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March 20, 2019 · 01:25
British people, especially MP's, do not like being asked to be patriotic as they do that every day as second nature.
If you want people to be patriots, a leader must first be one themselves. Mrs May betrayed her own MP's in a bid to reach voters. Evidently, she had no idea that constituency parties mainly hold their MP's in high esteem.
She even tried to sell the work of the security forces that keep us safe. That is unpatriotic and not something within her power. What did the Queen say?
The Prime Minister lies to people without compunction in order to have her Brexit deal passed. Are we going to stop at three attempts? Have politicians no strategic vision to see that the public may erupt or more likely fall into a deep sleep of boredom. It would be almost impossible to make them interested in politics ever again.
MPs' jobs could not be justified as in the public interest.
However, I do not think another Referendum is in the interests of this country and the money used up for it, would be better spent on paying out Universal Credit sooner. Why would Jeremy Corbyn not act like a Socialist?
Just a thought, if it was Labour putting this country through the wringer, what would the Conservatives be doing now?
We already have a deal that gives us access to the European Economic Area. Dr Liam Fox's negotiating teams have been working very hard to secure deals. It is the political deal that may be voted on for a third time. Mrs May should leave now as she has no idea what to do with the extra time.
We can leave on 29 March with £30 bn worth of deals under our belt. For the rest, she should leave Parliament to sort the country out. They have their own private Member Bills and putting those into Parliament could make their discussions interesting again.
Time has moved on. Thank goodness for Speaker, Mr Bercow who has saved Parliament from voting for the same Brexit deal that was rejected on 11 March. As he said:
"Parliament matters. . a third deal, the same one. "
It is also bullying to present the same Bill again and make MP's waver enough to back her deal.
Mr Bercow has saved us all and was praised for his 'enormous good sense' according to the Brexiteer, Bill Cash..
Leave the Attorney-General alone; lawyers will always express a moment of doubt so that they cannot be sued later.
Now, tragically, she has offered to fire Olly Robbins, he who has presented her to the letter, discarded by the wayside. Is there anyone else to be so disregarded, apart from Parliament of course.
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Tagged as Attorney-General, Brexit, Conservative MP's, Jeremy Corbyn, Labour, Liam Fox, Mr John Bercow, Mrs May, Parliament, patriotic, Prime Minister, Referendum, Speaker
May 8, 2017 · 20:05
How to scare the British
Congratulations to Emmanuel Macron who has secured the job as President of France. He seemed right at home, talking to war veterans after laying a wreath with former President Francois Hollande.
Apparently a part of French voters wanted to make sure that Marie Le Pen did not succeed. I see a correlation with current British politics here. Jeremy Corbyn is an untested leader, who has come out with such determined opinions that he is scaring the populace. I did feel sorry for him, though, when a Veterans' charity told him not to come calling to Labour voters because they did not like his vented opinions on Northern Ireland, namely the IRA. This must be why politicians dislike putting their cards on the table, but in his case, it is better that we know now than have it inflicted if in power.
Can you see him talking to Donald Trump? He is unlikely to get along with the capitalist and Britain's special relationship will be pitched out of the window. That includes the future of the US airbases in Britain for strategic purposes. This election has ramifications in every direction. Maybe it has always been like this and I haven't noticed before. What do you think?
Tagged as capitalist, Donald Trump, IRA, Jeremy Corbyn, Northern Ireland, US airbases
Mugwumps and Fopdoodles – British Politics Today
Anyone who dispenses with the services of Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson would be shooting themselves in the foot.
We, that is, the British public, like him. He is irreverent but always spot-on with his literary comments. He told a Parliamentary Committee that he was not staying for a third round of the same questions, as he had already answered them. He had better things to do, which begs the question of who makes up the diatribe between the committee and the attendee.
We might waver a little about his post as Foreign Secretary, but there have been no complaints thus far, no diplomatic flag-waving by the EU. The odds are that he is doing a good job. However, in an article for 'The Sun' newspaper, last week, he did call Jeremy Corbyn, Labour leader:
" a 'mutton-headed old mugwump".
At last, someone is using our beautiful language, instead of dumbing it down for immigrants.
Deliciously, MP Tom Watson, most remembered for his loud role in the Rupert Murdoch fiasco, has struck back. During a speech to Blackpool Trade Union, Usdaw, today Monday 2nd May, 'The Sun' newspaper has it that Tom Watson will apparently call Boris:
'a caggie-handed cheeseheaded fopdoodle with a talent for slummocking about'.
('Cheeseheaded' is a type of screw with a raised cylindrical head' . A fopdoodle is a stupid, insignificant fellow.) Well he is not a fopdoodle, although I will now seek an opportunity to use the word elsewhere! It is hilarious and I love it. It is especially funny as this is after Tom Watson, is to say today, according to 'The Sun' newspaper:
"At a time when we need a serious-minded, national representative …"
Interestingly there is no explanation for a mugwump. Good old Google. A mugwump is a person who remains aloof, especially from party politics. Since it rhymes with 'chump', he is then worsening the insult.
Please, please, please can we continue these linguistics? It is a delightful part of being English.
Tagged as Boris Johnson, English, fopdoodle, Foreign Secretary, Google, Jeremy Corbyn, Labour leader, linguistics, mugwump
April 30, 2017 · 23:40
Trident Revival Like Walking Through Jam
Well, he's done it. Jeremy Corbyn has had himself portrayed on primetime news with his back to the camera, which shows he is more interested in the constituent than he is in the news station. Hmmm, it sounds good but his comment:
"I make jam,"
would have floored me. Thinking about it afterwards, making jam is considered warm and cuddly, homemaking. That is for people who don't make jam. It is fun collecting plums from my mother's garden, but I remember an upturned chair with muslin cloth strung between the legs and waiting for the jam to drip through. That was far too slow to my mind as a child.
What is jam to do with Trident? A sticky mess if ever there was one, it has been mothballed twice. It was reprieved the first time and hastily mothballed again by an incoming government of a different hue. Thirty years ago Trident was considered almost out-of-date, but hugely expensive. Can it now be considered as being like watching television without colour as it was well into the 20th century? And why has Mr Corbyn said he will revive it? I suggest a competition as we all know the British are the world's best inventors. Design a modern weapon by using components from Trident. Er, 'make do and mend' and that other great saying 'all's well that ends well'.
Jam and Trident? If you don't have the exact amount of jam in your jar for the UK Women's Institute, it will be rejected and you will have twenty jars of unsaleable jam. Precision is required. If we get our weapons wrong, Parliament will stall, because they don't listen to experts. How about melting it down and starting again?
There was a PB (parliamentary broadcast on TV) yesterday from the Green Party who have an inkling of just how much power they can wield, if they are careful. Trident is not in their field* at all.
Wish us luck.
*sorry, I couldn't resist.
Tagged as 20th century, British inventors, competition, Jeremy Corbyn, mothballed, muslin, plum jam, Trident
July 21, 2016 · 00:26
A Danger to Democracy
On 18 July Jeremy Corbyn refused to read out Labour's policy on nuclear armament as it did not agree with his own. At that point, he was not acting as a public servant but doing what he wanted. Furious heckling from his own MP's showed their disillusion at a discussion that had been booked in 2015 and a Shadow Cabinet meeting had agreed to read out Labour's policy.
I remember years ago that I was beaten in a show of hands, but I had to swallow and accept a democratic vote. Apparently Jeremy Corbyn does not want to be disappointed, but that is not democracy.
For the record:
'Labour remains committed to a minimum, credible, independent nuclear capability, delivered through a Continuous At-Sea Deterrent. We will actively work to increase momentum on global multilateral disarmament efforts and negotiations, and look at further reductions in global stockpiles and the numbers of weapons.' (The Spectator 19 July 2016.)
What do you think? Is there democracy in the UK? In Europe?
Tagged as Conservative, democracy, Jeremy Corbyn, Labour, Labour's nuclear policy, nuclear, Shadow Cabinet, Trident


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'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Funko Advent Calendar + Game Coming
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It's almost August, but it's never too early to start thinking about Halloween. The toy brand Funko, popular for their Funko Pop! animated toys, have announced a new The Nightmare Before Christmas advent calendar and game set.
Priced at $40, the advent calendar features 24 pocket-sized Funko Pop! figures of the characters from the Tim Burton movie. It won't be available until Sept. 30, but you can pre-order it now here.
The Funkoverse board game, which is running for the same price as the calendar, offers four different game scenarios to be played with the characters Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie and Dr. Finkelstein across varying locations from the film. It comes with cards, dice and other props to use during gameplay. This package will also become available Sept. 30, and can be pre-ordered now.
Funko Pop! toys have become increasingly popular collectors' items among rock and metal fans, as they've immortalized a ton of musicians into the little big-headed toys, including Ozzy Osbourne, Slipknot, Metallica, Guns N' Roses and more.
