&fbclid=IwAR3W4407Jx4WIjmGtst8ndyAcQ_UyhCSkdMbgWBkZAbojy8FBGFpXgGD-rM She was a little ticked I'd say.
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Party City to close 45 stores due to world helium shortage
Party City to close 45 stores due to world helium shortage https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/news/article/party-city-to-close-45-stores-due-to-world-helium-shortage?fbclid=IwAR1ae_ptEpCHEcesBtw-5NbmMBwf8Vznx8GfzZAsWFvD3mIKn6pelVGHY7U "Party City is not a huge contributor to that trend since most of the global…
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Ohio State doctor nicknamed ‘Dr. Jelly Paws’ accused of abusing at least 177 students
Ohio State doctor nicknamed ‘Dr. Jelly Paws’ accused of abusing at least 177 students https://globalnews.ca/news/5289072/ohio-state-doctor-nicknamed-dr-jelly-paws-accused-of-abusing-at-least-177-students/?utm_source=GlobalNational&utm_medium=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0kN9rawjTHrXuK2fJHRVNtjSXwPzT5oJLMs7D3e6hEMN1PMoxproOdH7A Wow.…