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Giving Thanks in America, Giving Prayers to Israel
Empathic Rationalism begins at home, which means that we all have a God-given right to empathize with ourselves. That in turns affords us the right to vent, at least to ourselves, if not publicly.
Truly, no religious person should ever have a totally lousy Thanksgiving weekend. After all, a big part of faith is feeling gratitude to our Ultimate Benefactor, and Thanksgiving weekend is set aside every year to do just that. So yes, allow me to thank God for giving us a world that is so wonderful that, for most of us, our worst fear involves departing from the world or having loved ones depart from it. Even on weekends like this one – where, at least for me, not too much has gone well – we still need to be thankful for what we do have. And that is plenty.
Here in America, a lot of people are unhappy about this month's election. Some loonies on the left are spending millions of dollars to see if they can undo its apparent results. Others on that side of the political spectrum are so depressed that, even now, nearly three weeks after the election, they have trouble getting out of bed or carrying on their daily duties. Personally, I'm experiencing no shortage of trepidation about the immediate future, but I'm going about my business – and I'm thankful about that, because doing office work has probably been the high point of my weekend so far. Not exactly what the Pilgrims had in mind.
But on this Thanksgiving Shabbat morning, my thoughts are really not about myself and any minor struggles I might be going through. I'm thinking about life halfway across the world in a small place called Israel. At least I call it that. Others feel that the name "Israel" is an anathema to their lips.
Sheikh Mishary Alfasy Rashid is likely one such person. As I prepare to help coordinate the Washington D.C., Imam-Rabbi Summit for the third time, Sheikh Rashid, the imam of Kuwait's Grand Mosque was busy this week tweeting to his 11 million followers. Suffice it to say that the vibe he brings to Muslim-Jewish affairs is a bit different than my own – or at least that's what I've been gathering from reading the Jerusalem Post, one of the world's leading English-language newspapers about Israel.
After reflecting on the fact that tens of thousands of Haifa residents have been displaced from their homes due to more than a dozen fires that have been raging in their country, Sheikh Rashid tweeted in Arabic, "Good luck to the fires. #Israel_IsBurning," and punctuated this with a smiley face icon and photos of the fires.
One of Rashid's countryman, a Sheikh named Nabil Ali al-Awad, was forced to content himself with tweeting to a mere six million followers – barely half the audience that Sheikh Rashid enjoys. Sheik al-Awad's contribution to the discourse was to say that "God burned their hearts and their homes and their money and their bodies and make their graves inflamed...because of what they did to the [Muslim] believers," before providing the hashtag "#Israel_IsBurning." Later, as you might expect, Sheik al-Awad apologized for his tweet. Specifically, he apologized for using the word "Israel" in his earlier tweet," adding that "there is no such entity. I used the word as part of a hashtag."
Sheikh's Rashid and al-Awad reflect one side of Muslim opinion, one that obviously has quite a few adherents. And let us interfaith advocates please not whitewash that truth. But there is, fortunately, another side of Muslim opinion, rest assured about that as well. It is reflected by the fact that Muslims from all over the region have been providing Israel with fire fighters to damp down the blazes. At least two different teams of fire fighters who were deployed to help in Haifa were Palestinians who were sent by the Palestinian authority. Thanks to them, in addition to photos indicating that "#Israel Is Burning," we also now have photos of Israeli and Palestinian men working together on the sacred task of saving Israel ... or Palestine ... or whatever you want to call the place known to me as the Holy Land. Why do I call it that? There are many reasons, not the least of which is that were it not for my trip there in 1981, I still might not believe in any "Ultimate Benefactor" to whom to give thanks.
The biggest tragedy that is happening in Israel this week doesn't involve the death of plants, though plants are holy. Nor does it involve the destruction of homes, though homes are holy. Nor – and believe me, this is especially hard to write – does it even involve the injuries, some of which are critical injuries, to dozens of suffering Israelis. The greatest tragedy is that the nation is now ablaze with the same kind of accusations and mistrust that have been destroying the soul of this place for decade upon decade, with seemingly no end in sight, and seemingly no limit to the future destruction that those forces will bring. Israeli officials are publicly declaring that much of the fire damage is a result of Palestinian arson. Palestinian officials are publicly declaring that those who allege arson have engaged in an irresponsible rush to judgment. And for any of us who don't live in the Holy Land and who actually care about what goes on there, we're left to our own speculation and biases when it comes to deciding what really is happening and why.
The only thing we can really know beyond a reasonable doubt is how difficult it will be to make peace between the two peoples who are fighting over the Holy Land. Oh, it is easy enough to envision the leaders of the Palestinians and Jews inking some sort of treaty. But how would such a treaty – which surely would be opposed by substantial minorities -- eliminate all the hatred that exists between the two peoples? How would the fact that many rabbis and imams attend summits together and send intrepid followers to fight fires together outweigh the fact that many other leaders in this region are so blinded by their hatred that they cheer the destruction of trees, homes, even lives, and attribute the slaughter to the will of God? Assuming the latter continue to have millions upon millions of followers, and some of these followers have access to weapons, how could that ever-evasive but ultimately-inevitable peace treaty possibly bring real peace to the region?
But enough with such questions. Let me end this with something inspiring, not depressing.
I will give you a link to a song by the great Debbie Friedman, who gave the world so many beautiful Jewish melodies before she passed away five years ago at the age of 60. The lyrics to the song are below. To state the obvious, the land she is talking about in this song, well – it is the same land that has been burning these past few days. But don't worry, as filled as that land is with pain and suffering, it is equally resilient. Nothing is more resilient than Israel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8WrShnKTWY
L'chi lach, to a land that I will show you
Leich l'cha, to a place you do not know
L'chi lach, on your journey I will bless you
And (you shall be a blessing) l'chi lach
L'chi lach, and I shall make your name great
Leich l'cha, and all shall praise your name
L'chi lach, to the place that I will show you
l'chi lach
(L'sim-chat cha-yim) l'chi lach
Coming to Grips with the Democrats' Defeat
I'm actually scared because the Republicans won this election. But at least I can take some solace in the fact that the Democrats lost.
Lately, I've been realizing that I'm a man without a party. Oh, I vote Democrat. But I don't have any more passion for voting Democrat than, say, the Democrats have for implementing progressive tax reform. (Did you notice that when they had the White House, the House of Representatives, and 60 Senators, they still didn't bother to tackle that issue with any fervor?)
From where I'm sitting, none of the parties that fielded a Presidential candidate excites enthusiasm. The Republicans are climate-change ignoring, fundamental-rights denying, economic trickle downers who, when last in power, opened up Pandora's Box in the Middle East. The Libertarians are Let-Em-Eat-Cakers who are happy to use the benefits of Government like everyone else but unwilling to show any gratitude for what they take. The Greens are opposed to Zionism and accordingly I won't even think about supporting them; long live the Jewish State! And the Democrats? My party? The party I used to associate with activism, public service, and caring about the working class? From what I can tell, they're now controlled by a bunch of rich folks who've figured out how to cash in on their past government service but still sound as sanctimonious and self-righteous as if they were toiling in the projects.
My mom and dad worked every day of my childhood for their GS-whatever salary. They were progressive economists who cared deeply about economic equity. He worked for the Labor Department. She worked for a variety of federal agencies. They have nothing whatsoever in common with the current faces of the Democratic Party, except for a few outliers, most notably Bernie Sanders, who many of my Democratic friends have often reminded me "isn't a real Democrat anyway."
If you want to know who the real Democrats are, just look at their standard bearers. Hillary – the self-proclaimed "Progressive" – claimed nearly one million dollars for three speeches that she delivered to public universities. She "earned" more money in those three speeches than my parents would have made in several years doing the nation's business. The University of Missouri-Kansas City refused to pay Hillary the $275K that she was asking for a single speech, so instead they paid daughter Chelsea $65,000. To be precise, this 33-year-old woman, who was not an entrepreneur, a possessor of a graduate degree, an Olympian, or even a Kardashian, seized $65,000 of public funds to speak for ten minutes, participate in a twenty-minute Q&A session, and take thirty minutes to pose for photographs. (If you're incredulous about these facts – and I can hardly blame you -- go to: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/a-college-balks-at-hillary-clintons-fee-so-books-chelsea-for-65000-instead/2015/06/29/b1918e42-1e78-11e5-84d5-eb37ee8eaa61_story.html.) Precisely how is Chelsea, who like her mother purports to be an advocate for the needy, demonstrating a willingness to make personal sacrifices?