78 Rock + Metal Artists Turned Into Funko Pop! Figures
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Kalpa-sūtra (IM 07-1931)
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Abhidhāna-cintāmaṇi with Nāmasāroddhāra commentary (Or. 13806)
Aḍhāī-dvīpa (069.001)
Aḍhāī-dvīpa (575181i)
Aḍhāī-dvīpa (Add. Or. 1812)
Aḍhāī-dvīpa (Circ. 91-1970)
Aḍhāī-dvīpa (IS 6565)
Aḍhāī-dvīpa (Or. 13294)
Ādityavāra-kathā (Or. 14290)
Āvaśyaka-niryukti (Or. 13550)
Āvaśyaka-niryukti (Or. 2105 ms. C)
Bhaktāmara-stotra (Or. 13478)
Br̥haccūrṇivyākhyā (Or. 1386)
Caturviṃśati-stava (Or. 13623)
Cosmic man (Or. 13974)
Ḍholā-Marū and Madhavanala kī copaī (Or. 14687)
Fragments of Jain manuscripts (Or. 13950)
Jambū-dvīpa-prajnapti-sūtra (MS. Ind. Inst. Sansk. 109)
Jasahara-cariu (Beta 1471)
Jina images (Add. 26519)
Jīta-kalpa-sūtra (Or. 1385)
Jnātadharma-kathā (Prakrit d. 4)
Kālakācārya-kathā (Beta 365)
Kālakācārya-kathā (Or. 13475)
Kalpa-sūtra (Gamma 453)
Kalpa-sūtra (IM 161-1914)
Kalpa-sūtra (IS 46-1959)
Kalpa-sūtra (Or. 11921)
Kalpa-sūtra (Or. 5149)
Kalpa-sūtra and Kālakācārya-kathā (I.O. San. 3177)
Kalpa-sūtra and Kālakācārya-kathā (Tod MS 34)
Kalpa-sūtra with Gujarati commentary (Or. 13701)
Kalpa-sūtra with Sanskrit commentary (Gamma 3)
Kalpa-sūtra with Sanskrit glosses (Or. 13455)
Karma-kāṇḍa with Persian commentary (MS. Wilson 262)
Laghu-kṣetra-samāsa with Gujarāti commentary (Add. 26374)
Līlāvatī (Or. 13457)
Mahāniśītha-sūtra (Prakrit d. 18)
Mandala with 24 Jinas (Or. 13472)
Manuscript cover (IS 20-1978)
Medicine and karma (Beta 1469)
Personification of a planet (Circ. 325-1972)
Praśnottara or Dharma-ratnākara (Or. 2136 ms. B)
Ratnākara-panca-viṃśatikā (Or. 15633/197)
Śālibhadra-caupaī (Or. 13524)
Saṃgrahaṇī and Karma-granthas (Or. 2137 ms. B)
Saṃgrahaṇī-ratna (IS 2-1984)
Saṃgrahaṇī-ratna (Or. 13454)
Saṃgrahaṇī-ratna - Dharmameru's commentary (Or. 13456)
Saṃgrahaṇī-ratna or Trailokyadīpikā (IS 35-1971)
Saṃgrahaṇī-ratna with Gujarati commentary (Or. 2116 ms. C)
Sāmudrika-śāstra (Add. 26,461)
Ṣaṣṭiśataka with Sanskrit commentary (Or. 13179)
Seven Chakras of the Subtle Body (Circ. 321-1972)
Siddhāntālāpaka (Or. 2137 ms. A)
Snakes and ladders (Circ. 324-1972)
Śrāddhavidhi-viniścaya (Or. 2120 ms. B)
Śrīpāla-kathā (Or. 2126 ms. A)
Śrīpāla-rāsa and Gujarati commentary (Or. 13622)
Sūri-mantra-paṭa (065.001)
Tattva-bodha-prakaraṇa (Or. 2112 ms. B)
Triṣaṣṭi-śalākā-puruṣa-caritra (Beta 1689)
Uttarādhyayana-sūtra (IS 2-1972)
Uttarādhyayana-sūtra (Or. 13362)
Uttarādhyayana-sūtra (Prakrit c.1)
Victory banner (IM 89-1936)
Vijñapti-patra (Or. 16192)
Vītarāga-stotra with commentary (MS. Sansk. d. 317)
Viveka-vilāsa (Or. 2136 ms. A)
Yati-pratikramaṇa with commentary (MS. Sansk. d. 310)
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IM 7-1931
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Folio number:
7 recto
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single folio
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watercolour on paper
25 x 10.5 cms
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The text describes how Hariṇaigameṣin, the commander-in-chief of Śakra, lord of the gods, modestly and politely accepts his master's order. This is to transfer Mahāvīra's embryo from the brahmin lady Devānandā to the kṣatriya Triśalā. The text describes how Hariṇaigameṣin magically transforms himself so he can enter the world of humans.
Other visual elements
As with many Kalpa-sūtra manuscripts, there is a clear intention to make the manuscript a valuable and remarkable object in itself. This aim is signalled by:
the shape and style of the script, which is close to calligraphy
the red background of the text
the use of gold ink instead of the standard black ink for the text
the use of gold in the paintings themselves instead of ordinary colours
the decorated borders with floral arabesques in blue, black and red
the division of the text into two parts along the folio's centre by a border decorated with beautiful blue arabesques.
The elaborate script used is the Jaina Devanāgarī script, which is here like calligraphy. This script is notable because it is an old type in the way the sounds e and o are notated when used with a consonant. It is known as pṣṭhamātrā script.
The Kalpa-sūtra is the most frequently illustrated Jain text of the Śvetāmbara sect. It is read and recited by monks in the Śvetāmbara festival of Paryuṣaṇ, which takes place in August to September each year.
The first part of the Kalpa-sūtra deals with the lives of the Jinas, especially Mahāvīra, Pārśva, Nemi and Ṛṣabha. It features almost identical stories of their births, lives as princes, renunciation, enlightenment and final emancipation.The second part – Sthavirāvali – is a praise of the early teachers of Jainism. The third part – Sāmācārī – deals with particular monastic rules to be followed during the rainy season.
'Kalpa Sûtra'
translated and edited by Hermann Jacobi
Jaina Sutras: Âkârâṅga Sûtra and Kalpa Sûtra
Sacred Books of the East series; series editor F. Max Müller; volume 22: 1
Clarendon Press; Oxford, England UK; 1884
Kalpa Sūtra of Bhadrabāhu Svāmī
Bhadrabāhu
translated by Kastur Chand Lalwani
Motilal Banarsidass; New Delhi, India; 1979
'The Kalpa Sûtra of Bhadrabâhu'
Bhadrabāhu
Abhandlungen für die Kunde des Morgenlandes
Deutschen Morgenländischen Gesellschaft series; series editor Otto Loth; volume VII: 1
F. A. Brockhaus; Leipzig, Saxony, Germany; 1879
A Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue of Miniature Paintings of the Jaina Kalpasūtra as executed in the Early Western Indian Style
W. Norman Brown
Freer Gallery of Art – Oriental Studies series; volume 2
The Lord Baltimore Press / Smithsonian Institution; Washington DC, USA; 1934
Catalogue of the Jain manuscripts at the British Library: including the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum
Nalini Balbir, Kanhaiyalal Sheth, Kalpana Sheth and C. B. Tripathi
British Library & the Institute of Jainology; London, UK; 2006
Hariṇaigameṣin transfers the embryo
This rare palm-leaf page in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art comes from an early 14th-century manuscript of the Śvetāmbara scripture of the Kalpa-sūtra. The picture illustrates the episode where the antelope-headed god Hariṇaigameṣin transfers the embryo of the Jina-to-be Mahāvīra from the brahmin lady Devānandā to the kṣatriya queen Triśalā.
http://www.philamuseum.org/collections/permanent/131608.html?mulR=656|4
Pārśva meditating
The National Gallery of Australia offers an elaborately illustrated page from a 15th-century manuscript of the Kalpa-sūtra. The 23rd Jina Pārśva sits in the lotus posture of meditation. He is easily identifiable from his seven-headed snake headdress.
http://artsearch.nga.gov.au/Detail-LRG.cfm?IRN=177853&View=LRG
Kalpa-sūtra of Bhadrabāhu - Gallica Bibliothèque numérique
This manuscript of the Kalpa-sūtra is fully digitised on the Gallica Bibliothèque numérique website, part of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (National Library of France) in Paris. Though the website is available in English, the information about the artefact is in French.
http://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b6000521k/f1
Mahāvīra renounces
This illustration is from a page of the Śvetāmbara scripture of the Kalpa-sūtra in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It shows the last Jina, Mahāvīra, performing the rite of keśa-loca – 'pulling out of the hair' – which indicates indifference to the body. It is part of the initiation ceremony of dīkṣā, in which an initiate renounces the world and becomes a mendicant. He is watched by Śakra, king of the gods, who takes an active role in the lives of the 24 Jinas.
Nemi decides to renounce
This illustrated page from a 15th-century manuscript of the Kalpa-sūtra is provided by the National Gallery of Australia. At the beginning of the section dealing with the 22nd Jina, Ariṣṭanemi, also called Nemi, the painting shows the famous episode of Prince Nemi's decision to renounce worldly life just before his wedding. He is so appalled by the distress of the animals due to be killed for his wedding feast that he decides to become a monk.
http://artsearch.nga.gov.au/Detail-LRG.cfm?View=LRG&IRN=147981&PICTAUS=TRUE
A Jina renounces
This highly decorated page from a 15th-century manuscript of the Kalpa-sūtra is provided by the National Gallery of Australia. A young man performs the rite of keśa-loca – 'pulling out of the hair' – which indicates indifference to the body. It is part of the initiation ceremony of dīkṣā, in which an initiate renounces the world and becomes a mendicant. He is watched by Śakra, king of the gods who takes an active role in the lives of the 24 Jinas.
Omniscience, enlightenment or perfect knowledge – the highest of the five types of knowledge , where one knows everything wherever and whenever it is. It is extremely difficult to attain, equivalent to the 13th stage of spiritual purity in the guṇa-sthāna. Digambaras believe only men can achieve it whereas Śvetāmbaras believe that both men and women can become enlightened.
Paryuṣaṇ
An eight-day festival in August / September, which is the most important event of the religious calendar for Śvetāmbara lay Jains. They fast, read, spend time with monks and meditate. The last day is the occasion for public repentance. Reading the Kalpa-sūtra and sponsoring new manuscripts or editions of this canonical book are associated with this festival.
Devānandā
The original mother of Mahāvīra, who was from the brahmin caste. The king of the gods, Śakra, caused the embryo to be transferred into the womb of a kṣatriya woman because Jinas-to-be can only be born to the kṣatriya caste.
Hariṇaigameṣin
Antelope-faced commander-in-chief of the god Śakra, who transfers the embryo of Mahāvīra from the womb of the brahmin Devānandā to that of the kṣatriya Queen Triśalā.
