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Police tape hangs in front of gravestones at the Hebrew Cemetery in Fall River, Mass., where markers were vandalized, March 19, 2019. |
Anyone with information is asked to call Major Crimes Division Sgt. Tom Mauretti and Detective Moses Pereira at 508-324-2796. Anonymous tips can be submitted to 508-672-TIPS. |
The United States had seen a decline in expression of anti-Semitism over the past several decades -- until three to four years ago, when it started to rise, according to John Cohen, a former acting undersecretary at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and current ABC News contributor. |
Of the 1,749 victims of anti-religious hate crimes in 2017, 58.1 percent were victims of crimes motivated by the perpetrators' anti-Jewish bias, according to statistics from the FBI. |
The rise in anti-Semitic expressions, according to Cohen, spans from harassment to vandalism to assault to murder to mass murder -- and "seems to be coinciding with a rise in public expressions of white supremacy." |
Social media plays a role, Cohen said, but he added, those who feel this way "feel empowered because they hear public officials using the language of their thought leaders and promoting the agenda of their organizations." |
"The themes promoted by white supremacist leaders and the language they use has now been promoted into mainstream political discourse," Cohen said. "[When] racist, mentally unwell, violence-prone individuals hear our elected officials promoting the ideological themes of white supremacy and anti-Semitism, then that serv... |
Cohen said law enforcement is concerned anti-Semitic acts will get worse before they get better. |
Going forward, Cohen said, "The first step of dealing with the problem of anti-Semitism and extremist violence in this country is to acknowledge that the problem is actually here." |
"We've spent a lot of our political oxygen over the last three years focusing on the threat posed by foreign terrorist groups, the threat posed by immigrants," Cohen said. "The primary threat today is from individuals who become inspired by what they see online and on their own go out and commit an attack." |
John Stewart, 95, looks back on a life writ large in New York, the South of France and Burma. |
British-born photographer John Stewart is now 95 and living in the south of France. He still takes pictures, relying on a rare pigment-based developing technique. |
“‘And what is your name?'” I asked. |
Stewart spent part of his career, in the 1950s and 1960s, in New York. He was also enlisted as Muhammad Ali’s personal photographer and earlier, during World War II, was taken prisoner by the Japanese and held for three and a half years in a brutal internment camp. Stewart’s recollections of how and why he survived are... |
Speaking of which, the BBC magazine article includes several Stewart photos, including the famous one he took of the aforementioned Matisse in bed in 1951. Read-bookmark the full article here. |
Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman M. K. Amila, who was accused of assaulting two police constables attached to Panamure police on May 26, yesterday thanked the media for giving him undue publicity and added, "I am not scared of the media and I have not done anything wrong". |
Amila is the son of Southern Provincial Council Minister M. K. Ranjith alias ‘Chandi Malli’ who was shot dead in 2002 while he was returning after presenting himself at the CID on a court directive in an alleged murder case. |
Chamila’s brother M. K. Kasun is the Chairman of the Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha. |
Amila said: "No one raised any questions about the alleged assault until last Saturday. On June 01, a Police Inspector visited my home and asked me to surrender to police and I will surrender through a lawyer on Tuesday (04). I have not done any wrong." |
"If you make a mistake, all the good that you have done in the past will be forgotten. The voters will decide my fate at the next election," the Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman said. |
The two injured policemen are being treated in hospital. |
Statements that some people are donating money to the state do not correspond to reality, chief of the National Security Service Artur Vanetsyan said at the session of the NA Defense and Security Affairs Standing Committee. |
“Information is circulating that some people donate money to the state. It is not so, they return what they have taken, robbed from the state,” Vanetsyan said. |
To the question of the Committee’s chairman whether the process takes place in accordance with the law, the NSS director gave positive answer. |
Vanetsyan did not mention exact names, but more probably he was speaking about Alexander Sargsyan, brother of Armenia’s third president Serzh Sargsyan. |
According to the official information, he transferred 19 million USD to the state. |
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Brandon University is expanding its footprint in the Wheat City’s downtown with the acquisition of additional parcels of land. |
A motion passed Monday night by Brandon city council will see the university acquire five pieces of land in principle through a partnership with Renaissance Brandon. The land is located in the 100 block of downtown Brandon between Ninth Street and 10th Street adjacent to the former Strand Theatre. BU took over the thea... |
“This is a truly exciting opportunity that we are ready to seize,” said BU president Dr. Gervan Fearon. |
The university is also in talks with a private landowner to acquire two more neighbouring properties, which would make up nearly 70,000 square feet of future development space. |
An open house for the public to share their ideas for the downtown mixed-use development is planned for March 9. |
Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince called the Supreme Leader of Iran “the new Hitler of the Middle East” in an interview with The New York Times published on Thursday, sharply escalating the war of words between the arch-rivals. |
Mohammed bin Salman, who is also Saudi defense minister in the U.S.-allied oil giant kingdom, suggested the Islamic Republic’s alleged expansion under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei needed to be confronted. |
Tensions soared this month when Lebanon’s Saudi-allied Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigned in a television broadcast from Riyadh, citing the influence of Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon and risks to his life. |
Hezbollah called the move an act of war engineered by Saudi authorities, an accusation they denied. |
Hariri has since suspended his resignation. |
Saudi Arabia has launched thousands of air strikes in a 2-1/2-year-old war in neighboring Yemen to defeat the Iranian-aligned Houthi movement that seized broad swaths of the country. |
Salman told The Times that the war was going in its favor and that its allies controlled 85 percent of Yemen’s territory. |
The Houthis, however, still retain the main population centers despite the war effort by a Saudi-led military coalition which receives intelligence and refueling for its warplanes by the United States. Some 10,000 people have died in the conflict. |
The group launched a ballistic missile toward Riyadh’s main airport on November 4, which Saudi Arabia decried as an act of war by Tehran. |
For his part, Khamenei has referred to the House of Saud as an “accursed tree,” and Iranian officials have accused the kingdom of spreading terrorism. |
Over the last few months we’ve watched events pan out on the other side of the world that reinforce the importance of managing debt carefully. |
Unrest in Greece, tough economic measures in Ireland, and now a so-called austerity budget in Italy are all legacies of the irresponsible use of debt. These issues may involve governments rather than households but the key message remains the same – don’t take on more debt than you can comfortably manage. |
It can be hard to comprehend how an entire nation ends up going cap in hand to its creditors. Yet that is what’s some of Europe’s smaller nations are being forced to do. Thankfully, here in Australia our national debt is at quite manageable levels. |
Nonetheless the latest Consumer Credit Expectations Survey by credit agency Dun & Bradstreet shows that many households may be facing a debt crisis of their own. |
According to the survey, almost one third of Australians (30%) will struggle to meet their debt repayments over the next three months. |
Worryingly, 37% of respondents say they’ll use their credit card to buy something they couldn’t otherwise afford. And 21% expect their household debt will increase over the coming quarter. |
The news isn’t all bad though. On the plus side, we’re putting the brakes on new debt. Only 19% of Australians intend to apply for a new home loan, personal loan or credit card over the next three months, down from 33% in June 2009. Among those of us who hold a credit card, only 8% intend to apply for a credit limit in... |
It can help to keep a spending diary for a week or two. This will show exactly where your money is going, and chances are you’ll find plenty of little-but-often outlays that quickly add up to much larger amounts. Cut back on these and you’ll free up money for repayments. |
If this sounds like you, contact your lenders and try to renegotiate a repayment plan. Do this before you miss a repayment, otherwise you could tarnish an otherwise healthy personal credit record. |
If you need help cutting your spending or approaching lenders, a financial counsellor can help. Many provide a free or low cost service. Take a look at the website of Financial Counselling Australia to locate a counsellor new you. |
I decided to look up the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on the Official Website of the Department of Homeland Security. Remember, DACA . . . |
Wednesday July 12, 2017. I have been trying to get an appointment to see a replacement mental health doctor. Finally I got through and here I am. I was . . . |
Mr. Stephen K. Bannon, President Trump's chief White House strategist, slammed the Lame Stream Media (LSM) during an interview, arguing news organizations had . . . |
Did anyone in Mayor Parker's administration think when they passed this stupid gender-neutral "bathroom law" about any possible criminal consequences? Did . . . |
I will not mince words. Obama is now a wounded animal. He will act like one. The pasting he got on election night will infuriate him to the nth degree. Obama . . . |
On July 24, 1969 the astronauts from Apollo 11 returned home aboard the Command Module Columbia just before dawn local time, in the Pacific Ocean 2,660 . . . |
Once again, the dictator-in-chief has flexed his power of the pen, bypassing Congress to orchestrate a swap of prisoners, in clear violation of the law. He did . . . |
Administration Announces New Gun Control Measures, Targets Military Surplus Imports. Obama is going towards a full totalitarian state while the focus is . . . |
"Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain," so said the great and powerful Wizard of Oz to Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and the Lion. For if they had . . . |
I am attempting to respond to the seven questions in the Book of Proverbs as it relates to the first half of 2013 AD . A lot will pertain to past and current . . . |
On Monday April the 15th the ugly head of terrorism re-emerged its ghoulish face. Just like Bob Kane's Joker of the Batman Universe, he screamed with his . . . |