This figured to be a so-called "change" election, my friends. A large majority of Americans have been telling pollsters that the nation was on the wrong track. The Democrats were ripe for the plucking. Fortunately for their chances, however, the Republicans nominated a political novice with a propensity for saying things that shock the conscience. He had us all convinced that the election was in the bag for the Democrats. But, like usual, the Democrats didn't play to win – they simply played not to lose. They never bothered to announce an exciting initiative that would cause working-class and middle-class Americans to affirmatively want to elect them. As is their wont, they campaigned under the slogan, "The Republicans Are Evil and Scary and We are Not."
"Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid" is not a motto that brings too many people to the ballot boxes. As a result, two out of three Governors next year will be Republicans. And in 2019, after a disproportionate number of Democratic Senators are up for re-election, we could easily have 55 or more Republican Senators. At some point, the Democrats are going to have to make a case for themselves – other than that they are really shrewd at negotiating high speaking fees from public universities.
You would think that the Democrats would take a bit of time after last week's debacle to reflect on what went wrong with their party. But self-reflection is painful, and besides, we have a great crutch available to help us deny that we even lost the election. All hail the popular vote! To quote a column in this past Monday's Washington Post written by Democratic columnist E.J. Dionne Jr. (now that the print media has given up any pretense of objectivity, we should probably identify columnists by their Party affiliation), "Let's be clear: The United States of America is not Donald Trump's country. When all the returns are in, Hillary Clinton will emerge with a popular vote lead of some 1.5 million to 2 million votes.... To point out Clinton's popular-vote advantage is not a form of liberal denial. It's a way of beginning to build a barricade against right-wing triumphalism – and of reminding immigrants, Muslims, African Americans, Latinos, and yes, our daughters that most Americans stood with them on Election Day."
It's nice to be a Democrat, isn't it? You can love yourself and your fellow travelers, glibly smear your political opponents as rank bigots, and still with a clear conscience negotiate a $65,000 fee for your daughter to give a ten-minute speech. Even in defeat, you can still be a winner!
Personally, I strongly oppose the Electoral College. I come from what Howard Dean once called the "Democratic Wing of the Democratic Party." I don't like to see some citizens holding more power than others simply because of what state they live in. I also hate the fact that half of the country goes to the ballot box every presidential election knowing in their hearts that their votes don't mean a damned thing because their state is either cardinal red or navy blue. I can live with the inequalities inherent in the idea that even the relatively unpopulated states have two Senators, but I hate having to bring those inequalities to presidential politics as well.
So yes, Democrats, try all you want to get rid of the Electoral College. I'm with you there. But let us not demean ourselves by suggesting that Trump didn't really and clearly win this election. The election was all about who could get to 270 Electoral votes – and it appears that he surpassed 300. Gore v. Bush was one thing, because it was hardly clear who really won Florida. But to suggest that this election wasn't really won by Trump due to the popular vote is like whining about losing a baseball game simply because your team got more baserunners than the other team did. You don't play baseball to get baserunners; you play baseball to score runs. And these candidates didn't campaign to win the popular votes; they campaigned to run the most powerful government in the world by getting to 270. Dionne understands that; he just can't bring himself to confront the limitations of his party head on; like most liberal columnists, he has to make every column an attack on those evil Republicans.
Also, what is especially ironic about all this "popular vote" whining is that some of the same Democrats who now are indignant about the Electoral College are the ones that gave us Superdelegates. Throughout the primaries, the Clinton News Network (and, if memory serves, MSNBC as well) would include the Superdelegates in their overall delegate tallies, which made it seem like Hillary had a huge lead over Bernie even though the fact is that the vote was relatively close. Personally, I think that Hillary would have beaten Bernie fair and square because she really did have an African-American firewall in the South. But the powers-that-be in the party weren't going to take the chance of a fair and square nomination. As has now been abundantly chronicled, the party elites wanted to make sure that their candidate (and not Bernie) would win, break that glass ceiling, and ensure that their party would be as nonthreatening as ever in the fall elections. In this context -- i.e., a change election -- nonthreatening means gutless, feckless and ultimately, pointless.
And that brings me to the final irony I'd like to point out.
Truth be told, as obnoxious as the Democrats can be in playing identity politics, they are correct that this is a country with continuing racism and sexism problems. Those problems aren't, as many Republicans would like to argue, things of the past. They are actually quite profound. And that's why it is so curious that neither the Democrats nor the Clintons were ever willing to take seriously the ramifications of these problems. Whichever party wants to get a woman or non-white elected President had better take seriously the need to overcome the effects of bigotry. Stated simply, women and minorities who hope to win the world's most important election had better epitomize integrity, relate well to the residents of small towns, affluent suburbs, and inner cities, and above all else, bring a message of change.
Shaking down the state of Missouri for $275K – or $65 K for your daughter – is not a message of change. And if it's a message of progressivism, my parents clearly didn't teach me the proper meaning of that word. (Obviously, Hillary's problems didn't start and end with the speaking fees, but I trust that you appreciate that these examples are emblematic of a greater array of issues, some of which I'm not comfortable addressing in this blog.)
The tragic truth is that Hillary Clinton as a candidate was always fools' gold. She herself acknowledged that, unlike her husband, she is not a natural politician. And indeed, she faced a substantial amount of sexism that is difficult to overestimate because so much of it is subtle. The only reason she came close to breaking that glass ceiling was because she ran against the perfect foil – and yet, despite all of the President-Elect's shortcomings, she still lost. If that's not a warning sign, what is?
The Democratic Party needs to come to grips with the fact that it is time to move on from the Baby Boom generation and from fat-and-happy politicians and find some leaders who are young and hungry. But first, those Generation Xers need to figure out what it is they are hungry for. For many, the answer will be personal status, extravagant "cribs," lots of expensive vacations, and opportunities to send their kids into tony private schools. Those are not the ones I'm looking for. I'm looking for someone my parents could have related to. They grew up poor, you see. Apparently, they were no more "real Democrats" than Bernie Sanders.
Let me begin with an apology. I know that to the extent I made any predictions on this blog about the Presidential Election, I could not have been more wrong. I've always understood that Hillary Clinton had a chance to lose but would have laid heavy odds against that happening.
I have resolved never again to doubt Nate Silver's predictions about politics. And shame on me for doubting the principle that whoever Americans would rather see serve as an analyst on a football game is likely to win the Presidential Election. That latter principle has now been borne out literally ten times in a row. It has been since 1976 – when Ford, after pardoning Nixon, lost to Carter – when the candidate we'd rather hear announce a football game has lost the election. Call it the "relatability" factor. It looms incredibly large in Presidential Elections.
Believe me when I say that I'm tempted to try to use today's blogpost to provide some insights on the Election and where it leaves us. At a minimum, I'd like to share some of my deeper emotions -- other than the fact that the outcome scares me in multiple ways (first and foremost of which is what it portends about the exacerbation of our climate change problem). But I have decided to avoid saying anything more today about the topic, and here's why: emotions are still way too raw. Regardless of whether you are euphoric about the outcome or are neck deep in one of the stages of grief, I'd rather wait a bit before further provoking your thoughts or sharing some emotions.
So, if this blogpost is not going to delve into the Election, is there anything else that we can possibly talk about? Isn't the Election all that matters in the entire universe right now? Actually, I would propose an alternative. Recently, I delivered a talk about a topic that has been obsessing me for several years. The talk focused on my favorite philosopher, Baruch Spinoza, a 17th Century figure who is now either celebrated or loathed as a heretic. Here is how I announced the topic to my philosophy society:
"My essay on 'Spinoza and Contemporary Judaism' was inspired by the 2012 "Spinozium" at Washington's Theatre J, where those in attendance voted on whether to overturn the cherem (Spinoza's excommunication from his Jewish community). I remember being surprised that so many in the audience seemed to have no qualms about the cherem. After all, I tend to accept Leo Strauss' thesis that 'modern Judaism is a synthesis between rabbinical Judaism and Spinoza.' If that is even half true, and if Bertrand Russell is even arguably correct that "Spinoza is the noblest and most loveable of the great philosophers ... ethically he is supreme," shouldn't Spinoza be embraced as part of the pantheon of modern-Jewish heroes? At some point, however, I had to face up to the fact that a number of Spinoza's statements in his Theological-Political Treatise could be associated with garden-variety anti-Semitic teachings, including the notion that Christianity is a religion based on love, freedom and universal ethics, whereas Judaism is based on law, obedience, and tribalism. This essay is my attempt to grapple with such statements while at the same time expressing why they need not take away from Spinoza's good name as someone who was not merely a Jew who philosophizes but also a truly Jewish philosopher."