The annual four-month rainy period in India, lasting roughly from June / July to October / November. Heavy rain, strong storms and gale-force winds are very common during this period. Mendicants cannot travel around and must stay in one place to avoid breaking their vow of non-violence and because the monsoon makes travelling on foot difficult and dangerous. It is known as cāturmāsa in Sanskrit, comāsa in Hindi and comāsu in Gujarati.
Jaina Devanāgarī
The distinctive version of the Devanāgarī script found in Jain manuscripts.
A single sheet of paper or parchment with a front and a back side. Manuscripts and books are written or printed on both sides of sheets of paper. A manuscript page is one side of a sheet of paper, parchment or other material. The recto page is the top side of a sheet of paper and the verso is the underside.
What is a Jain manuscript?
How to read a Jain manuscript
Victoria and Albert Museum. IS 84-1963. Unknown author. Early 16th century
British Library. Or. 14262. Unknown author. Perhaps 15th century
British Library. Or. 13701. Sukha-sāgara for the commentary. 17th to 18th centuries
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The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali is widely regarded as the most authoritative text on yoga. It comprises a collection of 196 Indian sutras ("threads" – as sutra translates from Sanskrit) written 1,700 years ago. These threads or aphorisms were compiled by the Indian sage Patañjali and offer guidelines for living a meaningful and purposeful life.
The book is organized into four parts and provides descriptions of the eight limbs of yoga, such as pranayama and asana. The translated text is presented alongside a clear and insightful commentary by Swami Vivekananda, which makes them more accessible to the modern reader and yoga practitioner. His message of universal brotherhood and self-awakening remains relevant today, especially in the current backdrop of widespread political turmoil around the world.


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January 21, 2020, 8:21 am explore: Politics
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: Kejriwal's Message as BJP Picks Youth Wing Leader Sunil Yadav to Take on CM
Delhi Assembly Elections LIVE: The BJP late on Monday released the second list of candidates for the Delhi Assembly polls, fielding state Yuva Morcha president Sunil Yadav from the New Delhi constituency against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
SAD Will Not Contest Delhi Assembly Polls, BJP Asked Us to Reconsider Position on CAA: Manjinder Sirsa
SAD leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said during three poll-related meetings with the BJP, his party was asked to consider its stand on the CAA.
January 20, 2020, 10:48 pm explore: Politics
RJD Contesting Delhi Polls in Alliance With Congress, Declares Candidates on Four Seats
Seeking to expand its footprint outside Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD is contesting the Delhi Assembly elections in alliance with the Congress for the first time.
Telangana Municipal Elections Set for January 22 as Parties End Campaign
The election body has set up a total of 1438 polling stations in 9 municipal Corporations and 6325 in 120 municipalities. The results are to be declared on January 25.
H Venkatesh, January 20, 2020, 10:17 pm explore: India
Don't Have Information on Tukde-Tukde Gang, Home Ministry Says in Reply to RTI Query
The RTI sought to know whether the Ministry of Home Affairs had drawn up a list of leaders and members of the 'tukde tukde gang' and whether they are planning any punishment against these members.
Karan Anand, January 20, 2020, 8:19 pm explore: India
Headed for Split? SAD Asks Nominees to File Papers on 4 Delhi Seats; BJP's Manoj Tiwari Skips Mentioning Ally
The old allies had almost reached a deal, but Akali Dal leaders refused to allow two of its candidates to contest on the BJP's symbol as was done in the 2015 Assembly elections.
Ramlal Kondal, January 20, 2020, 6:39 pm explore: Politics
Denied Ticket, AAP's Ajmeri Gate Councillor Joins Congress
Kumar, who was welcomed into the Congress fold by party's Delhi unit president Subhash Chopra, alleged that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was an 'opportunist' and deliberately kept quiet on the issue of the amended citizenship law.
January 20, 2020, 5:37 pm explore: Politics
PICS: PM Modi Felicitates Newly-elected BJP President JP Nadda
Union Home Minister and outgoing BJP President Amit Shah greets party leader J P Nadda after he was elected as the next national President of the party, in New Delhi. Take a look at the pictures...
January 21, 2020, 8:51 am explore: India
Emerging From Shadows, Sunita Kejriwal Lends Personal Touch With No-Noise and No-Frills Drive
As the high-stakes Delhi assembly election approaches, Sunita Kejriwal hits the campaign trail along with daughter Harshita to ensure an AAP comeback.
Rupashree Nanda, January 20, 2020, 4:55 pm explore: Politics
Delhi CM and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal holds mega road show while on his way to file nomination from New Delhi assembly seat. Take a look at the pictures...
January 20, 2020, 4:43 pm explore: India
Arvind Kejriwal's Ride to File His Nomination for Delhi Elections 2020 is a Customised Mahindra Thar SUV
The Mahindra Thar is one of the most popular offerings in the off-road rugged SUV segment and is due for an upgrade this year.
January 21, 2020, 9:37 am explore: Auto
No Stay on Electoral Bonds for Delhi Polls, SC Gives Centre and Election Commission 2 Weeks to Reply
The plea filed by advocate Prashant Bhushan's Association for Democratic Reforms has contended that electoral bonds have opened a flood gate of anonymous corporate donations that can have serious repercussions on democracy of India.
Utkarsh Anand, January 20, 2020, 3:12 pm explore: India
Telangana to Use Face Recognition App in Municipal Polls on Pilot Basis
Polling for 120 municipalities and nine municipal corporations will be held on January 22 and the results would be declared on January 25.
Arvind Kejriwal to File His Nomination Today from New Delhi Constituency
Before filing his nomination, Kejriwal will hold a roadshow after seeking the blessings of Bhagwan Valmiki at the historic Valmiki Mandir.
Dancing to Camping Song, Shaking Hands with CM: Delayed by Roadshow, Kejriwal to File Papers Today
Hundreds of supporters participating in the road show were dancing to the tune of Acche Beete Paanch Saal - Lage Raho Kejriwal (the last five years went well-keep going Kejriwal) and to the beat of drums.
'Kejriwal ka Guarantee Card' is a 'Jumla' and Lie, Allege BJP and Congress
Manoj Tiwari, accused Kejriwal of 'lying' to the people after failing to fulfil his 70 promises made during the 2015 assembly elections in the national capital. Delhi Congress president accused him of making 'hollow promises' in his party's guarantee card.
RJD to Contest on Four Seats in Delhi in Alliance with Congress, to Announce Candidates on Monday
The RJD had initially demanded 10 per cent seats in Delhi from the Congress, but finally it was decided that the party would contest on four constituencies — Burari, Kirari, Palam and Uttamnagar.


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As many employers know, confidentiality can be essential to performing workplace investigations. Last month, in Apogee Retail, LLC, a 3-1 decision, the NLRB agreed. Applying the test for facially neutral rules established in The Boeing Company, 365 N.L.R.B. No. 154 (2017) (discussed here), the NLRB held that workplace rules that require employees to keep pending workplace investigations confidential while the investigation is open are generally legal. The decision arose after a thrift store retailer, Apogee Retail, prohibited its employees from discussing investigations in its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and in its Loss Prevention Policy.
In finding that confidentiality rules are generally legal, the NLRB overruled a 2015 Obama Board decision. In that decision, Banner Estrella, the NLRB had concluded that employers could not require employees to keep investigations confidential unless they could show a legitimate and substantial business justification that outweighed its employees' Section 7 rights.
The NLRB explained that Banner Estrella had inappropriately placed the burden on employers to establish that its interests outweighed their employees' Section 7 rights. According to the NLRB, the reasoning of Banner Estrella not only contradicted Supreme Court and NLRB precedent but also "failed to recognize and weigh the importance of employers in providing, and of their employees in receiving, assurances that reports of incidents of misconduct . . . will be held in the strictest confidence by all concerned, management and workers alike." The NLRB further noted that its new decision aligns the NLRB's stance on confidentiality of investigations closer to other federal guidance, including guidance from the EEOC and OSHA.
Labor professionals should note, however, an important caveat to the NLRB's holding. If a confidentiality rule is not limited to an open investigation, the NLRB will treat the rule as a Category 2 rule under Boeing. Thus, an employer will need to prove that legitimate justifications outweigh any post-investigation adverse impact on NLRA-protected rights. The NLRB remanded the case to an ALJ to conduct the required balancing of the competing interests because the rule at issue was silent as to the duration of the confidentiality obligation.
Member McFerran (D) dissented. McFerran argued that the NLRB's decision will prevent employees from seeking the help of their coworkers, union, and the NLRB. McFerran called the decision "out-of-touch with realities of the modern American workplace and the goals of federal labor law" and warned that it could even prevent victims of sexual harassment in the workplace from seeking help.
The NLRB's decision means that employers have more ability to provide instructions to those involved in workplace investigations to keep them confidential. This should improve an employer's ability to address effectively workplace misconduct of many types, including sexual and other forms of unlawful harassment. But, as a result of the caveat noted above, a prudent employer will revisit any confidentiality instructions to ensure that they will pass muster under the Boeing test, as the NLRB applied in Apogee Retail.
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Tags: Apogee Retail, Banner Estrella, concerted activity, confidentiality, harassment, investigation, misconduct, protected activity, workplace investigation
NLRB Returns to Former Stance on Employers' Obligations to Continues Dues Checkoff after CBAs Expire
By Nelson Cary and Eric Leist on December 18, 2019 Posted in Strikes, Union Negotiations
On Monday, the NLRB reinstated its long-standing position that the NLRA does not require employers to continue dues checkoff after the expiration of a collective bargaining agreement. The case, entitled Valley Hospital Medical Center, 368 N.L.R.B. No. 139 ("Valley Hospital"), came after a four-year-long departure from that long-standing position.