This is probably one of the most contentious times in the history of the United States as the gun control issue has moved back into the national spotlight with . . . |
We Can't Cut Our Way to Prosperity. These are words right out of the mouth of one of the most ignorant and arrogant individuals to sit on his throne. These . . . |
In the event of the evil manifested in the murderous shootings at Newtown, Connecticut by Adam Lanza, people are asking why and how this happened. These acts of . . . |
Increasing taxes. Are you that ignorant? |
Most important is you can't change Washington from inside, only from the outside. That's how some of our biggest accomplishments like health care got done . . . |
In the late 1800's a little girl named Virginia wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Times asking if there was a Santa Clause. Everyone who has read the . . . |
I wrote a story called "a different kind of Tsunami" is coming. All of you who got a cell phone from Obama. The people below are footing the bill. (JMJ) In . . . |
I was talking to a friend of mine about the recent unpleasant election. He had some very interesting comments on what he will be doing. If his example gains . . . |
This is how Abbott & Costello would see it. Unemployment vs. Out of Work (only old farts know who they were): The Author of this is unknown. I would like to . . . |
From angry Muslims, street gangs, buying votes, corrupt TSA agents, hush money, the FEC, radical homosexual activists, Planned Parenthood, illegal aliens, . . . |
As November quickly rolls up on us, it's very clear there is a difficult decision to make as who to vote for to be in the highest office in the country. Or is . . . |
This is an news flash from a Lubbock County, Texas, judge he believes of the inevitable civil war he believes would follow President Obama's re-election. "A . . . |
Freedom, Life, Marriage will be the deciding factor in the 2012 November elections. Will the country come to its senses and go back to its Judeo-Christian roots . . . |
Even on Independence Day week I have to ask you to take a few minutes to protect your own pursuit of happiness because industry titans like Rupert Murdoch, Jack . . . |
The United Socialist States of American (U.S.S.A.) was born by cesarean section via the Supreme Court on June 27, 2012. And right now I have never seen such an . . . |
Right now the talk of summer is how much gasoline prices have dropped. By some estimates it's up to 20 cents a gallon. People are thinking it's the greatest . . . |
The big news over the last three days is the Burger Mister Obama (BMO) acting like the dictator he is! By royal degree he made illegal aliens exempted from the . . . |
For the So Called "Silent Majority" forgotten by all, here are some important news pieces leading up to the 2012 election and a news article from ABC News. . . . |
The Obama administration told U.S.-owned Hawker-Beechcraft they are being excluded from bidding on the US Air Force contract for a light attack aircraft. That . . . |
The birth certificate. This one piece of paper is issued at birth which then allows to be issued a social security number taking one's place in American society . . . |
Do as I say and not as I do! We all know that Debbie Wasserman Schultz is one of the most despicable politicians in the country. She habitually brings down . . . |
I thought this government was stupid but now I believe it is totally insane. They have no desire to make us energy independent but are forcing us to use . . . |
The news below is a matter of public record. It also shows what this country has sunk down to it matters of what the Main Stream Media (MSM) thinks is important . . . |
HMMMMMM! "Very Interesting Bit of Detective Work" 1. Back in 1961 people of color were called 'Negroes.' So how can the Obama 'birth certificate' state he is . . . |
Once again Mr. Sotero has sent a direct message to the American People and Congress. I don't need you to do what I want. His latest violation goes right against . . . |
I went to California to visit family and friends last week. California. The land of the Liberal stronghold where government reigns over the people and tells . . . |
A never ending battle is ensuing in this country for its very soul. And it will never stop. Amount young people today if you were to ask them if there is; . . . |
I get a kick by the main stream media (MSM) blindingly and gleefully toting Obama around like he is the greatest thing in the world since sliced bread. You real . . . |
The guy just can't stop! |
The news websites are just humming with all the hype on Barry's "tax the rich" and how "everyone must sacrifice" to lower the debt. Well, let's think about this . . . |
To the 2012 GOP Presidential Candidates, I have a clear message from a voter. This is the same one who put you in the Congress. You did not put yourselves there . . . |
The liberals and the lame stream media have really done justice to the saying "How Low can you go?" First, you have female democratic congressmen stating the . . . |
To the American People...you are being duped. Really! You are being duped by a narcissistic, smoke- blowing, socialistic con man with only one thing in mind.. . . . |
I am convinced if the "Tea Party" grassroots phenomenon was not in existence today, the American people would have no say in Washington politics, period. The . . . |
As an outsider looking in on this whole debt ceiling deal, I can only chuckle at the events as they unfold. First, Barry insults the intelligence of the average . . . |
This opine below is from one American citizen who has plenty to say about the Lame Stream Media's 3 faced way of selective reporting in this country on Obama, . . . |
Our objective is not to get along. Our objective is to win! (JMJ) 16 year old forced to kill her baby? So much for "free choice!" Recently, sidewalk . . . |
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