The essay – which, once again, is entitled "Spinoza and Contemporary Judaism" – can be found on the Spinoza Writings page of my website, http://www.danielspiro.com/spinoza.html I think you will find the essay accessible regardless of your prior background in Spinoza or Judaism. And let's face it – we can all use a distraction from "The Topic" right now, if only a brief one.
So let me encourage you to check out the essay, continue to work through your thoughts and feelings about everyone's obsession du jour, and expect that I will address that latter topic in the relatively near future.
All the best, from the Empathic Rationalist.
The Sun Will Come Out, Tomorrow
The Election is on Tuesday.
All of Washington, D.C. is abuzz.
All of Washington D.C. is rooting for Clinton.
Well, OK, not all of Washington, D.C. is abuzz, but pretty much everyone here who is talking much about the election is rooting passionately for Clinton. Many, like me, will say the election is already in the bag. Many others purport to be nervous that Trump will pull out a victory. Given the odds of that happening, they must think that a Trump victory would be really, really, really, really dangerous. Because honestly, his chances of winning are really, really small.
I appreciate that by all rights, I'm supposed to tell you this weekend why it would be the worst thing in the history of the universe if Trump won. And that you would need an IQ under 40 to justify voting for anyone but Clinton. ("A vote for anyone but Clinton is a vote for Trump," people like to say in these parts.) Perhaps, as a blogger, I'm also supposed to strive this weekend to author my own little takedown of Trump to show that I can slice and dice him with more aplomb than other writers. I have in mind a little something like the following, which was penned by Charles Krauthammer – a conservative Republican, no less – and appeared in Friday's Washington Post:
"At a time of such tectonic instability, even the most experienced head of state requires wisdom and delicacy to maintain equilibrium. Trump has neither. His joining of supreme ignorance to supreme arrogance, combined with a pathological sensitivity to any perceived slight, is a standing invitation to calamitous miscalculation."
KPOW! THWACK! SPLATT! ZAMM! ZOWIE!!!!
Some people still get a perverse pleasure from trying to figure out new and different ways to call Trump a douche-bag. Not me. I'm just sick of hearing about him. And Hillary. And this election. For that matter, I'm sick of all this election cycle's TV spin doctors as well as all the op-ed writers who can't stop writing the same column week after week. For that matter, I'm sick of hearing people talk as if they can mathematically prove that their political views are objectively better than other people's. And I'm really sick of the idea that the sky will fall if you don't vote for the candidate whom your interlocutor prefers.
On Tuesday, I will vote for Hillary Clinton. I expect her to win by a significant margin in the Electoral College. But if for some reason the highly unexpected happens, as it can in life, and Trump ekes out a Bush/Gore-like victory, I will still be proud to be an American.
I don't lose my faith in God every time there's an earthquake or a tsunami. And I don't lose my faith in America every time I disagree with a plurality of its electorate.
Besides, if you want to worry about real tragedies, regardless of this election's outcome, the probability is high that our government won't do much to stem the changes in our world's climate, which remains a far greater threat to life on Earth than anything else the candidates have been squawking about. The poor folks who live in desert areas of Asia and Africa have a whole lot more reason to talk like Chicken Little than the residents of DC, New York or San Francisco.
Giving Thanks in America, Giving Prayers to Israel...


Next week, Hubs and I are taking the girls on our first holiday of the year. The kids love going on holiday and now that they're getting older, we've decided to push the boundaries and venture a little further than we usually would. The girls are quite good travellers and we've bought a whole host of in-car entertainment to keep them busy on the journey. So here's hoping we make it to our destination with as little fuss as possible!
With a long journey ahead of us though, I've been thinking about our wheels and what maintenance we have to do before we travel. Hubs always gives our car the once over when we're going on holiday, the last thing we want are any nasty surprises once we get on the road. The thing is though, car maintenance isn't just important when you have a long way to travel. It should be something that's always on your mind. A good car maintenance routine is essential to keeping your car in tip-top condition and it's so important to ensure the safety of your family whilst your travel.
Do check fluid levels regularly – this includes oil levels and washer fluid, among others. It doesn't take long to check and doing so could be the difference between a hefty repair bill and the odd spend on a few consumables.
Do check your tyre tread and pressures often – tyres that don't have enough tread, minimum 1.6mm, are not road worthy and could lead to you getting a fine and even points on your licence. Tyre pressure that are too low effect the stability and safety of your car, so these two should always be checked!
Do check your filters and change them at regular intervals – again, this could mean the difference between spending a fortune to repair your car if you leave them too long and just spending a few pounds to replace then when needs be.
Do get your car serviced by a professional regularly – a lot of people maintain their own cars which is fine, but they should also be looked over by a professional on a regular basis. Just in case there's anything that has been missed by the untrained eye. You can book a full exhaust checkup at Iverson Tyres Garage, this will put your mind at rest, as you'll know your car has had the best care!
Don't let your car run too low on fuel – letting your car run too low on fuel can mean that the remnants left at the bottom on the fuel tank are pulled through your engine. This in turn can impact on the running of your car. For a car to run smoothly, always keep it topped up with fuel!
Don't ignore any dashboard warning lights – it's not uncommon for people to ignore dashboard warning lights as often the car will still appear to run as it should. Ignoring dashboards lights can end up costing you a fortune in the long run and most importantly could be affecting the safety of your car.
Don't begin a long journey without completing a thorough check of your vehicle – checking a vehicle before you travel is a must. Even if it has been looked over recently, an extra look before you embark on your journey can help to ensure the safe running of your car.
Don't drive your car recklessly – cars don't like to be driven badly. Often it's unsafe and it can have a serious impact on the general wear and tear of your vehicle. Cars are sure to last longer if they're looked after, so treat them well!


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How to create an Instagram carousel
ScoopSkyMay 21, 2021
Editor's note: According to a Facebook company spokesperson, the issue described below with the iOS carousel feature is attributable to a bug: "We're aware that some people are having trouble accessing the 'Select Multiple' photos feature in Instagram due to a bug in the latest iOS update and are working on a solution."
Whenever we use an app continuously, any change to the UI of that app can cause stress — and during these stressful times, who needs more? For example, in a recent update, Instagram tweaked the way it asks its users to create carousels (groups of up to 10 photos or videos that rotate through a single post), and this is apparently causing a bit of confusion.
This new method was pointed out in the Instagram account Digital Mums, where you can find some great tips on how to use various features of Instagram.
If you'd prefer some text instructions on how to navigate the change, here you go:
In your Instagram app (iOS or Android), select the "Add Post" icon (the plus icon on the top line)
You'll see a selection of your photos. You can change the source of your photos if you wish by clicking on the source name (Recents, Videos, etc.) and then choosing a different one.
Press and hold the first photo or video you want to include in your carousel until the number 1 appears in the corner of the photo.
If you're using Android, there will be a "Select Multiple" icon above your photo gallery. If you want, you can perform the same task by tapping on the first image you want to include, and then tapping on the "Select Multiple" icon. (The iOS version doesn't include that icon, so you're stuck with "press and hold.")
Press and hold the first image you want to include, and then select the rest (this is the iOS version)
In the Android version, there is also a "Select Multiple" icon you can use
Continue to select the images you want to include. They will be numbered in the order in which you select them. In order to change the order, you'll have to tap on the numbers on the images you want to re-order, and then add them back in their correct order.
Once you've got all your photos selected and in the correct order, choose the "Next" arrow in the top right
Now you can edit or apply a filter to one or all of your photos. You can then go on to the final "New Post" screen that lets you write a caption, tag people, post to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc.
Easy-peasy — until, of course, the next time Instagram decides to alter its interface…
Update May 21st, 2021, 5:10PM ET: Added a statement from Facebook explaining that the issue with the IOS version of Instagram is due to a bug.
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The American Italian Museum and Cultural Center, 1227 Central Avenue in Albany
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Celebration. This program honors the patron saint of immigrants and we honor her each year for all she did for the Italian immigrants. Please bring a dessert to share for the reception that follows. Free and open to the public. 11 a.m. at The American Italian Museum and Cultural Center, 1227 Central Avenue in Albany.
Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 11:00
Wild and Wiley Turkeys. Come discover the life of wild turkeys in the Pine Bush and learn about turkey sounds, flight, habitat and the bird that almost became our national symbol. Reservations required by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events. Starts at 11 a.m. at 195 New Karner Road, Albany.
Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Dr, Glenville, NY
ESAM's Fly-In Breakfast. Featuring Professor Barbara Jones, "Meeting the Pilot Needs of the Aviation Industry". Enjoy pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, potatoes, juice, coffee, tea and more! From 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m at 250 Rudy Chase Dr. Glenville.
Sunday, November 3, 2019 - 14:00
Wyman Osterhout Community Center in New Salem on Old New Salem Road, Voorheesville, 12186
"98 Acres in Albany – 40 Blocks, Thousands of Stories." Dr. Hochfelder will share some stories that forever changed Albany. 2 p.m., at the Wyman Osterhout Community Center in New Salem on Old New Salem Road, Voorheesville, 12186.
Channing Hall at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 405 Washington Avenue, Albany 12206
English Country Dance. Called and taught by Tom Amessé. Live Music by Carol Compton and Thal Aylward. Admission: $12, $10 members. Introductory workshop starts at 1:30 p.m. at Channing Hall at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 405 Washington Avenue, Albany 12206
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - 12:00
Huxley Theater, 222 Madison Avenue Albany, 12230
Creative Women's Collective Collection. "Craftivism". A 20-minute talk at The State Museum with Senior Historian and Curator of Social History Ashley Hopkins-Benton will focus on a collection of material produced by the Creative Women's Collective in New York City in the 1980s.. From 12:10 to 12:40 p.m., in the Huxley Theater, 222 Madison Avenue Albany, 12230. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lunch.
The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave, Albany
The Furious Bongos Play the Music of Frank Zappa. $20 Advance, $25 Day of Show. Door opens at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m. at The Linda WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave, Albany
Clarksville Community Church, 1997 Delaware Tpk., Clarksville
Musica Del Mar and Way Out West. The Del Mariners and Delmar Desperadoes will perform at 7 p.m. at Clarksville Community Church, 1997 Delaware Tpk., Clarksville.
Fàrsan Concert; Màiri Britton, Elias Alexander, Katie McNally, & Neil Pearlman Concert. Register at oldsongs.org or calling (518) 765-2815. Tickets: $25 for adults; $12 for ages 13–18; $5 for 12 and under. 7:30 p.m. at the Old Songs Community Arts Center, 37 S Main St., Voorheesville. Farsanband.com
Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave, Delmar
Art Exhibit and Sale: The Bethlehem Art Association presents a one-day exhibition and sale of original artwork by 25 member artists. Demonstrations, Special Exhibit, Refreshments, and Music. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave, Delmar


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Dalton, Dr. Ernest C. and Lena
Columbia County History Volume VI, page 42
DR. AND MRS. E. C. DALTON MRS. E. C. DALTON
Outstanding citizens of St. Helens of the 1930s and 1940s were Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Dalton, who owned and developed their ninety acre estate into a beautiful home, with winding pathways, rare plants and every aid to gracious living as practiced by these lovers of nature and devotees of conservation of our wildlife. Their place was named "Grey Cliffs," and extended along the cliffs lining the Columbia. We still have the name, Grey Cliffs, as applied to a more modern home, and a street, Grey Cliffs Drive, which occupy a part of the original Dalton estate, and preserve some of the beauty of the Dalton home. When our Oregon State Capitol burned in 1935, Dr. Dalton was one of the men who were appointed to serve on the planning commission to build the new capitol building, which was completed in 1938. He also was sent to Washington, D. C., in an effort to locate a Veterans' Hospital in the area.
At the same time, Mrs. Dalton was most active in the St. Helens Garden Club, when this club entertained the State Federation of Garden Clubs in 1936. The Dalton home, with its beautiful grounds, was a fitting setting for this event, and Mrs. Dalton was elected State President of the Federation, serving two years. During her term of office, the number of Garden Clubs in Oregon grew from 14 to 45, and much interest was developed in working for civic beautification throughout the state. Mrs. Dalton had copies of the Oregon Wildflower Act printed and distributed to each school, garden club and civic organization within the state to aid in conservation of wild life. She was appointed Regional Historian in 1938, served as Regional Director from 1941-43, and was on the National Executive Council Executive Committee from 1943- 45. She also served for a time on the Board of Directors of the Oregon Roadside Council. She held a Life Membership in the National Council.
To her energy and example, much credit is due for the growth of civic improvement and beautification, both at home and throughout the state.
Donated by Audrey Webster
State Garden Club Meeting in St. Helens
Mrs Dalton Elected
Salmon Bake
Dr. Dalton Swimming and Tennis advocate
Dr. Dalton visits Washington for State capitol building
Dr. Dalton at odds with City of St. Helens Jan 1940
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public class DeterminantProcessorGauss implements DeterminantProcessor{

    public double getDeterminant(Matrix matrix) {
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Maoism.Ru
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Workers and oppressed nations of all countries, unite!
Founding Declaration of the RMP
The bitter sufferings of the peasants in Kiangsu and Chekiang, and their movement of resistance, November 25, 1926
The bitter sufferings of the peasants in Kiangsu and Chekiang, and their movement of resistance
By KostyaC | 11/21/2020
If one takes the boat from Wuhsi, the first place at which one arrives is the market town of Kushan. It is situated between the three hsien of Chiangyin, Shangshu, and Wuhsi. In these three hsien there are many big land-lords who oppress the farmers very severely. Last autumn, a certain Kushan student who had studied in Japan, by the name of Chow Shui-p'ing, returned to this village. (Chou had first graduated from Wuhsi provincial Teachers' College). He could not bear the sight (of such oppression), and encouraged the tenant farmers to organize into a body called the 'Tenant Farmers' Cooperative Self-help Society'. Chou moved from village to village speaking with tears in his eyes of the sufferings of the peasants. A large number of Kushan peasants followed him, and those in the neighbouring areas of Chiangyin, Shangshu, and Wuhsi hsien were all inflamed. They rose like clouds and opposed the rich but heartless big landlords, and with one voice demanded the reduction of rent. But before the peasants had completely united themselves, the bad landlords had already united themselves and the gentry and landlords of the three hsien Chiangyin, Shangshu, and Wuhsi acted simultaneously. Letters and telegrams fell like snowflakes on Sun Ch'uan-fang; Sun Ch'uan-fang of course obeyed the order of the landlords. Last November, he dissolved the 'Tenant Farmers' Cooperative Self-help Society' and arrested Chou Shui-ping, who was executed in January of this year. It seemed that the movement for rent reduction had been suppressed for a time. But when Chou Shui-p'ing's coffin was returned to Kushan to be exhibited in his house, the farmers went up to the coffin daily in crowds and kowtowed before it, saying, 'Mr. Chou died for us, we will avenge his death.' This year there was a big drought, and the harvest was poor; the farmers again thought of rising up to demand rent reduction. This shows that they are not in the least afraid to die. They know that a united struggle to reduce the exploitation of the avaricious and cruel landlords is their only way out.
Tz'u Hsi is located in Chekiang, east of Ningpo. In recent months there occurred a great insurrection in the Shanpei area of this hsien. The peasants of this Shanpei area are violent by nature, and frequently indulge in armed combat. On top of this, in recent years the officials and police have been unreasonably oppressive and the bad landlords have stepped up their exploitation. So the accumulated exasperation of the peasants was already deep. By chance the climate this year was unstable, and as a result the rice and cotton crops failed, but the landlords refused to make any reduction whatever in their harsh rents. The peasants' insurrection against famine thereupon exploded. Once the farmers' insurrection broke out, all the elements declasses joined them very courageously. In the morning of 13 September, there assembled more than 2,000 people who went to the police station to report the famine, and clashed with the police. They burned down the police station, and distributed the arms of the police among themselves. Then they turned to go to the houses of the village gentry landlords to 'eat up powerful families'. After eating them up, and out of anger at the evils of the village gentry landlords, they destroyed the landlords' screens, paintings, and sculptured ancient doors and windows. They did this every day; they did not listen much to others' exhortation but let off their steam in this manner. The day after (each such outburst ), the landlord in question ran to the city to report, and soldiers and police came down to the village and turned every thing upside down, but the leaders of the peasants had already mostly escaped. There was widespread propaganda about 'Violation of the Law' and 'Crimes', the farmers became fearful, and thus the movement was suppressed. The reason for the failure of this movement is that the masses did not fully organize themselves, and did not have leadership, so that the movement barely got started and then failed.