Many labor professionals may see the NLRB's ruling as a return to normalcy. The NLRB's position on this issue dates back over half a century to a case entitled Bethlehem Steel, 136 N.L.R.B. 1500 (1962). In Bethlehem Steel, the NLRB held that dues checkoff provisions fell into the category of terms and conditions of employment which an employer may unilaterally change following the expiration of a collective bargaining agreement. Accordingly, employers were not required to continue dues checkoff following the expiration of a collective bargaining agreement. Continue Reading
Tags: bargaining, contract expiration, dues checkoff, good faith, Lincoln Lutheran of Racine, unilateral change, union contract negotiations, union security
The NLRB Puts an End to "Quickie" Election Procedures
By Nelson Cary and Thomas Loeb on December 17, 2019 Posted in Rulemaking, Union Organizing
On December 13, the NLRB announced significant changes to its election representation procedures. The final rule will be published tomorrow, and become effective on April 16, 2020. The net effect of the rule is to substantially alter the so-called "quickie" or "ambush" election rule adopted by the Obama NLRB in 2014. The NLRB started this process just about two years ago when it issued a request for information about the election rule.
The main thrust of the changes to the rule involve extending the time periods allowed for the parties (and primarily the employer) to take certain actions required in order to process an election petition. The result will be to slow down the election process and, the NLRB says, to allow for more orderly litigation of contested issues in an election.
Labor professionals who have extensive dealings with the NLRB will want to read the rule in its entirety, but here is a sampling of some of the more significant changes to the process: Continue Reading
Tags: ambush election, deadlines, Member McFerran, NLRB, procedure, quickie election, Rulemaking, statement of position, union election petition, Union Organizing
Part 3: Will the Federal Government Take Over the UAW?
By Allen Kinzer on November 11, 2019 Posted in Union Membership, Unions
Amid the ever growing UAW corruption scandal, UAW President Gary Jones has taken a paid leave of absence, after the U.S. Justice Department accused him of embezzling over $700,000 in membership dues, among other charges. UAW Vice President Rory Gamble has been appointed acting President, and he has hired Deloitte LLP to conduct a forensic audit of UAW finances. His goal is to avoid a federal government take over of the union, which happened to the Teamsters for over a decade.
So far, the FBI's investigation has netted the following officials who have been convicted and sentenced to federal prison:
Five UAW Officials:
Monica Morgan-Holiefield: 18 months
Norwood Jewel: 15 months
Nancy Johnson: 1 year + 1 day
Keith Mickens: 1 year + 1 day
Virdell King: 60 days
Three Chrysler Executive:
Al Iacobelli: 5½ years
Jerome Durden: 15 months
Michael Brown: 1 year + 1 day
Five other UAW officials have been charged, but not yet convicted and sentenced.
Tags: Fiat Chrysler, government, negotiations, uaw, union bribery, union contract, union corruption, United Auto Workers
NLRB Proposed Rule States Graduate Students Are Not Employees
By Nelson Cary and Emily Papania on September 23, 2019 Posted in NLRB, Rulemaking
Last week, by a 3-1 vote, the NLRB approved a proposed rule that would classify graduate students, who conduct paid teaching and research, as students rather than "employees" under federal labor law. This rule would divest graduate students of their right to unionize and would end a recent wave of graduate student unionization efforts at private universities across the country. NLRB Chairman John Ring (R) stated that the purpose of the rulemaking was "to obtain maximum input on this issue from the public, and then to bring stability to this important area of federal labor law."
The status of graduate students under federal labor law has been a contested partisan issue for decades. In fact, if approved, the new rule would be the fourth time since 2000 that the NLRB has changed its position on the ability of graduate students to unionize. However, in the past, the NLRB has made these decisions on a case-by-case basis—not through formal rulemaking.
Prior to 2000, graduate students at private colleges and universities were considered students. In 2000, the NLRB, controlled by appointees of President Clinton, ruled that graduate students at NYU were employees and could unionize. In 2004, when appointees of President George W. Bush assumed control, the NLRB reversed course and found that graduate students at Brown University should not be considered employees and did not have the right to unionize because their relationship to the university was "primarily educational." The Obama-era NLRB then overturned that decision in 2016, deciding that students at Columbia University who received compensation for teaching and research that they performed at the direction of the university could be considered employees with the right to unionize.
In making its decision, the majority cited to the 2004 Brown University decision and noted that the research and teaching work performed by graduate students is "vital to their education," provides them with "knowledge of their discipline," and is necessary to building faculty relationships. The only Democrat on the NLRB, Member Lauren McFerran, voted against the proposed rule, calling the distinction between economic and educational relationships "made up."
The rule is likely to have vast consequences for private universities where graduate students have already formed unions – many of which are currently involved in negotiations over an initial contract. Before the NLRB can make its final vote on the proposed rule, a 60-day period for public comment must pass.
Tags: economic relationship, educational relationship, graduate students, research, teaching, Union Organizing, unionize
Are Management's Actions "Covered"? NLRB Finally Adopts "Contract Coverage" Standard for Employer Unilateral Changes
By Nelson Cary and Thomas Loeb on September 11, 2019 Posted in Union Negotiations
Yesterday, in a stark reversal of its precedent, the NLRB discarded the "clear and unmistakable waiver" standard. Its replacement? An employer-friendly "contract coverage" standard to determine whether a unionized employer has improperly changed a policy or practice regarding a mandatory bargaining subject.
In MV Transportation, Inc., 368 N.L.R.B. No. 66 (2019), the NLRB upheld an employer's unilateral changes to its policies on a number of issues. These included changes to policies addressing light duty work assignments, safety issues, and adherence to work schedules. The NLRB found that provisions in the management rights clause of the applicable collective bargaining agreement ("CBA") allowed the employer to make these changes without bargaining with the union.
The NLRB stated that it will apply the "contract coverage" standard when an employer makes a unilateral policy change based on a claim that language in the CBA allowed the employer to make the change. When an employer defends a unilateral change on that basis, the NLRB will first apply ordinary principles of contract interpretation to the plain meaning of the CBA to determine whether the scope of the applicable CBA provision(s) permits the change. The CBA need not specifically mention the policy or issue that the employer has chosen unilaterally to change.
If the plain language of the contract does not permit the employer's unilateral policy change, however, the standard will be different. In that case, the NLRB will examine the parties' bargaining history and past practices regarding the issue. It will continue to ask whether the union clearly and unmistakably waived its right to bargain over the change at issue. Continue Reading
Tags: clear and unmistakable, contract coverage, contract modification, employer, Member McFerran, notice, public comment, unilateral change, waiver
Some Guidance for Employers on Drafting Lawful Conduct Rules
By Nelson Cary on August 29, 2019 Posted in Employee Handbooks
Earlier this month, the NLRB's Division of Advice ("Advice") released a memorandum that opined on a variety of CVS Health's (the "Company's") policies. It considered whether those policies were "unlawfully overbroad" as they related to employees' Section 7 rights under the NLRA. It found that some were, but most were not.
The advice memorandum is a good read for labor professionals. It provides examples of permissible employer regulations on employee conduct, including social media policies and codes of conduct. More broadly, it may further help employers navigate the uncertain waters created in the wake of the Board's recent Boeing Co. decision. Furthermore, although Advice determined that most of the Company's rules were permissible, its finding that several rules were unlawful was particularly noteworthy because it did so despite CVS Health's savings clause.
In Boeing Co. (covered on this blog here), the Board set a new standard for addressing when a facially-neutral work rule, if reasonably interpreted, would potentially interfere with employees' Section 7 rights under the NLRA. The NLRB stated that moving forward it would evaluate two things: (i) the nature and extent of the rule's potential impact on Section 7 rights, and (ii) legitimate business justifications associated with the rule(s). Using this analysis, the NLRB created several different categories of rules: those that are lawful, those that warrant individualized scrutiny, and those that are patently unlawful to maintain.
Applying this framework, Advice concluded that two policies were unlawful. As previously mentioned, this was despite a savings clause in the Company's social media policy that claimed that it "is not intended to interfere with any rights provided by the National Labor Relations Act." The disclaimer also provided that the policy is not "meant to limit your legal right to use social media to speak about…union-related topics or activities with others inside or outside the Company…." Interestingly, Advice did not cite the NLRB's 2014 ruling (which this blog previously discussed here) that such savings clauses "may, in certain circumstances, clarify the scope of an otherwise unambiguous and unlawful rule." Advice instead cited NLRB rulings from 1994 and 2007 holding that particular savings clauses did not cure employers' otherwise overbroad prohibitions on protected activity. Continue Reading
Tags: balancing, Boeing, Disclaimer, Division of Advice, employer handbook, employer policies, personnel manual, personnel policies, protected activity, savings clause, Section 7, social media policy
NLRB Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Amending Election Procedures
By Nelson Cary and Lauren Sanders on August 15, 2019 Posted in NLRB, Rulemaking
On August 12, 2019, the NLRB published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register regarding election procedures that the NLRB majority contends is essential to preserving employees' right to free choice of representation.
The proposed rule contain three changes to current NLRB election regulations:
First, it replaces the current blocking charge policy with a vote-and-impound procedure. That is, under the amended regulations, a union election would not be blocked by a pending unfair labor practice charge. Instead, the ballots would be impounded until the charge was resolved.
Second, it overrules Dana Corp, 351 N.L.R.B. 434 (2007). For voluntary recognition and for a post-recognition agreement to have a contract-bar effect, (1) the unit employees would need to be notified that voluntary recognition had been granted and (2) there would be a 45-day open period during which an election petition could be filed.
Third, in the construction industry, it requires affirmative evidence of majority employee support to prove a Section 9(a) relationship. Contract language alone would not be sufficient proof.
The only Democrat on the NLRB, Member Lauren McFerran, dissented from the proposed amendments. In her opinion, the majority's amendments, if implemented, would not protect employee free choice of representation. Further, she believes that the majority's proposal appears "arbitrary," fails to meet even minimal standards of reasoned decision making, relies on faulty premises, does not ask critical questions, and fails to analyze data and agency experience.