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ASSIGNED TO TABULATE "PRIVILEGE" BASED ON RACE, GENDER, SEXUALITY, RELIGION~ADD 25 POINTS FOR BEING WHITE OR MALE, DEDUCT 100 POINTS FOR BEING BLACK, 500 FOR IDENTIFYING AS TRANSGENDER
BY SARA DOGAN
SEE: https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/273523/high-school-students-assigned-tabulate-privilege-sara-dogan;
republished below in full unedited for informational, educational and research purposes:
Parents in the community of Saratoga Springs, New York are up in arms after a
shocking assignment that asked students to tabulate their "privilege" by adding
or subtracting points for their race, gender, religion, appearance, disability status,
and other factors was given to students at a public high school.
The "Privilege Reflection Forms" were given to students in a business class at Saratoga Springs High School, apparently with the approval of school administrators who considered it a useful tool to enlighten students on their relative status in society. According to the worksheet provided, students were told to calculate how privileged they are by adding or subtracting sums for possessing different attributes.
For instance, Caucasian students completing the form are directed to add 25 points for being white, whereas African-American students are told to subtract 100 points for being black. Males are told to add 25 points whereas females are told to subtract 50 points. Nor does the lesson stop there. Straight students are told to add 20 points for the privilege they derive from that status, while gay students are told to subtract 150 points. And if a student identifies as transgender, they are supposed to deduct a whopping 500 points.
The offensiveness of the scoresheet only increases from there. Under a section on religion, Jewish students are instructed to add 25 points (apparently Jews are the most privileged religious group), and Christian students to add 5 points, but Muslim students are told to deduct 50 points—that is unless a student is both black and Jewish, in which case they should deduct 25 points, as a note on the assignment specifies. Students are also asked to rank their own appearance and add 10 points for having an attractive face, but to subtract 10 points if they are overweight and subtract 40 points if they are "disfigured."
And then it gets even worse. A section of the form on "Disability" uses horrifically offensive and outdated language, asking students to add 25 points to their total for being "able-bodied" but to subtract 20 points for "social autism," deduct another 30 points for being "immobile" and a full 50 points for being "retarded."
A diagram at the bottom of the form explains that students who score from 50-100 should consider themselves "privileged" while those scoring in excess of 100 are "very privileged" and should "check it [their privileged status] daily." By contrast, those scoring -100 or less are "very disprivileged"—if that's even a word.
Parent Michelle King whose daughter received the scorecard in class called it "Absolutely offensive and appalling."
"I cannot comprehend as a parent whose child, whose daughter, was handed this, how anyone can say this was acceptable," King told a local news program.
Astoundingly, when questioned about the assignment, administrators at Saratoga Springs High School acknowledged that the offensive terminology should have been retracted, but refused to admit that the exercise as a whole was inappropriate.
School district spokeswoman Maura Manny said that the privilege scorecard had been discussed at a recent faculty meeting, along with other potential activities for students. Manny also released a prepared statement about the lesson which said "our school district continues to champion efforts fostering and facilitating growth in becoming a culturally competent school community." It also highlighted the district's belief in "equity of opportunity."
A statement released by the school district claimed: "An unmodified version of the privilege reflection form was distributed to students without the removal of insensitive words. The district does not condone the use of the document with these insensitive words." The school district's statement notably did not condemn the exercise as a whole.
But parent Michelle King still has questions. "How did it get into the school, and how did the principal say it was acceptable?" she asks.  For now, she is receiving no answers.
To learn more about the Freedom Center's campaign to halt indoctrination in K-12 schools, please visit  www.stopk12indoctrination.org.  To read the K-12 Code of Ethics CLICK HERE. To order the Freedom Center's new pamphlet, "Leftist Indoctrination in Our K-12 Public Schools," CLICK HERE. To donate to the Stop K-12 Indoctrination campaign, CLICK HERE.
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CHINA: JIANGXI OFFICIALS CRACK DOWN ON CHRISTIANITY
BY CHINA AID
SEE: https://christiannews.net/2019/04/18/jiangxi-officials-crack-down-on-christianity/;
republished below in full unedited for informational, educational and research purposes from:
https://www.chinaaid.org/2019/04/jiangxi-officials-crack-down-on.html
(Shangrao, Jiangxi—April 15, 2019) Since September, authorities in an area of China's eastern Jiangxi province have carried out a sweeping crackdown on Christianity, destroying the crosses of 25 churches and imposing various measures in order to keep a tight rein on religious activities.
Religious affairs and United Front Work Department officials started collecting information on Christians and churches in Poyang County, Shangrao, Jiangxi, and urged the local government to prioritize the management of religious venues, emphasize patriotic education, promote core socialism values, and guide religious people to love their country.
On Sept. 30, Poyang County in Shangrao, Jiangxi, organized a flag raising ceremony at religious venues, with all personnel from the United Front Work Department and the local ethnic and religious affairs bureau, as well as leaders from the government-run branches of Buddhism, Daoism, Protestantism, Catholicism, etc., were present. Now, all churches must display China's national flag, and authorities have installed surveillance cameras and systems within church buildings and posted various propaganda materials on the walls.
People who receive government financial aid have also been forbidden from believing in Christianity. Otherwise, their state-supplied income will be terminated.
In addition, the local ethnic and religious bureau banned Christians from worshipping at church if they take children and removed the crosses of 25 churches.
Moreover, village cadres have occupied six churches, which were forcibly sold to the Communist Party. If the churches would not have been sold, the government would have blown them up.
Poyang County authorities also held a training session about the cultivation of religious policy legislation, which more than 1,000 people attended. During the session, the Secretary of the County Committee, Zhang Zhenxiang, was present and spoke, stressing the difficulty of implementing projects regarding governing religions and the tremendous responsibility and profound significance the Communist Party places on it.
The conference also featured officials from Jiangxi's Provincial Ethnic and Religious Affairs Bureau.
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COLORADO GOVERNOR SIGNS DEADLY RED FLAG BILL INTO LAW
COLORADO GOVERNOR SIGNS DEADLY
RED FLAG BILL INTO LAW
BY JARED J. YANIS
SEE: https://www.ammoland.com/2019/04/colorado-governor-signs-red-flag-into-law-video/;
Colorado – -(AmmoLand.com)- Colorado is now the fifteenth state to sign a red flag bill into law. Twenty-nine other states are also considering such legislation. Colorado's Democratic Governor, Jared Polis, signed HB 1177, the state's red flag bill, into law. The legislation will take effect in 2020.
This new red flag law presents an interesting scenario because of it 2/3 of Colorado's counties have become Second Amendment sanctuary counties. If somebody were to put a red flag on you, and the judge finds that you're a risk to yourself or others, you have 14 days for a hearing to prove your innocence. It used to be up to the government to prove you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The two biggest police departments in Colorado, both Denver and Aurora, have come out against the red flag law. Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock has been a big proponent for this bill backing it intensely, and as a result, he is now facing a recall effort to bounce him out of office. On the flip side, Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams disagrees with red flag laws and he even said he's willing to go to jail instead of enforcing it. This unconstitutional and illegal bill is riding on the coattails of the momentum that the red flag law movement has seen since the Parkland Shooting.
You might recall that Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Senator Lindsey Graham have both recently submitted National Extreme Risk Protection Order Bills. Also, do not forget President Donald Trump, via his Federal Commission on School Safety, urged states to adopt "extreme risk protection orders" that would remove firearms from individuals who are a danger to themselves and others.
READ the Report of the Federal Commission on School Safety: www2.ed.gov/documents/school-safety/school-safety-report.pdf  It is imperative that gun owners and lovers of the Constitution make an effort to be heard. No longer can we be the "Silent Majority."
These unjust laws are spreading like wildfire and they will be the biggest threat to the future of the 2nd Amendment as we know it! There are now 15 states that have passed these laws that have only one intended goal: to circumvent the 2nd Amendment and confiscate guns from people who are then considered guilty until proven innocent. It is an outright attack on the law-abiding gun owners around the country.
These ERPO or RED FLAG bills do absolutely nothing to target criminals, illegally owned guns, mental health nor will they do anything to save lives! What red flag bills do, however, is to violate a person's 1st Amendment Right to Free Speech, as a comment or even your social media, can be used against you. All one needs is to have someone say they fear what a gun owner MIGHT do, and they can seek an ERPO from a judge.