Whether these proposed amendments are ultimately implemented is, at best, uncertain. The proposal is subject to public comments during the public comment period, which currently extends until October 11, 2019. Following the public comment period, the NLRB will review the comments received and make any necessary charges to develop a final amended election rule. While it does not appear that any comments have been submitted at this time, the NLRB's proposed joint employer rule alone prompted 29,000 comments, suggesting that this proposal could also receive significant public attention.
Regardless, the proposed amendments to the election procedures is more evidence that the NLRB, under Chairman Ring's leadership, is moving (or attempting to move) towards more rulemaking, rather than relying on case adjudication, to set precedent. As we previously reported, Chairman Ring believes that more administrative rules will promote consistency and predictability in NLRB decisions.
Tags: blocking charge, construction, Dana Corp, election, employee free choice, notice of proposed rulemaking, overrule, union election, voluntary recognition, vote-and-impound
Chairman John Ring: The NLRB in 2019
By Lauren Sanders on July 9, 2019 Posted in NLRB, Rulemaking
On June 27, 2019, NLRB Chairman John Ring spoke at the 36th Carl A. Warns, Jr. and Edwin R. Render Labor and Employment Law Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. Chairman Ring (R), a former management attorney who previously worked for the Teamsters before graduating from law school, was confirmed by the Senate in April 2018. Chairman Ring sought to explain his vision for the NLRB and to give the audience a glimpse of what to expect in the next few years from the agency.
Chairman Ring articulated two objectives for the future of the NLRB. First, Chairman Ring intends to expedite the processing of NLRB cases. As many labor professionals can testify, the NLRB can take years to resolve a case. To help reduce these delays, and with Chairman Ring's guidance, the NLRB launched an internal pilot program in October 2018. According to Chairman Ring, the pilot program can be summarized as (1) setting deadlines for all stages of NLRB cases and (2) limiting the time NLRB members can spend on dissents and concurrences.
Second, Chairman Ring would like to see the NLRB move towards more rulemaking, rather than relying only on case adjudication, to set precedent. Chairman Ring believes that more administrative rules will promote consistency and predictability in NLRB decisions. The NLRB has already issued a proposed rule for the joint employer standard and solicited input from the public on the 2014 Election Rule, and is currently sifting through thousands of comments that were submitted in response (the NLRB received 29,000 comments on the proposed joint employer rule alone). Chairman Ring stated that the NLRB is expected to issue proposed rules in "mid-summer" regarding the blocking charge and voluntary recognition policies, whether students at universities are employees, and conversion of agreements in the construction industry.
Chairman Ring also reminded audience members that the NLRB is soon expected to have three Republican members (and no Democrats). Since Member Mark Pierce's (D) term ended in August 2018, the NLRB has had one open seat. The term of Lauren McFerran, the remaining Democrat on the NLRB, is set to expire in December 2019. According to Chairman Ring, the two Democrat seats could remain unfilled for some time. The fact that the NLRB will operate with three Republican members is significant because Republican members have historically been more management friendly.
Chairman Ring finally informed the audience that the NLRB issued several decisions in June that he considers significant. The first, Prime Healthcare Paradise Valley, LLC, 368 N.L.R.B. No. 10 (2019), determined that arbitration agreements are unlawful if employees are unable to file charges with the NLRB. The second, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, 368 N.L.R.B. No. 2, held that employers do not have to allow union organizers access to their property, so long as they prohibit other nonemployees from similar activity.
Labor professionals will want to stay tuned. Whether Chairman Ring's vision for the NLRB will be fully realized is yet to be seen. His vision of consistency and clarity in this area of the law would be welcome to most, but using rulemaking to achieve that goal is a substantial departure from the path the NLRB has traditionally followed.
Tags: blocking charge, election rule, John Ring, joint employer, Prime Healthcare, Rulemaking, UPMC, voluntary recognition
The NLRB Expands Employer Authority over its Publicly Accessible Spaces
By Nelson Cary and Thomas Loeb on July 3, 2019 Posted in Property Rights, Union Organizing
In a win for employers' private property rights, the NLRB last month gave employers greater rights to control how their property is used, including what occurs on publicly accessible spaces within that property, like a cafeteria. In UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, 368 N.L.R.B. No. 2 (2019), the NLRB held that "an employer may prohibit nonemployee union representatives from engaging in promotional activity, including solicitation or distribution in its public cafeteria so long as it applies the practice in a nondiscriminatory manner by prohibiting other nonemployees from engaging in similar activity."
In doing so, the NLRB overturned prior decisions the majority described as creating a "public space" exception to a U.S. Supreme Court decision from the mid-1950's. The NLRB emphasized that the employer's authority to prohibit such behavior lies in its ability to regulate the conduct that occurs in its public spaces, and not the content of the speech of those who use these spaces.
In UPMC, the hospital had a practice of prohibiting all nonemployees "from engaging in promotional activities, including solicitation and distribution, in its public cafeteria." To enforce this policy, a security guard had the Pittsburgh police remove two, nonemployee union representatives who were using a cafeteria table to, among other things, eat lunch with employees, discuss union organizing campaign matters, and display (and distribute) union flyers and campaign buttons. One off-duty employee passed out some of the flyers to others in cafeteria.
According to the NLRB, the hospital's application of its practice to this conduct was appropriate. The hospital was able to demonstrate a number of other occasions on which it removed nonemployees from its cafeteria for engaging in similar, albeit non-union-related, behavior. Continue Reading
Tags: Babcock & Wilcox, cafeteria, distribution, private property, private property rights, promotional activities, public spaces, solicitation, union access, union solicitation, UPMC


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Rep. Bustos Praises Inauguration Events, Says It's Time To Move Forward
By Chase Cavanaugh • 3 hours ago
Illinois U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos says President Biden's inauguration is a chance to move forward.
At a press conference today, Congresswoman Bustos praised the tone of the inauguration and the accompanying events. She complimented poet Amanda Gorman's work and emphasized the importance of President Biden's call for unity.
Perspective: In Defense Of The Electoral College
By Gregory Taylor • 14 hours ago
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Recently the radio show 1A had a segment on the Electoral College. I was fortunate enough to have my input included during the discussion.
In summary my input was pro Electoral College, stating removal of it would divide our nation more than it is already between rural and urban -- between blue and red. The Electoral College forces presidential candidates to pay attention to both rural and urban issues, not just focusing on high population density areas.
Perspective: A Fresh Start, America?
By Elsa Glover • Jan 19, 2021
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Tomorrow we witness the passing of presidential power from one man to another. I am hopeful it will be peaceful and that our nation will maintain its bonds of unity. I'm banking on it.
I look to Lincoln's first inaugural address to ensure my wishful thinking isn't just that. Lincoln tells America:
This Week In Illinois History: "Prohibition Begins (January 17, 1920)"
By Clint Cargile • Jan 18, 2021
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One hundred and one years ago, America's non-drinkers really hornswoggled everyone who loved their booze. Prohibition began at midnight, January 17, 1920, a Saturday. Americans had one last Friday to imbibe or sock away their sauce.
In a state known for bootleggers and violence, the transition actually happened without much fanfare.
Illinois Residents Advised To Test Homes For Radon Gas
By Vani Subramony • Jan 18, 2021
Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced this January as Radon Action Month.
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is urging all residents to test their home for radon. Radon has been found in nearly 40% of the homes tested in Illinois.
Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau attributes over 1,000 cases of lung cancer in Illinois to radon.
She cites home tests as a simple and inexpensive way to detect it, specifically in older buildings and new constructions.
Set Goals At The 'Centennial Sculpture' With Women's March Rockford
By Connie Kuntz • Jan 18, 2021
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Women's "march circles" are taking place across the country on Saturday. Women's March Rockford is participating, too. This year, because of the pandemic, they are hosting a gathering -- not a march -- at the Women's Suffrage Centennial Sculpture. The event is in support of women's rights. Organizer Mel Champion said women and those who support women are invited to attend the goal-setting event.
"They're just going to write on ribbons, or postcard, what their intentions are for this year to advocate for women, and how they plan on achieving that goal," said Champion.
Perspective: What Would Dr. King Say?
By Dan Kenney • Jan 18, 2021
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Over the past four years, and past four months, with each new disturbing piece of reality connected to this outgoing administration and each new assault on democracy, I find myself asking, what would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. say?
So, I turned to his writing.
In our time of division and bitterness he says: "The one thing about bitterness is its blindness. Bitterness has not the capacity to make the distinction between some and all."
Proper Tone Is Key For Inauguration Speech, Says NIU Rhetoric Specialist
By Chase Cavanaugh • Jan 18, 2021
Turning the conversation away from partisanship may be key to an effective speech from the new president.
That's according to Dr. Ferald Bryan, a professor at Northern Illinois University specializing in political rhetoric. He says Joe Biden particularly looks up to Robert Kennedy, and a similar tone could begin the process towards bridging the divide among Americans.
Variety Coming To Aurora's New Indoor Market
By Yvonne Boose • Jan 15, 2021
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Like most cities across the country, Aurora's local businesses were hit hard by the pandemic. A nonprofit group is partnering with a social space to create revenue opportunities for area vendors.
Art and Market Aurora is a new indoor market coming to the City.
Local Nonprofit Aurora Downtown worked with community venue Society 57, 101 S. River Street, to make this possible.
Old Places, New Spaces | Under Rocks Podcast
By Dan Libman & Jason Cregier • Jan 15, 2021
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Another year, another dozen opportunities to explore what's cool, what's interesting, what's weird in your own backyard. It's Under Rocks, where you help us send our adventurous correspondents out to discover those hidden gems in northern Illinois. This time, Jason Cregier and Dan Libman, with a big assist from tech giant Spencer Tritt, visit with some of the people who transform Old Places into New Spaces.
Phase 1B Of Illinois' Vaccine Rollout Begins Soon. When Will Teachers Start Getting Vaccinated?
By Peter Medlin • Jan 15, 2021
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Illinois K-12 teachers will soon get their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. They're in Phase1B of the state's vaccine rollout, which starts on Monday.
Griff Powell is one of DeKalb Public Schools' interim superintendents. He said they've been informed that teachers will start getting their first dose of the vaccine soon.
Poetically Yours - Ep. 24 - Itasca Poet Recollects Visit From Common Insect
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Welcome to WNIJ's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This segment features Michael Lee Johnson.
Statewide: The Legacy Of Former House Speaker Michael Madigan
By Sean Crawford • Jan 15, 2021
The news hit like an earthquake in state government this week. Michael Madigan, who was first elected Illinois House Speaker in 1983, stepped aside when it became clear he couldn't obtain the needed votes from his own Democratic members. We look back at what happened and reflect on Madigan's career.
Remote learning has been a bumpy experiment for many teachers, students and parents. We detail some of the problems it has exposed and some lighter moments from online schooling.
And, now that it's legal to grow, is hemp closer to becoming the cash crop many have touted?
Perspective: The Gatekeepers Let The Wolf In
By Jen Amenda • Jan 15, 2021
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Since Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, people have been blaming others. A recent example:
How Nursing Students Train To Work In Hospitals On The Front Lines Of COVID-19
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Back in March 2020, Taylor Boelte was finishing up her nursing clinical shift when the hospital told her she wasn't allowed to come back. Not just her, all nursing students had their clinicals cut short as COVID-19 spread across the country.
"Clearly the hospitals weren't prepared, and we weren't really expecting for COVID to have this impact," said Boelte. "It just kind of came all quickly but I don't really remember there being like a huge panic beforehand. I think it all just came at once."
Sessions from Studio A - The Reggie Thomas Quartet
By Spencer Tritt • Jan 14, 2021
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Jazz returns to Sessions from Studio A this week with The Reggie Thomas Quartet, featuring acclaimed pianist and current head of Jazz Studios at Northern Illinois University, Reggie Thomas, along with guitarist Bobby Broom, drummer George Fludas, and bassist Dennis Carroll. The quartet gives us a passionate performance in Studio A, and we'll also hear a conversation with band members about their jazz backgrounds and their thoughts on the social justice protests of the past year.
Winnebago County Reports 104 New Cases, But More Than 3000 Fully Vaccinated Health Care Workers
The Winnebago County Health Department reported Wednesday that COVID-19 vaccination is proceeding smoothly.
Public Health Administrator Sandra Martell said among the different health care systems, more than 10,000 doses of the vaccine have been administered. During a COVID-19 update livestreamed on WREX, Martell announced 104 new cases.
"And unfortunately, we have lost two additional of our community residents, which brings our total death count to 380," she said.
Perspective: Community Engagement Brings (Meit)healing
By Suzanne Degges-White • Jan 14, 2021
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Though my own heritage is a wee bit more Scottish than Irish, I feel a deep connection to all things Celtic and I recently watched a new movie set in Ireland. Not wanting to give too much away, the story involved a ragtag group of folks coming together as a community to help the lead character get back on her feet.
Congressman Kinzinger Reiterates Position On Impeachment Vote
U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger of Illinois underlined Wednesday his decision to vote for impeachment against President Donald Trump. He said the January 6 attack on the Capitol was the culmination of years of misinformation and admitted he was unsure who else in the GOP would vote for the measure.
"If there was not a sense of fear among many of my friends out here about political ramifications, there would be a lot more," he said in a call with reporters on Wednesday. "Unfortunately, I think this is a vote that doesn't need politics, but unfortunately, is infected by it."
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood Votes To Impeach Trump
Illinois 14th District Congresswoman Lauren Underwood said she was at the Capitol when it was breached. She called the deadly attack "an infuriating and un-American disgrace." She said President Donald Trump incited the insurrection and directed violence towards the United States Congress, a separate but equal branch of government.
"There should be no historical sanctuary for those who ignited the fire," Underwood said.
Sweeping Criminal Justice Reforms Pass House
By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco • Jan 13, 2021
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Illinois lawmakers passed sweeping changes to the state's criminal justice system.
The Illinois House followed the state Senate to approve a stripped down set of reforms from the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus. It includes changes to police certification, the use of force and the cash bail system. The bill now goes to Governor J.B. Pritzker.
The original package drew early opposition from members of law enforcement including Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana.
Welch Makes History As First Black Illinois House Speaker
By Peter Hancock • Jan 13, 2021
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Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch made history Wednesday by becoming the first Black person elected speaker of the Illinois House, succeeding Rep. Michael Madigan, who leaves the job after serving for 36 of the past 38 years.
The House came into session Wednesday afternoon to begin the 102nd General Assembly just moments after it adjourned a rare lame duck session that ended the 101st biennial session.
Perspective: The Day I Wept
By Lou Ness • Jan 13, 2021
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Rep. Andy Kim could simply not bear the rotunda looking like an abandoned parking lot, so he donned gloves, grabbed a broom and waste bag and began to clean up. The insurrectionists had wreaked havoc and desecrated The People's House, a place Kim loved. Rep. Kim is a child of immigrants who loved the United States and its ideals, in the aftermath, before the vote, he was the lone person cleaning up after the carnage.
What Is That? Learn How To Identify Illinois Trees This Winter
The University of Illinois Extension wants you to know your trees. They are offering a winter tree identification webinar series. Christopher Evans is a forestry and research specialist with the Extension and he is teaching the class. He said the classes are free and "totally open to anyone."
"As long as they're interested in learning about trees and willing to listen to me talk for an hour, they are welcome to take it," he said. "There is no age limit."
Congressman Kinzinger Says He'll Vote For Impeachment
By WNIJ News • Jan 12, 2021
Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-16) says he will vote in favor of impeaching President Donald Trump. He was among the first to comment on Tuesday's moves in Congress to remove the President from office, sending out a news release just as discussions got underway in the House of Representatives.
Kishwaukee Hospital Official Says COVID-19 Immunization On Track, Emphasizes Importance Of Supply
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Area health care providers like Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb are currently vaccinating their health care workers. Reporter Chase Cavanaugh spoke with Medical Director of Infection Prevention Dr. Bob Manam.
Cavanaugh: With doses of vaccine now available in the hands of hospitals like Kish, what are you seeing on the ground in terms of vaccine rollout and distribution?
'There Are No Tracer Devices' – Some In The Black Community Are Reluctant To Take The Vaccine
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Vaccinations for COVID-19 are underway in Illinois, but not everyone is eager to take the shot. A recent virtual town hall meeting answered questions and tackled concerns for the Black community.
"Making It Plain: What Black America Needs to Know About COVID-19 and Vaccines" was moderated by health experts, faith leaders and several organizations. The event was hosted by the Black Coalition Against COVID-19.
Some may ask why a conversation was needed specifically for the Black community.
Perspective: How I Listened When I Prayed
By Katie Andraski • Jan 12, 2021
Even though we're done with Christmas, I'm stuck back on the story when Gabriel told Mary she was favored of God. He said, "Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you. She was greatly troubled at this saying and tried to discern what sort of greeting that might be" (Luke 1: 28 – 29, ESV).
Black Legislative Caucus Education Bill Passes Senate
By Christine Hatfield • Jan 11, 2021
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An education reform bill would force schools to test children even before they enter kindergarten. The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus spearheaded the measure, which passed the State Senate on a party line vote Monday.
Madigan Suspends Campaign For Speaker After Falling Short On Votes, But Isn't Officially Out
By Hannah Meisel • Jan 11, 2021
Embattled House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) stunned Illinois' political sphere on Monday morning, announcing he would suspended his campaign for a historic 19th term as leader of the Illinois House after falling short on the support he needs in a first round vote Sunday night.
But allies of the longest-serving House Speaker in the nation are making it clear they're still standing behind Madigan, despite his campaign suspension.


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Wake-Robin Ridge
Welcome to Wake-Robin Ridge, where things still go bump in the night.
"A PHONE RINGING AT 2:00 A.M. never means anything good. Calls at 2:00 A.M. are bad news. Someone has died. Someone is hurt. Or someone needs help."
On a bitter cold January night in 1965, death came calling at an isolated little cabin on Wake-Robin Ridge. Now, nearly 50 years later, librarian Sarah Gray has quit her job and moved into the same cabin, hoping the peace and quiet of her woodland retreat will allow her to concentrate on writing her first novel. Instead she finds herself distracted by her only neighbor, the enigmatic and reclusive MacKenzie Cole, who lives on top of the mountain with his Irish wolfhound as his sole companion.
As their tentative friendship grows, Sarah learns the truth about the heartbreaking secret causing Mac to hide from the world. But before the two can sort out their feelings for each other, they find themselves plunged into a night of terror neither could have anticipated. Now they must unravel the horrifying events of a murder committed decades earlier. In doing so, they discover that the only thing stronger than a hatred that will not die is a heart willing to sacrifice everything for another.
A Boy Named Rabbit
"Evil's comin', boy…comin' fast. Look for the man with eyes like winter skies, and hair like a crow's wing. He's the one you gotta find."
The remote mountain wilderness of North Carolina swallowed up the ten-year-old boy as he made his way down from the primitive camp where his grandparents had kept him hidden all his life. His dying grandmother, gifted with the Sight, set him on a quest to find the Good People, and though he is filled with fear and wary of civilization, Rabbit is determined to keep his promise to her. When he crosses paths with Sarah and MacKenzie Cole, neither their lives nor his, are ever the same again.
The extraordinary little boy called Rabbit has the power light up the darkness, and the resourcefulness to save himself from the one person his grandparents had hoped would never find him. His dangerous and bittersweet journey will touch you in unexpected ways, and once you've let Rabbit into your heart, you'll never forget him.
Harbinger: Wake-Robin Ridge Book 3
". . . he felt the wet slide of the dog's burning hot tongue on his face, and the scrape of its razor sharp teeth against the top of his head. A white-hot agony of crushing pain followed, as the jaws began to close."