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MUSLIM REP. RASHIDA TLAIB HOSTS ANOTHER SUPPORTER OF "PALESTINIAN" JIHAD TERROR ON CAPITOL HILL
Democratic Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib met with another extreme anti-Israel activist and terrorist-supporter in her Capitol Hill congressional office during American Muslims for Palestine Advocacy Day in mid-April. American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) hosted the annual advocacy and training event, which was open to all adults who "seek justice in Palestine." Additional criteria for participation includes supporting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which seeks to punish Israel by economically depriving the country for its alleged mistreatment of Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip and West Bank. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) describes the BDS movement as "the most prominent effort to undermine Israel's existence" and has further criticized AMP for promoting anti-Semitism under the guise of educating Americans. AMP hailed the ADL's anti-Israel description of its organization. Tlaib spoke to AMP on April 8 where she told the group that she feels "more Palestinian" when she is in Congress than she does elsewhere, according to The Investigative Project On Terrorism, who first reported on the meeting. AMP's New Jersey chapter posted a photograph of Tlaib outside of her office with some of its members during the event, including Joe Catron, an avowed supporter of multiple Palestinian terrorist organizations. "A tip of my hat to Rashida Tlaib, who really goes above and beyond the call of duty in welcoming every supporter of Palestine to her office, listening to what we have to say, answering our questions, and posing for endless pictures," Catron wrote on Facebook following the meeting. Catron is a long-time extreme anti-Israel activist and has openly supported terrorist organizations. He serves as the U.S. coordinator of Samidoun, the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. Samidoun is an affiliate arm of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a Palestinian Marxist–Leninist and revolutionary socialist organization.
MUSLIM REP. RASHIDA TLAIB HOSTS ANOTHER SUPPORTER OF "PALESTINIAN" JIHAD TERROR
ON CAPITOL HILL
BY ROBERT SPENCER
SEE: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/04/muslim-rep-rashida-tlaib-hosts-another-supporter-of-palestinian-jihad-terror-on-capitol-hill;
There will be many others. Those who think Tlaib is going to stop doing this kind of thing are naive. The plan here is to normalize and mainstream support for the bloodiest, most avowedly genocidal "Palestinian" jihad terror groups. The Democrat leadership, which has already betrayed Israel, will fall in line with alacrity.
"SCOOP: Rashida Tlaib Hosts Another Extreme Anti-Israel, Terror-Affiliated Activist On Capitol Hill," by Molly Prince, Daily Caller, April 17, 2019 (thanks to the Geller Report):
Democratic Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib met with another extreme anti-Israel activist and terrorist-supporter in her Capitol Hill congressional office during American Muslims for Palestine Advocacy Day in mid-April.
American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) hosted the annual advocacy and training event, which was open to all adults who "seek justice in Palestine." Additional criteria for participation includes supporting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which seeks to punish Israel by economically depriving the country for its alleged mistreatment of Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip and West Bank.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) describes the BDS movement as "the most prominent effort to undermine Israel's existence" and has further criticized AMP for promoting anti-Semitism under the guise of educating Americans. AMP hailed the ADL's anti-Israel description of its organization.
Tlaib spoke to AMP on April 8 where she told the group that she feels "more Palestinian" when she is in Congress than she does elsewhere, according to The Investigative Project On Terrorism, who first reported on the meeting.
AMP's New Jersey chapter posted a photograph of Tlaib outside of her office with some of its members during the event, including Joe Catron, an avowed supporter of multiple Palestinian terrorist organizations.
Far Left: Joe Catron
[Facebook/screen shot]
"A tip of my hat to Rashida Tlaib, who really goes above and beyond the call of duty in welcoming every supporter of Palestine to her office, listening to what we have to say, answering our questions, and posing for endless pictures," Catron wrote on Facebook following the meeting.
Catron is a long-time extreme anti-Israel activist and has openly supported terrorist organizations. He serves as the U.S. coordinator of Samidoun, the Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network. Samidoun is an affiliate arm of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a Palestinian Marxist–Leninist and revolutionary socialist organization. The United States designated PFLP a terrorist organization in 1997, and Australia, Japan, Canada and the European Union shortly followed suit. Catron's cover photo on both of his personal Twitter and Facebook accounts is a montage of a PFLP fighter donned in the organization's official logo, as well as rockets and soldiers pointed towards a target over the state of Israel. It also displays the Arabic phrase "If you do [more attacks on Gaza] we will do [as well], hell is waiting for you." The phrase is attributed to Mohammad Deif, the supreme military commander of Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's military wing.
Cover photo for @jncatron [Twitter/screen shot]
Moreover, the feature image on his social media accounts are of himself posed alongside Leila Khaled, a member of PFLP who is a known Palestinian terrorist most notable for hijacking airplanes. After PFLP murdered an Israeli policewoman in 2017 during a terrorist attack in Jerusalem, Catron posted PFLP's official statement on his social media and referred to the event as "heroic." The attack was described by the PFLP as a "blood oath" to Palestinians, and the organization echoed the Hamas war cry to eradicate Israel.
Palestinian Resistance to Apartheid, Israeli Occupation
Remarks by Sara Flounders, co director International Action Center and Joe Catron, of Samidoun, Prisoner Support Network on heroic resistance of Palestinians. Call for demonstration in support world wide on April 18th, Day of Nakba
Muslim Rep. Rashida Tlaib: "Honestly, I never felt more Palestinian than I ever felt in Congress"
SEE: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/04/muslim-rep-rashida-tlaib-honestly
-i-never-felt-more-palestinian-than-i-ever-felt-in-congress;
Remember: this is the same person who accused pro-Israel Americans of dual loyalty. Tlaib doesn't have to worry about similar accusations being made against her: she knows that the Democrat leadership and the establishment media will cover for her.
"Dem Rep: I've Never Felt More Palestinian Than I Do in Congress," NTK Network, April 17, 2019 (thanks to Ken):
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) said that she never felt more Palestinian than she does in the halls Congress while addressing the Michigan Coalition for Human Rights on Sunday.
"You know myself, Ilhan [Omar], and all of us, we watch that people are policing what we say," Tlaib said. "'What do you mean by that Rashida? Do you condemn this?' I was like, 'I don't know, did you condemn that?"
"Honestly, I never felt more Palestinian than I ever felt in Congress…..
A video of Tlaib's speech was posted to YouTube on Monday.
Labels: Immigration, Islamic Terrorism, Liberal Politics, Muslim, Terrorism
NBC CONDEMNS QUESTIONS ABOUT NOTRE DAME FIRE BEING JIHAD ARSON AS "ISLAMOPHOBIC CONSPIRACY THEORIES"~FORMER CHIEF ARCHITECT SAYS ANCIENT OAK DOESN'T BURN LIKE THAT
NBC CONDEMNS QUESTIONS ABOUT NOTRE DAME FIRE BEING JIHAD ARSON AS
"ISLAMOPHOBIC CONSPIRACY THEORIES"
BY CHRISTINE DOUGLASS-WILLIAMS
SEE: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/04/nbc-condemns-questions-about-notre-dame-fire-being-jihad-arson-as-islamophobic-conspiracy-theories;
Some in the mainstream media have been quick to accuse anyone of spreading "Islamophobic conspiracy theories" if they question whether the Notre Dame blaze may be a jihad attack. An NBC article states: "Images and videos of the flaming cathedral spread quickly across social media and were quickly seized upon to push Islamophobic narratives that have flourished in far-right politics." The Huffington Post shouted "racial hatred."
No one knows whether jihadists ignited the blaze or not, and there is ample reason to ask questions. Many in the media, however, have lost an ability which was once a job requirement of journalists: to ask probing questions.
One should not jump to conclusions about Nortre Dame, but there are a few occurrences that likely prompted questions.
Despite the unusually quick response to blame renovations for the fire, "the chief architect of historical monuments responsible for the restoration of the spire of Notre Dame, Philippe Villeneuve, states: 'the work had not started yet, only the scaffolding was being assembled.' From his point of view, 'the hot spot hypothesis is therefore not the right one." So there were no workers in the cathedral and no heat sources near the timber frame.
In September 2016, a Muslim was arrested after his car is found packed with explosive gas cylinders outside Notre Dame cathedral.
A couple days later, three more Muslims were arrested over a Notre Dame Cathedral jihad bomb plot.
In France, three churches a day are vandalized on average and last month "over 800-year-old Basilica of Saint-Denis in the now heavily migrant-populated suburbs of Paris was also vandalised, with the basilica's organ being heavily damaged and stained glass windows were broken." Across Europe, churches are routinely being desecrated.
A Catholic priest was beheaded by jihadists in front of horrified onlookers during mass in 2016. Father Jacques Hamel was first forced to his knees before he was murdered, while the jihadists "filmed themselves preaching in Arabic by the altar."
And consider the words of Muslim political candidate Eve Torres in Montreal: she stated that the Notre Dame fire was divine retribution and that "firefighters should sleep in the church on Notre-Dame Street in Montreal."
"The Australian Jewish Association cited alleged social media post by Muslims and people with Arab names that delighted in the church's destruction."
Prudent people ask questions in the face of suspicious occurrences, and it is not spreading conspiracy theories to do so. Nor is it "far right," "racist," or "Islamophobic."
"Notre Dame Cathedral fire spurs Islamophobic conspiracy theories on social media," by Ben Collins, NBC News, April 16, 2019:
As firefighters worked to contain the fire that ravaged the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday, Twitter and YouTube struggled to take down conspiracy theories being pushed by both anonymous accounts and verified white nationalists who spread Islamophobic theories about the disaster.
French officials investigating the fire have ruled out arson and terrorism, saying the fire that led to a roof collapse may have been tied to ongoing repairs at the cathedral.
Images and videos of the flaming cathedral spread quickly across social media and were quickly seized upon to push Islamophobic narratives that have flourished in far-right politics around the world in recent years. Those sentiments then made their way to more mainstream conservative pundits, who questioned whether the fire had been set on purpose.
Some anonymous users used editing software to push conspiracy theories on YouTube and Twitter, and their accounts remained active on the platforms — despite repeated debunkings and reports on the platform. One video on YouTube, viewed 40,000 times, superimposes audio of a man yelling "Allahu Akbar" (Arabic for "God is great") over a video of the Notre Dame fire. The audio comes from a years-old video, which is the first result when a user searches for "Allahu Akbar Scream" in Google. The video has not been removed from YouTube….
12 MINUTE INTERVIEW IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES:
Fmr. Notre Dame Chief Architect: Ancient Oak Doesn't Burn Like That
Expert casts doubt on official narrative
BY DAN LYMAN
SEE: https://www.newswars.com/fmr-notre-dame-chief-architect-ancient-
oak-doesnt-burn-like-that/;
A former chief architect and general inspector of French historical monuments has cast doubts on the official narrative that the Notre Dame fire was likely an electrical short that set the iconic cathedral ablaze.
Benjamin Mouton, who served as Chief Architect of Historic Monuments in France and oversaw restoration work of Notre Dame until 2013, says that it is highly unlikely an electrical short circuit took place, and that it would take an extraordinary effort to ignite the ancient oak of the cathedral.
"So, you're telling us that this type of timber doesn't burn like that?" Mouton was asked by an LCI host.
"Oak that is 800-years-old is very hard – try to burn it," Mouton said. "Old oak, it is not easy at all. You would need a lot of kindling to succeed… It stupefies me."
Asked to present an explanation for how the blaze spread so quickly and with such strength, Mouton asserted that there were no additional precautions that could have been taken to ensure such a "quick" incineration could be prevented.
"In the Nineties, we updated all the electrical wiring of Notre Dame," Mouton said. "So there is no possibility of a short circuit. We updated to conform with the contemporary norms, even going very far – all the detection and protection systems against fire in the cathedral."
Mouton also revealed that there are two watchmen on duty around the clock who monitor for any chance of fire, adding that the technical and security measures taken to protect monuments like Notre Dame are unprecedented.
More than a billion euros have been pledged to restore Notre Dame, which President Emmanuel Macron claims will be executed within five years.
Alex Jones presents video of Fox host Lou Dobbs warning his viewers of a "political" cover-up of the cause of the Notre Dame cathedral fire.
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VACCINE REFUSAL: WHITE, COLLEGE-EDUCATED, "WHOLE FOODS MOMS" DEEMED THE ENEMY~VACCINES MARKETED BY STOKING FEAR OF DISEASE~HPV VACCINES ASSOCIATED WITH DEATH, DISABILITY
VACCINE REFUSAL: WHITE, COLLEGE-EDUCATED, "WHOLE FOODS MOMS" DEEMED THE ENEMY
BY MARCO CACERES
SEE: https://thevaccinereaction.org/2019/04/white-college-educated-whole-foods-moms-deemed-the-enemy/;
If you are someone who has questions about the safety of vaccines or the wisdom of giving so many vaccines at one time and over the course of a lifetime, or if you question the ethics of forced vaccination laws that deny the right to informed consent to vaccine risk taking, or if you just simply want to exercise the human right to bodily autonomy for yourself and your children when it comes to medical interventions in general, the chances are you're a "college-educated white woman making decent money."1
This is what reporter Alfred Lubrano suggested in a recent article in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
According to Lubrano, "The rebel forces in America's latest culture war—the so-called anti-vaxxers—are often described as middle- and upper-class women who breast-feed their children, shop at Whole Foods, endlessly scour the web for vaccine-related conversation, and believe that their thinking supersedes that of doctors. Typically their families earn more than $75,000 a year."1
This characterization of the very broad and derogatory label "anti-vaxxers" is based on "various studies," wrote Lubrano, including the National Immunization Surveys by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.1
In a 2017 referenced public commentary titled "Class and Race Profiling in the Vaccine Culture War,"Barbara Loe Fisher of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) cited one of these studies published by the CDC in the Journal of Pediatrics.2 The authors of the 2004 CDC study wrote:
Unvaccinated children tended to be white, to have a mother who was married and had a college degree, to live in a household with an annual income exceeding $75,000 and to have parents who expressed concerns regarding the safety of vaccines and indicated that medical doctors have little influence over vaccination decisions for their children.3
These women, then, are intelligent, caring mothers who spend time doing their own research when it comes to health care issues, shop for healthy and nutritious food and come from families that are relatively stable and financially secure. The only negative trait Lubrano was able to discern about these women is that they are so confident in their research skills and ability to make rational decisions about risk taking that they prefer to think for themselves and not always take the word of doctors at face value, notably as it pertains to weighing the benefits and risks of using pharmaceutical products like vaccines.
It is worth noting that this is not an unreasonable preference, given the limited amount of training and education about vaccination that doctors receive in medical school and the fact that, after getting a license to practice medicine, doctors get much of their information from the Internet like everyone else.4 5 6 7
Lubrano quoted pediatrician Paul Offit, MD who pushed back on the idea that well-educated mothers (and fathers) have the required intellect to make informed health care decisions for their families. "Frankly, these Caucasian, suburban, educated parents believe they can Google the word vaccine and get as much information as anybody," said Dr. Offit.1
Epidemiologist Neal Goldstein, PhD agreed with Offit that "affluent" college educated parents are incapable of making rational decisions about vaccination. Goldstein stated:
The affluent classes tend to be more hesitant about vaccinating. [But that's based] on wrong information that leads them down a rabbit hole of falsehoods. I can spot credible data online, but the general public doesn't have my training.1
Lubrano also cited professor of sociology Jennifer Reich, PhD, who said, "Vaccine resistance has become a 'form of privilege' and that educated mothers develop a "sense of entitlement" that helps them decide which vaccines are unnecessary, and that their efforts to promote healthy practices at home enables them to think they know more than doctors "who don't know their children."1
The implication is that higher education leads to a "sense of entitlement" that gives college educated mothers the mistaken impression they should be allowed to engage in independent thought. The suggestion is that education and economic stability can lead to misguided and perhaps even dangerous thinking about health and medical care, and that the better way is for parents to trust doctors and do what they tell them to do.
Lubrano quoted professor of nursing Alison Buttenheim, PhD, who unfavorably compared educated independent thinking middle- and upper-class mothers to "minority mothers who 'never hesitate' to get shots for their kids."1
"They (minority mothers) say, 'A good mom does what the doctor tells me to do,'" said Dr. Buttenheim.1
That appears to be the crux of the message Lubrano intended to convey in his article. It is the same message many mainstream media sources and medical trade publications are marketing—Moms, don't think and don't ask any questions, just shut up and obey.
1 Lubrano A. Anti-vaccine parents are often white, college-educated, 'Whole Foods moms'. The Philadelphia Inquirer Apr. 10, 2019.
2 Fisher BL. Class and Race Profiling in the Vaccine Culture War. NVIC Newsletter July 17, 2017.
3 Smith PJ, Chu SY, Barker LE. Children Who Have Received No Vaccines: Who Are They and Where Do They Live? Pediatrics 2004; 114(1): 187-195.
4 Cáceres M. What Doctors Learn in Medical School About Vaccines. The Vaccine Reaction July 27, 2018.
5 Cáceres M. Doctors Are No Experts on Vaccines. The Vaccine Reaction Nov. 28, 2015.
6 Cáceres M. "Consult Your Doctor" on Vaccines? The Vaccine Reaction May 15, 2016.
7 Cáceres M. Doctors Consult Dr. Google Too. The Vaccine Reaction Apr. 3, 2019.
Vaccines Marketed by Stoking Fear of Disease
BY RISHMA PARPIA
SEE: https://thevaccinereaction.org/2019/04/vaccines-marketed-by-stoking-fear-of-disease/;
The marketing of vaccines is one of the most aggressive public health policies today.