The wine-red trillium that carpets the forests of the North Carolina Mountains is considered a welcome harbinger of spring—but not all such omens are happy ones. An Appalachian legend claims the Black Dog, or Ol' Shuck, as he's often called, is a harbinger of death. If you see him, you or someone you know is going to die.
But what happens when Ol' Shuck starts coming for you in your dreams? Nightmares of epic proportions haunt the deacon of the Light of Grace Baptist Church, and bring terror into the lives of everyone around him. Even MacKenzie Cole and his adopted son, Rabbit, find themselves pulled into danger.
When Sheriff Raleigh Wardell asks Mac and Rabbit to help him solve a twenty-year-old cold case, Rabbit's visions of a little girl lost set them on a path that soon collides with that of a desperate man being slowly driven mad by guilt.
As Rabbit's gift of the Sight grows ever more powerful, his commitment to those who seek justice grows as well, even when their pleas come from beyond the grave.
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The Magic is Back!
For Robert MacKenzie Cole—or Rabbit, as he's known to all—the chance to accompany his family to see North Carolina's infamous Brown Mountain Lights has him nearly dizzy with excitement. And what better night to watch this unexplained phenomenon unfold than Halloween?
But when the entrancing, unpredictable lights show up, Rabbit gets far more than he bargained for. He's gifted with what folks in the Appalachians call "the Sight," and it's this extrasensory perception that enables him to spot the one light different from all the rest.
In his biggest challenge to date, Rabbit—aided by his daddy and his newest friend, Austin Dupree— begins a quest to learn more about the mysterious light. Their investigation unveils a web of cons and corruption none of them expected and exposes a brutal murder along the way.
Throughout all, Rabbit is unfaltering in his commitment to do whatever it takes to understand the truth behind the glowing orb and to determine how he can help it. After all, it followed him home.
Swamp Ghosts
Riverbend, where the most dangerous animal in the swamp walks on two legs.
Wildlife photographer Gunnar Wolfe looked like the kind of guy every man wanted to be and every woman just plain wanted, and the St. Johns River of central Florida drew him like a magnet. EcoTour boat owner Maggie Devlin knew all the river's secrets, including the deadliest ones found in the swamps. But neither Maggie nor Gunn was prepared for the danger that would come after them on two legs.
On a quest to make history photographing the rarest birds of them all, Gunnar hires the fiery, no-nonsense Maggie to canoe him into the most remote wetland areas in the state. He was unprepared for how much he would enjoy both the trips and Maggie's company. He soon realizes he wants more than she's able to give, but before he can win her over, they make a grisly discovery that changes everything, and turns the quiet little town of Riverbend upside down. A serial killer is on the prowl among them.
Finding Hunter
Before, I never thought about taking a life. Not once.
Now, the thought fills my mind day and night, and
I wonder how I'll hide that terrible need,
As an old car swings to the shoulder,
And stops.
~ Traveling Man ~
Hunter Painter's darkest fears have shaped his offbeat personality since he was a child, crippling him in ways invisible to those unable to see past his quiet exterior. In a sleepy Florida town known for its eccentric inhabitants, he's always been a mystery to most.
Only one person sees beyond Hunter's quirky facade. Willow Greene, the new age herbalist who owns the local candle and potpourri shop, has secretly loved him since they were in high school. When, sixteen years later, she discovers Hunter has loved her just as long, Willow hopes her dreams are finally coming true.
Willow soon learns that Hunter fears happiness at her side isn't in the cards for him. With her natural optimism and courage, she almost convinces him he's wrong—that they can really have that life together they both long for—but even Willow can't stop what Hunter knows is coming.
One by one, his worst nightmares become reality, culminating in an unthinkable tragedy, which devastates everyone it touches. Willow's battle begins in earnest as Hunter is plunged into a bleak, guilt-ridden despair, threatening to destroy not only their love, but Hunter, himself.
Finding Hunter is the story of a lost man's desperate struggle to make his way home again, and one woman's unshakeable faith in him and the power of their love.
That Darkest Place
There are dark places in every heart, in every head. Some you turn away from. Some you light a candle within. But there is one place so black, it consumes all light. It will pull you in and swallow you whole. You don't leave your brother stranded in that darkest place."
~Hunter Painter~
The new year is a chance for new beginnings—usually hopeful, positive ones. But when Jackson Painter plows his car into a tree shortly after midnight on January 1, his new beginnings are tragic. His brothers, Forrest and Hunter, take up a grim bedside vigil at the hospital, waiting for Jackson to regain consciousness and anxious over how he'll take the news that he's lost a leg and his fiancée is dead. After all, the accident was all his fault.
As the shocking truth emerges, one thing becomes obvious—Jackson will need unconditional love and support from both of his brothers if he is to survive.
Just as he begins the long road to recovery, danger, in the form of a sinister, unsigned note, plunges him back into bleak despair. Scrawled in blood red letters, the accusation—and the threat—is clear. "MURDERER!"
Will the long, harrowing ordeal that lies ahead draw the Painter brothers closer together, or drive them apart forever?
Suspenseful and often heartbreaking, this small-town tale is a testimonial to the redemptive power of love and paints a story filled with humor, romance, and fierce family loyalty.
The Emissary 1
An angel's work is never done—that's part of the gig.
But angels hadn't been created to deal with such a vastly over-populated planet, rife with misery, suffering, and general chaos. Helping souls in peril has become a nearly impossible job, and even angelic tempers are frayed.
The archangel Azrael has had enough. He believes he's found a way to ease their burden while saving jeopardized humans, too—hired help.
When Jake Daughtry lost his life rescuing a total stranger from certain death, he was on the fast track to Heaven. But that was before Azrael pulled him right out of line at the Pearly Gates. Now, as an Emissary to the Angels, Jake is taking to the highway in a quest to help souls in trouble. But the innate stubbornness of human beings bent on self-destruction is a challenge unlike any he's ever faced.
It's up to Jake and Azrael to bridge the gap between humans and angels. Will they ever convince the Council of Angels this endeavor is worthwhile? Can Jake figure out how to play by Azrael's complicated rules? Will Azrael ever master the use of contractions in general conversation?
To find out the answers, hop on board Jake's big red-and-white semi and travel the roads from the Florida Keys to north Georgia on an adventure that will make you laugh hard and cry even harder.
The Emissary 2: To Love Somebody
They're back!
Jake and Dodger, the first (and so far, only) Emissaries to the Angels, are on the road again.
They're looking for mortals about to take a wrong turn. You know the ones—the kid thinking about stealing from a corner market or the man planning to lie about a coworker and destroy her career. Yeah, them. People on the brink of making a mistake that could send them down that wrong road and jeopardize their mortal souls.
Of course, there are rules by which the emissaries must play, and the archangel Azrael stands ready to enforce them. First and foremost, a person's free will must never be compromised. Emissaries are allowed to use only the smallest of mental nudges. Thankfully, a whispered suggestion here or images of a better course of action there is usually all it takes. The potential mugger walks on by. The thief drops the wallet back into the unattended purse. But whether the results are obvious or not, Jake and Dodger are fully committed to making a positive difference, even as they struggle with issues of their own.
Will Dodger get over losing his chance to learn what true love is all about? Will Jake survive the grueling angelic equivalent of Boot Camp? Will Azrael ever finish the Official Emissarial Guidebook—including the chapter titled Do Not Even Think About It?
One thing's for sure—Jake's and Dodger's strengths are growing daily, as they help more and more people make better choices. But is the price for so much power higher than they're willing to pay?
The Emissary 3: Love Hurts
The archangel Azrael created his emissaries to help mortals avoid choices that would doom them for eternity. He hadn't planned on the youngest member of the team falling in love with one.
In Marcia Meara's final installment of her Emissary Trilogy, a Riverbend spinoff series of novellas, we find our heroes facing a new problem, and it's all because Dodger died before having a chance to learn what love was all about. His request that Azrael help him correct that situation causes a multitude of problems no one could have foreseen. Except the angel, himself.
Azrael's emissary program was growing daily, but it still met with stubborn opposition from many on the Council of Angels. Dodger's request to be allowed to experience what falling in love was all about didn't help matters, but Azrael thought the boy was onto something. He agreed emissaries who'd shared a loving relationship during their mortal lives would have a deeper understanding of human emotions and motivations, thus enhancing the skills needed to do their jobs.
With that in mind, Azrael gave Dodger one chance to search for true love. He then laid down a daunting set of stringent rules and guidelines that could not be broken under any circumstances lest dire happenings occur. But while the angel sincerely hoped Dodger would find a way to make this endeavor work, he feared an avalanche of unintended consequences could be in store for his youngest emissary.
Sometimes even angels hate to be right.
Will Azrael ever tire of popping up behind Jake just to see his first emissary fall out of his chair in shock? Will sharp-eyed motel owners ever notice a big red-and-white semi mysteriously appearing and disappearing from their parking lots overnight? And will Dodger be able to track down the mystery girl who caught his eye two weeks earlier to see if she's really The One?
To find the answers to these and other angelic or emissarial questions, come along on one last adventure with Jake, Dodger, and that ginormous, glowy-eyed archangel, Azrael. They're waiting for you!
Summer Magic: Poems of Life and Love
Summer Magic: Poems of Life and Love is a collection of contemporary poetry about exactly that–life and love. The first part of the book features poems about the magic a young boy discovers while camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The second part of the book has a sampling of poetry about love, life and death, autumn, and dreams coming true.
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LAS PLANTAS NO SON COMO LAS PINTAN, ES UNA ACCIÓN COLECTIVA QUE DESDE HACE 3 AÑOS PRETENDE GENERAR CULTURA Y CONSTRUIR POLÍTICAS RELACIONADAS CON PLANTAS PROHIBIDAS Y SUS DERIVADOS.