The most common marketing strategy used by stakeholders to promote vaccines is to create a culture that fears disease.
Fear-based marketing generates vaccine demand and calls into question ethical standards in journalism.
One of the most visible and aggressive public health policies in the United States is the marketing of vaccines. A common strategy adopted by many media sources, medical trade associations, government health officials and pharmaceutical companies to market vaccines is to help create and fuel public fear of disease.1
Creating a Culture Fearful of Disease
Headlines such as the following have become all too common in the media:
"First Pediatric Flu Death in Three Years Raises New Concerns in Maine"2
"Opting Out of Measles Vaccine Could Be A Death Sentence for Others"3
"Why Intentionally Exposing Your Children to Chickenpox Is a Terrible Idea"4
"Unvaccinated Boy Almost Dies of Tetanus, CDC Says"5
If you carefully examine such articles, the content, words and tone used are presented in a manner that creates fears and elicit anxieties about infectious diseases that were once not considered as dangerous as they are portrayed today.
In order to sell a vaccine, you first have to sell people on the disease itself. The most effective way to generate vaccine demand is to market the disease as a threat of great proportion. The most common underlying theme in such news articles is that everyone is at risk of contracting these diseases and that everyone is at risk of serious complications regardless whether an adult or child is considered healthy.1
This theme is often paired with the claim that "vaccines save lives." The theme of "threat" and the "solution" provided insinuates to the reader that the disease threatens their very existence and their child's existence; therefore, triggering a sense of fear and driving the reader to consider vaccination.1
Understanding Fear-based Marketing
There are two main goals of fear-based news programming. The first goal is to grab the viewer/reader's attention. This is usually done through selecting strategic attention-grabbing words in a headline. Words such as deaths, outbreak, hospitalization, children, etc. are usually used in association with the particular disease. The second goal is to present the viewer/reader with a solution for eliminating the identified fear. In many of these articles, vaccines are always presented as the solution for eliminating the fear of disease.1 6
According to an article in Psychology Today, "The success of fear-based news relies on presenting dramatic anecdotes in place of scientific evidence, promoting isolated events as trends, depicting categories of people as dangerous and replacing optimism with fatalistic thinking."6
This is reflective of fear-based media articles on infectious diseases. They typically lack context and scientific evidence and include selective reporting which often results in misleading information that triggers anxiety within the viewer/reader, thus driving the demand for vaccines.
Questioning Journalism Today
Historically, the mission of journalists has been to straightforwardly and with professionalism report news that contains accurate facts, fair balance and does not reveal the journalist's bias or forward a perspective or narrative with a specific political, ideological or business agenda.
Peter Doshi, PhD, an associate editor for the British Medical Journal and assistant professor of pharmaceutical health services research at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy wrote a feature article in the BMJ explaining the importance of good journalism on the issue of vaccines. He writes:
Good journalism on this topic will require abandoning current practices of avoiding interviewing, understanding, and presenting critical voices out of fear that expressing any criticism amounts to presenting a "false balance" that will result in health scares.7
Dr. Doshi adds…
… And among those uncertainties are the known and unknown side effects that each vaccine carries. Contrary to the suggestion—generally implicit—that vaccines are risk free (and therefore why would anyone ever resist official recommendations), the reality is that officially sanctioned written medical information on vaccines is—just like drugs—filled with information about common, uncommon, and unconfirmed but possible harms."7
Doshi ends by writing that, "Medical journalists have an obligation to the truth. But journalists must also ensure that patients come first, which means a fresh approach to covering vaccines. It's time to listen—seriously and respectfully—to patients' concerns, not demonize them."7
1 Doshi P. Influenza: Marketing Vaccine by Marketing Disease. British Medical Journal 2013; 346.
2 WGME. First Pediatric Flu Death in Three Years Raises New Concerns in Maine. WGME Apr. 10, 2019.3 Gupta R. Opting Out of Measles Vaccine Could Be A Death Sentence for Others. The Hill Apr. 10, 2019.4 Curley C. Why Intentionally Exposing Your Children to Chickenpox Is a Terrible Idea. Healthline Mar. 26, 2019.
5 CBS/AP. Unvaccinated Boy Almost Dies of Tetanus, CDC Says. CBS News Mar. 8, 2019.6 Serani D. If It Bleeds, It Leads: Understanding Fear-Based Media. Psychology Today June 7, 2011.
7 Doshi P. Medical response to Trump requires truth seeking and respect for patients. British Medical Journal 2017; 356.
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The vaccination to help prevent cervical cancer has been on offer here since 2008 and more than 200,000 New Zealand girls have had it. The scientists say it's safe. But in tonight's 3D Investigates, Paula Penfold hears from girls and their families who have serious doubts and want to know whether Gardasil is to blame for what's happened to them. In two cases, that was sudden and unexplained deaths and others crippling illness. Are these families right to be concerned or is science on the vaccine side?
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The rapidly growing Russian operator of fashion department stores, Modis, has decided to use SAP Point-of-Sale by GK.
This is the first time that the GK SOFTWARE AG solutions have been successfully sold in Russia through the partnership with SAP. Modis will equip its approx. 65 stores in Russia with the new store software. The key factor here was the seamless integration of the software in the SAP retail system, which is one of the unique selling points of SAP Point-of-Sale by GK. A Russian partner will handle the work required to adapt the standard software to the special requirements of Modis. GK SOFTWARE AG will support this partner with training, development and consultancy services. GK SOFTWARE AG already supplies the store software for two leading retailers in Russia and this involves looking after more than ten thousand productive installations.
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The event's also being organised by three women this year.
The top team of this year's Croydon Mela will be led by three women. And organisers have made a commitment that each main stage act will feature at least one woman too.
On Saturday, July 14, the annual celebration of Croydon's Asian communities will return to Wandle Park.
This year, Croydon Council has appointed three local women to bring the residents closer to the organisation of the event.
Who are the women in charge?
Cultural producer Chetna Kapacee has more than 18 years of experience working in the creative and non-profit sectors, working on a variety of projects nationally and internationally.
Malti Patel of Croydon-based Apsara Arts, Indian dance company, is responsible for organising the Mela Rung Family Zone.
It will feature The Bridge of Stories, a growing installation made up of stories from people across Croydon. It will also have a performance stage for dance, spoken word and poetry.
And the Dance Dhamaka Stage will be programmed by Anusha Subramanyam of Beeja Dance.
It will showcase some of the best dance companies from Croydon and beyond. It will feature a mix of South Asian classical and folk styles, Bollywood as well as dance forms from around the world.
Each main stage act will include one woman in their line-up.
Chetna Kapacee said: "Traditionally melas both in India and the UK have been incredibly male-dominated – be it the organisers or the music artists and bands selected to participate.
"We simply wanted to create a platform to not only encourage inclusivity, but to showcase the hidden and untapped female talent that exists. This is not about being politically correct, we're just opening people's eyes."
When is it?
The free event will take place from 1pm to 8pm on Saturday, July 14.
Last year saw thousands descend on Wandle Park to celebrate the borough's diversity.
Councillor Oliver Lewis, Croydon's cabinet member for culture, leisure and sport, said: "We're proud to support Croydon Mela as one of the highlights of Croydon's cultural calendar, and pleased that our local community is at the heart of this year's event, with three Croydon women leading the programming."
You can find out the full times for performances online here.
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Ignite the Passion is a Ride and Brunch event, tailored exclusively for all Superbike owners in and around Mumbai.
The route will be within South Mumbai, starting from Worli Seaface uptil Nariman Point, and back through the same route.
The motive here, is to create one strong platform where all the like minded people, having the similar bikes can get together and Ignite their Passion for Superbikes.
Theme for ITP 2015 – Spirit of Unity and Brotherhood.
This event can be attended by anyone owning a Superbike of engine capacity over 600cc, irrespective of the brand of the bike.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Helmets are complusory for every rider. You will not be allowed to participate without a helmet. Please follow all traffic rules and speed limits throughout the ride. Wearing biking gear like jackets, gloves, knee caps is recommended. Please carry your motorbike license, vehicle's registration and insurance papers. If the bike you're riding is in someone else's name, please carry an NOC from the owner of the bike to avoid any issues later.


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