LA SEMANA PASADA, LOS DÍAS 5 Y 6 DE MAYO, NOS REUNIMOS EN FORO ALGUNAS PERSONAS, Y COLECTIVOS, CONTANDO CON LA PRESENCIA DEL INVESTIGADOR INDEPENDIENTE JONATHAN OTT, CON DANIEL PACHECO DEL COLECTIVO DOSIS DE PERSONALIDAD, FAUSTO PRIETO DE LA ASOCIACION PIENSA JOVEN, MARLON LIZARAZO DEL COLECTIVO LA RES, DIEGO MORALES DEL PROYECTO LEGALIZACIÓN COLOMBIA, FERNANDO CARMONA DE TRINCHERA GANJA, Y LUCAS PASSOS ABADIA DEL COLECTIVO LAS PLANTAS NO SON COMO LAS PINTAN.
PARALELO A ESTE FORO PANEL REALIZAMOS UNA PEQUEÑA MUESTRA PRODUCTIVA Y EDITORIAL, EN LA CUAL PRESENTAMOS LA PRIMERA MEMORIA ESCRITA DE LAS PLANTAS NO SON COMO LAS PINTAN DEL (2007), UNA EXPOSICIÓN DE PLANTAS VISIONARIAS A CARGO DE LA PROFESORA MARIA NOHEMY LONDOÑO, UNA EXPOSICIÓN ARTISTICA DEL MAESTRO HUGO TANGARIFE, Y OTROS ELEMENTOS RELACIONADOS CON LA PARAFERNALIA Y PIEZAS COMUNICATIVAS.
LAS PLANTAS NO SON COMO LAS PINTAN ES CONSIENTE DE LOS PROBLEMAS RELACIONADOS CON LA ORGANIZACIÓN. NO OBSTANTE SUMAMOS Y NO NOS ESTANCAMOS EN LA CRITICA NEGATIVA, RESALTAMOS LOS PUNTOS A FAVOR, DE LO CUAL SE DERIVAN ALGUNOS LOGROS Y PROPUESTAS.
EN UN PRIMER LUGAR, EL EVENTO DE LA SEMANA PASADA, AL CONTAR CON LA PRESENCIA DE JONATHAN OTT, ADOPTA UNA DIMENSIÓN INTERNACIONAL Y UN PERFIL CLARAMENTE ANTIPROHIBICIONISTA. ES DE RESALTAR LA CALIDAD DEL AUTOR QUE SALDA UNA CUENTA CON CALI BELLA Y SU CULTURA DE LAS PLANTAS PROHIBIDAS Y SUS DERIVADOS.
SUMADO A LO ANTERIOR, EL SEGUNDO PANEL FORO DE LAS PLANTAS FUE EL ENCUENTRO ENTRE COLECTIVOS DE PERSONAS QUE SE PIENSAN Y TRABAJAN EL TEMA DE LA CULTURA Y LA POLÍTICA DE LAS PLANTAS PROHIBIDAS Y SUS DERIVADOS. COLECTIVOS DE BOGOTÁ Y CALI SE CONOCEN, DISTINGUEN Y EMPIEZAN UN PROCESO DE RECONOCIMIENTO Y CONSTRUCCIÓN DE ACCIÓN COLECTIVA DE CARÁCTER NACIONAL Y DE CORTE ABIERTAMENTE ANTIPROHIBICIONISTA.
OTRO LOGRO VALIDO, ES LA NECESIDAD DE CONSTRUIR Y CONSOLIDAR UNA ASOCIACIÓN CIVIL QUE DESDE LAS PLANTAS NO SON COMO LAS PINTAN, GENERE UNA RAZON SOCIAL Y PERSONERIA JURIDICA PARA BRINDAR MAS PODER DE GESTION AL COLECTIVO, MAYOR SERIEDAD INSTITUCIONAL E INDEPENDENCIA A LA HORA DE GESTIONAR Y EJECUTAR LAS ACCIONES PLANEADAS.
POR ULTIMO, EL LOGRO MAS PRECIADO, SON LOS ENCUENTROS Y DESENCUENTROS ENTRE INDIVIDUOS QUE COMPARTIMOS OBJETOS Y OBJETIVOS CLAROS, EL FLUJO DE INFORMACIÓN, EL RECONOCIMIENTO DEL OTRO, EL CULTIVO DE UNA LUCHA, LA GERMINACIÓN DE PROCESOS MAS AMPLIOS E INCLUYENTES, Y LA COSECHA DE ACCIONES COLECTIVAS DE LARGA DURACIÓN.
MUCHAS GRACIAS POR ASISTIR, POR ESTAR CERCA DE LAS PLANTAS...PORQUE COMO BIEN SABEMOS, NO SON COMO LAS PINTAN.
ESTAMOS EN CONTACTO, DIFUNDIREMOS LAS MEMORIAS DE ESTE EVENTO EN POCOS DÍAS...GENERAREMOS RAZON SOCIAL Y PERSONERIA JURIDICA Y SEGUIREMOS PLANTEANDO AL COMUN DE LA GENTE Y EL PUBLICO EN GENREAL QUE LAS PLANTAS NO SON COMO LAS PINTAN.


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Ethnocentricism and Its Effects on Third World Countries
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Ethnocentrism and its Effects on Third World Nations
Western civilization has always believed that their way of life is correct and any opposing way of life is uncivilized. They put themselves on top of a pedestal to promote their self-proclaimed superiority to all other cultures. This ethnocentric way of thinking has led to the abuse of third world peoples such as Indians and African Americans. For example, in Indian, Indian culture is being taken away from them while western culture is being forced in. This kind of cultural abuse does not only occur in Asia but also in the United States. Slavery has ended, but some still refuse to release their racist ideas and African Americans are left unprotected to be physically and emotionally scared. Although western culture is supposedly advanced and more developed some people still behave in a manner which civilized culture should not. Luckily some of these victims have found ways to relieve themselves from the past pain through the practice of Buddhism.
Although western culture has consistently tried to establish its own ideals within India, the natives are tying to resist them and keep their own culture. It is their culture that sets them apart from other nations in the world. Removing what makes them Indians is only washing away a civilization rather than improving on it. China came into India under false pretenses; they claimed that they were there to help people and liberate them. In the foreword to The Dance of the Siva author, Romain Rolland, speaks his viewpoint on the imperialistic ways of western society. Because "the average European cannot see beyond the boundaries of his own individual life" (1985, xv), the Chinese saw their invasion of India as liberation of the people. But the Indians saw it for exactly what it was, an invasion. Liberators do not burn down villages and viciously rape women. Since the Chinese did not agree with the Indians practice Buddhism because they believed it made them weak so they wanted to remove all signs of Buddhism from India. However, by taking away their freedom to practice Buddhism, the Chinese were not creating a solution, but rather introducing a problem, because when the Indians lose Buddhism, they lose their culture and their sense of self.
Nevertheless, this is how ignorance powered by ethnocentrism can destroy lives. Because the Chinese do not fully understand the concept of Buddhism, they immediately pass it off as meaningless meditation. But if the Chinese took the time to understand the true essence of Buddhism, they would see that it "embraces vast stretches of time, cycles of human ages, whose successive lives gravitate in concentric circles, and travel ever so slowly towards the centre, the Place of Deliverance" (Rolland, 1985, xv). A better understanding would help them to slowly remove their veil of ignorance so they could realize Buddhism is a way of live and not a religion.
Not only have Indians suffered under the hands of oppression, African Americans have also dealt with their own strife. It all began with slavery; once black people were enslaved their chances of ever leading normal lives were disintegrated. However, as time went on, African Americans were set free and were able to roam the streets freely as free people. Although they were legally free, social freedom had not yet occurred. They were still seen as inhuman creatures that should not be mixed in with society. So they were still persecuted and treated as if they were never released. Alice Walker is a writer and civil rights activist who also disagrees with the treatments of Blacks after slavery. In one of her writings she opens up with an account that captures the true essence of the cruelty Blacks endured during post-slavery times, she states, "the horse was drinking his blood? His own father was one of the assassins? His crime was that the horse was too "fine"?"(2004, 190). The boy she speaks of was killed by his own white father; it shows how strong his father racial hatred was. The father did not even take into consideration that the black boy was his own son. Instead, he participated in the brutal murdering of his child. The point of abuse such as this was to dehumanize the blacks and condition them into thinking that this kind of treatment was acceptable. The logic behind this idea is that if no one knew what good treatment was, then they could never complain about their harsh treatment. Walker compares the abuse that the blacks endured to a person being shot with an arrow, she says, "Suppose some one shot you with an arrow, right in the heart. Would you spend your time screaming at the archer or even trying to locate him? Or would you try to pull the arrow out of your heart?" (2004, 197). The arrow symbolizes racism and the archer is the white man who shoots down black people with it. Racism is
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Two men are facing murder charges in the 2012 killing of 18-year-old Ibrahim Zepeda, who was stabbed to death outside a West Covina Sears store, authorities said.
David Ernie Sanchez Jr., 24, of Hesperia, and Joseph Andrew Quintero, 30, of El Monte, are being charged with committing murder with gang allegations, West Covina Police Department said in a news statement.
Sanchez and Quintero will be arraigned June 14 at Pomona Superior Court, online court records show.
Bail was set at $2.04 million for Sanchez and $3.06 million for Quintero, according to online booking records.
West Covina police said detectives recently developed leads that helped identify Sanchez and Quintero as the suspects. Police couldn't be reached for further details of the arrests Thursday afternoon.
Sanchez was arrested May 10 at his home in Hesperia, while Quintero was arrested May 18 without incident as he left his home in El Monte, police said.
The stabbing was reported just after 5 p.m. September 23, 2012 at Queen of the Valley Hospital where Zepeda was being treated, police said.
Zepeda, of Baldwin Park, died from his injuries during surgery, police said.
Police later learned the stabbing occurred in the parking lot outside the Sears store at 1209 Plaza Drive in West Covina.